The Texas Chain Saw Massacre News

Here are the Patch Notes for November 7th, 2023.

The following notes are for our upcoming, November 7th, 2023 patch. It is scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.

Patch Notes

Fixed: Nicotero Leatherface’s Interaction Audio
- We have fixed an issue where Nicotero Leatherface’s audio defaulted back to the original chainsaw sound during scripted interactions

Fixed: Nicotero Leatherface’s Chain Saw Dance Audio
- We have fixed an issue where Nicotero Leatherface’s Chain Saw Dance audio defaulted back to the standard chainsaw audio instead

Fixed: Gas Station Car Exploit
- We have fixed an exploit where players could crouch into the blue car near the tool shed on the Gas Station map
- Players will no longer be able to enter the car

Fixed: Pixelated Textures
- We have fixed an issue causing textures on skins to not load properly on some platforms

Changed: Player Levels in Lobbies
- Player levels will now be hidden in lobbies

Changed: Party Icons in Lobbies
- Players who are partied up will no longer display party icons in lobbies
- Party icon is no longer displayed in the player list, scoreboard, and match results

To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site at support.txchainsawgame.com

Keep an eye out for an upcoming edition of the local news, The Muerto Times on our official subreddit, r/TXChainSawGame here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TXChainSawGame/.

Thanks for your continued support and patience.

Here are the Patch Notes for October 24th, 2023

The following notes are for our upcoming patch, scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC, October 24th, 2023 at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.

The patch will address the following issues:

PATCH NOTES

Fixed: XP for Disconnected Victims Killed
- We have fixed an issue that caused XP to be lost if a player disconnected during the execution.

Changed: Match End Logic
- Match End Logic will now check for disconnected players, rather than waiting the 10 seconds previously to end the match.

Tuned: XP Values for Family Actions
- We have increased the XP earned for various Family actions and objectives to bring it closer to balance with the Victim side.

Tuned: Character Bios
- We have edited and updated some of the character bios.

To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site ar support.txchainsawgame.com.

Additionally, cosmetics have made their way to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre which you can read about here: https://www.txchainsawgame.com/hub/dlc-oct-24

Thanks for your continued support and patience!

Today's patch consists of various backend stability and server fixes to ready up the title for future, larger patches.

This patch also includes the necessary changes to turn cross play back on for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 platforms. Once you install the latest patch, cross play will be enabled and PC will be reintegrated into the pool.

Please make sure to fully close the title and restart to download the patch.

To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site.

Please stay tuned to the official channels for any news on the status of the upcoming patch.

Thanks for your continued support and patience!

Here are the Patch Notes for September 26th, 2023.

The following notes are for our upcoming patch, scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC tomorrow, September 26th, at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.

The patch will address the following issues:


PATCH NOTES

Fixed: Hitchhiker Trap Exploit
- Fixed an exploit where Hitchhiker players could use his trap to pass through walls and doors.


Fixed: Hitchhiker Trap Interaction Issues
- We’ve resolved an issue where Victims would be unable to interact with gaps, crawl spaces, and other elements after stepping in a Hitchhiker Trap.


Fixed: Johnny and Sissy Lunge
- Johnny and Sissy both had a lunge that was greater than other Family members.

- We’ve adjusted this to be more in line with the rest of the Family members.

- This should also correct the Johnny build we’re seeing used in public matches.


Fixed: Brightness Cheat
- Fixed an issue that would allow PC users to adjust their in game brightness outside of accepted levels by editing game files.


Changed: Hitchhiker Traps at Ladder Exits
- We have adjusted the area at the top of a ladder where the Hitchhiker can place a trap.

- This still allows for strategic play, but will give Victims an opportunity to counter the trap.


Changed: Fusebox Reset
- The Family can now turn the fusebox off after a Victim turns it on.

- There is a cooldown applied to the switch, similar to generators and car batteries.


Changed: Family Stun Immunity
- Family now has a 10 second stun immunity period after an initial stun ends.

- There is NO stun immunity after a Family member is stunned by a Victim bursting out of a hiding place.

- If you attempt to stun a Family member who has immunity, you will not see the prompt for Leland’s ability or a back stab.

- If you attempt to stun a Family member who has immunity with a door slam, it will have no effect.

- Close Encounters all vary in duration due to the individual Family members having different stun recovery times, therefore the immunity period is different for each.


Tuned: Tae Kwan Door Perk Levels Reduced
- Level 1: 5 Seconds Stun Duration

- Level 2: 6 Seconds Stun Duration

- Level 3: 8 Seconds Stun Duration


Tuned: Agitator Perk Levels Reduced
- Level 1: 1.5 Level Family Bond Reduction

- Level 2: 2 Level Family Bond Reduction

- Level 3: 2.5 Level Family Bond Reduction


Tuned: Stealth Performance in Minigames
- We have adjusted the amount of noise generated in gathering minigames when at full Stealth.


Tuned: Leland Ability Stun Duration
- We have adjusted the stun duration upgrades for Leland’s Life Saver ability.


To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site.

As we've mentioned previously, we'll be starting to shift away from weekly patching, and the next patches may be a little less rigid in their scheduling and timing. Meaning, we'll have a new Muerto Times when it makes sense to do so and patch notes to follow.

Thanks for your continued support and patience!

Here are the Patch Notes for September 19th, 2023.

Here are the details of our latest upcoming rapid patch. We have continued to tune and improve our anti-cheat measures, and this patch carries some more vital changes there that we cannot share the specific details of, for obvious reasons. Expect more news in this department as soon as we have it.

The patch will address the following issues:


PATCH NOTES Fixed: Sissy Poison Attacks
- This bug resulted in all Sissy attacks having a poison effect.

- Sissy’s normal attacks will no longer have a poison effect.

- Special Blend can still provide a poison attack only on her next strike.

- Rubber Legs can still slow down Victims already affected by poison.


Fixed: Players Blocking Themselves
- We’ve resolved an issue where a player could block themselves resulting in matchmaking issues and errors.


Changed: Fusebox Locations on Slaughterhouse
- The Fusebox will no longer spawn next to the Slaughterhouse door.

- We have replaced that with a new spawn on the side of the shed near the valve exit gate.


Changed: Valve Handle Spawns on Slaughterhouse
- We’ve moved the spawn location of the valve handle on the side of the Garage to be in a more high traffic area.

- We’ve moved the spawn location of the valve handle on the side of the Animal Pen to be in a more high traffic area.


Tuned: Efficient Grappler Perk Levels Reduced
- This perk provides a % chance to keep scrap after a close encounter.

- Level 1: 10% chance to keep scrap

- Level 2: 15% chance to keep scrap

- Level 3: 20% chance to keep scrap


Tuned: Efficient Backstabber Perk Levels Reduced
- This perk provides a % chance to keep scrap after a back stab.

- Level 1: 10% chance to keep scrap

- Level 2: 15% chance to keep scrap

- Level 3: 20% chance to keep scrap


Tuned: Connie Ability Cooldown
- We have added to the base cooldown time for Connie’s Focused ability.


Tuned: Leland Ability Cooldown
-We have added to the base cooldown time for Leland’s Life Saver ability


Tuned: Escape Restraints Minigame
- We have adjusted the minigame to escape your restraints at the start of a match.

- It will now require slightly more taps to escape and the overall minigame will take slightly longer to complete.

- Strength and Stealth still affect this minigame and players can build accordingly.


Tuned: 7 Player Requirements
- We have reinstated the 7 player requirement for lobbies to launch.


New edition of The Muerto Times will arrive Wednesday, September 20th.

Thanks for your continued support and patience!