Damned 2 News

[p]Halloween has arrived in Damned 2![/p][p]This major update features the new Relic Hunt mode, lantern cosmetics, animated banners, and dozens of new tasks, along with haunted decorations on all maps.[/p]

[p]Halloween has arrived in Damned 2! This major update introduces the new Relic Hunt mode, flashlight cosmetics, banners, and dozens of new tasks, along with haunted decorations across every map.[/p][h3]
New Game Mode: Relic Hunt[/h3][p][/p][p]A brand-new way to escape!
Search the maps for hidden relics, deliver them to the elevator, and escape once you’ve gathered enough Tribute.[/p][p]Each relic has a physical presence and may carry a curse, making the journey harder.
Work together — multiple survivors can carry the same relic, but heavy objects will slow you down.
Customize the challenge with new Relic Hunt Difficulty Options to adjust how demanding each match feels.[/p][h3]
New Cosmetics: Flashlights & Banners[/h3][p]Flashlights now join the cosmetic lineup!
Eight new designs are available to unlock through the Halloween tasks:[/p]

• [p]Oldy Rusty[/p]
• [p]Orange Can[/p]
• [p]Space Toy[/p]
• [p]Sugar Moon[/p]
• [p]Gold[/p]
• [p]Royal Decay[/p]
• [p]Catlight[/p]
• [p]Devil’s Torch[/p]

[p]Also unlock three special animated banners:[/p]

• [p]Marked by the Flame — Exclusive to players who join the Halloween 2025 Event.
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• [p]Host of the Relics — New banner celebrating the Relic Hunt mode.
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• [p]Blood God (Remade) — Reworked with new art and visual effects.
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[h3]Gameplay & Map Updates[/h3]

• [p]New weight system affects how survivors carry physical items.[/p]
• [p]The Great Vault has been reworked — smaller starting area and new Relic-only doors to improve pacing.[/p]
• [p]Halloween decorations now fill every map, lobby, and the main menu![/p]

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UI Improvements[/h3]

• [p]New Flashlight cosmetic tab in the player profile.[/p]
• [p]Updated tooltips with real-time task progress feedback.[/p]
• [p]Added unlock notifications for completed tasks.[/p]
• [p]Revamped difficulty selection menu with a new custom options button (look for the gear icon next to the difficulty button!).[/p]
• [p]Monster UI now displays energy values.[/p]
• [p]Added option to use default flashlight colors for skins.[/p]
• [p]Lobbies now show the selected game mode.[/p]

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Fixes & Quality of Life[/h3]

• [p]Fixed preset not updating on the UI lobby button.[/p]
• [p]Added “How to Play” mini-tutorial for survivors.[/p]
• [p]General polish and optimizations for smoother matches.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Join the Halloween Event ![/h3][p]This update marks the start of the Halloween 2025 Event, live from October 20 to December 1.[/p][p]Earn limited-time rewards, explore haunted maps, and unlock the exclusive “Marked by the Flame” banner before it disappears.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Starting October 20, players can experience the Halloween Update, bringing a new game mode, new challenges, and seasonal decorations across every map.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Game Mode: Relic Hunt[/h3][p]In this new mode, survivors must explore the maps searching for relics and carry them to the escape elevator to earn Tribute Points.
Only those who reach the required tribute can escape. Some relics are cursed and will make the journey far more unpredictable.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Challenges and Rewards[/h3][p]Players can now complete special tasks to unlock new cosmetics and test their skills in different ways.
These challenges mark the beginning of our in-game progression and reward system, which will expand in future updates[/p][p][/p][h3]Lantern Skins[/h3][p]Complete challenges to earn lantern skins, each featuring unique light colors and UV variations that change the way you illuminate the darkness.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Animated Banners[/h3][p]Earn new animated banners to display in the lobby.
Two banners can be unlocked permanently through achievements, while one special banner will be available only during the Halloween event.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Halloween Decorations[/h3][p]All maps have been decorated for Steam Scream Fest 2025, filled with spooky details and hidden messages.
Some secrets can only be revealed under the UV light of your lantern.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned for the full changelog and more details about our Halloween Update coming next Monday, October 20![/p]

UI

• Added a banner unlocked alert at the top of the screen.
  
• Added a lobby profile button alert when a new banner is available.
  
• Changed the position of the UI that shows the location of triggered possessed objects for the monster, making it closer to the object.
  

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players were able to open the console command.
  
• Fixed a reception desk collision issue that caused the AI to get stuck.
  
• Fixed the safe unlocked by a puzzle, not providing feedback that it was open.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Blood Altar not showing the timer for the next heart.
  
• Fixed Mary’s light being too bright.
  
• Possibly fix for empty lobbies appearing in search results.