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Patch Notes - 2026-02-25

[p][/p][p]Dear Orphans![/p][p][/p][h3]"You thought you knew how to survive. You were wrong."[/h3][h3]"We made it harder. You're welcome."[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]PATCH DETAILS:[/p]
  1. [p]New Game Mode[/p]
    • [p]Unlock powerful Modifiers[/p]
    • [p]Random Events now change the rules every match[/p]
    [p][/p]
  2. [p]Friendly Fire Enabled[/p]
    • [p]Throwables affect teammates[/p]
    • [p]Short immobilization[/p]
    [h2][/h2]
  3. [p] Gameplay Shift[/p]
    • [p]Darker atmosphere[/p]
    • [p]Harsher timing[/p]
    [p][/p][p]Mistakes are punished Escaping won’t be as easy as you remember.[/p]
[p]We are also working on a New Map for Phase1 and PvP gamemode. [/p][p]Come to our Discord channel: [/p][p]https://discord.com/invite/6Gu3a9qqA2[/p][p] [/p][p]Tell us your thoughts...[/p][p][/p][p]Best Regards.[/p][p]Devs[/p][p][/p]

Patch Notes - 2026-02-25

[p]Dear Orphans![/p][p][/p][h3]"You thought you knew how to survive. You were wrong."[/h3][h3]"We made it harder. You're welcome."[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]PATCH DETAILS:[/p]
  1. [p]New Game Mode[/p]
    • [p]Unlock powerful Modifiers[/p]
    • [p]Random Events now change the rules every match[/p]
    [p][/p]
  2. [p]Friendly Fire Enabled[/p]
    • [p]Throwables affect teammates[/p]
    • [p]Short immobilization[/p]
    [h2][/h2]
  3. [p] Gameplay Shift[/p]
    • [p]Darker atmosphere[/p]
    • [p]Harsher timing[/p]
    [p][/p][p]Mistakes are punished Escaping won’t be as easy as you remember.[/p]
[p]We are also working on a New Map for Phase1 and PvP gamemode. [/p][p]Come to our Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/6Gu3a9qqA2 [/p][p]Tell us your thoughts...[/p][p][/p][p]Best Regards.[/p][p]Devs[/p][p][/p]

🎆 Happy New Year from the Uncle George Games Team! 🎆

[p][/p][p]As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to say thank you, truly.[/p][p][/p][p]2025 has been a huge milestone for Cult of the Child Eater, and none of it would’ve been possible without you:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]everyone who joined the community[/p]
  • [p]everyone who playtested[/p]
  • [p]everyone who shared feedback[/p]
  • [p]everyone who survived… or didn’t[/p]
  • [p]and everyone who supported us during launch[/p]
[p][/p][p]Your enthusiasm, bug reports, memes, theories, and clips have helped shape the game in ways we never expected.[/p][p][/p][p]We have big plans for 2026! New content, updates, improvements, and plenty more ways to get lost (and scared) inside the orphanage.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of this journey.[/p][p]Here’s to an amazing new year together! 🎆🖤[/p]

Happy Christmas from the Uncle George Games Team!

[p][/p][p]As the year winds down and the halls fall quiet (well… mostly), we want to wish every single one of you a warm, safe, and peaceful festive season.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for spending time with us in the orphanage, solving puzzles, surviving the cult, sharing scares, reporting bugs, and helping us shape the game during Early Access. Your support has meant the world to our small team. ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or gaming partners, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, rest, and maybe just a little bit of horror.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the festive season! 🎄✨[/p]

Ho-Ho-Ho Hotfix

[p]Dear All![/p][p][/p][p]This update focuses on stronger horror moments, better performance, and improved player guidance.[/p][p][/p][h3]PATCH NOTES:[/h3]
  • [p]Redesigned 2D & New 3D jumpscares[/p]
  • [p]Performance optimizations for smoother gameplay on lower-end PCs[/p]
  • [p]New Hint System: added in-game map hints for more info[/p]
  • [p]Minor bug fixes[/p]
[p] Don’t forget to collect the collectibles and upgrade your charactersbigger updates are coming next year. (Basement, Phase2)[/p][p][/p][p]Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays![/p][p]See you in 2026… [/p][p][/p][p]Devs.[/p]