Cobalt
Released Feb 2016
Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.
92% positive · 714 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Cobalt launched on February 2, 2016 and received a series of feature patches and bug fixes in the months following release. The most recent substantial developer communication was the February 13, 2018 update (v266), which added mod support, custom online maps, dedicated server support, new weapons, and new enemies. This was explicitly described by the developers as "the first update to Cobalt in a while," suggesting it was not part of a regular ongoing cadence but rather a final significant push. No further updates, announcements, or developer communications appear in the record after that date. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap commitments, and no statements of intent to add further content. A related spin-off, Cobalt WASD, was announced and released separately in late 2017, but that is a distinct product. With no outstanding commitments, no post-February 2018 developer activity across 50 scanned posts, and the February 2018 update representing a natural wrap-up of feature work, the game appears to have reached its final content state as of that update.
Evidence
The v266 'MODS, CUSTOM MAPS ONLINE, ENEMIES & WEAPONS UPDATE!' was released, described as the first update in a while, adding dedicated server support, online custom maps, modding support, new weapons, enemies, and bug fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication for the game.
Developers announced the launch of Cobalt WASD, a separate spin-off product. They noted that original Cobalt would 'soon' receive a major update — this was plausibly fulfilled by the February 2018 v266 update.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Mojang
Achievements
84
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Play through the story and discover answers to mysterious questions including: What happened to the humans? Why am I riding a space hamster? How is my cyborg head so good at deflecting bullets? Multiplayer is a less cryptic, though equally enjoyable affair: face off against friends and enemies in local or online multiplayer, learn the intricacies of over 80 maps and 67 weapons, and dominate the leaderboards.
Cobalt is the brainchild of Oxeye Game Studio, which consists of Jens Bergensten, Daniel Brynolf, and Pontus Hammarberg. It’s published by Mojang.
- Enjoy 6 multiplayer modes on over 80 maps. Play locally or online.
- Wield over 37 ranged weapons, 33 melee weapons, 6 hand shields, and more...
- Use Cobalt's signature move - the combat roll - to deflect projectiles or line up sweet headshots.
- Take advantage of our automatic-extreme-slo-mo mechanic, to pull off sick manoeuvres like rocket punches, bullet deflects, or last-second goals
- Customise weapons and armour to your personal taste.
- Play through the story alone or in co-op. Tame wasps! Take part in unnecessary dancing mini-games. Make friends with birds then get sad when they explode into puff of feathers
Six game modes
- Survival Mode: Face off against waves of enemies, upgrading equipment between rounds.
- Combat and Speed challenges: test speed, agility and combat skills in a wealth of challenges. Take your place on the global leaderboards.
- Deathmatch: Go head to head in free-for-all showdowns or team-based battles.
- Team Strike: No respawns. Multiple rounds! Equipment upgrades! Cobalt’s most original mode.
- Plug Slam: The most popular sport in the Cobalt universe. Slam the plug into the goal to win. Don’t die!
- Story Mode: Discover the secrets of a remote colony alone or with a friend in local co-op. Includes puzzles, boss fights and tameable pets.
Cobalt is the brainchild of Oxeye Game Studio, which consists of Jens Bergensten, Daniel Brynolf, and Pontus Hammarberg. It’s published by Mojang.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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