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Steam News12 May 20261mo ago

Patch 1.1 Playtest is Now Open

We're getting ready to release Patch 1.1 on May 28, alongside the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase. Before that, we wanted to say thank you. A lot of what's in this update came directly from players.

In this update5

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Full NODE The Last Favor of the Antarii update

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
addedPlatformer Mode (a new way to play)It is more than just a difficulty toggle. It is a new way of experiencing the game.
changedHow to Join the PlaytestSteam will download the beta build. Launch the game as normal.
changedHow to Join the PlaytestPatch 1.1 goes public on Steam on May 28. The beta branch is Steam only; console patches are pending.

NODE The Last Favor of the Antarii changes

addedIt is more than just a difficulty toggle. It is a new way of experiencing the game.
changedSteam will download the beta build. Launch the game as normal.
changedPatch 1.1 goes public on Steam on May 28. The beta branch is Steam only; console patches are pending.

We're getting ready to release Patch 1.1 on May 28, alongside the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase. Before that, we wanted to say thank you.

A lot of what's in this update came directly from players. Messages, DMs, emails, reviews, conversations in our Discord. We read all of it.

So instead of just announcing the patch, we're letting you play it early.

Platformer Mode (a new way to play)

Some of you came to NODE for the atmosphere and story, but found the puzzles too intense to push through.

Platformer Mode is an alternative route:

  • Real-time control of NODE

  • Focus on narrative, atmosphere, and exploration

  • Puzzles are still there, but more accessible

It is more than just a difficulty toggle. It is a new way of experiencing the game.

Ultrawide Full Support (21:9 and 32:9)

This one means a lot to us.

NODE was built around carefully composed 2.5D frames. Ultrawide finally gives those compositions the space they were designed for. Scenes open up. Moments land differently.

If you have an ultrawide monitor, please try it there. It is hard to go back after.

Multi-save

  • multiple save slots per profile

  • branch your run without losing progress

  • revisit choices and explore different endings

This was the most-requested feature after launch, and it pairs naturally with Platformer Mode.

How to Join the Playtest

The build is password-protected. To access it:

  1. In your Steam library, right-click NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii.

  2. Select Properties, then the Betas tab.

  3. Enter the access code: StoryModePlaytest

  4. Select the Patch 1.1 branch from the dropdown.

  5. Steam will download the beta build. Launch the game as normal.

Patch 1.1 goes public on Steam on May 28. The beta branch is Steam only; console patches are pending.

Share Your Feedback

If you jump in, tell us what works, what does not, the best moments, and the rough edges.

We will be reading everything.

You can post in the Steam community hub, or join the Discord and tell us there.

Thank you for sticking with us.

Lapsus Games

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Steam News / 12 May 2026

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