Party Animals News

[h2]Version 1.13.3.0 (2025.10.22)[/h2][p][/p][p]Recently, our system monitoring has identified that certain accounts may be using automated scripts or third-party plugins.[/p][p]To maintain a fair and healthy gaming environment, we will review and take appropriate actions against such accounts in accordance with Section 10.A.(1) of the Party Animals End-User License Agreement.[/p][p]Accounts exhibiting abnormal behavior or repeatedly involved in cheating may be subject to permanent suspension in severe cases.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Optimized casting logic in certain terrain areas within the Autumn Cabin fishing gameplay to improve overall consistency[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue where the Fish Bucket UI might disappear after releasing a fish in the Autumn Cabin[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue where the fish order in the Fish Bucket could change unexpectedly after switching to a new Custom Lobby[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue where newly caught fish might not unlock in the fishing journal as expected[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue where some players might encounter error 10052 during login, preventing access to the game[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue where Custom Lobbies in the What If mode could not be started after the quick match event ended[/p]
7. [p]Added a missing tip when the fishing rod is dropped after touching the water, and improved localization support for this prompt[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]------------------------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h2]Version 1.13.2.0 (2025.10.17)[/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the liquid in the "Milk" bottle did not disappear after use.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the indoor scene may appear overly bright from certain camera angles.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the "Sailor Barbie" outfit's enhancement effect displayed incorrectly during the "Morning" time period.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where the milk crate could not float on the water.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where the fish model appeared in the wrong position when showing off with certain outfits.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – PAWS where selecting "Nebula Carrot" with the crossbow card caused the outfit's glow effect to disappear.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart – Shanghai by Night where vehicles could get stuck on certain obstacles.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue in the achievement list where the description text in reward hover bubbles scrolled abnormally.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Extended the display time of chat bubbles in Autumn Cabin.[/p]
2. [p]Adjusted the fishing duration balance in Autumn Cabin – Fishing.[/p]
3. [p]Restored the ability to switch throwable types using keyboard number keys while spectating.[/p]
4. [p]Optimized Thai localization to avoid overlapping vowels and tone marks, and improved line breaks in large text blocks.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.13.1.0 (2025.9.27) [/h2][h3]Content Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Returned the Mid-Autumn throwable "Mooncake" to Classic Mode for a limited time: 9 PM October 2nd - 9 PM October 17th (PT).[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Enabled "WHAT IF? Mode" in Custom Game.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the Taser from PAWS could shock all players under certain conditions.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where a 50010 error occurred if the game lasted 4 hours.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where other players' fishing rods sometimes did not display as the actual rods.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where players could not revive properly under certain conditions.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where AI players lacked big-head or berserk effects.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Beat-Up Bridge where players reaching specific areas under the bridge were not eliminated.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Added button prompts for the Gesture Wheel on the loading screen.[/p]
2. [p]Added a prompt for the end of reel-in countdown when fishing in Autumn Cabin.[/p]
3. [p]Optimized idle animation for fishing NPCs in Autumn Cabin.[/p]
4. [p]Enabled starting the game in Autumn Cabin with only one player in the lobby.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Time really flies — Party Animals is officially turning TWO![/p][p]Huge thanks to all the players for your support, enthusiasm, and honest feedback. It’s your passion that keeps the world of Party Animals growing, evolving, and getting even more chaotic (in a good way)![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the year to come, we'll keep working hard to bring you even more creative maps, wild mechanics, and fresh chaos. [/p]

• [p]From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Sept 26, 9:00 PM (PT), log in daily for 7 days to receive 50 Treats per day![/p]
• [p]The 2nd Anniversary Outfits will be available in the Autumn Cabin vending machine from Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 3, 9:00 PM (PT) for a limited time![/p]
• [p]1st Anniversary Skins will also return during the same period — don't miss them this time![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]After two years of snow, the Winter Cabin has finally thawed. Underneath the snow, a crystal-clear river was quietly waiting to be discovered![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]During the day, the sun is warm and cozy. At night, the lights come on and the riverbank falls into a quiet calm.[/p][p][/p][p]You'll find cats fishing by the river, dogs chatting, and the occasional sound of card games (and explosions) coming from inside the cabin.[/p][p][/p][p]Come fish in the Autumn Cabin! Party Animals never blank on a catch![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Come fish with us in the Autumn Cabin![/p][p]From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Nov 14, 9:00 PM (PT), sell fish to earn event points, which contribute to both "My Progress" and "Community Progress." When both progress bars hit the same milestone, you'll unlock the reward. Fishing-themed outfits and plenty of other prizes are waiting for you![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]During his journey across the Party Animals world, explorer Nemo accidentally discovered a rift to a parallel universe — these worlds feel familiar, but everything's just a little… off.[/p][p][/p][p]Gravity-defying Ichiban, Typoon full of bombs, cats with giant heads, and dogs running around with balloons…[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]What would happen if the rules suddenly changed?[/p][p][/p][p]From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 20, 8:59 AM (PT), the limited-time event mode What If? is now open![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The winning entries of the 3rd Party Animals Photo Contest are now on display in the gallery —[/p][p]go check if your photo made it onto the wall![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Mount Olympus is calling! New outfits “Artemis Yurusa” and “Hermes Fluffy” will be available in the Item Shop from Sept 20, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 11, 9:00 PM (PT).[/p][p][/p][p]The previously released Greek Gods outfits will also return during this time.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let's welcome Buddy from "Human Fall Flat" to Party Animals! From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Dec 19, 9:00 PM (PT), log in to Party Animals to claim the collab outfit for free. Set your alarm, and make sure to update your game then![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The collab chatbot outfit Gekkerbot, made in partnership with content creator Vicksy, will be available in the Item Shop starting Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]By popular demand, some previously retired skins, as well as base characters from past Battle Passes, will return to the Item Shop from Sept 18, 9:00 PM (PT) to Nov 13, 8:00 PM (PT).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

1. [p]Fixed frame drops in Blackhole Lab when players with the "Milky Way Carrot" outfit got eliminated[/p]
2. [p]Fixed AI failing to jump onto the opposite train in Fluffy Redemption[/p]
3. [p]Fixed enemies sometimes failing to jump onboard the ship in Black Sails custom mode (beast difficulty)[/p]

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1. [p]Improved handling of key conflicts in game settings.[/p]
2. [p]Optimized update file size (effective starting from version 1.13.1)[/p]
3. [p]Added rule descriptions to the pre-game lobby panel for Crisis mode[/p]
4. [p]Extended max duration of Autumn Cabin to 6 hours[/p]
5. [p]Added 1 new main screen BGM and 1 new Autumn Cabin jukebox track.[/p]

[p]Dear Players,[/p][p][/p][p]To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service.[/p][p][/p][p]After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some accounts have violated Section 10.1 of the Party Animals End User Licence Agreement by engaging in cheating activities. According to the relevant regulations, these accounts will face penalties of varying severity, which may include temporary or permanent login restrictions.[/p][p][/p][h3]30-Day Suspensions[/h3][p]HH**G5[/p][p]HV**KX[/p][p]H6**4A[/p][p]HS**3X[/p][p]QE**LG[/p][p]HJ**EA[/p][p]H5**KE[/p][p]HS**9Y[/p][p]QL**RG[/p][p]QP**GT[/p][p]QM**UR[/p][p]QL**K6[/p][p]HY**JL[/p][p]QW**YW[/p][p]HX**T4[/p][p]VV**7T[/p][p]VT**XU[/p][p]NP**PV[/p][p]NP**EW[/p][p]NP**45[/p][p]VP**HA[/p][p]FR**KH[/p][p]3G**GE[/p][p]VR**KC[/p][p]J7**3M[/p][p]JH**59[/p][p][/p][h3]90-Day Suspensions[/h3][p]NP**R7[/p][p]6P**NR[/p][p][/p][p]To provide a better gaming experience for everyone, we will continue to strengthen our efforts in detecting and addressing in-game violations. We also encourage all players to help maintain a fair and just gaming environment.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are using a third-party controller and related software, please note that some of these programs may include macro functions, which could result in your account being suspended. To prevent similar issues in the future, we recommend avoiding using such controllers or software during gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]If you come across any inappropriate behavior from players, you can report it to us through the in-game or official website reporting functions. Please provide relevant evidence, such as videos, and we will investigate the matter.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your support and understanding of Party Animals.[/p][p][/p][p]Sincerely, [/p][p]Party Animals Dev Team[/p]

[p]Dear Players,[/p][p][/p][p]To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service.[/p][p][/p][p]After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some accounts have violated Section 10.1 of the Party Animals End User Licence Agreement by engaging in cheating activities. According to the relevant regulations, these accounts will face penalties of varying severity, which may include temporary or permanent login restrictions.[/p][p][/p][h3]30-Day Suspensions[/h3][p]HU**EG[/p][p]Q9**NF[/p][p]QL**UH[/p][p]Q6**P9[/p][p]HF**AA[/p][p]QF**5D[/p][p]QM**D3[/p][p]H4**FP[/p][p]QL**5V[/p][p]Q6**6M[/p][p]6P**NR[/p][p]VR**H3[/p][p]FR**FT[/p][p]3X**CT[/p][p]VC**99[/p][p]3K**K4[/p][p]NP**R7[/p][p][/p][p]To provide a better gaming experience for everyone, we will continue to strengthen our efforts in detecting and addressing in-game violations. We also encourage all players to help maintain a fair and just gaming environment.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are using a third-party controller and related software, please note that some of these programs may include macro functions, which could result in your account being suspended. To prevent similar issues in the future, we recommend avoiding using such controllers or software during gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]If you come across any inappropriate behavior from players, you can report it to us through the in-game or official website reporting functions. Please provide relevant evidence, such as videos, and we will investigate the matter.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your support and understanding of Party Animals.[/p][p][/p][p]Sincerely, [/p][p]Party Animals Dev Team[/p]

[h2]Version 1.12.8.0 (2025.9.4) [/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed a missing collider for the fish in the preparation screen of Factory Crisis.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue where pressing G / T while typing text messages could trigger Gesture / Emote wheel in certain cases.[/p]

[h3]
Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Further optimized the matchmaking experience in Quick Match.[/p]
2. [p]Added multi-language support to the in-game Patch Notes.[/p]

[p][/p][p]------------------------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.7.0 (2025.8.28) [/h2][h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Patch notes are now in game. Patch notes will automatically pop out after a new version is installed. They can be reopened with the "Patch Notes" entry in Settings - General.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where switching maps multiple times could cause abnormal voice chat quality.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where if "Screamer" was killed right after the generator started, the following auto-alarm cutscene could display the character incorrectly.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in SMASH Mode where if a teammate quit too early, the substitute AI player's avatar could display incorrectly.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Ichiban where cookie throwables in certain spectator-view locations would not disappear automatically, causing sound glitches and game lag.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in the gesture system where if a player was knocked out while using an action, the character could still keep knocked-out eye effects after waking up.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Added support for selecting either "Last Stand" or "Team Score" mode individually in Quick Match.[/p]
2. [p]Optimized the calculation method of knockout duration, reducing the influence of physics factors to narrow the variation range.[/p]
3. [p]Custom Game invites now display map infos.[/p]
4. [p]Added a new non-friend team-up option in the right-click menu on player namecards in the Quick Match result scene.[/p]
5. [p]Optimized the experience of jumping from in-game announcements to the Item Shop, now supporting jumps to specific tabs, sections, or items.[/p]
6. [p]Optimized the infection visual effects of "Hakkar" in Crisis Mode, and reduced the additional cooldown after each successful infection[/p]
7. [p]Allowed the furnace in Factory Crisis to burn more types of items, and made chimney smoke visible from outdoors.[/p]
8. [p]Enabled interaction for grabbing fish and shipping container doors in Factory Crisis.[/p]
9. [p]Increased the trigger rate of Wandering Shadows in Factory Crisis.[/p]
10. [p]Enabled unlocking the "Fight Everywhere" achievement by playing Infection.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.6.0 (2025.8.7) [/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue where spectators couldn't use emotes in Custom Game.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where weapons could be dropped unintentionally in certain situations.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed a Japanese translation error for the "Forensic" skill in Crisis Mode.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed a Spanish translation error for the "Grey Blocks" vehicle in Nemo Kart.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Fluffy Redemption where AI players moved abnormally on the podium.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed the issue of matching with AI players too frequently in Quick Match.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Improved the chat system experience in Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.[/p]
   1. [p]Added in-game style text message pop-ups to both Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.[/p]
   2. [p]Added a "Send Message" option to the right-click menu in the "Invite Friends" panels.[/p]
2. [p]Improved how character avatars are displayed in Locker.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.5.0 (2025.7.31) [/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed the missing location "Office" in quick chat phrases in Factory Crisis.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where players could reach the rooftop abnormally.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where the Quarantine door could not be pulled after successfully starting the generator.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed incorrect text in broadcast messages and game rules in Factory Crisis.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where ghost player voice quality could be abnormal.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where some players could not hear each other during meetings.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed a crash that could occur on the loading screen under specific conditions in Factory Crisis.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where the red outline on characters would not disappear properly under certain conditions.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed abnormal sound effects when other players used coin items in Nemo Kart.[/p]
10. [p]Fixed an issue in SMASH where the voice bubble still showed the original team color after using the "FACE/OFF" Pawer.[/p]
11. [p]Fixed missing translations in the create-lobby window of Custom Game.[/p]
12. [p]Fixed an issue in the victory podium where AI players could send emotes under certain conditions.[/p]
13. [p]Fixed an issue on ball-game maps where scoring a goal could cause the game countdown to behave abnormally.[/p]
14. [p]Fixed an issue in the Item Shop where the price displayed incorrectly when gifting the "Agent M" outfit to a friend.[/p]
15. [p]Fixed missing translations in the rules text of Haunted Eggs.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Optimized the "Adjust Code" task experience in Crisis Mode.[/p]
2. [p]Limited the minimap for Goodie/Neutral roles during lights-out in Crisis Mode to only show players within the current line of sight.[/p]
3. [p]Optimized the adjustable camera range in Photo Mode in Infection Mode.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.4.0 (2025.7.24) [/h2][h3]Content Updates[/h3]

1. [p]In Crisis mode:[/p]
   1. [p]Added new map "Factory Crisis".[/p]
   2. [p]Added new role "Berserk Killer": has shorter kill cooldown, but must keep killing to survive.[/p]
   3. [p]Added Factory Crisis-exclusive quick chat phrases.[/p]
2. [p]In Infection Mode:[/p]
   1. [p]Added 2 new skills for Goodies: "Smoke Grenade" and "Fake Infection"[/p]
   2. [p]Added 2 new skills for the Infected: "Info Hazard" and "Halo of Slowness"[/p]
3. [p]In Item Shop:[/p]
   1. [p]Added limited-time surprise-egg machine for "Haunted Eggs".[/p]
   2. [p]Added limited-time M.I.B. outfit discount challenge event.[/p]
   3. [p]Added limited-time outfits "Detective Harry" and "Plaid Bobby Harry".[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Added Photo Mode support to Crisis and Infection maps.[/p]
   1. [p]Requires enabling Photo Mode for Crisis / Infection in lobby settings beforehand.[/p]
   2. [p]Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in Crisis / Infection maps will not grant XP or achievement progress.[/p]
   3. [p]Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in these modes will be hidden from the lobby list by default. To view them, check "Photo Mode" in the lobby list filters.[/p]
   4. [p]Photo Mode for other maps remains unchanged and does not require extra settings to use.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Space Crisis where entering and exiting vents repeatedly could cause camera glitches.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue where friends' in-game status might display incorrectly in the friend list.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed a bug where players using the "Cthulhu Namecard" would show incorrect text color when offline.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue where the camera would follow the character after switching to Action Mode in Photo Mode.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed a bug where using an emote in the ready screen made the ready icon above the head sway with the character.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed some text errors in Traditional Chinese, Korean, and French.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Improved map selection when creating or switching maps in Custom Game.[/p]
2. [p]Improved lobby filtering in the Custom Game lobby list.[/p]
3. [p]Improved messaging for quick-joining in the friend list.[/p]
4. [p]Kept the mode selection UI visible after starting matchmaking in Quick Match.[/p]
5. [p]Allowed mouse hover to view full discount challenge tasks in the Item Shop.[/p]
6. [p]Improved bottom UI of the results screen in local 2-player mode in Nemo Kart.[/p]
7. [p]Set UI to be hidden by default when entering Photo Mode.[/p]
8. [p]Improved how multiple achievement unlocks are displayed simultaneously.[/p]
9. [p]Improved emote/action wheel with support for paging.[/p]
10. [p]Improved microphone status icon to better show current open-mic state in push-to-talk mode.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.3.0 (2025.7.10) [/h2][h3]Content Update[/h3]

1. [p]Added a new exhibition in the Gallery featuring the winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 2.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the game could repeatedly start new rounds and fail to end properly.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the visual effects on the “Jiangshi Cabbage Dog” outfit could appear incorrect.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on Xbox One where the afterburner effect would not disappear properly after jumping off a boost ramp.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players who left mid-race still received XP rewards.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Black Sails Custom Mode where the death sound could trigger early and play multiple times.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on PS5 where assigning RT as the “Forward” button could prevent proper item usage.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in Conveyor map where player voice chat might only come from the left channel in Spectator Point 1 view.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue in Ice Breaker map where players could unlock the “Smooth Operator” achievement even after falling into water.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed an issue in the Cthulhu Pass screen where previewing the “2662 in Yellow” outfit and pressing Back button could cause a black box to appear behind the sofa in the Quick Match screen.[/p]
10. [p]Fixed an issue in Settings - Control on PS5 and Xbox where the keybinding list could display overlapping entries.[/p]
11. [p]Fixed an issue in Custom Game where a new lobby owner wasn’t randomly assigned after the original owner left.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]In Infection Mode:[/p]
   1. [p]Adjusted values for Goodie skills “Speed Boost” “Double Stamina” and “Banana Enjoyer”: increased effect, reduced duration.[/p]
   2. [p]Expanded climbable areas on the map.[/p]
   3. [p]Improved climbing and jumping abilities for the Infected.[/p]
   4. [p]Added a new scoring bonus: “Curious Reader.”[/p]
   5. [p]Improved visual effects for the “All In” skill.[/p]
   6. [p]Optimized the full-screen visual effect for Curse of the Book to support ultrawide monitors.[/p]
2. [p]Improved thumbnails for Gestures and Mystery Box in the Animal Level line.[/p]
3. [p]Added support for viewing the challenge list from the ESC menu in Quick Match.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.12.2.0 (2025.7.3) [/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed missing glow effect on the Infected’s avatar in the top-left corner after reconnecting in Infection Mode.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue where typing messages could trigger skill / voice chat range / microphone setting hotkeys in Infection Mode.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed a bug where the game might fail to end properly after the round countdown in certain scenarios in Infection Mode.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed missing eye glow effects on The Lamb and Vicksy outfits in Infection Mode.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed missing particle trail effects on certain outfits (e.g. Magical Macchiato) in Infection Mode.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue where Goodies caught by the Infected during the “Double Stamina” skill would still show infected effects after the skill ended, even if the infection failed.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed a bug where AI players failed to take over AFK players in Infection Mode.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed abnormally dark eyes on certain outfits in Nemo Kart - Shanghai by Night.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed a bug in Winter Cabin where Vicksy’s eye glow effect wouldn’t disappear correctly after leaving the table post milk buff.[/p]
10. [p]Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where bombs hit by other bombs would only launch straight up.[/p]
11. [p]Fixed an issue in Classic Mode where Q/E key while typing text messages in spectator view could move the camera unintentionally.[/p]
12. [p]Fixed spatial audio in Space Crisis drifting to one side after meetings.[/p]
13. [p]Fixed a delay in transitioning to the loading screen after the results screen countdown in Space Crisis.[/p]
14. [p]Fixed nameplates not hiding correctly during black-and-white full-screen death effect in Space Crisis.[/p]
15. [p]Fixed missing interaction prompt icons after reconnecting in Space Crisis.[/p]
16. [p]Fixed characters getting stuck after starting a meeting near power equipment in Electrical Room in Space Crisis.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. [p]Improved AI behavior in Castleween and Blizzard maps.[/p]
2. [p]Further improved room list filter interactions in Custom Game.[/p]
3. [p]In Infection Mode:[/p]
   1. [p]Granted a random skill to the first Infected chosen by the Book at round start.[/p]
   2. [p]Changed weapon ammo limit to 5 shots.[/p]
   3. [p]Added “Hunting Hour” mechanic: All Goodies are revealed on the minimap during the last 30 seconds of each round.[/p]
   4. [p]Added 1 new skill for the Infected.[/p]
   5. [p]Added in-game rule guide, accessible via the question mark icon in the bottom of ESC menu.[/p]
   6. [p]Changed default skill keybinds to C on keyboard / RB on controller.[/p]
   7. [p]Adjusted infection mechanics: the more Infected players there are, the slower the infection bar progresses.[/p]
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[h2]Version 1.12.1.0 (2025.6.27) [/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart custom games where the game could occasionally crash when transitioning to the next track after a race ends.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed a potential crash on PS5 when ending a Black Sail mission after dying during the level.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in the Lab mission where some walls were disappearing incorrectly.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed a visual bug in Infection mode where the Vicksy skin would appear red on the podium if it was in an infected state before the game ended.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in SMASH mode where the nameplate would not be disguised correctly when using the Face/Off Pawer.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the milk sold from the vending machine had an incorrect model size.[/p]