Party Animals News

[h2]Version 1.6.3.0 (2024.5.11)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue in SMASH where a tie in the final round could lead to incorrect game outcome determination.
   
2. Fixed an issue in Black Sails where enemy AIs would immediately release the player upon grabbing them during climbing.
   
3. Fixed an exploit in Cast Away Boss battles where players could avoid combat in certain locations.
   
4. Fixed the damage calculation for boulders in Cast Away.
   
5. Fixed an issue in Trebuchet where characters could not be controlled upon respawn under specific circumstances.
   
6. Fixed the damage calculation for characters falling into the rocket launch shaft in Typhoon
   
7. Fixed an issue where AIs could not grab the arcade machines in game maps.
   
8. Fixed issues where emojis, text messages, and the ESC menu cannot be used under specific circumstances.
   
9. Fixed an issue where the in-game scoreboard displayed incorrect data in certain situations.
   
10. Fixed the timing of bomb effect animations under specific circumstances.
    
11. Fixed an issue in ball maps where the ball would stop immediately after scoring.
    

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Specific achievements that unlock avatars, avatar frames, and emojis are now displayed when highlighted.
   
2. Progress in challenge levels is now saved in player account data, so changing machines does not reset progress.
   
3. Optimized the appearance effect of the stamina bar UI in Black Sails.
   
4. Changed the victory popup duration to 20 seconds in Black Sails (Custom Game).
   
5. Adjusted the difficulty of AIs in both Hard and SMASH levels in Black Sails (Custom Game).
   
6. In Cast Away Boss battles, reduced the impact of fire rings on player balance and adjusted the falling interval.
   
7. In Cast Away Boss battles, reduced the stun and balance disruption effects of bombs on players.
   
8. Adjusted the stun duration of the Control Room AI in Cast Away.
   
9. Adjusted the damage values of nunchucks.
   

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[h2]Version 1.6.2.0 (2024.4.30)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed issues where some players could not join games, create custom rooms, or experienced in-game lag.
   
2. Fixed an issue in SMASH where a tie in the last round caused abnormal game settlement.
   
3. Fixed abnormal weapon firing sound effects in SMASH.
   
4. Fixed an issue in Paws where players who joined mid-game could not see the hands of card-playing players.
   
5. Fixed a camera issue in Black Sails (Custom Game) upon reconnecting after a disconnection.
   
6. Optimized the issue in Black Sails (Custom Game) where players would fall off the ship immediately after the starting cage broke.
   
7. Optimized the issue in Cast Away where players could not get up after being continuously hit by huge rocks.
   
8. Fixed an issue where mid-game join messages in SMASH rooms were displayed only in Chinese.
   
9. Fixed an issue in Master Pass where unlocking new characters/outfits caused the character on the main menu sofa to disappear under certain conditions.
   
10. Fixed a display issue with AI player names in custom rooms on the XBOX platform when more than 3 AI players were added.
    

[h3]Other Changes
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1. Adjusted the player requirements for SMASH-related tasks in the daily Master Pass challenges. It is now required that there be at least 4 players in the game at the end, 3 of whom can be AI players.
   
2. Adjusted the requirements for knockout-type tasks in the daily Master Pass challenges.
   
3. Postponed the end time of the Master Pass to May 24 at noon.
   
4. Added a player survey in the game with a chance to participate in a raffle (starting May 1).
   

[h2]Version 1.6.1.0 (2024.4.26)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed server lag encountered in the SMASH game.
   
2. Fixed an issue in Black Sails (Custom Games) where, at the end of the first phase, enemy ships would not move away and fire under specific conditions.
   
3. Fixed an issue in Black Sails (Custom Games) where incorrect UI could appear on the character selection screen after restarting multiple times.
   
4. Fixed an issue in Black Sails (Custom Games) where restarting a level under specific circumstances could result in infinite loading.
   
5. Fixed an issue in Cast Away boss battle where the boss would not attack after the end of the first phase.
   
6. Fixed an issue in Cast Away boss battle where the pre-fight animation could cause the boss's glass screen to disappear.
   
7. Fixed an issue in Cast Away boss battle where rockfall shadows would not disappear under specific conditions in the second phase.
   
8. Fixed an issue in Cast Away boss battle where both the player and the boss were eliminated simultaneously and then resurrected, which prevented progression to the next phase.
   
9. Fixed an issue in Cast Away Boss battle where the screen remained gray after resurrection.
   
10. Fixed an issue where players at Animal Level 100 received abnormal experience points for the Master Pass.
    

[h3]Content Update[/h3]

1. New Mission - Black Sails: Nemo, who failed to escape from the lab, was captured and taken aboard a ship bound for a mysterious destination. Along with him is a husky named Max, whom Nemo seems to have seen somewhere before. En route, they encounter an attack by a group of pirates.
   
   
2. New Mission - Cast Away: After escaping the pirates' pursuit, the transport ship still unfortunately sank. The waves brought Nemo to a small island. This seemingly desolate small island appears to be holding a big secret.
   
   
3. New Game Mode for The Lab - SMASH: In this brand-new round based game mode, players will use 50 "Pawers" to strengthen themselves. These Pawers include: double jump, enhanced stamina, increased resilience, and more.
   
   
4. New Game Mode for The Lab - Black Sails (Duo Mode): You're back on that ship, but this time, you've brought a friend.
   
   
5. Free "Master Pass": Starting at 8 PM (PST) on April 25th, for 21 days, open to all players for free. Players can level up the Master Pass by playing and completing daily Master challenges, unlocking new characters like the Panda, Red Panda, and Kung Fu Hero-themed skins. During the event, XP gained from hero tasks on weekends will be doubled!
   
   

[h3]Feature Update[/h3]

1. Quick Match now supports local players to play together (just like Custom Games, up to three additional local players can be added, for a total of four players on one device)
   
   

[h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. Optimized the issue where some players and AI could move ahead of time at the start of the game
   
2. Added an option switch in the game settings to control whether the game continues to play sound when running in the background, which is on by default
   
3. Adjusted the impact of the number of round wins in Last Stand and the number of points earned in Teams Score on the final XP gained
   

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. Fixed an issue where stepping on a banana peel in mid-air would cause stamina to drop to zero
   

Party Animals has been out for half a year, and we're delighted to have welcomed millions of players, infusing the game with endless vitality and enthusiasm. You come from around the world, representing different cultures and backgrounds, and have found common fun in the game. We're proud to witness the growth of this game community, where countless players have made new friends in Party Animals.

In this half-year journey, the development team has worked hard to improve the gaming experience. We've released multiple updates, adding new features, challenges, and fun to the game. New maps like Castleween, Luggage Chaos, and Conveyor have provided richer experiences for players. The PAWS gameplay in Winter Cabin has brought warmth and joy to the cold season.



In the upcoming update, we will introduce two new solo challenge maps—Black Sails & Cast Away. Players can also team up with a friend to tackle different difficulty levels of the Black Sails map, testing their teamwork and synergy.



We're also introducing local multiplayer to Quick Match, allowing players to join quick match games with multiple local controllers, just like in Custom Lobbies.

Besides the new Black Sails & Cast Away solo challenges, we are launching a new multiplayer game mode, which we believe will bring a fresh experience to the party animals who love to fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, cats and dogs, let me introduce to you: SMASH



Each game of SMASH consists of 6 rounds, each round randomly selecting a map from all Last Stand maps. The winner of each round earns points, and as rounds progress, the amount of points winners receive will increase, making the final round's victory more crucial.

Before each round, players choose a "Perk" to enhance their animal character, and the chosen "Perk" will carry over to the next rounds. At launch, SMASH will feature 50 different "Perks." These abilities have various effects, providing animals with different powers and traits. "Perks" can also stack or upgrade, enhancing their effects and creating different combat styles and strategies.



The 50 "Perks" in SMASH can enhance skills like kicks, punches, and headbutts, or improve speed, jumping, and even allow a second mid-air jump. Some "Perks" give animals new abilities, like a roll that can knock other players away or a slam that creates a shockwave. By trying different "Perk" combinations, players can discover new effects and choose the best combination for their style and game situation.

The video below shows how these "Perks" work in the game:
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This mode will be added to the game in the next update and can be found in The Lab under Custom Game. The development team will continue to refine and update this mode in the coming months.

Please note that there are some limitations to this mode at first. Players cannot join an ongoing SMASH map, and the mode does not currently support local multiplayer. We are working to improve these limitations and will gradually improve them in future updates.

Furthermore, our development team has not yet decided on an official name for "Perk" in the game, as words like "skill" or "talent" seem a bit too cliche. Therefore, we welcome your ideas and suggestions for this name, and any 'perks' that you want to see in game in the comments section. Your input is crucial for us to create a more exciting world of Party Animals.

Thank you again for your support and understanding of the development team. We look forward to seeing players showcase their skills and teamwork in the new update!

Party Animals
April 20, 2024

[h2]Patch 1.5.9.0（4/19/2024）
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[h3]Optimizations
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1. The game will be muted when it is running in the background
   
2. Increased the frequency of player status update in the Friend List
   

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[h2]Patch 1.5.8.0（4/11/2024）
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed some misaligned 3d models in the Winter Cabin structure
   
2. FIxed the issue where when FSR is on, the scarf on Sakura Maneki will cast shadow incorrectly
   
3. Fixed the issue where certain accessories are not highlighted correctly when selected by the new crossbow card in PAWS
   
4. FIxed the issue where input latency on certain servers will increase occasionally
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.7.0 （4/12/2024）
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[h3]Content Updates
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1. Added new card for PAWS: Crossbow - Turn in to a Bolt card of the same color, put it into the hand of a chosen player
   
2. Added new card for PAWS: Invisibility Potion - Dodge one targeted effect, pass the effect to the next player
   
3. Added one more sledge to the Winter Cabin map
   

[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed the issue where substitute AIs for players leaving the game early in Quick Match do not move in certain situations
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Updated the settings for Streamer Mode
   
2. Added new options for voice and text chat range settings (Friends Only)
   
3. Turning on Streamer Mode will now hide all in-game passwords
   
4. In the filter for Custom Game lobby list, the Full Lobby filter is changed to default OFF
   
5. Friends request valid period is extended to 24 hours
   
6. Updated the movements for animals pulling sledges in Winter Cabin
   
7. Adjusted the animation sequence for the Shovel card in PAWS
   
8. Adjusted the highlight effect when it comes to your turn in PAWS
   
9. Adjusted the animation sequence for the Bomb card in PAWS after explosion
   
10. In PAWS, you can now exit the small menu on your top right by pushing the back button on your controllers
    

[h2]Patch 1.5.6.0 （4/2/2024）
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Corrected the discounted price for Easter Carrot in Item Shop
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.5.0 （3/22/2024）
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[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. Fixed incorrect character voice for Maneki
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.4.0 （3/20/2024）
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[h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. After a game of PAWS, the winner will be awarded with cookies
   
2. In custom games, the lobby owner can now opt to disable the feature of throwing items after death in Last Stand
   

[h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. Adjusted the sound effect when selecting colors in PAWS
   
2. Updated some of the card visual effects in PAWS
   
3. The sorting and filtering settings for the custom lobby list will now be preserved until you return to the main menu or enter a Quick Match
   
4. Optimized the UI prompt for camera switching after player death in Last Stand
   

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. Fixed incorrect item descriptions in the item shop
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.3.0 （3/6/2024）
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[h3]Feature Updates
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1. In PAWS, the effect of the Shovel card can now be stacked and transferred
   
2. Shovel - Next player draws 2 penalty cards
   
   
3. In PAWS, you can now pick one color when you play Taser, Bomb and Banana
   
4. Taser - The next player keeps drawing cards, until they draw a card that is the same color as the Taser or a wild card
   
5. Bomb - The fuse keeps burning. When the bomb blows up in front of a player, they will draw 4 extra cards
   
6. Banana - Place it back into the draw pile after playing. If drawn again, player will draw 3 extra cards
   
   
7. Updated PAWS card decriptions for the applicable cards
   

[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed the issue where XBOX client in spectator spots crashes occasionally when Winter Cabin map restarts
   
   
2. Fixed the issue where the Justice Rains From Above achievements are not unlocked in certain cases
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.2.0 （2/22/2024）
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue where players could not throw items after restarting a match on the Winter Cabin map in certain situations
   
2. Fixed misalignment of some models on the Winter Cabin map
   
3. Fixed an issue where characters would lose balance on some logs in the Winter Cabin
   
4. Fixed an issue with the glasses falling effect for the character Shin being incorrect
   
5. Fixed an issue where Shin's glasses would not become invisible after drinking an invisibility potion
   
6. Fixed an issue with Star Lotus's hair displaying incorrectly after being tasered
   
7. Fixed an issue where the Hula Bacon did not have a gift button in the Item Shop
   

[h2]Patch 1.5.1.0 （2/9/2024）
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[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. Fixed the incorrect finish time for Shen Loong Pass
   
2. Fixed the shadow for medium and low settings in Castleween
   
3. Fixed the incorrect special effect behavior when switching to Fire Lotus in the Locker
   
4. Fixed the incorrect special effect behavoir for Star Lotus's tail when tasered
   

Dear Players,

First and foremost, please allow me, on behalf of the entire development team, to express our deepest apologies. We know that many players have been eagerly anticipating the new content update originally scheduled for release on April 18th. However, regrettably, we have to postpone the release date to April 25th. The Twitch Drop event is also delayed to April 25th.

This delay is due to the discovery of some serious bugs during our final testing phase that could negatively impact the gaming experience. Our team is working tirelessly to fix these issues to ensure that when the new content goes live, the product meets our quality standards.

We understand that this decision may disappoint many players, and for that, we are truly sorry. Please trust that this was a difficult decision, but one made to ensure we can provide you with a more polished and seamless gaming environment.

In this update, aside from the originally planned content, we have also prepared some new gameplay elements that may surprise and delight you. The development team will announce these additions later this week. We hope that these new features will, to some extent, make up for the inconvenience caused by the delay and add more fun and freshness to your gaming experience.

We greatly value the support and understanding of each and every player. Without your enthusiasm and feedback, we could not continue to move forward. Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this update delay and ask for your understanding.

Party Animals
April 16th 2024