Damned 2 News

[p]Changelog[/p][p]New Feature – Survivor Objective List (Game Help: Default Mode)
When playing with Game Help set to Default, survivors now have access to an Objective List that guides them throughout the match.[/p][p]Details:[/p]

• [p]Added a new Objective List for survivors when Game Help is set to Default.[/p]
• [p]Displays key locations, active puzzles, and usable items during gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Helps players track their progress and find their next objective more easily.[/p]
• [p]Designed to make gameplay smoother and more accessible, especially for new players.[/p]

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]The Radio Frequency puzzle has been improved and made easier to solve.[/p]
• [p]The Pressure Pump puzzle has been simplified.[/p]
• [p]Improved general survivor visibility with better lighting.[/p]
• [p]Flashlights now maintain 100% brightness while the battery is above 30%.[/p]
• [p]Increased the minimum flashlight brightness from 20% to 50%.[/p]
• [p]Updated the Flashlight UI to display when the battery drops below 50%.[/p]
• [p]Updated the Sanity UI to display when sanity falls below 60%.[/p]
• [p]Removed the camera effect from the Floating Shine hit.[/p]
• [p]Removed negative visual effects and movement slowdown when inside the Void.[/p]
• [p]Reduced the Unstable EMP camera effect duration from 5 seconds to 2 seconds.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Halloween[/h3]

• [p]Improved collision with Halloween decorations.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where rotators were not being locked correctly.[/p]

[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]

[h3]
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]

[h3]
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]