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Steam News19 February 20264mo ago

Demo Update 0.12 is live!

Over the first days we've gathered as much of your feedback as possible. Update 0.12 contains the most requested changes, like an option to disable Motion Blur and lots of bug fixing!

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What changed

7 fixes4 additions7 changes4 removals
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
addedAdded an option to disable Motion Blur.
addedAdded a first launch check that sets graphic settings to match the player's hardware.
changedImproved the visuals of the Demo End Screen.
changedReduced the intensity of the UI glitching effect.
changedImproved the audio transition from the intro cinematic to gameplay.
addedAdded additional audio to the first Chompy appearance in the Library.

Dark Pals: The 1st Floor changes

addedAdded an option to disable Motion Blur.
addedAdded a first launch check that sets graphic settings to match the player's hardware.
changedImproved the visuals of the Demo End Screen.
changedReduced the intensity of the UI glitching effect.
changedImproved the audio transition from the intro cinematic to gameplay.

Over the first days we've gathered as much of your feedback as possible. Update 0.12 contains the most requested changes, like an option to disable Motion Blur and lots of bug fixing!

Full changelog:

Changes:

  • Added an option to disable Motion Blur.

  • Added a first launch check that sets graphic settings to match the player's hardware.

  • Improved the visuals of the Demo End Screen.

  • Reduced the intensity of the UI glitching effect.

  • Improved the audio transition from the intro cinematic to gameplay.

  • Added additional audio to the first Chompy appearance in the Library.

  • Added more lighting emphasis on the first Chompy plush with the key.

  • Improved clarity of the Chompy plush key hole.

  • Updated references to Binky that still used his old working title name (GooGoo).

  • Improved another something we won't spoil in a changelog.

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed ventilation shaft resetting position when loading the game.

  • Fixed an issue where a blue canister was floating in the destroyed library.

  • Players can no longer move for a short period after interacting with a bookcase, which allowed them to get stuck.

  • Removed a long delay between the "Tour Start" video ending and the door to the Hallway opening.

  • The Wishlist button is no longer squished.

  • Fixed visible LOD-switching issues.

  • Fixed an issue that occasionally caused Inky to keep spamming his squeak SFX.

  • Improved a transition between two floor tiles to look more natural.

  • The Chompy kill SFX is no longer cut off.

  • Fixed an issue where the door to the Lobby wouldn’t close and lock after entering the Hallway.

  • Fixed an issue where the door to the Cinema wouldn't lock during the Chompy chase scene.

  • Fixed minor visual, audio and collision errors.

Source

Steam News / 19 February 2026

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