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Steam News16 February 20264mo ago

Hotfix #1 - Controller switch issue and more.

Hi all, This is a hotfix intended to address the controller/mouse and keyboard switching issue, as well as a possible softlock in the Cobweb Guest Room triggered by one of the new enemies.

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What changed

2 fixes0 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
fixedThis is a hotfix intended to address the controller/mouse and keyboard switching issue, as well as a possible softlock in the Cobweb Guest Room triggered by one of the new enemies.
fixedOther known issues currently being investigated and planned to be fixed this week (hopefully) are:
changedReset Piano (Tea Room) – The reset melody button does not always function correctly. We are currently looking for reliable reproduction steps and will issue a fix as soon as possible.
changedBear Trap sanity damage – This can cause interactions to disappear. There is currently a workaround: simply open the inventory menu and then close it.

Midnight Special changes

fixedThis is a hotfix intended to address the controller/mouse and keyboard switching issue, as well as a possible softlock in the Cobweb Guest Room triggered by one of the new enemies.
fixedOther known issues currently being investigated and planned to be fixed this week (hopefully) are:
changedReset Piano (Tea Room) – The reset melody button does not always function correctly. We are currently looking for reliable reproduction steps and will issue a fix as soon as possible.
changedBear Trap sanity damage – This can cause interactions to disappear. There is currently a workaround: simply open the inventory menu and then close it.

Hi all,

This is a hotfix intended to address the controller/mouse and keyboard switching issue, as well as a possible softlock in the Cobweb Guest Room triggered by one of the new enemies.

Other known issues currently being investigated and planned to be fixed this week (hopefully) are:

  • Reset Piano (Tea Room) – The reset melody button does not always function correctly. We are currently looking for reliable reproduction steps and will issue a fix as soon as possible.

  • Bear Trap sanity damage – This can cause interactions to disappear. There is currently a workaround: simply open the inventory menu and then close it.

  • Necklace/Bathtub – Functionality is present, but the visual cues are not clear.

  • Vinyl Player – This has the same issue as the bear trap. To fix it, open and close the inventory.

If you encounter any other issues, please let us know and we will make sure to fix them as soon as possible.

Sincerely, The Scared Stupid Inc. Team

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Steam News / 16 February 2026

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