The fight for survival continues! It's been a productive couple of months since the last update. Today we announced that Early Access for Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be opening on May 29th, 2024 in conjunction with our publishing partnership with Midwest Games! Most importantly, were also excited to share a new updated demo and have a survey live here where wed appreciate any of your feedback on how to keep improving Hive Jump 2: Survivors. In the meantime if you could wishlist the game it helps us out in a number of ways. Now on to the demo updates! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/

Features

New Jumpers have been deployed!

• Cryo Jumper - This Jumper brings a chill to the heart of the hive, turning the tide of battle by slowing and stopping enemies, allowing allies to maneuver and strike with deadly precision.
• Exterminator - Designed for dealing with dense alien infestations, the Exterminator Jumper is a formidable force in bio-control warfare.
• Gold Jumper - This elite variant enjoys enhanced health and maximum equipment capacity, along with the ability to glean extra goo from pickupsa testament to its luxurious efficiency.
• Marksman - Armed with precision-engineered mag slugs, this Jumper can eliminate threats from a distance, with their attack range increasing with every level.
• Plasma - The plasma charger they wield sends devastating bolts of energy that not only damage but also forcefully repel enemies, with increasing knockback strength gained at each level.
• Tank - Equipped with the Brass Blessing, a weapon as robust as the Jumper itself, this variant is significantly slower due to a massive movement speed debuff but benefits from considerable increases in health and defense.
• Techno Jumper - This Jumper variant comes equipped with a Smart Turret utility, an automated defense system that provides both offensive and defensive support.
• And more!

All new store interface with re-designed UI, new animations, and additional statistics!

• The price will always be at the top followed by the content.
• Three columns instead of quads.
• Less clicks to see the info you need.
• No more star ranks. They were confusing everyone.
• Room for stats on the screen! Look at all those stats!

Item rarities are now identified!

• Green - Standard Issue (common)
• Blue - Enhanced Tech (uncommon)
• Purple - Advanced Tech (rare)
• Red - Quantum Tech (epic)
• Yellow - Ordovician Tech (legendary)

New relics are available and certain item caps are in place.

• Newly discovered relics!
• Challenge Jetpack Duration Relic - Jetpack duration increases by 25% for every challenge completed during the run.
• Hive Damage Relic - Increases grenade and weapon damage by 5% for every Hive destroyed during the run.
• Grenade Movement Speed Relic - Increase how often grenades are thrown by the player's movement speed.
• Power Relic - Increases the effectiveness of all other relics by 5%.
• And many more!

Added Difficulty Options.

Changes

• Redesigned the Relics Menu
• Made the relic menu accessible on round complete screen
• Input and UI adjustments
• Revisions to healing potency of healing items
• Adjusted and modified maximum capacities for some relics

• Credit Card (more store options): 3
• Crusher Claw (increases defense stat): 3
• Expired Prescription (increases health gained from pickups): 5
• Fanny Pack (increases max equipment slots): 1
• Flash Drive (+1 free store reroll): 3
• Aerial Shell Shield (increases defense stat while jetpacking): 3
• Rusty Nail (increases pierce stat): 1
• Store Price Reduction Relic: 10
• Stringless Banjo (increases melee dodge stat): 5
• Vial of Goo (reduces jetpack cooldown): 6

We've also identified quite a few bugs and have worked on deploying fixes in this current update! If you want to leave us any feedback on this latest demo, please join the Midwest Games Discord, or fill out the demo survey where you can give us in-depth thoughts. Thank you all for your continued support! - Team Hive Jump