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Steam News15 February 20264mo ago

Version 1.8: Multiplayer!

VERSION 1.8: NEW FEATURES: Added Local Battle as a gamemode! Play 1v1 against a friend locally. This mode supports the use of controllers.

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What changed

2 fixes3 additions1 change1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
addedNEW FEATURES:
addedAdded Local Battle as a gamemode! Play 1v1 against a friend locally. This mode supports the use of controllers.
addedAdded the Romeo Montague character icon, Juliet Capulet character icon, and Final Act perk icon to the Loadout screen. These are locked and will be available in the upcoming “Lovesick Tragedy” DLC!
fixedFixed a bug that caused gold letters to upgrade and turn into an entirely different letter.
fixedFixed a visual bug with the flags.
removedRemoved the ability to use the mouse to type letters and submit words.

VERSION 1.8:

NEW FEATURES:

  • Added Local Battle as a gamemode! Play 1v1 against a friend locally. This mode supports the use of controllers.

  • Added the Romeo Montague character icon, Juliet Capulet character icon, and Final Act perk icon to the Loadout screen. These are locked and will be available in the upcoming “Lovesick Tragedy” DLC!

BUG FIXES:

  • Fixed a bug that caused gold letters to upgrade and turn into an entirely different letter.

  • Fixed a visual bug with the flags.

OTHER:

  • Removed the ability to use the mouse to type letters and submit words.

  • The “switch gamemode” button is now locked until you complete the tutorial.

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Steam News / 15 February 2026

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