Press release

Survivors-like Hive Jump 2: Survivors Turns Up the Heat with Volcanic Wastelands Update Today

Hive Jump 2: Survivors, the survivors-like sequel to critically acclaimed action-platformer Hive Jump from developer Graphite Lab and publisher Midwest Games, adds a fiery new level with the Volcanic Wastelands update, available now on Steam! 

Face a ferocious new boss across a lava-flooded stage, alongside a refreshed UI, new music, and quality-of-life upgrades.

Descend into the harrowing Volcanic Wastelands, a narrow arena flanked by towering flames swarming with flying foes.

Power up the jetpacks and gather precious bug guts to upgrade resources and douse a new airborne boss, infamously known as the Scorcher. Dodge fiery projectiles and eliminate the Scorcher before it can restore its armor in a bath of lava.

As the lone survivor of a devastating alien attack, overcome the impossible by blasting waves of vicious enemies with a variety of bug-obliterating instruments. 

Customize and weaponize a powerful jetpack to escape perilous situations and destroy enemies from high above. 

Take a breather in the freshly revamped store page, complete with compelling animations, additional Jumper stats, satisfying sound effects, a streamlined combination process, and more.

Thanks to player feedback, the update also refines gameplay difficulty and pacing, inviting more Jumpers to join the fray!

Hive Jump 2: Survivors’ Volcanic Wastelands update is available now on PC via Steam Early Access in English with more localization support to come in 1.0.  

For more information, please visit Midwest Games on TwitterTikTok, and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #HiveJumpSurvivors on all social media platforms.

About Graphite Lab

Graphite Lab is a talented independent development studio led by owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team strives to produce hit titles featuring some of the world’s most visible and iconic brands. Graphite Lab specializes in bringing brands to life in fun and entertaining ways, including critically acclaimed projects such as Atari’s Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, Qomp2, and more including its first big original title, Hive Jump.  

For more information, please visit the official website and follow the team on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

About Midwest Games 

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com. 

For more information, visit Midwest Games on LinkedIn, and follow the team on InstagramTwitterDiscord, and YouTube.

Media Contacts

Bailey Izumita | Caroline Gill 

Stride PR for Midwest Games 

bailey@stridepr.com | caroline@stridepr.com