Game updates

Below, you find a list of release updates.

For updates, that are currently in testing, check the items currently in beta or the beta update archive for a history of changes.

  • Update ReleasedUpdate Released
    Fixed grenade launcher’s projectile collision with dropped items & equipment. Added rd_grenade_collision_fix cvar. It allows toggle on/off of the collision(default is set to eliminate collision with weapon items) Fixed incapacitated marine can pick up items Fixed the superroll jump hack Fixed crash caused ...
  • Update ReleasedUpdate Released
    Fixed Options-Controller opens Swarmopedia Added rd_commander_cam and rd_stim_cam cvars, thanks to element109 Greatly improved Spanish translation, thanks to Switch Updated Russian and Ukrainian translations
  • Update ReleasedUpdate Released
    This update includes Swarmopedia, bug fixes and small improvements. Restart Steam to apply. Changelog Removed ‘bolt-action’ from Sniper Rifle description Added client.dll to consistency check Fixed player’s level isn’t visible(is cut) in translated languages during briefing Fixed in-game main menu is cut in translated languages Fixed ...
  • Translating Alien Swarm: Reactive DropTranslating Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
    We’ve added all languages to the game’s properties window. You can now select game’s language using Properties window. However, as with other Source Engine games, this only affects audio and subtitles. Game’s interface uses the same language as Steam’s interface ...
  • Update ReleasedUpdate Released
    Fixed speedrun times for Tilarus 5 campaign in game UI Corrected the description of the Healing Amplification Gun Improved UI description for Desert Eagle Changed speedrun time to 3:30 for Tilarus 5: The Factory Fixed doors on Tilarus 5: SynTek Hospital. It was easy ...
  • Patch for Networking Bandwidth RatesPatch for Networking Bandwidth Rates
    Networking Fix game stutter related to insufficient networking bandwidth rates for 8 slot servers. For 8 slot servers net_splitpacket_maxrate will be automatically increased to 30000(default is 15000). This applies to both listen and dedicated servers. rd_adjust_sv_maxrate 0 can be used ...
  • HotfixHotfix
    Fixed not all network bandwidth menu items can be selected with mouse Disabled asw_mission_complete console command Fixed Multiplayer menu item is not renamed in the in-game menu Improved Operation Cleansweep: U.S.C. Medusa map. Added a button to call first elevator bottom Clipped lots ...
  • Update ReleasedUpdate Released
    This update addresses networking issues when hosting 8 slot lobby. Adds tutorial TRAINING and GUI to turn off the death camera rotation. Orion’s Threat achievements. Networking Double the bandwidth from listen server to clients for an 8 slot game. When hosting ...
  • HotfixHotfix
    2017-04-22 Fixed a rare crash on opening the Find Public Games window with all filters set to Any