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Steam News3 February 20265mo ago

v1.1.4 Update Notes

Puzzle Improvements Added an objective hint system (your current objective is now shown when you open the inventory). Previous Update Notes Puzzle Improvements Removed text from some wall posters to reduce distractions.

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What changed

4 fixes12 additions13 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Security
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
  • Fixes
changedPuzzle Improvements
addedAdded an objective hint system (your current objective is now shown when you open the inventory).
changedPrevious Update NotesPuzzle Improvements
removedPrevious Update NotesRemoved text from some wall posters to reduce distractions.
changedPrevious Update NotesImproved text hints (Security Room).
addedPrevious Update NotesAdded clearer environmental visual guidance (1st floor).

Water of M: Beneath the School changes

changedPuzzle Improvements
addedAdded an objective hint system (your current objective is now shown when you open the inventory).
changedPuzzle Improvements
removedRemoved text from some wall posters to reduce distractions.
changedImproved text hints (Security Room).

Puzzle Improvements

  • Added an objective hint system (your current objective is now shown when you open the inventory).

Previous Update Notes

Puzzle Improvements

  • Removed text from some wall posters to reduce distractions.

  • Improved text hints (Security Room).

  • Added clearer environmental visual guidance (1st floor).

  • Added an explanatory dialogue when the Power Room door is locked.

  • Adjusted item appearance (Biology Room).

  • Added non-text hints for some puzzles (including: 1st-floor Power Room, Art Classroom, Biology Classroom).

  • Improved overall objectives and clue hints by rewriting text and highlighting key information.

Other Improvements

  • Added a “Retro Filter” option in Settings (off by default).

  • New flashback sequence(s).

  • Added B as a Back/Return function in multiple UI screens.

  • Updated the chaser’s appearance (including its weapon).

  • Added a gore/violence toggle in Settings (off by default).

  • Lighter fuel lasts longer.

  • Disabled the FPS display.

  • Added weapon usage instructions in the inventory UI.

  • Improved some materials and atmosphere details.

  • Increased lighter fuel available at the start of the game.

  • Added one more lock-on tutorial prompt.

  • Improved collision boxes in some areas.

Bug Fixes

  • Made the chaser’s behavior clearer during the first encounter.

  • Fixed an issue where picking up fuel after the lighter ran out would not show a pickup prompt.

  • Fixed occasional random chaser behavior that could cause failed escapes.

  • Fixed an issue where useless items could remain in the inventory after solving puzzles.

  • Fixed a rare issue where dying in certain locations could create a “softlocked” save.

  • Prevented Tongyuan Daozu from getting stuck/locked in Room 308.

Localization

  • Polished the Japanese localization.

  • Added two previously missing translated lines.

  • Added Russian.

  • Added Korean.

Source

Steam News / 3 February 2026

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