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Angels Fall First

Angels Fall First

Steam
App 367270Strangely Interactive LtdActionIndieSimulation📅 Jul 11, 2026

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever loved in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full Bot support included!

📦Patches analyzed
39
/39 total
🟢Buffs
278
🔴Nerfs
104
🎯Subjects tracked
170
382 changes

Power trajectory

▲ Net +174 overall buffed
0+174Oct 8, 2015Jul 14, 2026Oct 8, 2015 — Patch 2. is live! +2 / -1 (cum +1)Oct 27, 2015 — Patch 4. is live! +10 / -3 (cum +8)Dec 8, 2015 — Patch 6. is live! +8 / -2 (cum +14)Mar 6, 2016 — Update 7 is live! +5 / -0 (cum +19)Mar 11, 2016 — Update 7. hotfix +1 / -0 (cum +20)Mar 26, 2016 — Update 8 is live! +4 / -2 (cum +22)Apr 7, 2016 — Update 9 is live! +4 / -2 (cum +24)May 5, 2016 — Update 10 is live! +11 / -0 (cum +35)Nov 22, 2016 — Update 12 is live! +6 / -1 (cum +40)Dec 24, 2016 — Merry Space Christmas! +3 / -6 (cum +37)Dec 31, 2016 — ... and a Happy Space Year! +0 / -0 (cum +37)Apr 17, 2017 — New UI on the test branch! +8 / -5 (cum +40)May 15, 2017 — New test build is live! +7 / -4 (cum +43)Jun 3, 2017 — Another test build ready to go! +7 / -4 (cum +46)Jun 19, 2017 — Update 14 is live! +2 / -1 (cum +47)Jun 26, 2017 — Plugging up the holes (Hotfix for Update 14) +8 / -10 (cum +45)Jul 5, 2017 — Sealing hulls with epoxy (Hotfix #2 for Update 14) +4 / -0 (cum +49)Jul 24, 2017 — Update 15 is live! +14 / -6 (cum +57)Sep 10, 2017 — Update 16 is live! +11 / -8 (cum +60)Sep 19, 2017 — Mini-update 16.1 +1 / -0 (cum +61)Nov 24, 2017 — Update 17 is live! +15 / -7 (cum +69)Nov 26, 2017 — A hot fix for cold space nights +4 / -2 (cum +71)Dec 26, 2017 — Holiday Special +20 / -6 (cum +85)Jan 18, 2018 — Patching up the fleet some more +10 / -4 (cum +91)Jan 27, 2018 — Hot hot hotfix +8 / -2 (cum +97)Mar 25, 2018 — Update 18 is live! +14 / -3 (cum +108)Apr 1, 2018 — Update 18 eggfix +3 / -2 (cum +109)Jan 4, 2019 — Update 21 is live! +12 / -1 (cum +120)Jan 12, 2019 — Update 21 hotfix +5 / -3 (cum +122)Feb 8, 2019 — Update 21 and a half +15 / -7 (cum +130)Apr 7, 2019 — Update 22 is live! +7 / -1 (cum +136)Apr 10, 2019 — Update 22 hotfix +7 / -0 (cum +143)Apr 17, 2019 — Update 22 hotfix #2 AKA we should really number those things more sensibly +5 / -0 (cum +148)Apr 27, 2019 — Update 22 hotfix #3 +1 / -2 (cum +147)Jun 26, 2019 — Update 23 is live! +11 / -0 (cum +158)Jul 19, 2019 — Update 24 - Apollo 11 Anniversary +15 / -6 (cum +167)Jul 22, 2019 — Apollo duct tape +0 / -1 (cum +166)Aug 5, 2019 — Apollo event ends, small patch drops +4 / -1 (cum +169)Jul 14, 2026 — The Morning After +6 / -1 (cum +174)
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Latest patches

Buffs, nerfs, bug fixes & updates at a glance — click a row to jump to that subject

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The Morning AfterJul 14, 2026
1 nerf🐛 4 fix8 update8 subjects

The 'Morning After' update focuses on 1.0 stability, server crash fixes, map navigation overhauls, and initial balance adjustments to vehicles and weapons.

Apollo event ends, small patch dropsAug 5, 2019
1 nerf🐛 3 fix8 update8 subjects

The Apollo anniversary event has concluded, accompanied by a small patch focusing on map objectives, UI fixes, and balance adjustments to capship weapons and corrosion mechanics.

Apollo duct tapeJul 22, 2019
1 nerf🐛 6 fix3 update1 subjects

A small maintenance patch addressing bugs from the Apollo anniversary event, HUD replication issues, and performance optimizations.

Update 24 - Apollo 11 AnniversaryJul 19, 2019
6 buff4 nerf14 update7 subjects

Update 24 introduces a major elemental ammo rework, significant defensive balance changes allowing grenades to pass through shields, and an Apollo 11 anniversary event.

Buffs6
Nerfs4
Updates14
Update 23 is live!Jun 26, 2019
1 buff14 update10 subjects

Update 23 introduces significant networking improvements with lag compensation, a complete rework of the spotting system, and synchronized wave respawns to improve team coordination.

Update 22 hotfix #3Apr 27, 2019
1 buff2 nerf🐛 8 fix5 update7 subjects

Hotfix #3 focuses on resolving a major crash, fixing damage scaling for vehicles, and implementing various map collision and cover adjustments.

Buffs1
Nerfs2
🐛Bug fixes8
Updates5

Role distribution

Patch impact split by role

Tank
5 (63%)
Support
3 (38%)

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Top abilities tweaked

Most-touched abilities across all patches

Lock-on+1/-4
Missiles+2/-2
Primary Weapon+1/-3
Shields+2/-1
Mines+2/-1
Turrets+3/-0
Countermeasures+1/-2
Heavy Mode+0/-3
Sensors+1/-1
Anti-fighter missiles+2/-0
ADS+1/-1
Primary Fire+1/-1