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Patchnotes - Demo Build 0.1.5

Hello Citizens! It has been a while, but a lot has been going on both inside and outside of development. Today, we are thrilled to launch a massive new update for Spanky, packed with exciting changes and improvements.

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What changed

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addedIt has been a while, but a lot has been going on both inside and outside of development. Today, we are thrilled to launch a massive new update for Spanky, packed with exciting changes and improvements. Let us dive right in!
changedVisual Upgrades & PolishSpanky Texture Update: We have given Spanky a fresh coat of paint! You will notice better colors for improved readability and finer details all around.
addedVisual Upgrades & PolishLandslide Makeover: Take a walk through Landslide to see the gorgeous, brand new look for the trees.
addedVisual Upgrades & PolishUI Overhaul: Enjoy a refreshed interface with new headers, icons, and buttons. More UI upgrades are on the way!
addedVisual Upgrades & PolishGhost Enhancements: The ghosts have received reworked animations, and we have added slick new visual effects to the ghost platforms in The Pit.
addedGameplay Features & MechanicsSteam Leaderboards Integration: Leaderboards are officially here! You can now view Steam Leaderboards directly from the wooden signs in game. Get out there and compete for the best times and highest scores!

Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" changes

addedIt has been a while, but a lot has been going on both inside and outside of development. Today, we are thrilled to launch a massive new update for Spanky, packed with exciting changes and improvements. Let us dive right in!
changedSpanky Texture Update: We have given Spanky a fresh coat of paint! You will notice better colors for improved readability and finer details all around.
addedLandslide Makeover: Take a walk through Landslide to see the gorgeous, brand new look for the trees.
addedUI Overhaul: Enjoy a refreshed interface with new headers, icons, and buttons. More UI upgrades are on the way!
addedGhost Enhancements: The ghosts have received reworked animations, and we have added slick new visual effects to the ghost platforms in The Pit.

It has been a while, but a lot has been going on both inside and outside of development. Today, we are thrilled to launch a massive new update for Spanky, packed with exciting changes and improvements. Let us dive right in!

Visual Upgrades & Polish

  • Spanky Texture UpdateWe have given Spanky a fresh coat of paint! You will notice better colors for improved readability and finer details all around.
  • Rhythmic Shading: Characters now feature glowing emissive details that pulse perfectly to the beat.

  • Landslide MakeoverTake a walk through Landslide to see the gorgeous, brand new look for the trees.
  • UI OverhaulEnjoy a refreshed interface with new headers, icons, and buttons. More UI upgrades are on the way!
  • Ghost EnhancementsThe ghosts have received reworked animations, and we have added slick new visual effects to the ghost platforms in The Pit.
  • Experimental Beat Crosshair: We completely redesigned the Beat Crosshair. It is currently in an experimental phase, so please jump in and let us know what you think!

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

  • Steam Leaderboards Integration: Leaderboards are officially here! You can now view Steam Leaderboards directly from the wooden signs in game. Get out there and compete for the best times and highest scores!

  • Reworked Targeting System: Combat feels much smoother. We completely revamped the targeting system for both the basic slap and the Bat A Swing attack.

  • Smarter Foes: Enemy AI has received several improvements to keep you on your toes (this is still a work in progress, so expect more updates soon).

Quality of Life & Bug Fixes

  • Seamless Collectables: Picking up items no longer abruptly rotates your camera 180°. Instead, your character will smoothly turn to face the camera, keeping your gameplay entirely disruption free.

  • Quest Indicators: Marrow now displays a helpful question mark whenever his quest status updates so you never miss a beat.

  • Hub ReorganizationWe moved the portal to The Afterlife to a new spot in the Hub to make much better use of the space.
  • Lighting Polish: Applied various lightmap fixes and overall lighting improvements across the board.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Have fun exploring the new update!

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Steam News / 7 May 2026

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