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Steam News9 April 20262mo ago

Update v5.12.9

We're in the midst of training our new full-time programmer, Kai, to work on Nin Online! so expect feature updates to take a little longer than usual.

In this update3

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What changed

5 fixes5 additions5 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Security
  • Compatibility
  • Events
  • Performance
  • Fixes
addedWe're in the midst of training our new full-time programmer, Kai, to work on Nin Online! so expect feature updates to take a little longer than usual. However, once he's gotten the hang of it, things should move faster than ever.
addedFeatures(WIP) Mannequin System A new type of furniture that displays equipment like a player character!
changedFeaturesAnti-cheat Feature Improvements We've further improved how checking for bots works.
addedFeaturesAFK Label System reworked into PlayerStatus Label System Can now be used to display other statuses (eg. Guarding, Scouting etc.)
changedFeaturesImproved Native Linux Support for both Server & Client We're going to look into maintaining a native linux build soon!
changedFeaturesAudit System from Auto Chunin Exam event

Nin Online changes

addedWe're in the midst of training our new full-time programmer, Kai, to work on Nin Online! so expect feature updates to take a little longer than usual. However, once he's gotten the hang of it, things should move faster than ever.
added(WIP) Mannequin System A new type of furniture that displays equipment like a player character!
changedAnti-cheat Feature Improvements We've further improved how checking for bots works.
addedAFK Label System reworked into PlayerStatus Label System Can now be used to display other statuses (eg. Guarding, Scouting etc.)
changedImproved Native Linux Support for both Server & Client We're going to look into maintaining a native linux build soon!

We're in the midst of training our new full-time programmer, Kai, to work on Nin Online! so expect feature updates to take a little longer than usual. However, once he's gotten the hang of it, things should move faster than ever.

Features

  • (WIP) Mannequin System

    A new type of furniture that displays equipment like a player character!

  • Anti-cheat Feature Improvements We've further improved how checking for bots works.

  • AFK Label System reworked into PlayerStatus Label System Can now be used to display other statuses (eg. Guarding, Scouting etc.)

  • Improved Native Linux Support for both Server & Client We're going to look into maintaining a native linux build soon!

  • Audit System from Auto Chunin Exam event

  • Added Linux HWID support

Changes

  • Reduced the required amount of casts required to level up Sensory Technique Now it takes the same amount as Substitution, Flicker, and other general utility jutsus.

  • Fixed Monkey Summoning Technique requiring more casts to level up than other summons.

Bug Fixes

  • Tons of improvements to Auto Chunin Exam

  • Fixed Ban Thresholds using previous points and giving punishments more severely than it should

  • Fixed Summons not being despawned properly during Tournament matches

  • Temporarily prevent players from joining Events while on Escort mission

  • Fixed issue with Trash Bags spawning on top of buildings

  • Sand and Mist introductory missions now will also provide Food Rations, just like Leaf missions do

Source

Steam News / 9 April 2026

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