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Ver 1.12 Updates (08/07/2025, Patch 1.12.6.0)

[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]
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Previous Updates in Version 1.12
[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]
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