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The Year of the Snake is coming, and we wish you a Happy Chinese New Year! May this joyful time bring you together with family and friends to celebrate a Spring Festival full of laughter and happiness. In the new year, we wish you harmony, health, and purrfect pawsomeness! 🎉

To bring the festive atmosphere into the game, our little animals have prepared special Chinese New Year content just for you! Let’s see what surprises await!




Welcome to a world of lies and betrayal—every animal might be secretly plotting, and danger lurks around every corner.

On this spaceship, it seems like everyone is working together to reach the destination, but... the killers have infiltrated the group. It could be the friend you trust the most, your best partner... or maybe, it’s you?!

The destination is near, yet shrouded in mystery. Danger is everywhere—watch your back!




The Animal Level cap is being expanded for the first time, increasing from 100 to 150! With the new levels, you’ll unlock brand-new animals, unique gestures, and in game currencies. Greater challenges and adventures await—come and experience them!

This expansion is not the end, as further level cap increases are planned for the future. Stay tuned!




From 2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/14 4:00 AM PST, log in to the game to claim exclusive Year of the Snake rewards! The rewards are divided into ten tiers, including skins, avatars, avatar frames, namecards, and currency. A premium version is also available for purchase at 0.99 USD (prices may vary slightly by platform and region). After purchasing the premium version, you can claim two rewards daily (a total of 20 rewards).

Wishing you all a prosperous Year of the Snake! 🎉



Nemo has recently acquired the latest claw machine, filled with adorable Vegetable Fairies!
From 2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/28 4:00 AM PST, players can use Coins or Nemo Bucks to grab these cute prizes.
Additionally, from 2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/21 4:00 AM PST, complete challenges and upgrade the Vegetable Fairy Pass to earn up to 20 free claw machine coins. Give it a try and test your luck!

1. Added local mode for Xbox and PS players who purchased the game but do not have a platform subscription.
   
2. Introduced a Team Finder feature: To assist players in certain Lab modes, the original "Quick Join" feature in Custom Games has been replaced with the "Team Finder." This feature quickly matches players with existing game lobbies. Players can now enjoy a matchmaking experience similar to Quick Games in Custom Games. Note: This feature is currently in BETA and only supports the Crisis mode. Expansion to other modes is planned.
   

1. Winter Cabin Vending Machine update with limited-time Year of the Snake items【2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/14 4:00 AM PST】
   
2. Chinese New Year decorations in the main menu【2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/14 4:00 AM PST】
   
3. Return of Cabbage Dog/Cabbage Dog G【2025/1/24 4:00 AM PST to 2025/4/24 4:00 AM PST】
   
4. Platform collab Lion Dance series return【2025/1/31 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/7 4:00 AM PST】
   
5. Return of God of Wealth Barbie【2025/1/31 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/14 4:00 AM PST】
   
6. Valentine’s Day-themed skins return【2025/2/14 4:00 AM PST to 2025/2/21 4:00 AM PST】
   

1. Fixed a known issue where characters would shift left when performing the turning gesture in the character selection menu.
   

Dear Players,

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.

After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some accounts have violated Section 1.1 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.

[h3]30-Day Suspensions[/h3]
The dev team has carefully reviewed and confirmed that certain players repeatedly engaged in inappropriate gaming practices, such as using macros. For these accounts, we have enforced a 30-Day Suspension, and the banned accounts are publicly listed as follows:

• QV**6W
  
• H4**U6
  

[h3]7-Day Suspensions[/h3]
For accounts involved in less severe violations, we have imposed a 7-day suspension.

• QM**Y4
  
• HY**NH
  
• QJ**UA
  
• HD**54
  
• HL**VW
  
• HF**RH
  
• H5**5A
  
• HY**NT
  
• HH**AE
  
• HY**A7
  
• HL**93
  
• QN**XM
  
• QL**56
  
• QL**NF
  
• HD**YM
  
• QJ**JQ
  
• HJ**PR
  
• H5**GX
  
• HH**9U
  
• HY**NF
  
• HF**DG
  
• QT**7K
  
• HE**GY
  
• QM**YJ
  
• QT**4K
  
• HN**E5
  
• QE**69
  
• HD**GX
  
• QE**3P
  
• HT**UR
  
• H5**FT
  
• QT**7P
  
• HX**LL
  
• HV**NP
  
• HE**JP
  
• HN**XX
  
• HK**TJ
  
• QC**XQ
  
• HN**TS
  
• HX**AS
  
• HK**HR
  
• TC**N5
  
• HF**J9
  
• VW**V7
  
• NP**FK
  
• VX**7C
  
• MC**FK
  
• V4**D9
  
• F7**S3
  
• NQ**NU
  
• J4**7X
  
• JU**77
  
• FF**7E
  
• VE**5T
  
• JV**YN
  
• 3F**JM
  
• FT**DV
  
• NX**W6
  
• JQ**KU
  
• N7**MS
  
• JU**XY
  
• 3E**PL
  
• FT**N7
  
• HW**6F
  
• N7**57
  
• MV**FL
  
• J4**UU
  
• MW**QV
  
• JU**CE
  
• 3Y**MW
  
• 3E**VW
  
• MG**NK
  
• 3N**3A
  
• MH**RU
  
• 3K**X4
  
• VT**JE
  
• J4**YU
  
• MV**EJ
  
• 3R**MW
  
• FG**NX
  
• M7**E7
  
• NR**QV
  
• FE**7G
  
• 3N**TE
  
• JY**N6
  
• FF**3X
  
• MJ**YJ
  
• V7**HQ
  
• FE**T6
  
• J7**GF
  
• NP**VC
  
• MV**6Q
  
• MV**PX
  
• 3R**PG
  

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.

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.

Thank you for your support and understanding of Party Animals.

Sincerely,
Party Animals Dev Team

[h2]Version 1.9.3.0 (2025.1.16)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed incorrect text for certain kart items in the Item Shop.
   
2. Fixed an issue on Xbox where selecting specific quick Gestures under certain conditions might briefly display a white background for one frame.
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Added a new option for report reason: “Game Interference.”
   

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[h2]Version 1.9.2.0 (2025.1.9)
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[h3]Feature Update
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1. Enabled photo sharing to your smartphones via QR codes in Camera Mode
   
   • The QR codes will be valid for 30 minutes
     
   • Sharing link can be visited 10 times maximum
     
   • Repeated visits are only available for devices under the same IP
     

[h3]Bug Fixes
[/h3]

1. Fixed missing sound effects when a character died in the poison fog in Ichiban
   
2. Fixed AI players standing idle in Custom Game when unable to target enemies
   
3. Fixed issues where characters struggled to grab weapons under certain conditions
   
4. Fixed player avatar mismatching with selected character on the game results screen
   
5. Fixed performance drops when playing Castleween on certain devices
   
6. Fixed quick Gestures UI not disappearing properly when a character died
   
7. Fixed an issue where set and saved quick Gestures being cleared after editing quick Emotes mid-game
   
8. Fixed missing textures visible above the scene in Camera Mode when playing Final Destination
   

[h3]Optimizations
[/h3]

1. Optimized matchmaking for Quick Match
   
2. Improved character animation for picking up snowballs or firewood in Winter Cabin
   
3. Made the Confetti item easier to pick up in Winter Cabin
   

[h2]Version 1.9.1.0 (2024.12.27)
[/h2]
[h3]Bug Fixes
[/h3]

1. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart Formula Wild where the laps count was wrong in certain situations
   
2. Fixed an issue where after entering the Fluffy Redemption map, the game BGM was muted
   
3. Fixed an issue where in multiplayer Black Sails, the view angle was wrong after reconnecting to the game
   
4. Fixed an issue where in Winter Cabin, sometimes the freezing effect never went away
   
5. Fixed an issue where in Winter Cabin, after getting hit by the snow ball twice, when the player went into freezing zone, they would be frozen and never respawn
   
6. Fixed an issue where players playing board games could be frozen by snow balls
   
7. Fixed the mustache model for Wood Abao
   
8. Fixed the invisibility special effect for Foliage Lotus
   

[h3]Optimizations
[/h3]

1. Added In-game UI toggle to the camera settings
   
2. Automatically hide other players' camera model when entering camera mode(can be turned back on in camera settings)
   
3. Automatically hide other players' camera model when sitting on a boardgame chair
   

As the New Year approaches, the animals have lit a bonfire outside the cabin, with flickering flames reflecting off the pristine snow. A few little animals are having a snowball fight, with snowballs tracing arcs in the air. Everyone is busy planning how to decorate the cabin, aiming to give it a fresh look on the 20th.





The animals have donned their Christmas outfits, adding a festive touch to the winter season. These outfits will debut in the Item Shop on December 20th as limited-time holiday exclusives, lasting until January 3rd of the following year.

To celebrate Christmas, all newly released Christmas outfits will be available at a 50% discount when gifted to a friend!





Christmas outfits from previous years will also make a limited-time return from December 24th to December 26th!





Despite the cold, the animals remain full of excitement, racing on the newly constructed track. The course is still under construction, with construction vehicles and taxis occasionally disrupting the path, but that hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm. Eager to get started, they’ve already hit the road with new cars!

During the Christmas season, Snowmobile and Puppy will also receive new decorations. These will debut on the 20th as limited-time holiday exclusives, lasting until January 3rd of the following year.





On the familiar tracks of Nemo Kart, occasional snowstorms bring a seasonal twist. The entire tracks becomes blanketed in heavy snow. Amid this snowy wonderland, gingerbread men can be seen leisurely pacing in the distance. Their appearance raises curiosity—could they be preparing Christmas presents for everyone? Perhaps the next race will reveal the answer! (The snowstorm event starts on the 20th and lasts until February 3rd of the following year. The Christmas event starts on the 20th and lasts until January 3rd of the following year.)

1. Fixed an issue in the Winter Cabin where switching skins using the mirror would affect the depth of field effect.
   

1. Added a photo mode (accessible via the ESC menu, camera button in the bottom left corner) for all maps except Nemo Kart and Mission levels.
   
2. Introduced an gesture system, allowing players to trigger specific character actions manually (the action system is still in BETA. Your feedback is highly valued!).
   
3. Added a colorblind mode in game settings, currently only supported in Classic Mode and SMASH namecards.
   
4. Added Nemo Kart keybind customization in game settings,
   

1. Added a dedicated filter option for Winter Cabin in custom lobby filters.
   
2. Added AFK warnings for vending machine and jukebox.
   
3. In Ichiban, increased the effect of poison fog on stones in the four corners and on the outer walls.
   
4. In Ice Breaker, reduced the freeze time for players falling into the water at the start of the game.
   
5. Updated default control on keyboard for Nemo Kart
   

Dear Players,

In the recent Cats vs. Dogs event, we heard a lot of frustration from players regarding the fact that the losing faction could not obtain the final outfit of the opposing faction. We fully understand this disappointment. As a result, we’ve made the following improvements to the final reward rules:

Original Rules:

1. Players in the winning faction could obtain their own faction’s final outfit for free after reaching tier 30 in their faction (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
2. Players in the winning faction could purchase the opposing faction’s final outfit at a 60% discount after reaching tier 30 spying in the opposing faction (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
3. Players in the losing faction could purchase their own faction’s final outfit at a 60% discount after reaching tier 30 (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
4. Players in the losing faction could not obtain the opposing faction’s final outfit .
   

New Rules:

1. Players in both the winning and losing factions can obtain their own faction’s final outfit for free after reaching tier 30 in their faction (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
2. Players in the winning faction can obtain the opposing faction’s final outfit for free after reaching tier 30 spying in the opposing faction (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
3. Players in the losing faction can purchase the opposing faction’s final outfit at a 60% discount after reaching tier 30 spying in the opposing faction (with a gradual discount from tiers 1-30).
   
4. Players in the winning faction will unconditionally receive a special namecard that represents victory in the event.
   
5. Players in the winning faction can also obtain an upgraded version of their faction’s final outfit for free after reaching tier 30 (available only at tier 30 and above).
   

With these adjustments, we aim to give players from both factions the opportunity to obtain both factions' final outfits, while also providing additional rewards for the winning faction, such as the upgraded final outfit and the special victory namecard. We hope these changes will help bridge the reward gap between the two factions while ensuring that the winning side receives exclusive benefits.

We understand that the new rules may not address every concern, but we hope that this update will ease some of the frustration.

Thank you all for participating in this event!
And thank you for playing Party Animals!