Steam app 2168680 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 07:23 UTC
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics across dynamic battlefields, facing land, air, and sea threats. Wage war against AI or rival pilots using an array of advanced weaponry, including tactical and strategic nuclear weapons capable of annihilating anything in your path.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
36 months, October 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 239 hourly samples from 22 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
20 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 479 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Nuclear Option was released on Oct 15, 2023.
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VT-7 Vagrant || Update 0.34
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Alkyon AB-4 Tailer || Update 0.33
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Brawler Trailer || Update 0.32
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Ibis Trailer || Update 0.31
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Vortex Trailer || Update 0.30
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Tarantula Trailer || Update 0.29
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Ifrit Trailer || Update 0.28
Watch on Steam50 developer announcements, Apr 2024 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
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B25MitchFixed an issue with HUD text elements sometimes not reflecting the HUD Font Size settingFixed nuclear bombs incorrectly accounting for airburst target pointFixed and improved event content UIImproved the weapon station status indicator's…
B25MitchBug Fixes:Fixed missing navlights on FS-12 RevokerFixed ejected casings not displaying on 57mm gunpodFixed cases of ARAD-116 not fusing when fired at some radarsFixed orbit camera smoothingFixed non-rearmable weapons (such as nuclear…
Patch notesContent, Features & Improvements: New flyable aircraft: VT-7 VagrantNew sea vessel: Surf Class Patrol BoatArtillery Units: (MSV Multiple Launch Rocket System, HLT Mobile Artillery)New models & textures for pilot seatsNew wheel models &…
B25MitchAdded Steam and Discord Rich PresenceAdded vote kickingBetter performance tracking for serversFixed Error in GetPlayerList Remote CommandLowered log level for Steam Manager to stop log spamBlocked family share copies of the game joining if…
Patch notesFixed pitch oscillations in event content Increased CI-22 Cricket roll authority Fixed Argus Class Frigate missing lighting effects Fixed cases of flickering/discontinuous rocket motor effects in missiles Fixed rocket motor effects…
Patch notesFixed analogue throttle axis behaviour becoming "crunchy" or "sticky" at high frameratesFixed starting rank not being set for clients on subsequent games being hosted in the same game sessionMission editor: fixed CompleteSome outcome not…
Patch notesIncreased damping for KR-67 Ifrit fly-by-wire to reduce low speed oscillations Increased Argus class frigate NL-98 launcher ammo from 80 to 160 Alkyon AB-4 swing wing system now reverts to auto swing control if manually set to swept while…
Patch notesContent and FeaturesNew aircraft : Alkyon AB-4New ship : Argus class frigateNew ship : Cursor class littoral fight deckNew weapon : GBM-500LR submunition dispensing glide bombNew submunition : GS-25 New SAM missile : NL-98 ARH missile…
Shockfront StudiosFixed potential game freeze caused by switching spectated aircraft while cockpit is breaking offCertainly nothing else included
Patch notes• Fixed pillboxes disappearing when destroyed in Multiplayer • Improved server checks to prevent loading of prohibited weapons • Fixed cases of MBTs cooking off in chain reactions • Added customizable delay for closing dedicated servers…
Patch notes• Fixed pilots not blacking out under negative g loads • Fixed R9 Stratolance launchers dumb-firing after replacement of fire control radar • Multiplayer: fixed ejected pilots appearing stationary in mid-air for late joining clients
Patch notes• Increased A-19 Brawler in-game cost from $32m to $36m (early adopter discount has ended ;)) • Decreased SAH-46 Chicane in-game cost from $35m to $31.5m • AI will now only use nuclear weapons on appropriate strategic targets • Increased…
Patch notes• Fixed hitmarkers not displaying for units with radius larger than 8m • Fixed server accounting error in ammo counts for slow-firing guns • Increased button hold delay to open camera control UI • Improved detection of targets behind…
Patch notesFixed TrackIR crash on mission start Rebalanced Reprisal mission, clarified objectives & improved messagingStrengthened A-19 landing gearReduced anti-air accuracy of non-anti-air vehicle gun turretsPAB-80LR - increased resistance to…
Patch notesAdded pitch limiter to A-19 BrawlerFixed low-speed oscillations in A-19 fly by wireRemoved airdrop frames from MSV trucksFixed cases in multiplayer of ammo counter decrementing when deploying troops or cargo hookReduced A-19 AI pilot roll…
Patch notesContentNew flyable aircraft: A-19 Brawler (Close Air Support / Ground Attack)New music track for the A-19 BrawlerNew Weapons: 57mm Gunpod, 30mm GunpodNew Weapon Mount: Triple AGM-68 rackNew vehicle : HLT Fire Control truck (networks radar…
Shockfront Studios• Fixed cases of HUD freeze caused by ships being sunk• Fixed cases of repeating errors caused by cruise missiles locking onto player aircraft• Fixed T/A-30 Compass livery opacity issue in cockpit area• Fixed cloud particles not spawning…
Patch notes• Fixed vehicle turrets remaining locked after airdrop landing• Fixed cockpit AoA effects getting stuck after mission restart• Improved layout of aircraft selection menu, reduced clicks required to switch aircraft• Added navigation lights…
Patch notes• Tuned aircraft fly-by-wire to reduce oscillations and improve roll response • Added cockpit audio and visual vibration effects during high angle-of-attack maneuvers • Fixed cases of populated servers showing 0 player count • Increased…
Patch notesContent:New flyable aircraft: UH-90 IbisNew vehicle: Hexhound UGV (SAM and grenade launcher variants) New vehicle: M12 Jackknife combat engineering vehicle for conducting base building repairsNew vehicle: CRAM trailerNew vehicle: Laser CIWS…
B25Mitch• Fixed cases of ships capsizing while maneuvering • Fixed cases of physics instability on SAH-46 Chicane turret when rearming • Added server authentication for bullet damage values • Escalation mission: Fixed PALA Shard sinking on spawn…
Patch notes• Fixed missile mass being incorrectly calculated • Fixed cases of GPO-2P Auger failing to penetrate hardened targets • Fixed nuclear bombs detonating when intercepted after arm delay and before reaching detonation altitude • Reduced Radar…
Patch notes• Fixed range indicator not working for glide bombs at speeds below 200m/s • Fixed cases of bombs and glide bombs detonating when colliding with each other • Fixed cases of buddy lasing not working when original designator loses line of…
Patch notesFixed cases of SARH incoming missile notching direction displayed inaccurately for clients in multiplayer Fixed cases of AI Tarantulas and Darkreaches spawning with incompatible loadouts Added navigation for ground vehicles around buildings…
Patch notesReduced maneuverability of Tusko-B missiles Increased cost of Tusko-B missiles to $1.65m Reduced Annex class carrier damage control effectiveness Fixed Piledriver TBM (HE) not penetrating hardened aircraft shelters Fixed AGM-99s sometimes…
Patch noteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8JdB2YwzPk Content and Features Speed of sound now depends on altitude (340m/s at sea level, reducing to 290m/s above 11,000m) Transonic effect increases drag when an aerodynamic simulated object (aircraft…
B25MitchEnd of April Fools event - novelty content has been disabled (for now)
Patch notesBug Fixes • Fixed missing fins on internal AShM-300 • Reduced pop-up distance of AGM-99 • Reduced radar cross-section of AShM-300 and AGM-99 • Improved AGM-99 maneuverability during pop-up attack • Fixed incorrect ammo count for PAB-250 x 8…
Shockfront StudiosChangelog: • Fixed aircraft skins not displaying properly • Fixed AGM-99 appearing as AGM-98 when selected as current weapon • Fixed Mission Editor copy unit info button not copying inventories • Fixed Opal Airport being unavailable in free…
Patch notesContent and Features • New Map: Ignus Archipelago {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/8ed6f50bd7d85956947b82a57f19cb6edf2929b4.png • FS-20 Vortex {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/8853a79696a74343353765e6ba564b84d5a1a3b2.jpg • Annex class assault carrier…
Shockfront Studios• Fixed SARH missile notch vector being incorrect in some cases for clients in multiplayer • Fixed Medium Hangar doors being exceptionally resistant to damage • Fixed cases of aircraft selection buttons not displaying updated numbers for…
Patch notes• Fixed disembark and respawn not working in missions where player spawns in an aircraft • Fixed turbine start sound being played when attempting to start with no fuel • Additional main menu hints
Patch notes• Added additional main menu and loading screen tips • Fixed some incorrect SFB-81 Darkreach loadouts in official missions • Fixed water splash particles appearing in Encyclopedia next to Shard class corvette • Fixed exploit allowing…
Patch notes• New Unit: Spearhead MBT {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/058abf4d66ef97132fff6edb9b3da5f491585691.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/ae4c96f5fb8ca07e3692be5af0285e8b817c1136.jpg • Added T/A-30 Compass Tail Hook, increased landing gear suspension…
Shockfront Studios• Fixed radar jammer not influencing radar floor • Fixed jamming map marker scale being affected by zoom • Fixed cases of radar pings remaining stuck on map • Implemented HUD customization settings for vehicles and buildings • Reduced 76mm…
Patch notesMinor update focused on performance and fixing lingering issues. • Fixed cases of TrackIR disconnecting when exiting a mission • Implemented variable radar cross-sections influenced by external weapons • Radar notching now has limited…
Patch notesContent and Features • New aircraft: VL-49 Tarantula Quad Tiltwing {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/9b0b701a06e3ca0f35e413c005160791c57ddc5a.jpg • New ship: Dynamo Class Destroyer…
Shockfront Studios• Added "Target Padlock" : enable option in Settings and press "Center View" keybind when a target is selected • Added "Deselect Last" target : press "Cancel Target" once to deselect last, hold "Cancel Target" to deselect all • Added…
Shockfront StudiosThe Nuclear Option original soundtrack is finally available for purchase through Steam! Co-composers Jeremy Sahl and Justin Sahl have been chipping away at this passion project since pre-release, and have accumulated 16 unique and exciting…
The Laminator• Added ping indicator to Multiplayer games list • Fixed AI aircraft fixating on aircraft carriers when there are closer targets • Fixed incorrect ship navigation when ordered to positions outside the main map extents • Fixed radar altitude…
Patch notes• Fixed some weapon mounts missing from restriction list in Mission Editor • Fixed Chicane tail duct thrust gauge • Improved simulation accuracy of Cricket turboprop engine • Improved turboprop motion blur visuals • Fixed ARH missile…
Patch notes• Fixed bomb position not being updated correctly for clients • Fixed cruise missiles appearing to fall through the ground for clients • Increased render distance for city buildings • Fixed mouse disappearing when unable to connect to Steam…
Patch notes• Improved network synchronization for ships • Fixed incorrect scaling for building icons on map • Fixed workshop item path after moving game install to another drive • Fixed being able to select an airbase while waiting for aircraft to…
Patch notes• Increased default kill reward multiplier & passive income to amounts more suitable for multiplayer • Reduced factory times of low rank aircraft • Added more low rank aircraft to faction starting inventories • Fixing desyncing when joining…
Patch notes• Increased starting funds and added nuclear warheads to Free Flight • Added ability to restrict new weapons in mission editor • Fixed unit rotation not working in mission editor • fixed thrust gauges not working • fixed issues with player…
Patch noteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul2B4ND4SM0 Update 0.28 Changelog: Content and Features • New aircraft: KR-67 Ifrit Multirole Fighter {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43181574/f39cd0868090dd764ac6aad0980d3a839d5df874.jpg • New ship: Hyperion class Fleet…
Shockfront Studios• Aircraft selection screen now remembers previously selected livery • Improved MP syncronization of liveries • Added temporary password field for community event in Multiplayer menu
Patch notesNormality Restored
Patch notes• Added a laugh track when a Chicane gets nuked • Added fishing minigame • Added Blue and Pink colored gender reveal nukes • Big Head mode • New AGR-18 Lynchpin x21 and x42 loadouts for Darkreach outer and inner bays respectively • Ground…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Nuclear Option Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 01 Aug 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Nuclear Option (DirectX 11) | NuclearOption.exe | 64 | ||
| Nuclear Option (DirectX 12) | NuclearOption.exe | -force-d3d12 | 64 | |
| Nuclear Option (Vulkan) | NuclearOption.exe | -force-vulkan | 64 |
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