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The Backrooms 1998 - Controller Support Update - v1.03 29/07/25

Hello everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I was working on a new update! Just released Update v1.03, addressing various issues and making a couple of improvements based on your feedback.

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Hello everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I was working on a new update! Just released Update v1.03, addressing various issues and making a couple of improvements based on your feedback. One of the major updates is the game is now fully controller supported! Including the fixes and using the spray can with a controller. Here’s what’s new and fixed:

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Performance
UI and audio
Server
Gameplay

fixedHello everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I was working on a new update! Just released Update v1.03 , addressing various issues and making a couple of improvements based on your feedback. One of the major updates is the game is now fully controller supported ! Including the fixes and using the spray can with a controller. Here’s what’s new and fixed:

fixedFixes & ImprovementsController Support: Fixed major controller input issues. Game now fully works with a controller. Resolved bug where graphics/UI would not appear when using a controller. Fixed lag spikes when connecting or using a controller. Fixed the issue where the spray can could not be used with a controller.

fixedFixes & ImprovementsGameplay & Visuals: Fixed multiple text errors and typos. Improved visuals and corrected instances where graphics failed to load.

changedFixes & ImprovementsPerformance: Optimized controller input handling to reduce stuttering and latency.

addedFixes & ImprovementsAudio & Atmosphere: Tweaked jump scares to improve pacing and balance intensity. Added a couple of new sound effects.

fixedFixes & ImprovementsMiscellaneous: Tweaked various in-game settings for a smoother experience. Fixed minor bugs reported by the community.

The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game changes

fixedController Support: Fixed major controller input issues. Game now fully works with a controller. Resolved bug where graphics/UI would not appear when using a controller. Fixed lag spikes when connecting or using a controller. Fixed the issue where the spray can could not be used with a controller.

fixedGameplay & Visuals: Fixed multiple text errors and typos. Improved visuals and corrected instances where graphics failed to load.

changedPerformance: Optimized controller input handling to reduce stuttering and latency.

addedAudio & Atmosphere: Tweaked jump scares to improve pacing and balance intensity. Added a couple of new sound effects.

Fixes & Improvements

Controller Support:
- Fixed major controller input issues.
- Game now fully works with a controller.
- Resolved bug where graphics/UI would not appear when using a controller.
- Fixed lag spikes when connecting or using a controller.
- Fixed the issue where the spray can could not be used with a controller.
Gameplay & Visuals:
- Fixed multiple text errors and typos.
- Improved visuals and corrected instances where graphics failed to load.
Performance:
- Optimized controller input handling to reduce stuttering and latency.
Audio & Atmosphere:
- Tweaked jump scares to improve pacing and balance intensity.
- Added a couple of new sound effects.
Miscellaneous:
- Tweaked various in-game settings for a smoother experience.
- Fixed minor bugs reported by the community.

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