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- POOLSIDE VIGIL (4267630)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 21 May 2026 - 16:46:24 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Hello everyone,I’ve been closely following your feedback, and there was one recurring issue that I knew I had to address: The dead ends. Many of you felt that hitting a closed door after a long walk and having to backtrack all the way to the start was making the experience frustrating.I hear you. I read every single comment, from Steam reviews to YouTube videos. Even though I’m working hard on the upcoming chapters, I couldn't leave the demo in a state that didn't meet your expectations. I don’t make games just for myself; I make them to challenge, entertain, and immerse you.What’s New in Version 1.71?With this update, I’ve completely overhauled the randomization logic to end the "walking back" fatigue:The Three-Door System: At the start, you will now face 3 doors. One of them is a guaranteed path to the exit. Which one? That’s up to your luck!Purposeful Dead Ends: The other two doors le...