A Hat in Time News

The A Hat in Time Steam Summer Event starts June 29, 2023, and ends July 31, 2023!

An update will be applied automatically when you restart A Hat in Time.

[h2]Summer Event[/h2]

• A brand-new in-game summer event is live from June 29th to July 31st!
  
• The spaceship has been decorated for summer vibes
  
• A new summer Death Wish map with 50 stamps is available, containing community-made challenges (accessible via Death Wish in the Pause Menu)
  
• The challenges and rewards are available even if you don't own 'A Hat in Time: Seal the Deal'
  
• Unlock 2 new weapons, a new sticker and a new dye
  
• To keep Steam Workshop rewards installed when restarting the game, subscribe on the Steam Workshop page.
  

Special thanks to the community members whose mods are featured in this event!

• SuperInkLink
  
• PastaPillows
  
• Khanromi
  
• Camb0t
  
• Teratorn
  
• Super Sandwich Galaxy
  
• SabMods
  
• Habijob
  
• Rhoyse
  
• Don
  
• jlintgod
  
• MrBrawls
  
• Catwish
  
• Biddy
  
• EpicYoshiMaster
  
• Jazzrabbit
  
• Dr. Treefrog
  

Check out all featured mods on the workshop Summer Event Tag!

[h2]Modding[/h2]

• Added support for Death Wishes that depend on Steam Workshop content
  
• Added support for specifying in the ModInfo.ini which mod map to load on start (Map=MapNameHere under Info)
  
• Mod weapon models are now visible to other players in Online Party, as long as both players have the mod installed
  
• Added support for always-in-backpack weapons and dyes/outfits
  
• Added SetParticleTrailOnBone function to Hat_Collectible_Skin (dyes and outfits)
  
• Added GameMod::GetModWorkshopLocalID
  
• Death Wish titlecards now display the active Death Wish map as chapter name ("Summer" instead of "Death Wish")
  
• Improved performance of the mod menus
  
• Added loading screen when a mod is installing / compiling shaders
  

[h2]Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed crash when transitioning to Death Wish with a map that isn't loaded
  
• Fixed a crash when loading out-of-date savedata
  
• Fixed sound spam when soda cans are wedged stuck
  
• Fixed bug where items stolen by Alpine Skyline cats would enter an intangible state if the cat is killed within 1 second of the item being stolen
  
• Fixed missing line for Conductor during Dead Bird Studio finale, and a missing line for Snatcher during the Subcon Forest finale (thanks to JDWMGB)
  
• Fixed wrong hat flair being equipped when using the "Set To Default Hat" Kismet node. This bug was visible when finishing the Subcon Forest finale.
  
• Fixed broken camera sequence during the final boss speech in the finale
  
• The camera sequence when entering the Subcon Well's hookshot room is now disabled while auto-skip cutscenes is active
  
• Fixed missing talking animation for Mustache Girl during the Mafia Town boss battle
  
• Fixed easter egg enemy in Nyakuza Metro being synced in online party, resulting in a softlock
  
• Fixed modding crash when using asset replace on loading screen textures
  
• Fixed asset replace refreshing when disabling/enabling a mod that doesn't use asset replace
  
• Fixed rare crash when receiving Steam Workshop updates
  

[h2]A Hat in Time is 50% off when the Steam Summer Sale starts on June 29th![/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/A_Hat_in_Time/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/787340/A_Hat_in_Time__Seal_the_Deal/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/940220/A_Hat_in_Time__Nyakuza_Metro__Online_Party/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1738980/A_Hat_in_Time__Vanessas_Curse/

The update will be applied automatically when you restart A Hat in Time.

[h2]Localization[/h2]

• The German localization for A Hat in Time, A Hat in Time: Seal the Deal and A Hat in Time: Nyakuza Metro has been updated
  

[h2]Miscellaneous[/h2]

• Fixed rare crash on startup when connecting to Steam Workshop
  
• Fixed Challenge Road mod icons not always loading
  
• Fixed bug where the first installed Steam Workshop mod would sometimes refuse to load
  
• Fixed rare crash in Online Party when a player disconnects
  
• Fixed rare rendering crash
  
• Fixed crash when transitioning to a Steam Workshop mod level that was still being downloaded
  
• Fixed crash when enabling and disabling Steam Workshop mods
  
• Fixed "Change Death Wish Map" text sometimes not rendering correctly
  

[h2]Modding[/h2]

• Added a "Subscribe" button to the mod list. Mods now download without subscribing by default.
  
• Added GameMod::GetModScriptClasses
  

The update will be applied automatically when you restart A Hat in Time.

[h3]General[/h3]

• Improved wallclimb to get less stuck on walls
  
• Fixed several instances of AudioComponents not being destroyed on completion
  
• Fixed jigglebone crash
  

[h3]Spaceship[/h3]

• Fixed being able to select "empty" creator DLC when no Creator DLC is installed
  

[h3]Mafia Town[/h3]

• Mafia Boss now has a reduced height hitbox while doing his horizontal spin attack. This allows players to jump over him without double-jumping.
  
• Reduced hitbox of charging Mafia summoned by Mafia Boss
  
• Fixed small rubble blocking the camera on the wooden platforms in Mafia Town
  

[h3]Battle of the Birds[/h3]

• Fixed typo in Conductor dialogue in Dead Bird Studio Act 1
  
• Fixed typo in dialogue for the Express Band
  
• Fixed duplicate 'Bow Down' sticker in Dead Bird Basement
  
• Conductor / DJ Grooves Tokens now heal +1 HP on pickup
  

[h3]The Finale[/h3]

• Mustache Girl will now teleport back to center of arena if she falls out of the arena
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Fixed being able to click menu items via mouse click release, when changing menu
  

[h3]Death Wish[/h3]

• Increased the hitbox of moving golden vault codes
  
• Made it less frustrating to wallclimb out of ice statue (Mafia's Jumps Death Wish)
  

[h3]Online Party[/h3]

• Fixed players still showing as joining a level, even after having joined said level
  

[h3]Modding[/h3]

• Fixed rare mod icon PNG loading crash
  
• Fixed Challenge Road mods being out of order
  
• Reduced fade-in duration of mods in mod menu list
  

The A Hat in Time Winter Event starts December 22nd, 2022, and ends January 5th, 2023.
A Hat in Time is 50% off for the duration of the winter event!

[h2]The Spaceship[/h2]

• The Spaceship has been decorated for the duration of the winter event! Don't ask about the Mafia ice statue. please.
  

[h2]Death Wish (Requires: Seal the Deal)[/h2]

• A new limited-time Death Wish map has been added! Complete these new festive challenges and earn presents (stickers!)
  
• 5 new Death Wish challenges
  
• 5 new stickers
  Note: Some Death Wishes may not be available unless Online Party or Vanessa's Curse is installed
  

[h2]Vanessa's Curse (Requires: Vanessa's Curse)[/h2]

• Vanessa's Curse stickers now drop at DOUBLE the rate for the duration of the winter event!
  

[h2]Settings[/h2]

• Grinches can disable the winter event under Game Settings
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/A_Hat_in_Time/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/787340/A_Hat_in_Time__Seal_the_Deal/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/940220/A_Hat_in_Time__Nyakuza_Metro__Online_Party/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1738980/A_Hat_in_Time__Vanessas_Curse/

[h3]The Arctic Cruise[/h3]
* Fixed annoying stair collision in Arctic Cruise's kitchen

[h3]Online Party[/h3]
* Fixed Online Party player's dweller sphere being created multiple times, resulting in lag over prolonged game sessions

[h3]Vanessa's Curse[/h3]
* Fixed being unable to use Vanessa's Curse stickers unless Nyakuza Metro was installed.

[h3]Modding[/h3]
* Fixed crash in Kismet when an actor is selected with SpriteComponent with no sprite set.
* Added support for custom death wish maps via Hat_SnatcherContract's new DeathWishGroupID property.
* Modded Death Wishes are now by default on their own Death Wish map, allowing players to enjoy both a vanilla and modded Death Wish experience.
* Fixed pause menu not showing Time Pieces in modded levels (thanks to starblaster64 for identifying the issue)
* Fixed finales not working for mod Act Selects