Party Animals News

[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]H6**MA[/p][p]H5**GX[/p][p]Q6**R4[/p][p]QU**VG[/p][p]QL**RG[/p][p]HE**YQ[/p][p]VV**5K[/p][p]VT**RF[/p][p]FN**FN[/p][p][/p][h3]90-Day Suspensions[/h3][p]HH**JM[/p][p]QF**VE[/p][p]Q6**6M[/p][p]VV**7T[/p][p]VT**XU[/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 1.14.5.0 (2026.1.22)[/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed a crash that occurred under specific conditions on PS5 and Xbox.[/p]

[p][/p][p]------------------------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h2]Version 1.14.4.0 (2026.1.15)[/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where the fishing rod "Jade Bamboo" in the Tackle Shop was missing a specific Max Tension value.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where "Golden Frog" lacked its glow effect when being shown off.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where using a heavy fishing rod could, under certain conditions, catch fish intended for a light fishing rod.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where, under certain conditions, all players' fishing rods in the game were displayed as "Stick".[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishy Business where the prompt text displayed incorrectly when the opposing team surrendered.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the countdown sign's collision remained after the sign disappeared.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where entering water while holding "Bubble Wand" still showed an interaction prompt after the item was reclaimed.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the camera mode could not be entered after extending the game duration.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where, after a 12-player match ended and one player left, any newly joined player would always be assigned a Neutral role.[/p]
10. [p]Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where "Low Gravity" did not take effect at the start of Round 2 in Blackhole Lab.[/p]
11. [p]Fixed an issue in JAWS where crates floated abnormally in local games on Xbox.[/p]
12. [p]Fixed an issue in JAWS where characters lacked water splash effects on their feet when walking in certain areas.[/p]
13. [p]Fixed an issue in JAWS where sharks attacking from specific positions could push players back onto the ship, resulting in a failed kill.[/p]
14. [p]Fixed an issue where the glow effect brightness of the outfit "Valentine Max" was abnormal.[/p]

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

1. [p]In Winter Cabin, added a mist effect for heavy snow weather.[/p]
2. [p]In the Emote Wheel / Gesture Wheel, displayed the name of the selected emote / gesture.[/p]
3. [p]In Settings - General - Special Thanks, updated the list of players who participated in testing.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.14.3.0 (2026.1.8)[/h2][h3]Content Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Added an in-game announcement vote allowing players to participate in the "PA Photo Awards 2025 Voting" until 8 PM January 21, 2026 (PT).[/p]
2. [p]Added a new "All Gestures Bundle" to the Item Shop.[/p]

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

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the same fish could be placed into the Aquarium multiple times under certain conditions.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where starting a board game during the "Milk" buff effect could cause the effect to persist after the buff ended.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where using table throwables that consume "Cookies" could incorrectly prompt "Not enough Treats".[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where joining a game mid-session could cause players to incorrectly enter spectator view under certain conditions.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where purchasing all jukebox tracks could cause the track "Under The Table" to loop endlessly.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Beast Football where all players could become frozen and unable to move under certain conditions.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where teammates could continue seeing the invisibility effect of an Invisible Killer if they had turned invisible outside the teammates' view, even after the effect ended.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue in Local Game where player nameplates above characters could be missing on PS5 and Xbox.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed an issue in Locker where the unlock condition text for some outfits was not updated from "Autumn Cabin" to "Winter Cabin".[/p]
10. [p]Fixed an issue where some outfits for the character "Carrot" displayed abnormal mouth visuals while knocked out.[/p]
11. [p]Fixed an issue where fur on some outfits displayed incorrectly when viewed from certain distances.[/p]
12. [p]Fixed a material display issue with the outfit "Gummy Bob".[/p]
13. [p]Fixed an issue where the eye glow effect did not appear for the outfit "Vicksy" while buffed.[/p]
14. [p]Fixed an issue where the character head texture displayed incorrectly after the hat fell off for the outfit "Fieldbite".[/p]

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

1. [p]Allowed camera rotation when adding or taking out fish in Winter Cabin - Aquarium.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.14.2.0 (2025.12.29)[/h2][h3]Content Updates[/h3]

1. [p]The New Year event in Winter Cabin will go live from 2025/12/31 0:00 to 2026/1/2 0:00 (times are based on server time and may differ from local time in some regions; please check the in-game lobby countdown for the exact start time).[/p]
   1. [p]Chat with NPC Nemo to receive toys or hear his new jokes.[/p]
   2. [p]A fireworks show will be held on New Year's Eve.[/p]
2. [p]New Year login rewards: log in to Party Animals between 2025/12/30 20:00 and 2026/1/2 20:00 (PT) to receive 200 Nemo Bucks per day, for 3 days in total.[/p]

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

1. [p]Starting 1 hour before the New Year's fireworks show:[/p]
   1. [p]When entering the game's main menu / Quick Match / Custom Game lobby list, a special event shortcut popup will appear, allowing players to quickly join a Winter Cabin lobby in the same time zone (times are based on server time and may differ from local time in some regions; please check the in-game lobby countdown for the exact start time).[/p]
   2. [p]For all Winter Cabin lobbies, a New Year's fireworks countdown will appear on their lobby list, inside the lobby, and during gameplay.[/p]

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

1. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where game lag under certain conditions could cause the card table player camera to display full-screen snow effects.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where fishing on the swing could cause abnormal character behavior.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where water surfaces could display incorrectly on specific devices.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where showing off fish could fail under certain conditions.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where holding a meeting while the lights were off could cause Goodie players' cameras to incorrectly lose the darkness effect after the meeting ended.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart - Shanghai where drifting off the track while jumping over the broken bridge and using the "Mechanical Cat" item could cause both the player and the cat to get stuck when brought back by a drone.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in SMASH Mode where the "Electric Eel" Pawer could still be randomly selected during the limited-time return of the "Snowball" throwable.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed missing lightning effects and abnormal shoulder models on the outfit "Spectral Tiagra".[/p]
9. [p]Fixed an issue where the number of Mysterious Boxes obtained by players could exceed the daily limit under certain conditions.[/p]

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

1. [p]Optimized the timing of XP calculation after selling fish in Winter Cabin.[/p]
2. [p]Optimized the full-screen visual effects for the "Heavy Snow" weather in Winter Cabin.[/p]
3. [p]In JAWS:[/p]
   1. [p]Sped up the sharks' attack wind-up.[/p]
   2. [p]Sped up how quickly sharks return after an attack, whether it hits or not.[/p]
   3. [p]Slowed the water rise slightly at the start of the match and just before the end, giving players more room to play around.[/p]
   4. [p]Improved AI player behavior.[/p]
   5. [p]Added one extra item-filled crate.[/p]
   6. [p]Slightly increased the chance for bombs to appear in crates.[/p]
   7. [p]Bombs spawned from crates now ignite automatically and explode at the same speed as bombs held by players.[/p]
4. [p]Optimized how microphone device names are displayed in Settings - Sound.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Version 1.14.1.0 (2025.12.20)[/h2][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. [p]Fixed an issue where the outfit "Gummy Bob" displayed incorrectly under certain conditions.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where bait was still consumed when the prompt "No fish can be caught" was shown.[/p]

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

1. [p]Optimized the night sky textures in Winter Cabin.[/p]
2. [p]Optimized the water surface visuals of the ice hole during foggy weather in Winter Cabin - Fishing.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The new last-stand map "JAWS" is now live. Don't stay in water for too long, and watch out for sharks![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Snow's falling again. Some unfamiliar fish seem to have shown up near the Winter Cabin.[/p][p]Don't forget to check the weather before heading out![/p][p]Behind the nearby forest, an ice hole has been opened. Let's try out the new rods there![/p][p]Fishing alone doesn't have to be so lonely, so bring a radio along.[/p][p]It seems an Aquarium has been built somewhere, but where exactly...?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A bunch of new Gestures are now available in the Item Shop, unlocked with Cookies. Check them out now![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Seven brand-new X-mas themed outfits are arriving soon in the Item Shop, and X-mas outfits priced in Nemo Bucks will be 50% off when gifted to friends. Past X-mas outfits will also return later in batches. Stay tuned! (Check the images for exact dates)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]X-mas Kart Decors will return for a limited time from 2025/12/18 20:00 to 2026/1/1 20:00 (PT).[/p][p]Special X-mas track mechanics in Nemo Kart have also returned for a limited time.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 4 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]Throwables "Snowball" and "Golden Bomb" return for a limited time from 2025/12/19 20:00 to 2026/1/2 20:00 (PT).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Nemo Bucks are up for grabs! Log in to Party Animals between 2025/12/23 20:00 and 2025/12/26 20:00 (PT) to receive 200 Nemo Bucks per day, for 3 days in total.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Feature Updates[/h3]

1. [p]In Winter Cabin:[/p]
   1. [p]Added new fishing spot "Ice Hole."[/p]
   2. [p]Added weather system.[/p]
   3. [p]Added interactable item "Radio."[/p]
   4. [p]Added new area "Aquarium."[/p]
   5. [p]Added support for fishing while sitting.[/p]
   6. [p]Added support to switch the current fishing rod in Tackle Box.[/p]
   7. [p]Added support to "Lock" specific fish in the Bucket. Locked fish are kept when selling all fish.[/p]
   8. [p]Restored snowball fights and sled pulling.[/p]
   9. [p]Adjusted the order of entries in the fishing journal.[/p]
2. [p]Enabled map selection in Custom Game under "WHAT IF? Mode".[/p]
3. [p]Recategorized "WHAT IF? Mode" and "SMASH Mode" as "Last Stand" when creating Custom Game lobbies (previously listed under "The Lab"), and reclassified maps previously under "Last Stand" as "Last Stand Classic."[/p]
4. [p]Added a "sync gestures" feature. Players using the same gesture within a certain distance can sync their gestures. (Only some gestures are supported)[/p]

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

1. [p]Added a pity system in Winter Cabin - Fishing:[/p]
   • [p]This system makes it easier to receive reasonable returns after long fishing sessions.[/p]
   • [p]With this adjustment, the overall drop rate of high-quality fish is expected to increase slightly.[/p]
2. [p]Optimized XP rewards in Winter Cabin: XP is now granted immediately after completing board games or successfully selling fish, while the podium phase no longer grants XP and is kept for photo-taking only.[/p]
3. [p]Optimized the lobby settings in Custom Game by showing different options based on the selected mode.[/p]
4. [p]Added support for selecting microphone input devices in Settings - Audio.[/p]
5. [p]Added an "AI Noise-Cancelling" toggle under Settings - Sound (Previously toggled on by default. This setting is only supported on Windows).[/p]
6. [p]Added a list of players who contributed to translation and testing in Settings - General - Special Thanks.[/p]
7. [p]Added support to directly use newly unlocked achievement outfits or level-up outfits in the next game within the current lobby.[/p]

[p]Dear party animals,[/p][p][/p][p]The Steam Awards nominations are here again! In 2025, we hope Party Animals has continued to bring you friendship, surprises, and plenty of laughs. Nominations will soon close at 10 AM December 1st (PT), and we'd be so grateful if you considered voting for us in the Steam Awards "Labor of Love" category![/p][p][/p][p]Here's a quick look back at what happened this past year —[/p]

• [p]Crisis Mode got a row of new roles, new mechanism like terrain kills, and a new map "Factory Crisis."[/p]
• [p]A brand-new mode "Infection" went live. Will you stick to being a Goodie or join the Infected? The choice is yours.[/p]
• [p]The cabin got a new board game "Bluffalo Club." Watch out for lies, and don't be afraid to challenge others![/p]
• [p]Seasonal changes and day-night cycles came to the cabin, and most importantly... "Fishing" finally made its debut![/p]
• [p]Worldlines shifted quietly, and the limited-time "WHAT IF? Mode" doubled both the chaos and the fun.[/p]
• [p]...and more![/p]

[p]Looking ahead, we're excitedly planning to bring you: winter fishing on ice, new twist(s) in WHAT IF? Mode, brand-new Nemo Kart track(s), and more. We're working hard to make it happen... hope you'll love it![/p][p][/p][p]Can we count on your help to snag a Steam Award nomination in the "Labor of Love" category? Only you can make it possible.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, as always, for your support and being part of the party![/p][p][/p][p]Party Animals Dev Team[/p][p][/p][p][/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]HR**NR[/p][p]H6**SV[/p][p]HH**JM[/p][p]QF**VE[/p][p]HM**NU[/p][p]HN**FQ[/p][p]HN**NQ[/p][p]HL**NH[/p][p]HL**KS[/p][p]FF**3D[/p][p]FU**FU[/p][p][/p][h3]90-Day Suspensions[/h3][p]Q6**P9[/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]