What changed
1 fix2 additions3 changes0 removals
- Events
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
- Performance
changedNew FeaturesOnline Leaderboards - The Masochist mode now includes a global leaderboards system where players can compete for speedrun records and challenge friends.
addedNew FeaturesEnhanced Customization - New emotes provide additional expression options, and a variable neck-length feature offers fine-tuned control.
changedNew FeaturesImproved Onboarding - A dedicated help menu guides new players through game mechanics and answers common questions. Steam post image
changedGameplay ImprovementsThe camera system has been completely overhauled to eliminate jitter and deliver smooth gameplay. Geckos now animate dynamically, minigame scoring features satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits have enhanced VFX, and gnome deposit animations have been reworked. A helpful guide now identifies secret areas throughout the game. Steam post image
addedAudio EnhancementsThe game now features nearly 4,500 personally-recorded mouth-originated sound effects. New audio includes custom quips for gnomes, whales, chickens, Travneck, and hub harp orbs. Competitive minigame levels now showcase the game's signature jews-harp and banjo combo, with newly mixed tracks and balanced audio transitions throughout.
fixedBug Fixes and PolishMajor fixes include resolved gnome spawn behavior, corrected puzzle door mechanics, fixed minigame weapon contests, and eliminated flickering in neck mode switching. Level design has been reviewed and adjusted based on community feedback, layering issues have been corrected, and progress-critical objects now respawn reliably. Additional improvements include chained player mechanics fixes, build version display in the menu, and numbered level indicators in the hub world. Steam post image ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let us know what you think about the update, and good luck trying to beat our records in Masochist Mode! From our neck of the woods to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - Esophaguys Team - Peyton, Hendrik, Matt, Drain
Esophaguys changes
changedOnline Leaderboards - The Masochist mode now includes a global leaderboards system where players can compete for speedrun records and challenge friends.
addedEnhanced Customization - New emotes provide additional expression options, and a variable neck-length feature offers fine-tuned control.
changedImproved Onboarding - A dedicated help menu guides new players through game mechanics and answers common questions. Steam post image
changedThe camera system has been completely overhauled to eliminate jitter and deliver smooth gameplay. Geckos now animate dynamically, minigame scoring features satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits have enhanced VFX, and gnome deposit animations have been reworked. A helpful guide now identifies secret areas throughout the game. Steam post image
addedThe game now features nearly 4,500 personally-recorded mouth-originated sound effects. New audio includes custom quips for gnomes, whales, chickens, Travneck, and hub harp orbs. Competitive minigame levels now showcase the game's signature jews-harp and banjo combo, with newly mixed tracks and balanced audio transitions throughout.
Esophaguys: The Neckening Update is live!
New Features
Online Leaderboards - The Masochist mode now includes a global leaderboards system where players can compete for speedrun records and challenge friends.
4-Player Co-op Unlocked - Co-0p Block 3 is now accessible from the start, offering four-player cooperative levels designed for party sessions with synchronized chaos and shared objectives.
Enhanced Customization - New emotes provide additional expression options, and a variable neck-length feature offers fine-tuned control.
Improved Onboarding - A dedicated help menu guides new players through game mechanics and answers common questions. Steam post image
Gameplay Improvements
The camera system has been completely overhauled to eliminate jitter and deliver smooth gameplay. Geckos now animate dynamically, minigame scoring features satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits have enhanced VFX, and gnome deposit animations have been reworked. A helpful guide now identifies secret areas throughout the game. Steam post image
Audio Enhancements
The game now features nearly 4,500 personally-recorded mouth-originated sound effects. New audio includes custom quips for gnomes, whales, chickens, Travneck, and hub harp orbs. Competitive minigame levels now showcase the game's signature jews-harp and banjo combo, with newly mixed tracks and balanced audio transitions throughout.
Bug Fixes and Polish
Major fixes include resolved gnome spawn behavior, corrected puzzle door mechanics, fixed minigame weapon contests, and eliminated flickering in neck mode switching. Level design has been reviewed and adjusted based on community feedback, layering issues have been corrected, and progress-critical objects now respawn reliably. Additional improvements include chained player mechanics fixes, build version display in the menu, and numbered level indicators in the hub world. Steam post image ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let us know what you think about the update, and good luck trying to beat our records in Masochist Mode! From our neck of the woods to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - Esophaguys Team - Peyton, Hendrik, Matt, Drain
