The Behemoth Releases Major Update to Alien Hominid Invasion

Recipient of 'Update Part 2: The Juicy Variety Update'.

April 29, 2024

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The Behemoth :

San Diego, April 29, 2024 – The Behemoth Releases a Major Update for Alien Hominid Invasion

The Juicy Variety Update comes packed full of new content in a free major update to Alien Hominid Invasion on Steam!

Indie developer and self-publisher The Behemoth released the second part of the previously announced updates to their fifth title, Alien Hominid Invasion, on Steam today, April 29th 2024, with consoles soon to follow. With the release of “Update Part 2: The Juicy Variety Update”, aliens can divebomb back into the run’n’gun action with a variety of new and updated hazards, enemies, areas, and loot modifiers to the game, along with a brand new mutation!

After releasing on November 1st, 2023, Alien Hominid Invasion received the first part of this two-part update in early December, adding 23 new achievements, seasonal head unlocks, and an improved map algorithm. The Behemoth is ever grateful to players for sending in feedback and looks forward to players experiencing some of their requested changes being worked into the game.

“In this update, we've made the most changes to the game since its release with new content that synergizes with things previously implemented in an effort to create more variety on a level-to-level basis,” shared Dan Paladin, Art Director and co-founder of The Behemoth. “A new mini-boss that can be defeated then driven as a vehicle and entirely new level layouts should help do the trick, but as always, we'll be keeping an eye out for feedback and analyzing the changes ourselves to see if there's anything else we can get done for the most bang for our buck!”

This new ‘juicy’ second update will pack more variety into the game, along with new content and mechanics, including new beautiful level areas, dangerous new hazards (crafty aliens can use some to their advantage!), game-changing loot modifiers (dodge roll while dropping a bomb!), lower intel requirements (spend less time pushing papers!), a brand new alien mutation, and the ever-anticipated, all powerful mini-boss that you can pilot after defeating: the MECHA F.R.O.G.! (Giant Killer Metal Amphibian food not included, operate at your own risk).

Key Update Features

Brand new mutation (class): The Orbiter
New hazards (level modifiers) including the all new grind lines, for when you feel like skating a half-pipe while invading Earth
An all-new, formidable [frog] foe that turns into a vehicle upon defeat: The Mecha F.R.O.G.
New, hand-drawn level areas and background art
New loot modifiers, including the ability to drop bombs when you roll or dive
A Behemoth amount of balances, adjustments, and fixes, like a lower intel requirement (more time to kill agents, less time uploading!), and the much asked for higher danger level; you can now stay twice as long in a single level before being overwhelmed, but look out for similar scaling with enemies and projectiles!
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View the official patch notes on Steam and our blog

View the latest developer stream recap highlighting some of these key features here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtNDK_5S5A

Alien Hominid Invasion is also on sale for 25% off on Steam to welcome more alien invaders to experience the update!

About Alien Hominid Invasion

Alien Hominid Invasion is a co-op run ‘n’ gun packed with chaos, mayhem, and a whole lot of explosions. Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.

Released: 11/1/2023

Presskit link: https://beh.gg/ahipress

About The Behemoth

Founded in 2003, The Behemoth is an indie game developer and publisher that pioneered the flash-to-console scene with Alien Hominid in 2002. The Behemoth has continued to create memorable hand-drawn gaming experiences like Castle Crashers, Battleblock Theater, and Pit People, with a deep love for co-op (and co-optional!) titles. Self-publishing their games across a variety of platforms, they have remained true to their indie roots with a small team that doesn’t rush the development process, maintaining a healthy love for their game creations.

Media Contact

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Website: https://www.thebehemoth.com/

Launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS7a8nXRt1w

Release Date trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyqymVj02fY

Gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=die2HkPX0Mc