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Steam News5 May 20262mo ago

v0.1.1 Hotfix Release

The following issues reported after launch have been fixed. [Bug-001] Microphone Device Selection (resolves critical streamer-blocking issue) For users with multiple microphones (especially when a webcam's built-in mic

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What changed

3 fixes1 addition1 change1 removal
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
fixedThe following issues reported after launch have been fixed.
changed[Bug-001] Microphone Device Selection (resolves critical streamer-blocking issue) For users with multiple microphones (especially when a webcam's built-in mic is set as default), the game previously couldn't pick up your voice. You can now select your input device from the Microphone tab in Options. *A Steam restart may be needed for changes to take effect (Godot engine known limitation).
fixed[Bug-002] Online Matchmaking Stability - Screen freeze when opponent leaves is fixed (error code WB-LBY-0301) - Improved matchmaking wait timeout - Auto-retry added when no opponents are found
fixed[Bug-005] Battle Preparation Freeze Fix Fixed an issue where the game would freeze between match-found and battle-start (error code WB-P2P-0201).
removed[Bug-002B] Unintended CPU Fallback Removed When the opponent disconnects during an online battle, the game no longer silently switches to a CPU match. Instead, a clear dialog is shown and you return to the title screen (error code WB-LBY-0302).
added[Bug-004] Friend Battle Joining Improved - Direct join from Steam friends list "Join Game" now works - Direct join from Steam invite pop-up now works - 6-character lobby code remains available

Bow-wow Battle changes

fixedThe following issues reported after launch have been fixed.
changed[Bug-001] Microphone Device Selection (resolves critical streamer-blocking issue) For users with multiple microphones (especially when a webcam's built-in mic is set as default), the game previously couldn't pick up your voice. You can now select your input device from the Microphone tab in Options. *A Steam restart may be needed for changes to take effect (Godot engine known limitation).
fixed[Bug-002] Online Matchmaking Stability - Screen freeze when opponent leaves is fixed (error code WB-LBY-0301) - Improved matchmaking wait timeout - Auto-retry added when no opponents are found
fixed[Bug-005] Battle Preparation Freeze Fix Fixed an issue where the game would freeze between match-found and battle-start (error code WB-P2P-0201).
removed[Bug-002B] Unintended CPU Fallback Removed When the opponent disconnects during an online battle, the game no longer silently switches to a CPU match. Instead, a clear dialog is shown and you return to the title screen (error code WB-LBY-0302).

The following issues reported after launch have been fixed.

[Bug-001] Microphone Device Selection (resolves critical streamer-blocking issue) For users with multiple microphones (especially when a webcam's built-in mic is set as default), the game previously couldn't pick up your voice. You can now select your input device from the Microphone tab in Options. *A Steam restart may be needed for changes to take effect (Godot engine known limitation).

[Bug-002] Online Matchmaking Stability - Screen freeze when opponent leaves is fixed (error code WB-LBY-0301) - Improved matchmaking wait timeout - Auto-retry added when no opponents are found

[Bug-005] Battle Preparation Freeze Fix Fixed an issue where the game would freeze between match-found and battle-start (error code WB-P2P-0201).

[Bug-002B] Unintended CPU Fallback Removed When the opponent disconnects during an online battle, the game no longer silently switches to a CPU match. Instead, a clear dialog is shown and you return to the title screen (error code WB-LBY-0302).

[Bug-004] Friend Battle Joining Improved - Direct join from Steam friends list "Join Game" now works - Direct join from Steam invite pop-up now works - 6-character lobby code remains available

Thanks to everyone who reported these issues. Please keep the feedback coming.

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Steam News / 5 May 2026

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