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Steam News1 March 20264mo ago

v0.5.8.0: Lobby browser and text chat

Hi everyone! In this update, the Lobby Browser has been added to the game, allowing players to find and join public lobbies more easily.

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What changed

1 fix7 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Server
  • Fixes
addedHi everyone! In this update, the Lobby Browser has been added to the game, allowing players to find and join public lobbies more easily.
addedHosts can now kick players from the lobby, and lobbies can be set to Invite Only if you prefer to keep them private.
addedA new text chat has also been added to improve communication for players who are not using voice chat.
addedEnabled Lobby Browser
addedAdded online player count next to Lobby Browser on main menu.
addedAdded lobby settings popup for hosts in multiplayer lobbies Lobby privacy can be changed Lobby name can be changed

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addedHi everyone! In this update, the Lobby Browser has been added to the game, allowing players to find and join public lobbies more easily.
addedHosts can now kick players from the lobby, and lobbies can be set to Invite Only if you prefer to keep them private.
addedA new text chat has also been added to improve communication for players who are not using voice chat.
addedEnabled Lobby Browser
addedAdded online player count next to Lobby Browser on main menu.

Hi everyone! In this update, the Lobby Browser has been added to the game, allowing players to find and join public lobbies more easily.

Hosts can now kick players from the lobby, and lobbies can be set to Invite Only if you prefer to keep them private.

A new text chat has also been added to improve communication for players who are not using voice chat.

I will post a separate development update post soon to outline what’s next for the game!

Full patch notes:

  • Enabled Lobby Browser

  • Implemented in-game text chat

  • Added online player count next to Lobby Browser on main menu.

  • Added lobby settings popup for hosts in multiplayer lobbies

    • Lobby privacy can be changed

    • Lobby name can be changed

  • Added kick player functionality

  • Adjusted positioning of rescue group on Level 2 exit and fixed Level 2 -> Level 188 exit zone check

  • Fixed issue on visualizing objects that wont allow you to exit pressing E

  • Networking fixes and improvements

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Steam News / 1 March 2026

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