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Steam announcementBig WalkOctober 6, 2026

1.6.0 Patch Notes

Version: 1.6.0

  • Join Codes now use both letters and numbers.
  • Fixed many rare networking issues that could prevent connecting properly.
  • Improved some networking related error and warning messages.
  • (Windows) Fixed a crash that could occur if you use Windows Smart App Control
  • Stopped a modded client from performing certain actions that might disrupt other players on the server.
  • New setting: First Person Arm Movement.
  • (Windows + Mac) New setting: Echo Cancellation.
  • Fixed a case where a challenge could be skipped by using the lost and found and restarting the server.
  • Unrecognized gamepads now have fallback button prompt glyphs.
  • (Windows + Mac) made a corrupted save use the backup save in more cases.
  • Fixed a potential shader error related to lights with dynamic brightness and range.
  • Fixed a case where in one challenge didn't turn on when the door closed.
  • Fixed some holes where a player could get stuck.
  • Fixed a badly positioned collider on a challenge skipping button panel.
  • Stars in the night sky should now be oriented more accurately to the real life southern hemisphere sky.
  • Fixed two landmarks that had incorrect colors on the map.
  • Kicking a player now clears any they have written since the session started.

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