This is an archive of patch notes originally posted on 26 Sep 2024.

Party Animals

Ver 1.8 Updates (12/12/2024, Patch 1.8.15.0)

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Version 1.8.15.0 (2024.12.12)

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the “Sticky Bomb” Pawer sound effect incorrectly played on regular bombs.
  2. Fixed an issue in Buzz Ball where the electric shock sound effect behaved abnormally after multiple shocks.
  3. Fixed an issue where rerolling Weekly Challenges caused the “Keep On Keeping On” achievement counter to stop tracking.
  4. Fixed an issue where the “Watermelon Namecard” was not hidden in the list when not owned.

Optimizations

  1. Added new server locations to help reduce Quick Match latency for some players.

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Previous Updates in Version 1.8


Version 1.8.14.0 (2024.12.5)

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in SMASH where using a poisoned item during “Food Poisoning” Pawer caused the plane engine sound to persist until the Pawer selection screen.
  2. Fixed an issue in SMASH where bombs thrown while spectating during “Sticky Bomb” Pawer did not display sticky effects in some cases (on Xbox One).
  3. Fixed a missing collision near the pool table wall in Winter Cabin.
  4. Fixed a missing collision for the hat after it falls off in the “Ronin Hachi” outfit.

Optimizations

  1. Improved visual effects for the “Elite Dark Knight Levi” outfit.
  2. Added warning pop-ups and Official Bot messages for inappropriate player behavior.
  3. Separated XP calculation in Winter Cabin between Fishy Business and PAWS.

Version 1.8.13.0 (2024.11.28)

Content Update

  1. New Pawers in SMASH:
    1. Food Poisoning: Poisons edible items. Poisoned items blur vision for a short time.
    2. Sticky Bomb: Make the bombs you throw a bit sticky.

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where pressing Enter twice after sending an emote duplicated it.
  2. Fixed a rare situation in Buzz Ball where the ball got stuck mid-air.
  3. Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where falling into lava under specific circumstances turned the character’s outfit yellow.
  4. Fixed a problem in Winter Cabin where the 3 new jukebox tracks only looped one at a time.

Optimizations

  1. Further optimized matchmaking rules for Quick Match.
  2. Added a text prompt when a player’s microphone was muted due to excessive volume.
  3. Further specified the error messages displayed during login issues.

Version 1.8.12.0 (2024.11.21)


Feature Update

  1. Added a “Voice Changer” option in sound settings to apply different sound effects to player voice chat.
  2. Added “Reroll” options for Weekly Challenges in Quick Match.
  3. In player profile, players can now favorite up to three unlocked achievements in the “Achievements” tab, and favorited achievements will appear at the top of the list in the “Profile” tab.

Content Update

  1. Added new Amap (Gaode Map) textures to the “Shanghai by Night” track in Nemo Kart.

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in the “Shanghai by Night” track in Nemo Kart where falling off the bridge under certain conditions prevented proper respawning.
  2. Fixed a bug in Winter Cabin where locked rooms failed to unlock properly in subsequent rounds.
  3. Fixed a display issue with the “SMii7Y” outfit in the dressing mirror.
  4. Fixed a problem in Winter Cabin where, with 12 players during the end-of-match podium stage, some characters might get stuck.
  5. Fixed an exploit in Blackhole Lab where players could avoid combat by getting themselves stuck in railings during black hole generation.

Optimizations

  1. Improved camera perspective during gameplay in Fishy Business.

Version 1.8.11.0 (2024.11.14)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in SMASH where players would automatically release their weapon when Spinach regenerates during the “Super Spinach Master” Pawer.
  2. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the electric shock effect wouldn’t disappear after players were electrocuted during the “Rock n Roll” Pawer.
  3. Fixed an issue in PAWS where, if the following player left the table after a +2 card was played, playing another +2 card would fail to apply the effect properly.
  4. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where selecting multiple cards during a network disconnection would cause all selected cards to play simultaneously once the network reconnected.

Optimizations

  1. Improved the voting experience in Winter Cabin—on controllers, player removal votes are now controlled only via LB / RB buttons, and LT / RT buttons are no longer used for voting.
  2. Added three new tracks to the Winter Cabin jukebox: “Happiness,” “Sunshine in Soho (Cats),” and “Sunshine in Soho (Dogs).”
  3. Removed the mouse cursor when in-game private message pop-ups appear to prevent misclicks.
  4. Improved testing and verification for reports of inappropriate behavior due to “Cheat / Macro.”

Version 1.8.10.0 (2024.11.07)


Content Update

  1. Limited-time collab outfits in Item Shop: "Birthday Garfat" and "Birthday Max" from Douyin, and "Xiaohongshu Otta" from Xiaohongshu will be available for purchase with Cookies from November 7th, 8 PM to November 10th, 8 PM (PT)

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in Custom Game where attempting to unlock the lobby after the game automatically switches from Winter Cabin to Ichiban would cause an error.
  2. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the “Bucket” throwable at the card table consumed Cookies even if its effect did not trigger properly.
  3. Fixed a display issue with certain outfits where sunglasses appeared in the wrong color.

Optimizations

  1. Added a button in Missions to guide players to the next mission after completing the current one.
  2. Added an option to unlock all the songs in the Winter Cabin jukebox in one go.
  3. Enabled the display of players’ vehicles on the scoreboard in Nemo Kart.
  4. Added the ability to unlock achievements “I Have A Friend” and “Give Me Five” in the achievement system by teaming up with friends for Nemo Kart matches.
  5. Improved the display of weekly-challenge details in Quick Match.
  6. Further optimized matchmaking rules in Quick Match for Classic Mode and SMASH Mode.
  7. Allowed the first-place player in Nemo Kart to exit immediately upon finishing and receive XP, with no penalty for early exit.

Version 1.8.9.0 (2024.11.1)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where the particle effect on the final outfit for Cats VS Dog event was missing

Version 1.8.8.0 (2024.10.31)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where, in poor network conditions, the board game grid could appear misaligned.
  2. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the pumpkin head on the character might not fall off when switching outfits quickly in the dressing mirror.
  3. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where turning lights off and then on under specific conditions would sometimes remove some lighting effects from the character.
  4. Fixed an issue in Ichiban where AI players would sometimes stand motionless on the podium.
  5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where using a second shield item while one is already active would not properly refresh the effect.
  6. Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where players could exploit the “Crash Landing” Pawer to hide under the lava in certain situations.
  7. Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where player HP would decrease more rapidly around the lava’s edge.
  8. Fixed an issue in Castleween where, under specific conditions, players could freeze mid-air after being knocked away.
  9. Fixed an issue in spectator view where the score UI at the top of the screen would sometimes be missing after entering a game.
  10. Fixed an issue with incorrect prompts of network errors
  11. Fixed an issue where if a spectator in custom game goes to the Cats vs Dog event page and returns, the UI will lose texture in certain situations
  12. Fixed an issue where the controller behaves incorrectly on UI after starting to match for a Quick Match

Optimizations

  1. In Winter Cabin, items on the card table can now be blown away by bombs.
  2. In Winter Cabin, improved the player removal vote: no-vote now counts as approval, and voting duration is extended to 20 seconds.
  3. In Ring of Garfat, reduced the stun duration by 2 seconds for characters hit by falling rocks, and characters standing on the four pillars will no longer catch fire.
  4. In Ring of Garfat, updated the texture for the rocky platforms surrounding the ring.
  5. In Cast Away mission, enhanced visual effects when enemies take damage at the three-cannon phase.
  6. Revised the text layout on the network connection failure popup.
  7. Moved “Official Bot” to the bottom of the friends list.
  8. Improved the display of players giving likes to each other on the game results screen.
  9. Enhanced the smoothness of display when switching between karts in the Item Shop.
  10. Expanded the hover area for the page-turn buttons in the recommended items section of the main menu.

Version 1.8.7.0 (2024.10.26)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where in Nemo Kart, players will not be able to move after the stun effect from the shield item
  2. Corrected the wrong color coding for 1st and 2nd price in the Halloween Eggs info page
  3. FIxed an issue where after the pumpkin head item is knocked off, character heads are missing

Optimizations

  1. Added cooldown to the turning on/off of the disco ball in winter cabin
  2. Added epilepsy seizure warning to the disco ball

Version 1.8.6.0 (2024.10.24)


Content Update

  1. Added Halloween themed decoration in Winter Cabin
  2. Added new items to the Vending Machine, and more variants to the original items
  3. Switched the fish throwing item to pumpkin during Halloween
  4. Halloween Eggs will go live in Item Shop on Halloween
  5. Jiangshi Cabbage Dog will go live in Item Shop on Halloween
  6. Halloween themed outfits (Ghost Series, Magical Series) will come back to the Item Shop for two days on Halloween

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where in Nemo Kart, the shield effect will disappear after getting pulled by the drones
  2. Fixed an issue where in Classic Mode Ring of Garfat, players will be stuck in the ceiling in certain situations
  3. Fixed an issue where SMASH Ring of Garfat, players will be eliminated after using the Rock n Roll pawer
  4. Fixed an issue where when the internet is unstable, the game will become blurry after trying to turn on password during a custom game

Optimizations

  1. Added a function to give likes to other players after a match (BETA)
  2. Quick Match matching rules overhaul: most players will not be affected by this change. For players who have unideal matching experiences(unfair matching, high ping, low player count), they should have a better maching experience at the cost of slightly longer matching time
  3. Added Ping Priority mode in Options - General. Turning this on will lower the ping of your matches by only finding games under a certain ping threshold. Might increase the matching time.
  4. The sending and receiving range for text and emotes are now both controlled by the range setting
  5. Removed the matching punishment for players who are kicked out of Quick Matches due to 50010 server error

Version 1.8.5.0 (2024.10.18)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where players might be matched to an unselected mode during Quick Match in certain situations.
  2. Fixed an issue where players might automatically connect to an unselected node on the Global Server.
  3. Fixed an issue where the completion time for the “Black Sails” mission could display incorrectly in certain situations.
  4. Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where players could avoid combat by circling around the ring.
  5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the vehicle could unexpectedly turn when landing after driving out of the theater.

Optimizations

  1. Increased the speed of the “Puppy” vehicle in Nemo Kart.
  2. Added a vote feature for removing players in Winter Cabin when the host initiates removal.
  3. Restricted the placement area of the swing in Winter Cabin to prevent blocking players’ views at the card table.
  4. Unified the voice chat settings between lobby outside the game and in-game for Winter Cabin.
  5. Optimized the burned effects on the surrounding platforms in Ring of Garfat.
  6. Improved the design of spectator viewpoints in Ring of Garfat.
  7. Optimized the categorization in Item Shop by adding the “Featured/Skins/Karts” tabs.
  8. Vehicles will automatically reset their orientation when switching between different karts in Item Shop.
  9. Simplified the process for exchanging in-game currency and added long-press interaction for the D-pad on controllers.
  10. Added a “Enable Log” switch in the game settings.

Version 1.8.4.0 (2024.10.11)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in Custom Game where the voice chat range settings would get stuck when there is only one player in the lobby.
  2. Fixed an issue in private rooms where clicking the lock button mid-game would unlock the lobby instead of displaying the password.
  3. Fixed an issue where players’ online/invisible status changes were not displayed in real-time in their profiles.
  4. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where placing a swing would cause the ESC key to stop working for other players.
  5. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the balance of Treats could display incorrectly in certain situations.
  6. Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where boomerangs would pass through rock walls and fail to return.
  7. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where using the "Shield" item could cause players to drive out of the playable area under certain conditions.

Optimizations

  1. Adjusted bar stools in Winter Cabin to make them easier to place upright and less likely to be thrown onto the card table.
  2. Improved the experience of purchasing vending machine items with different currencies in Winter Cabin.
  3. In Ring of Garfat, standing or hanging on the four pillars or staying on the outer platform for too long will now cause the character to catch fire and lose HP.
  4. Optimized the pathfinding of the Mechanical Cat and added stairs to certain areas in The Lab mission.
  5. Slowed down the recovery speed of stunned Croco enemies in The Lab mission.
  6. Enhanced AI enemies with the "Berserker" Pawer in Black Sails mission, making them less likely to stun themselves with nunchucks.
  7. Nerfed AI enemies with the "Rocket Kick" Pawer in Black Sails mission, reducing their jump kick frequency.
  8. In Black Sails mission, players cannot exit the cannon mode until the enemy ship approaches, at which point they are forced out.
  9. In Cast Away mission, the player's recovery speed from being stunned during the BOSS phase is increased
  10. In Cast Away mission, after completing the three-cannon phase, returning to the area and dying will no longer respawn AI enemies or broken rocks.
  11. In Cast Away mission, optimized two gap areas where players could get stuck, now causing players to die and reset position if stuck.
  12. Added a target mark on the large rocks in the three-cannon phase in Cast Away mission.
  13. Removed the bomb-throwing prompt during the BOSS cutscene in Cast Away mission.

Version 1.8.3.0 (2024.9.30)


Optimizations

  1. Adjusted the stats of the Snowmobile in Nemo Kart.
  2. Shortened the active duration of the Hacker item in Nemo Kart.
  3. Adjusted the pricing of toys in the Winter Cabin vending machine.
  4. Toys in the Winter Cabin vending machine can now be unlocked with Cookies.
  5. Music in the Winter Cabin jukebox is now unlocked with Cookies.
  6. Players can now interact with bar stools to sit down.

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the vehicle would bounce upon landing after swaying left and right while gliding over the bridge in certain situations.
  2. Fixed a synchronization issue in Nemo Kart where, if a player quitted during the vehicle selection screen, it may cause desync for others under specific conditions.
  3. Fixed an issue on the “Shanghai by Night” track in Nemo Kart where players who fell off near the bridge couldn’t be brought back by the drone.
  4. Fixed a problem in Winter Cabin where the countdown would immediately hit zero upon entering the game, with a constant alert sound in certain cases.
  5. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where, after the “Woofs” failed to surrender, the “Meows” team would still see the surrender notification.
  6. Fixed a bug in Winter Cabin where swinging glow sticks could affect the music player’s UI in certain situations.

Version 1.8.1.0 (2024.9.22)


Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where two of the rewards on the Cats vs. Dog battle passes were wrongly configured (If you missed any rewards due to this issue, you will receive the correct reward automatically in our next patch)


Version 1.8.2.0 (2024.9.26)


Optimizations

  1. In Nemo Kart, added visual effects for using "Minecart" to block attacks with Gears.
  2. In Nemo Kart, optimized the tyre track on snow effects in shaded areas.
  3. In Winter Cabin, the default lobby duration has been changed to 1 hour, with support for two extensions of 30 minutes each.
  4. In Winter Cabin, the base score for Fishy Business has been adjusted to 140 points.
  5. In the Cast Away mission, modified the battle logic of cannons and shortened the door-closing time in the Mechanical Cat room.
  6. In Ring of Garfat, optimized the rocks around the ring to make them easier to climb.
  7. Adjusted mouse sensitivity to 50% of its original level.
  8. In Quick Match, optimized the loading experience after changing selected game modes.

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed a 30999 error that occurred when starting a local multiplayer game in Quick Match.
  2. Fixed an issue where matchmaking times were too long in certain circumstances in Quick Match.
  3. Fixed a 30004 error that occurred in specific situations in Quick Match.
  4. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players could get stuck at the starting line for several minutes at the beginning of the race until someone quit the game.
  5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart's "Shanghai" track where players could get stuck in the bridge under certain conditions.
  6. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart's "Shanghai by Night" track where players could go off the map zone and be unable to return.
  7. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the Hacker item effect was still showing on the results screen in certain situations.
  8. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the "Gatling Gun" Pawer slowed down the character's movement after its activation.
  9. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the full-screen effect of the "Berserker" Pawer was not displaying.
  10. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where characters disappeared from the character selection screen in certain circumstances.
  11. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where continuously checking the scoreboard resulted in a score reset during settlement.
  12. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where discarding cards while playing would cause path cards to float.
  13. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where surrendering would display the initiator's avatar and name.
  14. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where typing would cause a card to be played.
  15. Fixed an issue in Fishy Business where the "Woofs" icon could get stuck on screen in certain situations.
  16. Fixed an issue where the effects of the outfits "Star Lotus", "Shen Loong", and "Aphrodite Carrot" were displaying incorrectly.