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Steam News18 June 20262mo ago

Demo Update - Patch Notes

A new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed. Improvements & New Features Weapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies.

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What changed

6 fixes5 additions4 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
  • Maps
addedA new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed.
addedImprovements & New FeaturesWeapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies. One less reason to go in empty-handed.
addedImprovements & New FeaturesTwo new sanity effects added to the rotation. We're not telling you what they are. You'll know.
addedImprovements & New FeaturesGuidebook codex pages can now be discovered across the mainland - piece together more of what The Mound doesn't want you to know.
changedImprovements & New FeaturesFirearm ammo drops now carry more bullets per pickup, and undead enemies have a slightly higher chance of dropping them.
changedImprovements & New FeaturesAppraiser sentiment improved - gear brought back from missions is evaluated more favourably.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu changes

addedA new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed.
addedWeapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies. One less reason to go in empty-handed.
addedTwo new sanity effects added to the rotation. We're not telling you what they are. You'll know.
addedGuidebook codex pages can now be discovered across the mainland - piece together more of what The Mound doesn't want you to know.
changedFirearm ammo drops now carry more bullets per pickup, and undead enemies have a slightly higher chance of dropping them.

A new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed.

Improvements & New Features

  • Weapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies. One less reason to go in empty-handed.

  • Two new sanity effects added to the rotation. We're not telling you what they are. You'll know.

  • Guidebook codex pages can now be discovered across the mainland - piece together more of what The Mound doesn't want you to know.

  • Firearm ammo drops now carry more bullets per pickup, and undead enemies have a slightly higher chance of dropping them.

  • Additional weapons and ammo placed in select areas.

  • Appraiser sentiment improved - gear brought back from missions is evaluated more favourably.

  • Subtitle font size option added to the settings menu.

  • Several interface visual improvements.

  • Improved Huemul behaviour.

Bug Fixes

  • Players can no longer go into token debt.

  • Fixed a stretching polygons bug in the onboarding area.

  • Players now crouch in first person when picking up bodies.

  • Fixed time warnings from the forest state not appearing.

  • The Map item no longer behaves like the Medallion item.

  • Multiple minor issues addressed.

Keep the reports coming - the demo is shaping the launch build, and every piece of feedback helps.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu launches July 15 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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