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Steam AppID #1229490·Developer: Arsi "Hakita" Patala·Publisher: New Blood Interactive

Is ULTRAKILL Abandoned?

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Slowing DownActivity Score: 73 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 6 months (last: Apr 25, 2026).

In Early Access

6 years 1 month

Since Sep 3, 2020

Current Players

1,353

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Apr 25, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Apr 25, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Apr 25, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

9 patches · 12 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive (97%)

247,430 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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  • No patch or developer post for 6 months (180 days since Apr 25, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-04-25

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for ULTRAKILL (UTC)

Patches (9)Dev Posts (3)
Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Feb 25, 2026Patchnotes
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Patch 17: FRAUD Changelog

Additions: - Added Layer 8: FRAUD - Added a new Cyber Grind original track "N I 4 N I" by Vylet Pony Changes: - Hitting 3 or more yellow hits in a short period of time (regardless of variation) will now force the Alternate Shotgun to cool down to avoid spam - Sawed-On Shotgun's m

Is ULTRAKILL still being developed?

ULTRAKILL’s last public Steam update was Apr 25, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Apr 25, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About ULTRAKILL

Is ULTRAKILL abandoned?
Based on public Steam records, ULTRAKILL's last default-branch update was Apr 25, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was ULTRAKILL last updated on Steam?
The last update for ULTRAKILL on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Apr 25, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Apr 25, 2026.
How long has ULTRAKILL been in Early Access?
ULTRAKILL entered Steam Early Access on Sep 3, 2020 and has been in Early Access for 6 years 1 month (2240 days).
Will ULTRAKILL leave Early Access?
The developer (Arsi "Hakita" Patala) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

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