Hey, Crewmates!

We are ecstatic to announce that Badlands Crew is out now! Strap yourselves in and prepare for a chaotic ride into the lawless Badlands. A wasteland of opportunity awaits you. It’s time to build your very own Battle Wagon swarming with weapons - select, name and train your crew members, and tactically challenge enemy factions in the unforgiving Badlands.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078230/Badlands_Crew/

We started Runner Duck as just two people at the very end of 2016, releasing Bomber Crew on a tight schedule only 10 months later. It really means a lot that people have enjoyed our games enough that we've been able to carry on making them, now as a team of four.

Badlands Crew takes the game further than ever before - bigger and bolder with more gameplay and creative possibilities, and just far more ambitious. However, in other ways, Badlands Crew takes us back to our roots with Bomber Crew, with it being so direct and visceral in its action. It has been a long road, and the biggest learning experience of our game development careers building Badlands Crew to be such a large, expansive game. We're really proud of what we've put together, and how the game has ended up!

We are excited about the game's release today, and we hope you are too. Thank you for all your support over the past 8 year. Remember, it really help us out if you leave a review and let us know what you think of the game!

- Jon, Dave, Joe and Greg (Runner Duck)

If you already own Bomber Crew, Space crew, or both, take advantage of an extra stacking discount available via the exclusive Steam bundles below. Less money, more explosions!

Check out the list of bundles on the store page now to see how much you can save. Less money, more explosions!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53054/Runner_Duck_Crew_Trilogy/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53052/Bomber_Crew__Badlands_Crew/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53053/Space_Crew__Badlands_Crew/

We can’t wait to hear of your epic expeditions and the chaotic moments you’re going to experience. Make sure to join our Discord channel here[discord.com] to share your outrageous Battle Wagons, brilliant Crew compositions and gorgeous screenshots using the in-game Photo Mode. We also have dedicated spaces for feedback and player guides. This will act as the hub for all things Badlands.

Finally, thank you all for being a part of this journey with us. From Bomber Crew to Space Crew to right here, right now! Get out there and raise hell, crewmates!

Curve Games & Runner Duck.

Hello! It’s Jon from Runner Duck here. Badlands Crew is out next week, 28th April! Thank you for all your support so far. It’s been a big project for us, and we’re really excited that you’ll all finally be able to play it!

As it’s now close to the game’s release, I thought we should write a different kind of news post, and give you a few little tips and tricks which will help you out along your way in the Badlands.

One of the new features in Badlands Crew is the middle-click shortcut menu. With a crew member selected, middle click somewhere on the screen. The shortcut popup menu will appear. It has shortcuts for common actions, such as sending crew to other stations, attacking enemy boarders, or repairing broken systems. This is a great way to quickly do common actions (e.g. sending a crew member to a rejuvenator to heal, or quickly sending someone to repair the engine).

The middle-click shortcut menuThis works especially well for Badlands Crew, as unlike our previous games, your vehicle may have multiple rejuvenators, and loads of turrets. Don’t forget to try it out, and hopefully it’ll bring your command of your crew to a new level!

We’ve had a lot of back and forth on what the default keyboard controls should be. We’ve set them to what we think will be the most consistent throughout the title, and give you the best chance of survival long-term. However, some players will probably prefer to remap their vehicle nudge/speed adjustment inputs to WASD. This is fine! Please do this if you find it easier or more natural.

The control rebinding optionsControl rebinding options can be found in the options menu. There are also options for axis inversion.

Things can get intense quickly in the Badlands. If things aren’t going so well, you can use ‘Slow Time’ to give yourself a bit of time to get all your problems sorted. By default ‘Slow Time’ is bound to the Shift key.

The ‘Slow Time’ shortcut (Top-Left Corner of the UI)Don’t forget to use ‘Slow Time’ - it really can give you the time you need to save your crew and your Battle Wagon.

There’s nothing worse than running out of fuel in the middle of the Badlands. I would recommend adding an ‘auxiliary fuel tank’ to your vehicle as soon as you unlock it. As the game progresses, and you are able to, I’d recommend adding a couple more!

An auxiliary fuel tank being added to a vehicle in the garageDon’t get eaten by a sandworm. If your vehicle sits idle for too long, there’s a chance a sandworm will snap it up. Repair your engine, get someone in the driving seat, and get moving!

A sandworm about to eat a Battle WagonIf you start seeing a sandworm rising up from the ground around you… stay calm, and try to escape through the gaps!

If you’re not using your crew’s Abilities, you’re not getting the most out of them! It can be easy to forget you have them in the heat of battle, so use ‘Slow Time’ too if you need to! Using your crew’s Abilities strategically can make the difference between success and failure!

The ‘Swerve’ ability being usedIf things are intense, get your driver to use ‘Swerve’ - enemies will have a harder time aiming at you, and this can buy you some time…

There’s loads to discover in the Badlands. Crew at your Command Station can be used to spot Optional Objectives. Of course, be careful not to get in over your head - if you’re low on fuel, or your crew are in poor health, then perhaps it’s best to stay on mission!

A cache bunker containing some blueprintsFinding relics around the Badlands will reward you with additional Blueprints, giving you more options for your Battle Wagon and your crew’s gear.

If it looks like you’re not going to get back to base in one piece, but you want to save some of your crew: use an Escape Device. It’s not always worth battling on - escape, and live to fight another day! Unlike Bomber Crew, crewmates who use an Escape Device will always survive (however, they may not always return to base instantly, and might need to be rescued in a subsequent mission).

An escape device on a Battle WagonUpgrading your Crew & Garage facilities will lessen the blow of losing your crew or vehicle, so it’s definitely a good idea to remember to do this.

Upgrading Crew Facilities You can upgrade your Crew facilities to increase the starting level of new recruits.
You can also upgrade your Garage facilities so that more of your Battle Wagon is salvaged (for free) when it is lost.

There’s even more to learn than I’ve written here… but hopefully these tips will help you get off to a good start! The Badlands is a dangerous place. You will lose crewmates, you will fail missions… but I hope that ultimately you will triumph. We’re all looking forward to the game’s launch on Monday. See you then!

Our last tip applies IRL! If you own Bomber Crew and/or Space Crew, you'll get an extra discount when Badlands Crew launches, so make sure to take advantage of stacking launch and bundle discounts!

– Jon, Dave, Joe, Greg (Runner Duck)

Hello, Crewmates!

Put those keys in the ignition, we are only 3 days away from release! This is going to be a quick one from us today – we wanted to chat about pricing, launch and bundle discounts. Quite a few people have asked us what the price will be ahead of launch on Monday, so we thought we’d drop by and give you an overview of what to expect, either as a new player or a veteran to the franchise. But before we get to pricing, we’ve got a new trailer to show off!

Buckle up, our brand-new trailer has just dropped on YouTube! Check out a preview of the high-octane chaos that’s coming your way in a few days.

The game’s launch price will be £14.99 / $18.99 / €18.99, but we are offering a launch discount of 15% off that price for all players!

There is even better news for owners of either Bomber Crew and/or Space Crew who will receive additional stacking discounts for owning one or both games via our special bundles, resulting in an equivalent maximum discount of 28%!*

*final discount and price will depend on number of Crew games owned, region and purchase currency.

The countdown is on. We’ve got one last dev blog tomorrow before we launch on Monday. We’ll see you then!

Curve Games.

Hello, Dave from Runner Duck here! I wanted to complete our series of posts about the enemy factions you’ll face in Badlands Crew with a look at ‘The Gun Nutz’…

To the South East of the starting area of Home Plateau lies the red eroded desert of the Lower Badlands, where you’ll run into The Gun Nutz patrolling its valleys and canyons.

The Gun Nutz are descendants of a community of preppers who sprung into action as society crumbled,
gleefully raiding army equipment storage sites, claiming the vast majority of conventional firearms and military vehicles in the land.

A heavily armed Gun Nutz patrol harassing an ambushed Battle WagonTheir commander in chief is the ruthless disciplinarian, Major Krank; as brutal to his own subordinates as he is to his enemies. Rumours abound that during his raids on military storage sites, he stumbled upon the last viable nuclear warhead in existence, which he wields to cow any potential challengers into submission.

Early Concept Art for the Gun Nutz Faction’s Warlord (Major Krank), Symbol and crew charactersAs for vehicles, The Gun Nutz bring to bear a range of military rides including jeeps, hummers, MRAPs, pickups and half tracks. With their ready-made fleet of piercing and blast damage resistant war machines, it’s wise to prepare carefully before confronting their patrols! Perhaps try ‘turning up the heat’ on them ;).

The Gun Nutz’ fleet of military vehicles in our ‘Virtual Parking Lot’.The Gun Nutz’ armoury comprises a range of lethal conventional weapons, including machine guns, rifles, shotguns and grenade launchers. They have guns that are effective from close to long range, so keep those heads on a swivel!

L-R: A good ol’ 50 cal, a water-cooled electric drive ‘Scattermaster’ auto shotgun, ‘Doomster’ sawn off shotgunTime for me to get back to the finishing touches on the project; it's been a long road, but now we’re just one week from release!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078230/Badlands_Crew/

Thanks for reading!
Dave

Hey, Crewmates!

We are only 10 days away from launch! We have some awesome news directly from The Citadel...

Being so incredibly close to launch, we want to give you all an insight into the creation of Badlands Crew. Have you ever wondered what’s under the hood of the building mechanics? How were the environments created? Enemy AI mechanics? Now is your chance to ask away! On April 22nd we’re going to be running an AMA with Runner Duck developers, Jon and Dave.

How do I ask a question?
Head over to the r/curvegames subreddit here and simply ask your question in the AMA thread pinned to the top of the page. We encourage you to drop your questions in the thread right now!

When will Jon and Dave be answering questions?
Jon and Dave will be online between 5-6pm UTC on April 22nd answering your questions directly on Reddit during a live event.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078230/Badlands_Crew/

Drop the clutch and buckle up, Badlands Crew just got the green light. That’s right, we’re happy to announce that we are fully Steam Deck Verified, so get ready to tear up the Wasteland from your couch, on the road or train. The possibilities are endless when you can build and ride, verified!

Thank you, Crewmates, for your continued support. We really can’t wait for you to experience the game in its entirety! If you haven't already, make sure to Wishlist the game to be among the first to know when the game drops.

Curve Games

Hi! Jon from Runner Duck here, sharing a quick look at another of the enemy factions in Badlands Crew - ‘The Klowns’.

To the East of the Lower Badlands, in the glistening whiteness of the Dessicated Salt Flats, is where you’re most likely to first encounter the Klowns faction. Devoid of shame, the Klowns intentionally appear ridiculous in order to obfuscate their true ruthless nature.

A Klowns “Ice Screamer” and “Re-Educator” terrorising the Salt Flats

The Klowns are ruled by “Giggles the Klown”, their psychopathic leader in greasepaint and a clown wig. Many of his followers who initially fell for his charming, harmless facade wish to escape from his faction, but the consequences for those captured are severe. They also hold territory around the edges of The Atomic City, and further to the East in Krazed Quarry.

Early Concept Art for the Klown Faction’s Warlord, Symbol and crew characters

The Klown’s fleet of vehicles feature some unusual choices, matching their origins as a chaotic circus troupe; their brightly coloured food trucks, school buses and even dodgems may look comical, but are bristling with weapons and pack a punch!

Klown vehicles in our ‘Virtual Parking Lot’ scene, where we assemble the many variations

The Klowns primarily use two types of weaponry: toxic gas weapons which can inflict poison damage, and makeshift pneumatic cannons, firing golf balls or even bowling balls, which deal blunt damage and can cause crew to become stunned. Having spent too much time fooling around with their own toxic weapon supplies they are somewhat immune to toxic damage, so you’re better off using other weapon types against them!

L-R: ‘The Stinger’ BB gun, ‘Toxic Balloon Launcher’, ‘Screaming Splitter’ Bowling Ball Cannon

I hope you have the last laugh when you go up against Giggles in the Badlands! Remember to wishlist Badlands Crew ahead of launch on the 28th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078230/Badlands_Crew/

That’s all for now, we’ve got to finish the game, because it’s out soon!
Jon

Hey Crewmates,

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all of you for taking the time to play the Badlands Crew demo during Next Fest, it’s been incredible watching so many of you enjoy your time exploring the wasteland. All your feedback has been extremely valuable.

Because so many of you loved the demo, we’ve decided to leave it up for you to continue to play! PC Gamer sounds like they agree too - they said “This was the biggest Next Fest 2025 surprise” and proudly place Badlands Crew in their top 5 demos of the event!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3402770/Badlands_Crew_Demo/

Thank you to everyone who participated in the rig building competition. You’ve blown us away with your unique builds over the last week. So, without any further ado, here are your winners...

We’ll get in contact with the winners directly on Discord to talk prizes!

Curve Games

Hey Crewmates,

As our big Franchise sale wraps up, we wanted to swing by to say thank you to all the new Crew members we’ve picked up our games over the last couple of weeks. We really hope you enjoy your experience!

And, what do you do if two Crew games aren’t enough for you? Well, we’d like to remind you that our newest game in the franchise, Badlands Crew is part of Next Fest and the demo is live right now. Make sure to download it before Next Fest ends and let us know what you think!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3402770/Badlands_Crew_Demo/

• Dive into a tutorial and experience the first three missions of an expansive, dynamic campaign.
  
• Design your very own fuel-guzzling Battle Wagon armed to the teeth using the extensive vehicle builder.
  
• Fight off the savage militia groups that rule regions of the Badlands in intense battles across the wasteland.
  
• Bolster your ranks and recruit fierce Crewmates to face the Badlands with. You’ll also be able to level-up and customise them with uniquely crafted outfits and weapons.

Thank you all so much for jumping in and experiencing the Badlands. We’re over the moon to see so many of you enjoying your time exploring the Wasteland and we can’t wait to see more people join the Crew over the weekend!

Remember, to celebrate Next Fest we also have a Rig Competition running over on our Discord channel[discord.com]. Join the Crewmunity today to chat all things Badlands Crew. We’d love to hear your feedback!

Curve Games.

Hey Crewmates,

Wow! It's great to see so many new players picking up both Bomber Crew and Space Crew during the franchise sale. Whether you're furiously dropping bombs on enemy ammo depots to turn the tides of war or fighting enemy cruisers in the depths of space, we hope you're having a great time! Remember to join our crewmunity over on Discord[discord.com] to get the most out of both games!

That's not it. We've got more crew for you! we're happy to announce that the next game in the series, Badlands Crew, is in Next Fest and the demo is available to play right now! Check below for more information...

Download the Next Fest demo now! Recruit and manage crew members, build your custom Battle Wagon and tear through the Badlands engaging in high-octane combat.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3402770/Badlands_Crew_Demo/

The fun doesn’t end there. We’re happy to announce that Badlands Crew will officially be launching on Steam on the 28th April. Check out the teaser trailer below and get a glimpse of the mayhem that awaits you...

Builders, engineers and mechanics of the Wasteland! The garage is calling on your expertise. To celebrate being featured in Next Fest, we’re hosting a Battle Wagon competition on Discord where you can win a pair of Steel Series Arctis Nova 7 headphones and free game keys! Whether it’s an engineering masterpiece or a product of pure chaos, we can’t wait to see what you come up with.

How to enter:

• Build your Battle Wagon in the demo
  
• Take a screenshot of your Battle Wagon in The Garage
  
• Paste your screenshot into the #Rig-Competition channel in Discord[discord.com]

The competition starts on the 24th February and the last entries need to be submitted by 3:59pm PT / 6:59 ET / 11:59pm UTC on 2nd March.

Thank you for all your support so far and we really hope you enjoy the demo of Badlands Crew!

Jon, Dave, Joe and Greg.