What is the latest BattleBlock Theater® patch?

The latest BattleBlock Theater® patch is "Patch 2.1 – The Quality of DEATH Update", published May 20, 2026. Read the full notes and related updates on GamePatchNote.

How many people are playing BattleBlock Theater® right now?

BattleBlock Theater® currently has 65 concurrent players on Steam — a live count tracked on GamePatchNote.

When was BattleBlock Theater® released?

BattleBlock Theater® released on May 15, 2014 by The Behemoth.

Where can I read BattleBlock Theater® patch notes and news?

GamePatchNote tracks the full BattleBlock Theater® update history — patch notes, hotfixes, and news in one place at https://gamepatchnote.com/games/battleblock-theater.

BattleBlock Theater® Patch Notes, News & Live Player Count

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Detailed

Shipwrecked. Captured. Betrayed. Forced to perform for an audience of cats? All that and more in the newly refurbished BattleBlock Theater! There’s no turning back once you’ve started your quest to free over 300 of your imprisoned friends from a horde of evil technological cats. Immerse yourself in this mind-bending tale of treachery as you use an arsenal of weapon-tools to battle your way through hundreds of levels and discover the puzzling truth behind the theater! Oh, solo acts aren’t your style? Head online, or invite a buddy couchside to play through the classic ‘co-optional’ storyline! If you need a break from all the feline treachery, head into the Arena for some 2v2 mini-games! BattleBlock Theater is complete with a level editor for you to craft and share your own mind-bending trials! Key FeaturesCO-OPTIONAL GAMEPLAY: Work together… or not! Online play! Couch hi-fives! Best game ever! Enjoy up to two players in Story, and four in Arena. ARENA MINI-GAMES: Whether you’re king crowning or whale chasing, BattleBlock Theater performers have 8 Arena modes to teach their enemies the real meaning of stage fright! INSANE MODE: One life to live doesn’t just happen on screen, it can happen on stage as well. Test your skills in the ultimate campaign challenge.OVER 450 LEVELS: Single player, two-player co-op, Arena, we have more levels than Hatty can count on his finger hands!300 PRISONERS TO FREE: Having been captured by the native feline population, it’s up to YOU to liberate them! Earn gems to free your friends by participating in deadly, gladiatorial stage plays. THEATRICAL WEAPONRY AND COMBAT: Jump, push, pull, and punch your way to victory! If that doesn’t work, you can explode, freeze, poison, or even digest a baby! Plus, you can equip two weapons at a time and swap with ease!CREATE AND SHARE LEVELS: Create works of art in our Level Editor and share them with all your friends (or strangers)! Over 20 interactive block types await!QUALITY OF LIFE REMASTER: Experience BattleBlock Theater like never before with improved graphic resolution, story campaign updates, support for more controller types, and a myriad of bug fixes and enhancements to the game!