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Steam News11 April 20262mo ago

THE SPECTATOR UPDATE

WATCH YOUR FRIENDS DANCE! As we move closer to our launch, we’re adding some much-requested last details, and today we’re adding Spectator mode!

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What changed

4 fixes8 additions4 changes3 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
  • Store
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
addedAs we move closer to our launch, we’re adding some much-requested last details, and today we’re adding Spectator mode! Currently, there are three follow modes:
removedMuch like any setting, spectator mode can be disabled by the lobby host. If you use spectator mode to take cool clips, we’d love to see them at our Discord!
changedRESETTING THE GAME PROGRESS Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, that are beyond our control, anyone playing the beta release will have your progress reset, there is a fix however, if you want help, send us an email at Hello@SlothKing.au or join the Discord!
addedNEW LOCKED ITEMS?
changedIn game you might see some items requiring a Supporter or ZLAN pack – we have some exciting news and these will be announced soon, Stay tuned!
addedFeatures Added

Gorilla Showdown changes

addedAs we move closer to our launch, we’re adding some much-requested last details, and today we’re adding Spectator mode! Currently, there are three follow modes:
removedMuch like any setting, spectator mode can be disabled by the lobby host. If you use spectator mode to take cool clips, we’d love to see them at our Discord!
changedRESETTING THE GAME PROGRESS Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, that are beyond our control, anyone playing the beta release will have your progress reset, there is a fix however, if you want help, send us an email at Hello@SlothKing.au or join the Discord!
addedNEW LOCKED ITEMS?
changedIn game you might see some items requiring a Supporter or ZLAN pack – we have some exciting news and these will be announced soon, Stay tuned!

WATCH YOUR FRIENDS DANCE!

As we move closer to our launch, we’re adding some much-requested last details, and today we’re adding Spectator mode! Currently, there are three follow modes:

  • Close Follow

  • Wide Follow

  • Free Cam Mode

Much like any setting, spectator mode can be disabled by the lobby host. If you use spectator mode to take cool clips, we’d love to see them at our Discord!

RESETTING THE GAME PROGRESS Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, that are beyond our control, anyone playing the beta release will have your progress reset, there is a fix however, if you want help, send us an email at Hello@SlothKing.au or join the Discord!

NEW LOCKED ITEMS?

In game you might see some items requiring a Supporter or ZLAN pack – we have some exciting news and these will be announced soon, Stay tuned!

FOUND BUGS?

We expect a few may slip through! We’re working tirelessly to polish the game to the best possible standard. If you spot any, drop us a message on Discord —we’d love to hear about them.

Happy Dancing!

UPDATE LOG TIME!

Features Added

  • Spectator mode added.

  • Coming soon, extra cosmetics buttons added.

  • Changed “Force First person” lobby setting to “Game Perspective”, adding the option to force first or third person.

  • Changed lag compensation to make it much fairer for clients.

  • Added a label explaining the dance abilities spin wheel.

Major Bug Fixes

  • Fixed rhythm game not loading notes for countries that use a comma for a decimal place.

  • Fixed chosen language not saving.

  • Fixed controls settings not updating if changed mid-game.

Minor Bug Fixes

  • Mid game joining while dance pad is leaving no longer leaves dance pad enabled.

  • Using an ability no longer visually restocks drum bombs.

  • End game podium monkey models now stand up correctly.

  • Made the rat splat noises deeper on Risky Rads.

  • Can no longer self-respawn if in the dance pad or player is not spawned in.

  • Fixed main menu level-up experience numbers.

  • Ape Arsenal UI properly aligned in Martian Mayhem.

  • Mid game joiners now sync game time if playing to win by score.

Source

Steam News / 11 April 2026

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