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Party Animals — Ver 1.12 Updates (09/04/2025, Patch 1.12.8.0)

Ver 1.12 Updates (09/04/2025, Patch 1.12.8.0)

Version 1.12.8.0 (2025.9.4)
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a missing collider for the fish in the preparation screen of Factory Crisis.

  • Fixed an issue where pressing G / T while typing text messages could trigger Gesture / Emote wheel in certain cases.

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Optimizations**

  • Further optimized the matchmaking experience in Quick Match.

  • Added multi-language support to the in-game Patch Notes.

Previous Updates in Version 1.12
Version 1.12.7.0 (2025.8.28)
Feature Updates
  • Patch notes are now in game. Patch notes will automatically pop out after a new version is installed. They can be reopened with the "Patch Notes" entry in Settings - General.
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where switching maps multiple times could cause abnormal voice chat quality.

  • Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where if "Screamer" was killed right after the generator started, the following auto-alarm cutscene could display the character incorrectly.

  • Fixed an issue in SMASH Mode where if a teammate quit too early, the substitute AI player's avatar could display incorrectly.

  • Fixed an issue in Ichiban where cookie throwables in certain spectator-view locations would not disappear automatically, causing sound glitches and game lag.

  • Fixed an issue in the gesture system where if a player was knocked out while using an action, the character could still keep knocked-out eye effects after waking up.

Optimizations

  • Added support for selecting either "Last Stand" or "Team Score" mode individually in Quick Match.

  • Optimized the calculation method of knockout duration, reducing the influence of physics factors to narrow the variation range.

  • Custom Game invites now display map infos.

  • Added a new non-friend team-up option in the right-click menu on player namecards in the Quick Match result scene.

  • Optimized the experience of jumping from in-game announcements to the Item Shop, now supporting jumps to specific tabs, sections, or items.

  • Optimized the infection visual effects of "Hakkar" in Crisis Mode, and reduced the additional cooldown after each successful infection

  • Allowed the furnace in Factory Crisis to burn more types of items, and made chimney smoke visible from outdoors.

  • Enabled interaction for grabbing fish and shipping container doors in Factory Crisis.

  • Increased the trigger rate of Wandering Shadows in Factory Crisis.

  • Enabled unlocking the "Fight Everywhere" achievement by playing Infection.

Version 1.12.6.0 (2025.8.7)
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where spectators couldn't use emotes in Custom Game.

  • Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where weapons could be dropped unintentionally in certain situations.

  • Fixed a Japanese translation error for the "Forensic" skill in Crisis Mode.

  • Fixed a Spanish translation error for the "Grey Blocks" vehicle in Nemo Kart.

  • Fixed an issue in Fluffy Redemption where AI players moved abnormally on the podium.

  • Fixed the issue of matching with AI players too frequently in Quick Match.

Optimizations

  • Improved the chat system experience in Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.

  • Added in-game style text message pop-ups to both Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.

  • Added a "Send Message" option to the right-click menu in the "Invite Friends" panels.

  • Improved how character avatars are displayed in Locker.

Version 1.12.5.0 (2025.7.31)
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the missing location "Office" in quick chat phrases in Factory Crisis.

  • Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where players could reach the rooftop abnormally.

  • Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where the Quarantine door could not be pulled after successfully starting the generator.

  • Fixed incorrect text in broadcast messages and game rules in Factory Crisis.

  • Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where ghost player voice quality could be abnormal.

  • Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where some players could not hear each other during meetings.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur on the loading screen under specific conditions in Factory Crisis.

  • Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where the red outline on characters would not disappear properly under certain conditions.

  • Fixed abnormal sound effects when other players used coin items in Nemo Kart.

  • Fixed an issue in SMASH where the voice bubble still showed the original team color after using the "FACE/OFF" Pawer.

  • Fixed missing translations in the create-lobby window of Custom Game.

  • Fixed an issue in the victory podium where AI players could send emotes under certain conditions.

  • Fixed an issue on ball-game maps where scoring a goal could cause the game countdown to behave abnormally.

  • Fixed an issue in the Item Shop where the price displayed incorrectly when gifting the "Agent M" outfit to a friend.

  • Fixed missing translations in the rules text of Haunted Eggs.

Optimizations

  • Optimized the "Adjust Code" task experience in Crisis Mode.

  • Limited the minimap for Goodie/Neutral roles during lights-out in Crisis Mode to only show players within the current line of sight.

  • Optimized the adjustable camera range in Photo Mode in Infection Mode.

Version 1.12.4.0 (2025.7.24)
Content Updates

  • In Crisis mode:

  • Added new map "Factory Crisis".

  • Added new role "Berserk Killer": has shorter kill cooldown, but must keep killing to survive.

  • Added Factory Crisis-exclusive quick chat phrases.

  • In Infection Mode:

  • Added 2 new skills for Goodies: "Smoke Grenade" and "Fake Infection"

  • Added 2 new skills for the Infected: "Info Hazard" and "Halo of Slowness"

  • In Item Shop:

  • Added limited-time surprise-egg machine for "Haunted Eggs".

  • Added limited-time M.I.B. outfit discount challenge event.

  • Added limited-time outfits "Detective Harry" and "Plaid Bobby Harry".

Feature Updates

  • Added Photo Mode support to Crisis and Infection maps.

  • Requires enabling Photo Mode for Crisis / Infection in lobby settings beforehand.

  • Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in Crisis / Infection maps will not grant XP or achievement progress.

  • Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in these modes will be hidden from the lobby list by default. To view them, check "Photo Mode" in the lobby list filters.

  • Photo Mode for other maps remains unchanged and does not require extra settings to use.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue in Space Crisis where entering and exiting vents repeatedly could cause camera glitches.

  • Fixed an issue where friends' in-game status might display incorrectly in the friend list.

  • Fixed a bug where players using the "Cthulhu Namecard" would show incorrect text color when offline.

  • Fixed an issue where the camera would follow the character after switching to Action Mode in Photo Mode.

  • Fixed a bug where using an emote in the ready screen made the ready icon above the head sway with the character.

  • Fixed some text errors in Traditional Chinese, Korean, and French.

Optimizations

  • Improved map selection when creating or switching maps in Custom Game.

  • Improved lobby filtering in the Custom Game lobby list.

  • Improved messaging for quick-joining in the friend list.

  • Kept the mode selection UI visible after starting matchmaking in Quick Match.

  • Allowed mouse hover to view full discount challenge tasks in the Item Shop.

  • Improved bottom UI of the results screen in local 2-player mode in Nemo Kart.

  • Set UI to be hidden by default when entering Photo Mode.

  • Improved how multiple achievement unlocks are displayed simultaneously.

  • Improved emote/action wheel with support for paging.

  • Improved microphone status icon to better show current open-mic state in push-to-talk mode.

Version 1.12.3.0 (2025.7.10)
Content Update
  • Added a new exhibition in the Gallery featuring the winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 2.
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the game could repeatedly start new rounds and fail to end properly.

  • Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the visual effects on the “Jiangshi Cabbage Dog” outfit could appear incorrect.

  • Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on Xbox One where the afterburner effect would not disappear properly after jumping off a boost ramp.

  • Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players who left mid-race still received XP rewards.

  • Fixed an issue in Black Sails Custom Mode where the death sound could trigger early and play multiple times.

  • Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on PS5 where assigning RT as the “Forward” button could prevent proper item usage.

  • Fixed an issue in Conveyor map where player voice chat might only come from the left channel in Spectator Point 1 view.

  • Fixed an issue in Ice Breaker map where players could unlock the “Smooth Operator” achievement even after falling into water.

  • Fixed an issue in the Cthulhu Pass screen where previewing the “2662 in Yellow” outfit and pressing Back button could cause a black box to appear behind the sofa in the Quick Match screen.

  • Fixed an issue in Settings - Control on PS5 and Xbox where the keybinding list could display overlapping entries.

  • Fixed an issue in Custom Game where a new lobby owner wasn’t randomly assigned after the original owner left.

Optimizations

  • In Infection Mode:

  • Adjusted values for Goodie skills “Speed Boost” “Double Stamina” and “Banana Enjoyer”: increased effect, reduced duration.

  • Expanded climbable areas on the map.

  • Improved climbing and jumping abilities for the Infected.

  • Added a new scoring bonus: “Curious Reader.”

  • Improved visual effects for the “All In” skill.

  • Optimized the full-screen visual effect for Curse of the Book to support ultrawide monitors.

  • Improved thumbnails for Gestures and Mystery Box in the Animal Level line.

  • Added support for viewing the challenge list from the ESC menu in Quick Match.

Version 1.12.2.0 (2025.7.3)
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed missing glow effect on the Infected’s avatar in the top-left corner after reconnecting in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed an issue where typing messages could trigger skill / voice chat range / microphone setting hotkeys in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed a bug where the game might fail to end properly after the round countdown in certain scenarios in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed missing eye glow effects on The Lamb and Vicksy outfits in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed missing particle trail effects on certain outfits (e.g. Magical Macchiato) in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed an issue where Goodies caught by the Infected during the “Double Stamina” skill would still show infected effects after the skill ended, even if the infection failed.

  • Fixed a bug where AI players failed to take over AFK players in Infection Mode.

  • Fixed abnormally dark eyes on certain outfits in Nemo Kart - Shanghai by Night.

  • Fixed a bug in Winter Cabin where Vicksy’s eye glow effect wouldn’t disappear correctly after leaving the table post milk buff.

  • Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where bombs hit by other bombs would only launch straight up.

  • Fixed an issue in Classic Mode where Q/E key while typing text messages in spectator view could move the camera unintentionally.

  • Fixed spatial audio in Space Crisis drifting to one side after meetings.

  • Fixed a delay in transitioning to the loading screen after the results screen countdown in Space Crisis.

  • Fixed nameplates not hiding correctly during black-and-white full-screen death effect in Space Crisis.

  • Fixed missing interaction prompt icons after reconnecting in Space Crisis.

  • Fixed characters getting stuck after starting a meeting near power equipment in Electrical Room in Space Crisis.

Optimizations

  • Improved AI behavior in Castleween and Blizzard maps.

  • Further improved room list filter interactions in Custom Game.

  • In Infection Mode:

  • Granted a random skill to the first Infected chosen by the Book at round start.

  • Changed weapon ammo limit to 5 shots.

  • Added “Hunting Hour” mechanic: All Goodies are revealed on the minimap during the last 30 seconds of each round.

  • Added 1 new skill for the Infected.

  • Added in-game rule guide, accessible via the question mark icon in the bottom of ESC menu.

  • Changed default skill keybinds to C on keyboard / RB on controller.

  • Adjusted infection mechanics: the more Infected players there are, the slower the infection bar progresses.

Version 1.12.1.0 (2025.6.27)
Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart custom games where the game could occasionally crash when transitioning to the next track after a race ends.

  • Fixed a potential crash on PS5 when ending a Black Sail mission after dying during the level.

  • Fixed an issue in the Lab mission where some walls were disappearing incorrectly.

  • Fixed a visual bug in Infection mode where the Vicksy skin would appear red on the podium if it was in an infected state before the game ended.

  • Fixed an issue in SMASH mode where the nameplate would not be disguised correctly when using the Face/Off Pawer.

  • Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the milk sold from the vending machine had an incorrect model size.

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