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Klown Tricks and Sweet Treats


IT'S TIME! Halloween weekend is here, and we're coming at you with events and freebies as we celebrate the scariest time of the year! Let's get into it!

[h2]Double XP Weekend is ACTIVE![/h2]

Klowns and Humans, get in the game because we are running a DOUBLE XP event! We want to wish you a Happy Halloween by boosting your XP earnings while you enjoy all of the new content and events over the weekend!

Double XP ends Monday, November 4th.

[h2]Website Freebie! Get the Tan & Black Studded Jacket Tints[/h2]

Head over to the News section of the Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Website to get a FREE code for the tan and black Studded Jacket tints!

[h2]Tint Drop Incoming![/h2]

We know you Klowns like to accessorize, especially during this special costume-filled time, so we have a new haul of FREE tints! Unlockable via leveling, you'll find the new tints across hairstyles, jumpsuits, and accessories for all the Klown types! Happy Halloween!

[h2]Xbox Free Play Days Welcomes Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game[/h2]

Klowns and Humans who have Xbox Game Pass, you can now play Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game during FREE PLAY DAYS! We are currently celebrating Patch 1.6.0 so join us in the game and start cocooning!

For more details, click here!

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game on Xbox Free Play Days ends on November 4th, 2024.

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Thank you for playing, and Happy Halloween from the Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Team!

New Killer Klowns map sees Steam player numbers double, but there's a catch

Dead by Daylight needs some competition in the world, and recently offerings like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Killer Klowns from Outer Space The Game have been able to step into the space once solely held by that title. Unfortunately, the latter of those has had a rough time since launch with players on Steam turning away from it, but a newly released patch and map has seen a turnaround in that downward trend. At least, partially.


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Patch 1.6.0



[h2]Crescent Cove Mall[/h2]

Shop til you drop (dead) in this 80's neon retail utopia! Peruse through the trendy stores while you run for your life! Stop by the salon so you can look your best for the Klownpocalypse! There's no shortage of shops, eateries, and entertainment as you wind through the different wings and levels of the Crescent Cove Mall!

[h2]Human Halloween Outfit Pack - Individual Cosmetics[/h2]

Players now have the option to purchase individual character cosmetics from the Human Halloween Outfit Pack.

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Changes and Improvements


[h2]General[/h2]
  • Adjusted and improved the in-game store for better readability
  • Added Menu UI SFX while navigating the News and Shop menus

[h3]Humans[/h3]
  • Adjusted inventory sorting so small items will now move from the Big Pocket inventory slot to an available small item slot when Humans pick up two-handed weapons
  • Added support for WASD control during Lucky Duck and Out of Shape Hand of Fate minigames
  • Added barefoot movement SFX for Humans equipped with cosmetics that have bare feet
  • Added the ability to open doors while holding a Gas Can

[h3]Human Weapons[/h3]
  • Reduced the attack range of all Human melee weapons
  • Adjusted Human melee weapon hitboxes to prevent Humans from being able to hit Klowns while facing the opposite direction

[h3]Klowns[/h3]
  • Each cocoon hooked up to a Lackey Generator now reduces overall Klown respawn timers by 1.5 seconds
  • Added a respawn timer display while spectating a dead Klown teammate
  • Lackeys will request to carry cocoons from Klowns after seeing a Klown carry a cocoon

[h3]Klown Weapons[/h3]
  • Slightly increased Laser Beamer cottonization damage
Bug Fixes


[h2]General[/h2]
  • Various Crash Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the party host’s Quickplay lobby could appear as a black screen with only the lobby HUD elements displayed
  • Fixed an issue where a duplicate of the cap of a cocoon could appear twice when a Human escapes from a cocoon
  • Fixed an issue where Humans and Klowns were spawning too close to each other on Waterfront Pier
  • Fixed an issue where a Private Match could be started with no Klowns
  • Fixed an issue where Loadout 1 would be highlighted when Show Loadouts menu was reopened in the Lobby screen after a new Loadout was selected
  • Fixed an issue where voice lines could be cut off while attacking or emoting in quick succession
  • Fixed an issue where WASD controls could not be used to update settings across various Settings Menu options
  • Fixed an issue where Xbox Series X|S users with an unlinked EGS account could receive an 'Anti-Cheat Login Failure!’ after accepting an invite while the game was suspended

[h3]Humans[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue where a Human could replace a dead Bot when a live Bot was available when joining a match in progress
  • Fixed an issue where the Boat could escape without any Humans when a Human driving the Boat hit “Drive Away!” and “Exit Boat” simultaneously
  • Fixed an issue where Humans could not sprint while carrying a Gas Can
  • Fixed an issue where Humans could not escape from a certain Terenzi Truck exit on Downtown Crescent Cove
  • Fixed an issue where various attacks to Slappy’s and Impy’s head would display the incorrect color hitmarker
  • Fixed an issue where Humans could use the Airhorn while downed
  • Fixed an issue where the Spectator’s HUD could persist during the intro cinematic after rejoining a match
  • Fixed an issue where Bots would drop guns from their inventory after replacing a Human player
  • Fixed an issue where Human footstep SFX would not play for a player that joined a match in progress

[h3]Klowns[/h3]
  • Addressed an exploit where Klowns were able to fully replenish their health and cooldowns
  • Fixed an exploit where Klowns could move Gas Cans
  • Fixed an issue where Klown skin and makeup could appear faded
  • Fixed an issue where the Klown Jump map Fog of War could not be uncovered on certain areas across various maps
  • Fixed an issue where a Human could be Klowntalitied and cocooned simultaneously
  • Fixed an issue where Gobstopper Flail attacks would not damage Humans
  • Fixed an issue where the Gobstopper Flail would not always extend during an attack combo
  • Fixed an issue where the third swing in a melee attack combo would not occur while repeatedly hitting the attack button
  • Fixed an issue where the Klowntality Menu could not open while the LOL Trick was active
  • Fixed an issue where Klown Trick cooldowns could appear reset after canceling the Pizza Box transformation in a Private Match
  • Fixed an issue where closing the game while performing a Klowntality on a Bot could cause the Bot to become invisible
  • Fixed an issue where the LOL Trick VFX could persist while another Klown was performing a Klowntality
  • Fixed an issue where the '+100 XP Discover Human' could be rewarded when a Human left and rejoined a match
  • Fixed an issue where after being assigned to a lobby as a Klown, the player could sometimes see the Human’s pre-match lobby
  • Fixed an issue where a Klown could be slightly knocked back after being hit from a thrown Bridge Key or Key Card
  • Fixed an issue where Elvira’s hair would remain attached to her body after being decapitated

Patch 1.6.0 Preview Stream


Join us Monday, October 28th at 2PM PT on Twitch -OR- YouTube, where we will be having a Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game dev stream!

The Community team will be will be previewing the upcoming patch live on stream. Hope to see you there!

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Coming Soon: Klown Tricks and Sweet Treats, a special event period with free cosmetics, an extended Double XP weekend, and more! Join our Discord and follow our socials to keep up with announcements as we get closer to Halloween weekend!

Human Halloween Outfit Pack


The spookiest time of the year and the #1 time to dress up in something fun! While there isn't any trick or treating happening during an invasion, you will still look the part. This DLC includes Halloween themed tops, bottoms, and hats. All items are purely cosmetic and do not alter gameplay.

Available now in the in-game store!