The Halloween version 1.1.0 patch will go live on October 6, marking the game's first experience-focused optimization update. This patch covers crash fixes, performance improvements, NPC behavior adjustments, map issue fixes, challenge gameplay optimizations, UI changes, and game balance adjustments.
This update also includes several balance changes aimed at slowing down the pace of matches, along with adjustments to the "Storm Cellar Escape" mechanic and the folding knife item. The developers stated that this preview content is not complete, and the full patch notes will be released when the update goes live.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed multiple crashes encountered by players using specific AMD hardware
- Fixed multiple crashes occurring in Story Mode
- Fixed multiple crashes triggered by execution cutscenes
- Added various other crash fixes across all platforms
Performance Optimization
- Implemented multiple performance improvements across all platforms
NPC Optimization
- Optimized NPC pathfinding logic and behavior
- Players who respawn as police officers can now interact with residents
- Added various other NPC-related optimizations and fixes
Map Optimization
- Optimized and fixed various collision detection issues
- Optimized and fixed various issues with item pickup
- Optimized player spawn locations
- Optimized stalker vision detection in several areas
- Added various other map-related optimizations and fixes
Challenges and Achievements
- Fixed various issues with challenge gameplay
- Fixed various issues with achievements and trophies
UI Optimization
- A notification prompt will now appear when a challenge fails in Story Mode
- Added a toggle option for spectator mini-games
- Added various other UI-related optimizations and fixes
Balance Adjustments
- Introduced several balance changes aimed at slowing down the overall pace of matches
- Adjusted the Storm Cellar Escape mechanic
- Balanced the folding knife item
- Added various other balance changes
Halloween is an asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game developed by IllFonic, published by IllFonic Publishing and Gun Interactive, and available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The version 1.1.0 patch will be officially released on October 6, 2026.