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Steam News24 June 20251y ago

Hotfix [0.5.1]

What we fixed: Node Highlighting Optimization - Fixed optimization to node highlighting on strategic map for a smoother experience in the later stages of the game.

In this update2

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Full Nightmare Frontier update

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What changed

20 fixes4 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Store
fixedWhat we fixed:Node Highlighting Optimization - Fixed optimization to node highlighting on strategic map for a smoother experience in the later stages of the game.
fixedWhat we fixed:Ability Confirmation Glyph - Fixed the controller glyph for ability confirmation.
fixedWhat we fixed:Main Menu Navigation - Fixed navigation for the Quit Button.
fixedWhat we fixed:Rotten Barrel Push - Fixed a bug where pushing enemies into Rotten Barrels caused the game to freeze.
fixedWhat we fixed:Twin Barrels Sound - Fixed an issue where the sound of the Twin Barrels triggered additional unwanted sounds.
fixedWhat we fixed:Nightmare Essence - Fixed a bug where the ability to pick up Nightmare Essence wouldn't disappear after the turn ended and the Nightmare Essence was gone.

Nightmare Frontier changes

fixedNode Highlighting Optimization - Fixed optimization to node highlighting on strategic map for a smoother experience in the later stages of the game.
fixedAbility Confirmation Glyph - Fixed the controller glyph for ability confirmation.
fixedMain Menu Navigation - Fixed navigation for the Quit Button.
fixedRotten Barrel Push - Fixed a bug where pushing enemies into Rotten Barrels caused the game to freeze.
fixedTwin Barrels Sound - Fixed an issue where the sound of the Twin Barrels triggered additional unwanted sounds.

What we fixed:

  • Node Highlighting Optimization - Fixed optimization to node highlighting on strategic map for a smoother experience in the later stages of the game.

  • Ability Confirmation Glyph - Fixed the controller glyph for ability confirmation.

  • Main Menu Navigation - Fixed navigation for the Quit Button.

  • Rotten Barrel Push - Fixed a bug where pushing enemies into Rotten Barrels caused the game to freeze.

  • Twin Barrels Sound - Fixed an issue where the sound of the Twin Barrels triggered additional unwanted sounds.

  • Nightmare Essence - Fixed a bug where the ability to pick up Nightmare Essence wouldn't disappear after the turn ended and the Nightmare Essence was gone.

  • Gunblade Charges - Fixed a bug with Gunblade charges not working correctly.

  • Localization Fixes - Fixed various localization issues.

  • Enemies Dissolve - Fixed the enemies dissolve feature (after death and undo of this effect).

  • Bonus Movement - Fixed incorrect character movement after loading a saved game with a movement buff.

  • Bug Report Tool - Fixed an error with the in‑game bug reporting tool.

  • Ethereal Axegun - Fixed Axegun V so it now properly bypasses obstacles.

  • Cactus & Coffin - Fixed a bug that allowed the player to walk into these two objects.

  • Upgrade Panel - Fixed overlapping text in the Upgrade Panel.

  • Stats Coloring - Fixed an issue with correct modified stats coloring.

  • Run Summary - Fixed an issue where items didn’t fit on the screen after long runs by adding a scroll feature.

  • Crispy Pete - Fixed a bug with Crispy Pete's death. Players can no longer target his corpse.

  • Gunblade - Fixed a bug where attacking with the Level III Gunblade caused the game to freeze for a short period + Fixed a rare soft lock caused by using the Gunblade, then Undo, and using it again.

  • Sorting - Fixed sorting issues for items and characters.

What we added:

  • Nightmare Essence Automatization - Added automatic collection for Nightmare Essence when entering its cell.

  • Hit & Death Sounds - Added new sound effects for enemy hits and deaths.

  • Common Item Drop - Reworked common item drops, providing more variety - especially in the Slums District.

  • UI Improvements - Added general improvements to icons and text across the UI.

  • Credits Update - Added the update to the Credits.

As always, thank you for the reports and feedback. 🙇 Remember, if you spot anything weird after the hotfix, drop a note in the Community Hub or ping us on Discord. ːsteamhappyː

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310950/Nightmare_Frontier/

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Steam News / 24 June 2025

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