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Steam News13 July 20261mo ago

Update: Assist+, Gameplay Improvements

This update focuses on improving accessibility, combat feel, and overall gameplay polish.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Performance
changedThis update focuses on improving accessibility, combat feel, and overall gameplay polish.
addedAssist+A new Assist+ option has been added to the Settings menu and can be toggled on or off at any time while playing on Assist Mode . When enabled, Assist+ provides:
changedAssist+Slow health regeneration
changedCombat & GameplayPolished reload animations for selected weapons.
addedCombat & GameplayAdded in-game voice lines during exploration and combat.
changedCombat & GameplayRebalanced boss encounters for Assist Mode.

The Dead Thread changes

changedThis update focuses on improving accessibility, combat feel, and overall gameplay polish.
addedA new Assist+ option has been added to the Settings menu and can be toggled on or off at any time while playing on Assist Mode . When enabled, Assist+ provides:
changedSlow health regeneration
changedPolished reload animations for selected weapons.
addedAdded in-game voice lines during exploration and combat.

This update focuses on improving accessibility, combat feel, and overall gameplay polish.

Assist+

A new Assist+ option has been added to the Settings menu and can be toggled on or off at any time while playing on Assist Mode. When enabled, Assist+ provides:

  • Unlimited handgun and crossbow ammo

  • Slow health regeneration

  • Easier boss encounters

Combat & Gameplay

  • Polished reload animations for selected weapons.

  • Added in-game voice lines during exploration and combat.

  • Rebalanced boss encounters for Assist Mode.

Before He Falls

  • The results screen now displays your Best Time and the completed sub-mode.

Localization

  • Added Japanese localization.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed various bugs and improved overall stability.

As always, thank you for all the feedback and support. We'll continue improving the game and adding more content in future updates.

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Steam News / 13 July 2026

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