Monkey Wave News
All Monkey Wave news in one place: content updates, events, soundtracks and platform news, straight from developer Jochem ten Hove.
New monkeys, new challenges and new reasons to play together: Monkey Wave keeps growing. Read it here first! Want to know exactly how everything works? You will find it all on the wiki. Monkey Wave Wiki →
The Official Monkey Wave Wiki is Live!
Everything about Monkey Wave in one place: monkeys, bosses, maps, abilities, skins, updates and guides. Explore the official wiki now at wiki.monkeywave.io.
The Deep Darkness Update (1.9)
Shadows fall over the jungle! Explore the new Darklands & Dark Forest Sceneries, a Spooky Soundtrack, and a spooktacular Halloween Event.
Halloween Event
Earn Candles to unlock the exclusive Grim Reaper cosmetics and the Dark Forest Scenery! Only during October 2026.
Monkey Wave Spooky Soundtrack Out Now!
Get into the spooky spirit with the Monkey Wave Spooky Collection! Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
The Ancient Update (1.8)
The Ancient Update has arrived! Discover the mysterious Ruins Map, the Overgrowth Ability, the Druid Boss, and more.
Monkey Wave is Now Available on Steam!
The wait is over! The full PC version of Monkey Wave is now live on Steam, featuring crisp 4K graphics, full Steam Deck support, and cross-progression with mobile.
Play the Monkey Wave Steam Demo Now!
The Monkey Wave Steam Demo is live! Play through level 5 with all Steam features and full cross-compatibility with mobile.
The Blossom Update (1.7)
Spring has arrived in Monkey Wave! Discover the Blossom Event, a reworked Bounty System, a stunning new scenery, and enchanting new MonkeySkins.
The Nordic Update (1.6)
The 1.6 Nordic Update is live! Discover the brand-new Lightning Ability, Winter-Themed Scenery, and Snowy Skins.
The Christmas Update (1.5)
Celebrate the holidays with the 1.5 Christmas Update! Discover exclusive skins, a winter scenery, and more.
Christmas Dog Event
Celebrate the holidays with the Christmas Dog Event! Collect exclusive items until the end of 2025.
Monkey Wave Winter Soundtrack Out Now!
Get into the holiday spirit with the Monkey Wave Winter Collection! Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Monkey Wave Coming to Steam!
Add Monkey Wave to your wishlist on Steam now! Featuring 4K textures, progression optimized for desktop, and full Steam Deck support.
Monkey Wave Soundtrack Now Streaming!
Listen to the official Monkey Wave soundtrack on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
The Halloween Update (1.4)
A spooky update packed with new rewards: unlock an exclusive Pigeon Feeder Monkey Skin, a chilling profile icon, and the very first Scenery!
The Merchant Update (1.3)
Meet the Merchant: a brand-new shop packed with exclusive skins, icons, and refreshed tasks in update 1.3.
The Forest Update (1.2)
Update 1.2 lands with fresh skins, new task types, a rebuilt tutorial, and major performance boosts.
The New Update (1.1)
Monkey Wave 1.1 is live with fresh skins, matchmaking improvements, and performance tweaks for smoother runs.
Monkey Wave is Now Available Worldwide!
The wait is over! Monkey Wave is now available to download worldwide on iOS and Android.
Special JochemTV Event
Celebrate the launch with the exclusive JochemTV event! Play now to unlock unique rewards.
Monkey Wave is Now Available in the Netherlands!
A special moment: Monkey Wave is now available as a soft-launch in the Netherlands! Read all about the road to the global release.