Update 29.1 — COLLECTION
NEW FEATURE: COLLECTION
NEW FEATURE: COLLECTION
Check out the all-new guns and cosmetics catalogue in Guns of Boom! Now you can track of all the items you want to get, as well as the ones you already own. Keeping an eye on everything is easier than ever!
VISUAL CHANGES
VISUAL CHANGES
The list scrolling speed has been equalized: in the Battle Career window, Arsenal, Store, Daily Quests and other places.
Fixes
- List scrolling has been improved for various in-game windows
- Fixed the incorrect display of the DEFEAT text in the Recent Games window
- Fully scrolling through the offers in the main lobby no longer results in empty offer slots being shown by mistake
- When female characters are eliminated in brawls, they no longer playback male character voice lines
- The season background for the player name no longer gets clipped in the Two Fronts mode
- The Reset button now becomes grayed out once you reset the Battle Fair
Update 29.0
ACT 2 SEASON 9: SPACE
She always dreamed of thrilling space expeditions and the search for new civilizations. Dreams come true!
SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CHANGES
Damage no longer depends on the distance, shotguns now have a scope, and rifles deal critical damage only in aiming mode.
PISTOL USE MODES
Manual, automatic, or none at all – now pistols can be disabled.
VISUAL CHANGES
We have updated graphics and animations for a number of weapons and adapted them to new mechanics.
ACT 2 SEASON 9: SPACE
She always dreamed of thrilling space expeditions and the search for new civilizations. Dreams come true!
SHOTGUN AND RIFLE CHANGES
Damage no longer depends on the distance, shotguns now have a scope, and rifles deal critical damage only in aiming mode.
PISTOL USE MODES
Manual, automatic, or none at all – now pistols can be disabled.
VISUAL CHANGES
We have updated graphics and animations for a number of weapons and adapted them to new mechanics.
Update 28.1 — Holidays & Balance Changes
CARNIVAL MAYHEM EVENT
The carnival has started: while most are enjoying the festivities, gunslingers are standing on guard
ASSAULT RIFLE CHANGES
Enjoy the updated ARs: all of them now have aimed mode, and their damage no longer depends on distance
VALENTINE’S DAY
February 14 is drawing near: check out the exclusive Bastion skin, a new costume, and other lovely offers
BALANCE CHANGES
Accuracy increased for all weapons, and gunslingers now move faster
CARNIVAL MAYHEM EVENT
The carnival has started: while most are enjoying the festivities, gunslingers are standing on guard
ASSAULT RIFLE CHANGES
Enjoy the updated ARs: all of them now have aimed mode, and their damage no longer depends on distance
VALENTINE’S DAY
February 14 is drawing near: check out the exclusive Bastion skin, a new costume, and other lovely offers
BALANCE CHANGES
Accuracy increased for all weapons, and gunslingers now move faster
FIXES
- Now you can preview any masks or costumes in the Battle Career window
- Fixed an issue that caused the aim button to stop working after changing a loadout in some situations
- Some grades of the Cyborg costume showed the cybernetic arm painted in the base color of the costume in first-person mode. Now each grade has its own color corresponding to the third person view
- The loadout change menu no longer gets clipped on iPhone X and XS devices
- Fixed an issue that caused ProPlay esports loadouts to look uncompleted
- Players will no longer fall through textures on the US: Bogville map
- Fixed an issue with incorrect rotation of the character model in the profile window
- Fixed a bug that made it impossible to cancel Facebook authorization in the Account menu
Update 28.0 — Archetypes
ACT 2 SEASON 8: LUNAR NEW YEAR
Take a trip to far-away Asia and enjoy the holiday atmosphere!
MACHINE GUN OVERHAUL
The long-awaited changes are here – it’s the epic comeback of machine guns!
ENDLESS BATTLE CREER
Now you’re not limited to 80 ranks: fight and get rewards as much as you like.
UPDATED SPECS IN THE ARSENAL
We replaced Power and Accuracy with Damage and Rounds per Minute
BALANCE CHANGES
Flashbangs and shotguns got tweaked
ACT 2 SEASON 8: LUNAR NEW YEAR
Take a trip to far-away Asia and enjoy the holiday atmosphere!
MACHINE GUN OVERHAUL
The long-awaited changes are here – it’s the epic comeback of machine guns!
ENDLESS BATTLE CREER
Now you’re not limited to 80 ranks: fight and get rewards as much as you like.
UPDATED SPECS IN THE ARSENAL
We replaced Power and Accuracy with Damage and Rounds per Minute
BALANCE CHANGES
Flashbangs and shotguns got tweaked
Update 27.1
NEW YEAR
The winter holidays are right around the corner: get ready for amazing offers, daily gifts from the Advent Calendar, a new brawl, and a chance to decorate the tree in the main lobby.
CROSSBOW
Meet Drifter’s Crossbow - it’ll replace Daryl’s Crossbow, and the original weapon will now become a legendary skin. This skin will only be available to players who had collected at least one fragment of the original Daryl’s Crossbow during The Walking Dead event.
FULL COMPATIBILITY
Following numerous requests from the community, we’re lifting all limitations on using different equipment with certain specializations. Now, you can use any vest, any pants, and any helmet in any loadout of any specialization. Mix-n-match, and find your perfect combo!
CHOOSE YOUR VOICEOVER
The original brutal voiceover is back in the game - you can choose the one you like most in the game settings!
FIXES
• Fixed the issue with weapon ability icons being displaced in Battle Fair windows
• The Battle Fair window displaying received fragments has been fixed: if you already own the item, the window will show you how many fragments you need to collect for the next upgrade
• Fixed the animation issue that led to guns being displayed higher than they should be
• High-hats no longer overlap the interface in the loadout window
• Fixed the issue that prevented players from joining Group Fights via link codes
• Fixed the bug with animated trinkets displaying incorrectly on costumes
Update 27.0
ACT 2 SEASON 7
ACT 2 SEASON 7
Meet the descendants of legendary Vikings in the High North, and earn their respect in battle!
GUN PRICES
GUN PRICES
The starting prices on most Gunbucks weapons have been lowered, and their upgrades require only Gunbucks
BALANCE
BALANCE
Scorpion: The effectiveness of the Adrenaline perk now gradually decreases after each elimination
Undying: Damage resistance has been decreased
Undying: Damage resistance has been decreased
Update 26.1.1
FIXES
FIXES
• Fixed the issue with unwanted weapon switching after being eliminated
• Fixed the bug that sometimes prevented weapons from reloading
• Fixed the problem that caused players to spawn with as much ammo as they had before being eliminated
• Fixed the issue that prevented players from firing after picking up a weapon
Update 26.1 — Events & Fixes
HALLOWEEN
Soon: new mode, new assault rifle, and a cool new vest.
BALANCE
Undying now temporarily decreases all incoming damage except from knives.
MATCHMAKING
Groups now fight only against other groups, and solo players - against other solo players.
PRO PLAY
Use the whole tournament arsenal in Pro Play – get ready for competitions!
FIXES
Healing effects are now green.
Improved animations while running with pistols.
HALLOWEEN
Soon: new mode, new assault rifle, and a cool new vest.
BALANCE
Undying now temporarily decreases all incoming damage except from knives.
MATCHMAKING
Groups now fight only against other groups, and solo players - against other solo players.
PRO PLAY
Use the whole tournament arsenal in Pro Play – get ready for competitions!
FIXES
Healing effects are now green.
Improved animations while running with pistols.
Update 26.0 — New Season & Fixes
ACT 2, SEASON 6: FUTURE COMBAT
Put on the state-of-the-art gear, load your weapons, and get ready to face the future! This season, we’re taking a peek at the futuristic warfare of tomorrow, where a single well-equipped squad can take on whole armies!
FIXES
- The problem with weapons looking weird in enemy hands has been solved
- Fixed the issue with enemy nicknames not showing in the elimination feed
- Fixed faulty weapon animations
ACT 2, SEASON 6: FUTURE COMBAT
Put on the state-of-the-art gear, load your weapons, and get ready to face the future! This season, we’re taking a peek at the futuristic warfare of tomorrow, where a single well-equipped squad can take on whole armies!
FIXES
- The problem with weapons looking weird in enemy hands has been solved
- Fixed the issue with enemy nicknames not showing in the elimination feed
- Fixed faulty weapon animations
Version 25.1 – Balance & Fixes
BALANCE PATCH
Made changes to Icebreaker, Berserker, Gecko, E.Y.E., and Undying
ANIMATIONS
Updated all character movement animations
Equalized the positioning of both male and female characters on maps - they now behave the same way, even behind cover (right shoulder peeking)
QUALITY OF LIFE
The weapon switching button can now be moved
Improved matchmaking for lower levels
Group fights are now a standalone game mode
BALANCE PATCH
Made changes to Icebreaker, Berserker, Gecko, E.Y.E., and Undying
ANIMATIONS
Updated all character movement animations
Equalized the positioning of both male and female characters on maps - they now behave the same way, even behind cover (right shoulder peeking)
QUALITY OF LIFE
The weapon switching button can now be moved
Improved matchmaking for lower levels
Group fights are now a standalone game mode
Update 25.0 - New Season & Event
ACT 2 SEASON 5
Enjoy the spoils of pirate life and get awesome new cosmetics to complete your corsair look!
U-FRAGMENTS
From now on, you can get U-Fragments for pistols and knives in Battle Career
ESPORTS GEAR
The esports arsenal now offers more weapons and equipment – let your competitive skills shine with the new additions
NEW EVENT
Make a Deep Dive and discover new military gear in a secret underwater lab
FIXES
Tech fixes and UI improvements
Update 24.1 - Birthday Party 4 Everyone
GUNS OF BOOM: 4 YEARS AND COUNTING
* Birthday event with individual rewards
* Special game mode with a pinch of nostalgia
* Unusual birthday fair
IMPROVEMENTS
* The Mexico: Church map has been updated visually and changed its name to Mexico: Town hall. Check out the new design in the game
* Upgradable costumes: Shadow, Assassin, and Astronaut. Level up your style!
* Bug fixes and UI improvements for better gameplay.
Update 24.0 — GOB Classic is back
- Guns of Boom is back along with the famous name
- 4 guns at your disposal again. Just add 2 more weapons to any loadout
- Battle Coins now transfer between seasons
- Seasons are longer now - during 60 days get access to 3 Battle Fairs, each featuring more rewards
- Featured Mode - play one of the iconic game modes, guaranteed
- Balance changes for Chopper, Exorcist, Undying and other items
Stay tuned for more, we’re just getting started!
- 4 guns at your disposal again. Just add 2 more weapons to any loadout
- Battle Coins now transfer between seasons
- Seasons are longer now - during 60 days get access to 3 Battle Fairs, each featuring more rewards
- Featured Mode - play one of the iconic game modes, guaranteed
- Balance changes for Chopper, Exorcist, Undying and other items
Stay tuned for more, we’re just getting started!
Update 23.2 — Fixes & Improvements
FIXES
- The currencies no longer get displaced in the lobby
- The “request error” no longer appears when you change your spec or send repeated friend requests
- Clan requests and invitations disappear once you react to them
- The post-season contract purchase window now shows the correct amount of Battle Coins
IMPROVEMENTS
- Weapon sounds now behave correctly at different distances
- You now see how many fragments you get when converting U-Fragments
FIXES
- The currencies no longer get displaced in the lobby
- The “request error” no longer appears when you change your spec or send repeated friend requests
- Clan requests and invitations disappear once you react to them
- The post-season contract purchase window now shows the correct amount of Battle Coins
IMPROVEMENTS
- Weapon sounds now behave correctly at different distances
- You now see how many fragments you get when converting U-Fragments
Update 23.1 — New Event & Fixes!
CORP WARS: ORIGIN
Find out how the founders of the 2 biggest corporations became sworn enemies and why the war between them keeps raging to this day.
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
We’ve fixed the problem with the same weapon being drawn twice, and did other important tech improvements.
Suppressor no longer wobbles during warm-up
Players can restrict others from spectating their games
CORP WARS: ORIGIN
Find out how the founders of the 2 biggest corporations became sworn enemies and why the war between them keeps raging to this day.
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
We’ve fixed the problem with the same weapon being drawn twice, and did other important tech improvements.
Suppressor no longer wobbles during warm-up
Players can restrict others from spectating their games
Update 23.0 – News and Fixes
ACT 2 SEASON 3
The treasure of a forgotten civilization was found in Egypt. Explore the long lost world and face the unknown!
CUSTOMIZE YOURSELF
Dazzle your foes with the first-ever animated skin! Also, now you can try on weapons and accessories in the window with special offers before purchasing.
FIXES
Weapon bug fixes: fixed Barracuda’s sight and incorrect Suppressor’s stats at early grades. Solved technical issues, fixed sounds and animations.
ACT 2 SEASON 3
The treasure of a forgotten civilization was found in Egypt. Explore the long lost world and face the unknown!
CUSTOMIZE YOURSELF
Dazzle your foes with the first-ever animated skin! Also, now you can try on weapons and accessories in the window with special offers before purchasing.
FIXES
Weapon bug fixes: fixed Barracuda’s sight and incorrect Suppressor’s stats at early grades. Solved technical issues, fixed sounds and animations.
Update 22.2 — Improvements & Fixes
QUALITY OF LIFE
The Offers are now even more beautiful, and the rank purchase window that appears after the season’s end has improved: your progress is now clearer, and there’s a new reward preview!
MAP IMPROVEMENTS
We’re continuing to remaster our classic maps. This time, we’ve fixed the balance on 3 maps and made the graphics prettier on 5 more.
FIXES
Game stability was improved, some nasty bugs were squished.
QUALITY OF LIFE
The Offers are now even more beautiful, and the rank purchase window that appears after the season’s end has improved: your progress is now clearer, and there’s a new reward preview!
MAP IMPROVEMENTS
We’re continuing to remaster our classic maps. This time, we’ve fixed the balance on 3 maps and made the graphics prettier on 5 more.
FIXES
Game stability was improved, some nasty bugs were squished.
Update 22.1 – Holiday Events
LUNAR FESTIVAL
The Lunar Festival is live in the game: play on the new map, and get the new Suppressor AR along with the new Gecko pants
VALENTINE’S DAY
Feel the love! Make your enemies bow down to you with the Queen of Hearts costume, get the jaw-dropping skin for Orochi that completely changes the weapon’s geometry, and blow everyone away with the MWAH emote
IMPROVEMENTS
- Animated the loading screen
- Changed the sound of Orochi firing to a more fitting one
LUNAR FESTIVAL
The Lunar Festival is live in the game: play on the new map, and get the new Suppressor AR along with the new Gecko pants
VALENTINE’S DAY
Feel the love! Make your enemies bow down to you with the Queen of Hearts costume, get the jaw-dropping skin for Orochi that completely changes the weapon’s geometry, and blow everyone away with the MWAH emote
IMPROVEMENTS
- Animated the loading screen
- Changed the sound of Orochi firing to a more fitting one
Update 22.0 — Season 2 & Balance Changes
ACT 2 SEASON 2
This time, you will become a real superhero! After the events of Brave New Season, many have decided to fight the corporations by becoming vigilantes. Join these heroes and fight for freedom!
LUNAR FESTIVAL
During Season 2, we’ll celebrate the annual Lunar Festival: new gun, new gear, and a new map!
BALANCE PATCH
We adjusted the stats of Orochi, Reaper, Quicksilver, Berserker, and several other guns. Full info in the Schedule.
ACT 2 SEASON 2
This time, you will become a real superhero! After the events of Brave New Season, many have decided to fight the corporations by becoming vigilantes. Join these heroes and fight for freedom!
LUNAR FESTIVAL
During Season 2, we’ll celebrate the annual Lunar Festival: new gun, new gear, and a new map!
BALANCE PATCH
We adjusted the stats of Orochi, Reaper, Quicksilver, Berserker, and several other guns. Full info in the Schedule.
Update 21.0 – NEW ACT!
ACT 2, SEASON 1
We are starting a new Act in Guns of Boom! The first things you’ll notice are the new Season UI and the fully remodeled lobby, which now both look better and are easier to use.
NEW YEAR
Get ready for the ultimate holiday event! Your favorite game modes, winter maps, new gear at the fairs, and a two-week gift marathon with daily rewards. It’s a must-play!
ACT 2, SEASON 1
We are starting a new Act in Guns of Boom! The first things you’ll notice are the new Season UI and the fully remodeled lobby, which now both look better and are easier to use.
NEW YEAR
Get ready for the ultimate holiday event! Your favorite game modes, winter maps, new gear at the fairs, and a two-week gift marathon with daily rewards. It’s a must-play!
I'm taking over. Welcome to Brave New Season
INITIATE>RESISTANCE
— We must stop the tyranny of corporations. Join the revolution!
FACE_RECOGNITION>END
— Firewall — our sworn enemy who manages security in corporations
— Bionic Rebel — that’s me, your last chance at overpowering the oppressors
RUN>NEW_FEATURES
— The people now get more XP from battles
— Everyone progresses faster in Battle Career
— You can activate the Marathon more often
— New reward: U-fragments for guns and equipment
INITIATE>RESISTANCE
— We must stop the tyranny of corporations. Join the revolution!
FACE_RECOGNITION>END
— Firewall — our sworn enemy who manages security in corporations
— Bionic Rebel — that’s me, your last chance at overpowering the oppressors
RUN>NEW_FEATURES
— The people now get more XP from battles
— Everyone progresses faster in Battle Career
— You can activate the Marathon more often
— New reward: U-fragments for guns and equipment
Update 19.2 — Halloween
SPOOKY EVENT
Enjoy 18 days of bone-chilling fun! Fight in event modes, spin the fairs, complete challenges, and get all the goodies including two awesome new costumes!
WICKED GEAR
Exorcist — a new shotgun that makes three rapid shots in quick succession after charging up
Undying — a new helmet that prevents you from taking fatal damage
NEW MAP
US: Bogville - a quiet place at first glance, but evil lurks here in every shadow
SPOOKY EVENT
Enjoy 18 days of bone-chilling fun! Fight in event modes, spin the fairs, complete challenges, and get all the goodies including two awesome new costumes!
WICKED GEAR
Exorcist — a new shotgun that makes three rapid shots in quick succession after charging up
Undying — a new helmet that prevents you from taking fatal damage
NEW MAP
US: Bogville - a quiet place at first glance, but evil lurks here in every shadow
Update 19.1 – Improvements and Remastering
WEAPONS
We’ve enhanced the design on some weapons, added more details to them, and completely redrew the animations. Also, we've made the ammo drum on Joker more realistic - the shells run out when your mag becomes empty.
MAPS
The work on making maps prettier and more balanced continues—version 19.1 features two fully remastered classic maps: Mexico: Village and Military Warehouse.
FIXES
Multiple bug fixes and stability improvements.
WEAPONS
We’ve enhanced the design on some weapons, added more details to them, and completely redrew the animations. Also, we've made the ammo drum on Joker more realistic - the shells run out when your mag becomes empty.
MAPS
The work on making maps prettier and more balanced continues—version 19.1 features two fully remastered classic maps: Mexico: Village and Military Warehouse.
FIXES
Multiple bug fixes and stability improvements.
Update 19.0 – Season 15 and Battle Fair
SEASON 15
Take a trip behind the silver screen and experience the thrill of making movies! New blockbuster costumes, award-winning masks, iconic emotes, and more. Get your fill of must-see content from the creators of Military Games and Corp Wars.
BATTLE FAIR
Battle Cases are a thing of the past—now, you can spend your Battle Coins at special fairs where you choose the gear to spin for.
IMPROVEMENTS
We’ve added new sounds for knives.
SEASON 15
Take a trip behind the silver screen and experience the thrill of making movies! New blockbuster costumes, award-winning masks, iconic emotes, and more. Get your fill of must-see content from the creators of Military Games and Corp Wars.
BATTLE FAIR
Battle Cases are a thing of the past—now, you can spend your Battle Coins at special fairs where you choose the gear to spin for.
IMPROVEMENTS
We’ve added new sounds for knives.
Version 18.2 – Military Games, Balance Changes, further UI improvements
MILITARY GAMES CONTINUE
The historical reenactment is in top gear! Jump into the retro military action, take on the challenges, and try out the new AR - The Chopper, make your childhood dream come true with the Fighter Ace costume, and earn tons of other themed cosmetics.
BALANCE PATCH
We felt that there’s still a need to make further changes to the balance of some weapons. This time Berserk, Porcupine, Incinerator, and Juggernaut had their balance fine-tuned. Find out the details on our website.
MAP IMPROVEMENTS
We continue to work on our maps, making them as fair and balanced as possible. With this update, another 13 maps were refined, thanks to the much-needed fixes that have been done here and there. Changes made to the maps are covered in an article on our website.
BETTER USABILITY
We've made the notification system more comprehensible by standardizing visual components and giving them a more structured look, as well as changing the notifications' very logic. Now all the essential information shouldn't go unnoticed!
MILITARY GAMES CONTINUE
The historical reenactment is in top gear! Jump into the retro military action, take on the challenges, and try out the new AR - The Chopper, make your childhood dream come true with the Fighter Ace costume, and earn tons of other themed cosmetics.
BALANCE PATCH
We felt that there’s still a need to make further changes to the balance of some weapons. This time Berserk, Porcupine, Incinerator, and Juggernaut had their balance fine-tuned. Find out the details on our website.
MAP IMPROVEMENTS
We continue to work on our maps, making them as fair and balanced as possible. With this update, another 13 maps were refined, thanks to the much-needed fixes that have been done here and there. Changes made to the maps are covered in an article on our website.
BETTER USABILITY
We've made the notification system more comprehensible by standardizing visual components and giving them a more structured look, as well as changing the notifications' very logic. Now all the essential information shouldn't go unnoticed!
Update 18.1 - New Event
NEW EVENT - SOON
- Gunslingers got into reenactment and are exploring the world of 20th-century military gear
- New Assault Rifle at the fair - it’s a classic
- New costume - become an aviator
- New masks, insignias, and skins to complete your retro military look
FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- New Assault Rifle at the fair - it’s a classic
- New costume - become an aviator
- New masks, insignias, and skins to complete your retro military look
FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS
- New aiming options - choose the way you aim in the settings
- You can now open 20 cases at once - a time-saving feature for all hoarders
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
- You can now open 20 cases at once - a time-saving feature for all hoarders
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Update 18.0 - The Summer Heat!
SEASON 14
- It’s the middle of summer, and the parties are getting sizzling hot! Join the fun on the island with Zeebro and Astronaut who have finally broken the ice with the locals and are ready to have a blast.
- Unlock two unique thematic costumes - one for male, and the other for female characters.
- New Career, Brawls, Battle Cases, and a bunch of challenges to complete - just the way you like!
FIXES
- We’ve improved stability and fixed some bugs
SEASON 14
- It’s the middle of summer, and the parties are getting sizzling hot! Join the fun on the island with Zeebro and Astronaut who have finally broken the ice with the locals and are ready to have a blast.
- Unlock two unique thematic costumes - one for male, and the other for female characters.
- New Career, Brawls, Battle Cases, and a bunch of challenges to complete - just the way you like!
FIXES
- We’ve improved stability and fixed some bugs