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Patch Notes - March 28, 2024
Here are the Patch Notes for March 28th, 2024.
The following notes are for our upcoming, March 28th, 2024 patch. It is scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC at roughly 8AM EDT. With this patch players will also be able to play on the newest map, The Mill and try out the newest DLC character, Virginia.
The patch will address the following issues:
PATCH NOTES
Tuned: Julie’s Proximity Aura
We have tuned Julie’s Proximity Aura
Her Proximity Aura radius is now slightly smaller, to match the other Victims
Tuned: Nancy’s Wait a Second Perk
We have tuned the perk Wait a Second
Victims who are ensnared in Nancy’s barbed wire will now wait 3/5/8 seconds before being able to remove it
Previously, Victims would have to wait 10/15/20 seconds to remove it
Changed: Credits Added for Cissy Jones and Michael Johnston
We added in credits for the Nancy and Danny characters
The amazing Cissy Jones does both voice acting and motion capture for Nancy
The talented Michael Johnston voices Danny
Fixed: Family Members Softlocked
We fixed the problem where Family members would get softlocked for the rest of a match if stunned while losing stamina
This fix applies to being stunned by a doorslam, barged by Leland, and sneak attacked
Fixed: Choose Fight Perk
We fixed an issue where Choose Fight at level 3 was not adding 5 seconds of stun duration at the end of a close encounter
This was previously fixed but came undone during the February 6th update
Fixed: Nicotero Chainsaw Audio on Leatherface Variants
We have fixed an issue where the unique Nicotero saw sound was incorrect when equipped on other Leatherface outfits
Now, when using the Nicotero saw on a non-Nicotero Leatherface, the correct audio will be present
Fixed: Lobby Timer Countdown Not Showing
We fixed a UI issue where players would not see the lobby timer during the 5 seconds before a match launches
Fixed: Lobby Timer Softlocking
We fixed an issue where players could get softlocked if the lobby timer UI did not trigger and they had the Settings menu open at the start of the match
Fixed: Makin’ Grandpa Proud
We have fixed the issue where Makin’ Grandpa Proud was not unlocking, however Makin’ Grandpa Proud will only unlock for base game maps, meaning that it will not unlock on Nancy’s House or The Mill
Fixed: Match Not Ending
We fixed an issue where games would sometimes not end after the last Victim was killed or disconnected
Fixed: Leland’s Star Sign Ability Description
We fixed an error in Leland’s Star Sign ability description which incorrectly stated, “Does not affect Leatherface”
This line has been removed
Fixed: Twinkle Toes Perk
We fixed an issue where Twinkle Toes was not functioning when Victims ran through bone charms at all levels
Twinkle Toes will now work as intended
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Nancy’s House
We fixed an issue where Victims would sometimes get stuck in a wall after jumping down a well on Nancy’s House leading to the North Tunnel
We fixed an issue where Victims would sometimes become stuck on a shelf after being hit off the ladder in Nancy’s Bedroom
Fixed: Family Members Stuck on Couch in Slaughterhouse
We fixed an issue where Family members would sometimes get stuck when picking up blood in the Cutting Room
The blood bucket has been moved to prevent Family members from becoming stuck
Fixed: Cook Padlocks
We fixed an issue where the unlock mini game would sometimes incorrectly remove the main lock instead of Cook’s padlock when placed on an already locked door/gate
This would prevent Cook from removing the padlock
Now when Victims attempt to unlock a door with Cook’s padlock placed on it, the first lock to be broken will be Cook’s padlock
Fixed: Nancy’s Stamina Bar Refill
We fixed an issue where Nancy’s stamina bar would sometimes refill without delay when the perk “Wait a Second” was equipped
Fixed: Users Experiencing Constant Rubberbanding
We fixed an issue where some players were experiencing rubberbanding during matches that would be brief in duration but consistent
Fixed: Players Softlocked After Disabling Crossplay
We fixed an issue where if players would disable crossplay while in a crossplay party the subsequent removal would sometimes result in becoming softlocked
Now disabling crossplay while in a crossplay lobby will still result in being kicked from the party, but players will no longer be softlocked
Fixed: Leatherface Spawn Point
We fixed an issue where Leatherface would sometimes spawn outside of the Basement
Fixed: Title Crash During Match Reconnect
We fixed an issue where Family members would sometimes experience a crash when attempting to reconnect to the match
Fixed: Danny Scream Audio During Opening Cutscene
We fixed an issue where if Danny was featured during the opening cutscene, Leland’s voice over would play
Now when Danny is featured in the opening cutscene, his correct voice over will be present
Fixed: HUD Not Displaying Correctly on HDD
We fixed an issue where Player’s HUD would not display properly when installed on an HDD
Fixed: Generator Interaction Prompt
We fixed an issue where Victim players were able to turn off the generator from the side, resulting in the ability to bypass traps
Now Victims will not be able to start the interaction when standing on the side of the generator
Fixed: Lobby Crash on Slaughterhouse
We fixed an issue where Lobbies would sometimes crash when a Family Member attacked a Victim climbing down the ladder on the side of the Tool Storage
Fixed: Blood Glow on Slaughterhouse
We fixed an issue where blood would sometimes have a yellow shine in the Leatherface’s Lair area
Now blood will not shine and correctly show red in color
The Mill will be free to all players. Virginia will cost $9.99 USD.
To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site.
Thanks for your continued support and patience! Keep the conversation going on our official subreddit, r/TXChainSawGame, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
A Closer Look at The Mill
Enjoy a closer look at The Mill where players will be able to scramble up multiple floors, traverse through a Ghost Town, or sneak around a dry river bed.
Available March 28th.
Patch Notes - February 6th, 2024
The following notes are for our upcoming, February 6th, 2024 patch. It has begun to rolling out.
The patch will address the following issues:
PATCH NOTES
Fixed: Various Issues where Victims are Stuck in Incapacitation Animation -We’ve fixed an issue where Victims who were hit by a Family member while going down a ladder would get stuck in the incapacitation animation - We have also fixed an issue where Victims who were incapacitated by Leatherface’s thrust in a gap would also get stuck in the incapacitation animation
Victims were able to still move around while being stuck in the animation
For incapacitated female Victims this occurred too, their teammates could only see them in the spot where they got incapacitated making their movements invisible to other players
Fixed: Texture Issues on Nancy’s House - There was an issue where textures would appear black or unnatural in the Front Garden flower beds - This has been fixed
Fixed: Missing Notification for Basement Fuse Door Closing - We have fixed a problem where if a Family member closed the Basement Fuse Door or if it automatically closed, the Basement Fuse Door would not show that it was closing to both Family and Victim players - Now, a notification is shown when the Basement Fuse Door closes
Fixed: Jack in the Box perk Activating Too Soon - The Jack in the Box perk would activate when Victim players where in the animation state for exiting a hiding spot - This meant that most of the perks duration was occurring during the animation - This has been fixed to so the Jack in the Box perk activates after the exit animation
Fixed: Incorrect Values for Leveled Up Perks and Abilities - We have fixed a visual UI bug that did not show the correct XP gained on Perks and Abilities during the post-game result screen - This issue only occurred when skipping the results screen
Fixed: Two of the Same Grandpa Perks in Nancy’s Skill Tree - We fixed an issue where Nancy had 2 of the same Grandpa perk (Barge to the Point) in her skill tree - Now, she no longer has Barge to the Point in her skill tree twice
Fixed: Nancy’s Spy Ability Exploit - Nancy’s spy ability would not drain and be used indefinitely nor would it notify Victims if the Nancy player would slam a door and walk through it - This exploit is now fixed
Fixed: UI Bug Showing 0/0 XP and -1 Ability in Load Outs - Some players were still experiencing the issue where their ability level was showing -1 or 0/0 XP - This has now been fixed
Fixed: Typo in Nancy’s Character Bio - We have fixed a typo in Nancy’s character bio - The typo was “she’s been married 3 three times” - Now it will read as “she’s been married 3 times”
Fixed: Slippery on Danny’s Perk Tree - We have fixed the issue where the perk Slippery was not on Danny’s Perk Tree - Slippery can now be unlocked on Danny’s perk tree through a random perk node
Fixed: Skill Points Not Refunding - A fix has been added so that skill points used on a purchased DLC character will be refunded to a player if they return their DLC purchase
Fixed: Ladder Lacking Collison on Nancy’s House - We have fixed an issue with a ladder in the Cold Room on Nancy’s House that lacked collision
Fixed: Profile Prompt Non-Function in Player List - We fixed an issue where a player’s profile was not visible when using the ‘profile’ prompt in the player list menu - Players will now be able to open another players profile from the player list
Fixed: Character Swap Lobby Crashes - A fix has occurred for lobby crashes because the sender of a character swap request has either hit ready or quits the lobby before the receiver accepts the request - The lobby will now remain functional
Fixed: Nancy’s Collecting Poison Animation - We have fixed an issue where Nancy’s collecting poison animation would still play even if a player cancels out of the action
During this animation, players also could not move or control Nancy and Sissy could use the table at the same time
This will no longer occur
Fixed: Nancy’s Dress Clipping Through Her Body - We fixed an issue where Nancy’s dress would clip through her body when idling, running, spriting, executing, and closing crawl spaces
Fixed: Anonymized Player Names Showing During Escapes - There was an issue where a player who had anonymize player name setting on would have their name shown to other players when they escaped - This has been fixed and now anonymized player names will be hidden
Fixed: Camera Clipping Issues - We have fixed the camera clipping that occurs on the ladder between Thicket Tunnel and Thicket area on Gas Station
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Gas Station - We fixed an issue where traversing through a side gap, after trying to pick up a bone scrap, would make a player stuck - We fixed Hitchhiker getting stuck in the gap from House Basement to Junk Room - We fixed players getting stuck while descending the ladder in the Tool Shed and being attacked at the same time - We fixed Family players getting stuck in the pipe assets in the Fuel Storage room of the Basement
The pipe has been removed so Family players can’t get stuck in it now
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Nancy’s House - We fixed an issue where players would get stuck on the edge of the mattress in the House Basement
Fixed: Nancy’s Glasses on Low Setting - Nancy’s glasses would refract incorrectly on low settings - This is now fixed
Fixed: Loadouts Not Saving After Restarting Game - We have fixed an issue where loadouts were not saving when a player closed out of the game and then started it back up
Fixed: Loading Screen German Translation Not Fitting Screen - There was an issue with a specific tip on the loading screen where it did not fit the screen when translated to German
Fixed: Victim’s Ragdolling during Cook’s “Easier Said than Done” Execution - We have fixed an issue where Victim players would ragdoll during cook’s “Easier Said than Done” Execution
Fixed: Loadouts Resetting during Custom Match - We have fixed an issue where loadouts were resetting to default perks when completing a custom match
Fixed: Danny Tampering the Generator - We have fixed an issue where Danny players tampering a turned off generator would only apply the cooldown after it’s been turned off again - This fix ensures that tampering a turned off generator applies the longer cooldown after the mini-game is complete
Fixed: “Must have Been the Wind” Perk Waking Up Grandpa - We have fixed the perk “Must Have Been The Wind” - Now, noise generated during minigames with this perk will be disregarded and will not add to waking up Grandpa
Fixed: New Player Negative Values - We fixed an issue where new players would see negative values on their Family character’s special abilities and they would not receive any XP during public matches
Fixed: Nancy House Escapes - We fixed an issue where unique escapes on Nancy’s House were not being recorded
Fixed: Grandpa Sonar Warning - There was an issue where Grandpa’s Sonar Warning was not displaying while the critical bleed out warning was active - This has now been fixed - This means that Grandpa’s Sonar Warning takes priority over the critical bleedout warning and that both warnings are present simultaneously
Fixed: Inaudible Door Destruction - We fixed an audio issue where the sound for destroying a pantry door in Nancy’s House was inaudible from the inside - It will now be audible from all sides
Fixed: Sonny’s Audio during Close Encounters with Cook - We fixed an audio issue where Sonny players who lost a close encounter to Cook would have a female scream - Now, it will be Sonny’s scream
Fixed: Camera Movements on Ladder with Cook - We fixed an issue that occurs when Cook uses the ladder between the Side Garden and Side Garden Tunnel on Family House - The issue would make the camera move freely when Cook would descend the ladder - With this fix, the camera will remain stable and transition smoothly while traversing
Fixed: Family Member Misalignment While Closing Valve - We fixed the issue where Family members would be misaligned when from the valve handle when trying to close the valve pipe
Fixed: Invisible Collision on Family House - We fixed the issue where invisible collision was present near the Shed area on Family House
Fixed: Texture Issue on Slaughterhouse - Texture on the railing by the stairs in the Loading Dock would be dark if the shadow setting was set to “Low” - This has been fixed to where the railing texture is not dark when changing settings
Fixed: Issues with Leland’s Skill Tree - The Been Workin’ Out Perk on Leland’s Skill Tree is incorrectly valued at 1SP instead of 2SP
This caused Leland’s Skill Tree on the left hand side to go to level 9 instead of 10 and only receive 49/50 attributes
- Players will now be able to reach maximum level as we have added attribute points to his Skill Tree
Fixed: Localization Issues - We fixed an issue where Danny’s Apply Knowledge prompt is not localized to languages other than English - We fixed an issue where the ‘Mute All’ and ‘Unmute All’ prompt was not localized for other languages
Fixed: Leatherface Camera Issues - We have fixed an issue where the camera moves downward and focuses on Leatherface’s leg when collection from blood buckets
Fixed: Various Camera Issues - We fixed an issue where the camera would snap heavily when a player got too close to parts of the fence on the Side Ramp of Nancy’s House
Fixed: Nancy’s Barbed Wire Interactions - When Nancy is in a certain position, her barbed wire animation when placing them in doorways gets interrupted - We have fixed this so now players can successfully place her barbed wire regardless of position
Fixed: Tracker Tagged Perk Stacking - We have fixed an issue where the perk Tracker Tagged highlight duration was stacking after attacking a Victim multiple times
Fixed: Tampering Having No Effect on Opened Valve - We have fixed an issue where Danny players had no effect when tampering an opened valve - This fix means that tampering an open valve as Danny will increase the time that the valve is open for
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Slaughterhouse - We have fixed an issue where family players would get stuck in the doorway near a blood bucket in Leatherface’s Lair - We fixed a spot where Victims who crouched next to the pipes in the Bone Room would get stuck
Fixed: ‘Choose Fight Perk’ Not Working - We fixed an issue where the perk Choose Fight was not activating correctly at all 3 levels
Level 3 was not giving the extra 5 second stun duration
- Now, when a victim has this equipped and wins a close encounter, the current stun duration is added
Fixed: Falling Through Map During Leatherface Execution - We have fixed the issue where Victims and Leatherface will fall through the map when Leatherface’s ‘Drilling Down’ execution starts
Fixed: Missing Nancy Facial Expression - We fixed an issue where Nancy was missing her facial expression when feeding Grandpa
Fixed: Incorrect Nicotero Chainsaw SFX During Intro - We fixed an audio issue where players with Nicotero Leatherface heard the default chainsaw SFX instead of Nicotero’s chainsaw SFX during the intro cutscene
Fixed: Victims Falling Through Ground While Traversing - Victims who were traversing through a gap from the Holding Pen to the Garage, on Slaughterhouse, would fall through the ground - With this fix, players will no longer fall through the ground when traversing the gap
Changed: Lobby Timer Resetting - We have changed the lobby timer to not reset to 30 seconds if a 6th player hits unready - This means that when a 6th person in a lobby hits unready, the countdown is not affected
Changed: Reporting System - We have made improvements to our reporting system - Players can now report a player for Exploiting the game Cheating Offensive name or profile Spamming chat Trolling or griefing other players Abusive voice or chat communications Other - UI Updates have been implemented to reflect these changes
Changed: Brazilian Portuguese and Russian Language Options - Brazilian Portuguese and Russian translations have been added into The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Brazilian Portuguese and Russian are now available as language options in the menu
Changed: Chip Damage While In A Grapple - Family players will no longer be able to instantly execute a Victim player who is grappling with another Family player - Now, when a Family player attacks a Victim who is grappling a teammate, they will deal melee damage - We made this change as we felt it was unfair to Victims with full health
Changed: Trapping Leatherface Exploit - We have a made a change that stops players from using to barge function to entrap Leatherface in a room - Leatherface will now be able to both destroy and unlatch a door during a victim’s barge interaction
Changed: Danny’s Instant Study - We have changed Danny’s Level 3 Instant Study - Danny cannot Tamper any item that he has also instant studied such as fusebox, generator, valve tank, and battery
The button prompts have been updated accordingly to reflect these changes
The ability tree has also been updated with a new description
Tuned: Nancy’s Poisoned Claws Duration - We have tuned the values for the duration of Nancy’s ‘Poisoned Claws’ perk to 2/5/8 seconds - Previously, attacks would have a slight poison effect for 5/10/15 seconds
Tuned: Various Telemetry - We have added in extra telemetry to better track data
The goal for this is to ensure our team can utilize this extra data as we continue to work on improving lobbies and matchmaking issues
Tuned: ‘Choose Flight’ Perk
- We have tuned the ‘Choose Flight’ perk accordingly
Level 1 - Fills 50% of stamina, single charge
Level 2 - Fills 75% of stamina, single charge
Level 3 - Fills 100% of stamina, single charge
Tuned: ‘Bomb Squad’ Perk - We have tuned ‘Bomb Squad’ as follows
Level 1 – 2 Charges
Level 2 – 3 Charges
Level 3 – 4 Charges and +50% dismantle speed
Due to the Steam character limits, the rest of the patch notes can be viewed on our Community Hub here: https://www.txchainsawgame.com/hub/patch-notes-feb-6
To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site.
Thanks for your continued support and patience!
Victim Playlists
Listen to what each Victim would be jamming to in the spring of ‘73.
As mentioned in our last stream, we take character creation seriously in order to integrate them into a world that makes sense. We know our Victim’s relationships to one another, what clothes they like to wear, where they go to school, and what music they listen to.
Below you will find a curated Spotify playlist for Ana, Connie, Sonny, Danny, Julie, and Leland featuring music that they would realistically have been listening to at that time. The first two songs on each playlist are important to each character per Ronnie Hobbs our Creative Director here at Gun. We hope you enjoy!
Ana’s playlist explores aspects of her heritage, being as she is close with her family. Tunes like “No Puedo Olvidar” by Juan Gabriel, a rising Mexican singer at the time, and “Mi Rico Son” by Tito Puente and Celia Cruz are just a few examples of what Latin music sounded like at the time. Ana would be listening to a mix of traditional and pop music that would play on the radio.
Connie’s playlist is reflective of her roots from growing up on a farm in Paris, Illinois. Songs like “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn and “Mule Skinner Blues” by Dolly Parton are some of the best examples of this! Being a student at the University of Texas, her music horizons have broadened and widened. Some of the songs featured here are also reflective of how much of a good friend she is.
Sonny’s playlist features the cool and interesting music of the time. Being that he is not only book smart but also quick on his feet, he has a wide taste in music that he can study and jam to. Songs like “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers and “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan show his softer side.
Danny’s playlist explores his rough upbringing and how he doesn’t always feel like he fits in. As Creative Director Ronnie Hobbs has said, “He comes from nothing.” His playlist features prominent music from proto-punk band The Stooges and David Bowie. As an emotional and intelligent character, a few songs relate not just to how he would feel toward Maria but also songs that are a bit against the grain.
Julie’s playlist is inspired by her Southern Californian roots. You can imagine Julie thinking about home with tracks like ‘Witchy Woman” by The Eagles, who hail from Los Angeles. As the sporty type, be sure to give both “Brand New Key” by Melanie and “Run Run Run” by Jo Jo Gunne a listen.
Leland’s playlist is a blend of rock ‘n’ roll and country music. Spanning from Alice Cooper to Johnny Cash, Leland is a tough but sweet character whose playlist showcases that. You can imagine that he’s thinking about Jules when “She’s All I Got” by Johnny Paycheck plays in the background or maybe he’s reminiscing about his high school wrestling days to “School’s Out.”
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1/18/24 Stream Recap
Here is a recap of future content and updates for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Matt and Wes sat down to discuss the work our team is doing on future content and its progress. Players can expect to see the items discussed below within the next 90 days. To further clarify, that means that some items you will see sooner, while items that need further development would be closer to that 90-day mark.
Execution Packs and Weapon Skins
We are excited to say that execution packs are on their way! Yes, that’s right, multiple execution packs. While we still want to save some things for a surprise, we can say that these executions are much more brutal than what’s currently seen in-game. Creative Director Ronnie Hobbs was able to push the dial a little further toward the dangerous to bring them to life. Also, weapon skins are making their way to the game to let Family players accessorize their weapon of choice.
Cosmetics
Next, let’s talk about upcoming cosmetics. We are partnering with a very talented studio named Art Bully to help bring new styles to your favorite characters for both Victims and Family players.
An outfit of note is called Bride Sissy. The work being done on this outfit features Sissy in a wedding dress. The idea of someone as weird and twisted as Sissy donning an outfit of love was fascinating for Ronnie. The angelic symbolism of a white wedding dress on someone so evil was an interesting juxtaposition that we can’t wait to share soon!
The other cosmetic of interest is the much-requested shirtless Johnny! Balancing the strength of a farm worker and wanting Johnny to feel intimidating, Shirtless Johnny is finally coming to fruition. Fun fact: He was originally supposed to be shirtless.
Both of these Family cosmetics will be free when they are ready to launch!
Museum Mode
Museum Mode is a way for you to move around the Family House (akin to the F13 virtual cabin) featuring some puzzles. There are photo opportunities in this mode where you’ll use a camera and save pictures to share across socials. Additionally, you will see trivia and behind-the-scenes footage for both the film and the game!
New Characters
Work on a new Victim and Family member is underway, with development for them both still in progress. This means that both characters still need to be fine-tuned, tested, and finished. With characters that are motion captured, voice-acted, and integrated through narrative design, they require some time to finalize. As we get closer to their release, we’ll be rolling out more information on who they are, lore, and what they’ll do.
New Map
Our next map is currently in development and is called The Mill. This map will play much differently than any we have so far. It has much more verticality, with four playable levels featuring a dry creekbed. The Mill's verticality will change gameplay as players can go up and down these floors. You got a taste of that with Nancy’s House, and now we're taking that up a notch. With these different levels, it will also have some interesting well usage for dynamic gameplay.
To get the full details on everything in this post, check out the VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E-QjwjXeFE
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Tips and Tricks for New Players
Here are some tips and tricks from the team for new players to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical horror game featuring 3 Family Members versus 4 Victims. With the holiday season bringing so many new players to Muerto County, we wanted to break down some core elements of gameplay.
For New Family Players:
For new players, talking and communicating with veteran players is a great way for guidance, especially about map knowledge. For seasoned players, remember, we all start somewhere, and being able to help out a fellow community member could aid in a team sweep. Talking them through objectives, utilizing Family Focus (the up button on the d-pad for controller users), and remembering to have fun is welcomed and encouraged! Side Note: Family Focus is a great tool that allows Family players to see where critical objects on the map are, like the generator, fusebox, and valve tanks. They additionally will show you where your teammates are on the map!
Each playable Family Member has their own unique ability and gameplay experience!
Leatherface players will spawn in the basement. When down there, you would be the person who gets to put pressure on victims during the early game. Breaking barriers will open up the basement for your other teammates during the later stages of a match. To ease into learning Leatherface’s overhead slam attack, start by gently revving your chainsaw. Once you get comfortable with that, you can work towards figuring out that sweet spot where you can catch noisy victims and one-hit slam them! While Leatherface players may feel a bit of pressure at first, remember that this game is designed and intended to be a fun horror experience for everyone!
“When I am Leatherface, I destroy every obstacle, and as many wooden doors as I can so Victims can't give him the slip.”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Hitchhiker will be able to access more areas of the map for Family players who want to gain map knowledge quickly (same goes for Sissy). He can traverse through gaps and crawl spaces, making him a surprise threat when you find a Victim. At his disposal are three bone traps that can stop a Victim player in their tracks. You can set traps near important items like the valve tank, the fusebox, next to generators, in front of the car battery, or by high-traffic doors. That extra second where a Victim has to disarm a bone trap can help you secure an execution for The Family! For players who want to play mind games and aid in chases, Hitchhiker is your guy.
Cook is the Family’s team player as his Seek ability allows him to hear noisy victims. When using comms, Cook players can alert their teammates to where the Victims are! While he is slower than other Family members, he makes up for it by being able to feed Grandpa lots of blood and lock down important doors on any given map. With three padlocks, The Cook can secure parts of a map while Victim players are still in the basement. The Cook may not seem like a go-to pick when starting, but by observing places where victims make noise, you’ll start to anticipate their next moves. The Cook can bring out the cat-and-mouse survival aspect of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. He’s a great pick. Let’s face it; it’s very satisfying to see someone get clobbered in the head with a broken broomstick handle!
“The Cook's padlocks not only slow Victims down from navigating the maps and escaping, but they also serve as clues for Cook players who properly patrol their padlocks. If that padlock has been unlocked then the Cook knows what those pesky kids are up to.”
- Andy Cleves, Community Representative
Johnny will be the hunter of a team setup. He’s able to sniff out victims who are moving recklessly and can call them out to his teammates. Johnny’s special ability, Hunt, allows him to track the footsteps of Victims around him. Patrolling key objective areas while also using Family Focus can make Johnny feel like the natural predator he is. With intense strength, Johnny can also add concussive hits that make Victims disorientated. He can instantly barge doors, as well. Staying close to buildings and being on the lookout for footsteps makes Johnny a threat.
Sissy is an immensely fun Family member for players who want to be able to hide, trick, and poison Victims. Sissy can go through gaps and crawl spaces, making her dangerous as she can keep up with you during chases. One thing that makes Sissy stand out from the Family roster is that she can hide in the same spots Victims can. Keeping an eye out for freezers and dressers in high-volume areas of a map can give Sissy a huge advantage, especially paired with using her Bane ability which poisons and slows Victims down. With poison tables around the map, she can refill and continue to poison objects like fuses, valve handles, and health potions. She’s very versatile, and you can build her through perks to be even more sinister and menacing.
“It's important to use the Family member's who can navigate the map more freely, like Hitchhiker and Sissy, to cut off routes. Rather than chase down the same Victim on the same path that another Family member is chasing, use their traversal to cut those Victims off, trapping them to be caught by one of you.”
- Mattshotcha, Brand Strategy Lead
Nancy may seem like a sweet old lady, but don’t let her fool you; she’s a tough Family member through and through. Armed with a garden hoe, Nancy can be very versatile for players, new and old. Her Spy ability can show Nancy where victims are, but only through the eyes of the victim. While she is a bit of a slower Family member, she can set up to 3 barbed wire traps around traps and doors. The best placement for these traps is where Victims will try to escape from a chase near objectives. High-traffic areas can seem like the best spot for them, but they can break. As the woman who raised Johnny, Nancy can be a monster and secure some very gruesome executions.
“As Nancy, it is very satisfying to catch a Victim by placing her traps in locations that they are likely to use for a quick escape like gaps in walls or crawl spaces. Also, learn the map well so when using her Spy ability, you can always figure out where Victims are.”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Lastly, don’t forget about Grandpa! Each Family player can equip their own Grandpa perk that can help their team, such as Animal Farm, which gives Nugget an increased detection radius, or Well Fed Yung’Ens, which gives each Family player a stamina boost. Grandpa perks do not stack. So, be sure to communicate and look at your team's load-outs to see which would be best for your match!
“When you don't know where Victims are, feed Grandpa. When you hit or execute a Victim, feed Grandpa. When you collect blood, feed Grandpa. The higher level, the more frequently he screams, pinpointing the location of noisy Victims. Again, when in doubt, feed Grandpa!”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Additional Nuggets:
“You can cutoff routes with less nimble Family members by hitting an adjacent room and making sure you're waiting on the other side of that gap a Victim is using. Don't always tunnel together, split up and corner the prey.”
- Mattshotcha, Brand Strategy Lead
“New Family members should watch out if Leland is running toward them at full speed - he is likely ready to use his ability. Be intentional with every single swing of your weapon - if your stamina runs out, you won't be able to keep up with Victims running away. Also, make sure a Victim doesn't trick Family members into chasing them around while the other Victims prepare exits for everyone else to escape.”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
For New Victim Players:
A Victim player's main goal is to stay quiet and hidden as you use your skills to escape the terror of The Slaughter Family! Depending on who you play, you can find a playstyle that best suits you with some tinkering. While you may see many Victim players attempt to break free as fast as possible, remember that making noise in the basement (including escaping your binds) contributes to waking up Grandpa. If he wakes up, Family players pose an even bigger threat as they can come into the basement to take care of those noisy Victims.
For newer players, Ana would be a solid choice that would help with longevity in a match. With her Pain is Nothing ability, Ana can withstand more hits than any other Victim. She takes less damage from both attacks and falls, which could be the difference between life and death. Mix her ability with stealth play, and Ana will always be the Final Girl. Whether you tank a hit for a teammate to aid in escape or you're taking one for the team as a distraction, Ana can do it all.
Connie is one of our most popular Victims, as she can aid new players during the heat of the moment with her Focused ability. She can pick locks much faster than other victims, but that’s not always a benefit since it costs her stamina. A pro strategy for new players is to not trap yourself or your team in the basement area. Connie’s can unlock all the basement doors before opening them so that you and your teammates don’t have to worry about needing to lockpick a door in the middle of a chase. While Connie aids in exploring the map for newcomers, remember that she can be squishy. If you get caught making too much noise or trying to move too fast, you might not make it out alive.
Sonny is a great choice when partying up or during solo queue, especially for newer players. His Heightened Sense ability will allow you to detect noise, such as Family members that are making their way to you. For new players playing slow and stealthy, you’ll be able to make your way around the map without being detected or caught if you move in directions opposite of where the Family is. It also means you can help organize your team's exit strategies. For example, if you see all three Family members upstairs in Family House, you can aid in helping the team escape from the car battery exit without them noticing!
“I'm a stealth playing gamer, so I love Sonny, as his abilities and attributes both tend to cater to this play style. Good communication with the other Victims will definitely help to keep everyone alive longer with a better chance to escape.”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Leland is the definition of a team player. His ability, Life Saver, allows for some flexible builds that let you test the limits of how far you’ll go to protect your friends. He’s strong, but he’s loud. For new players that want a bit of a challenge, learning Leland can be very rewarding as he’s the protector of his friend group and can barge and stun a Family member during dire situations. Leland’s keeping watch while a Connie player unlocks a door is a great first step to successfully escaping!
Julie is our sporty Victim who’s not only stealthy but fast! For new players who feel a little more daring, Julie’s Ultimate Escape lets her not be tracked by Family members. Pop her ability during critical times to make the best use of it. In addition, she receives a reduced stamina drain while running! Gaining that extra distance between you and a Hitchhiker player could be the difference between life and death. I’d recommend Julie for players who value wanting to be quiet and light on their feet during their matches.
“If I think I have a shot at running for the front road exit, it is because I'm Julie. If the Family team is slow like Leatherface, Cook, and Nancy, her abilities are aces against them.”
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Danny is a tricky player to get the hang of but can be very good when used strategically. Being that he is intelligent, his ability Study and Tamper lets him examine key objects around the map. As Danny gains knowledge, he can tamper with objectives temporarily. The catch is that he needs to sit still to gain this knowledge. That means that you’d need to have a keen awareness of where Family players are so that you can have the time to study a generator, fusebox, radio, or TV. Be sure to let your teammates know which exits you’ve got covered so they know what you're up to!
Additional Nuggets:
“Don't be afraid to abandon a plan. Many times, the Family will get hung up on whatever exit you were working on, which is the perfect time to go unlock another. And don't forget to use your loadouts to prepare you for different Family team compositions. Certain perk combos are situational, make sure you bring them to right situations, and have a few viable loadouts. Keep in mind, your attribute points can be spent differently between different loadouts too.”
- Mattshotcha, Brand Strategy Lead
“If your health is high, initiating a close encounter is wise, as Victims are likely to win, but, if health is low, Victims are likely to lose and die. If Hitchhiker is around, pay attention to his traps everywhere, especially around interactive objects. If Nancy is on the Family team, look for barbed wire constantly - she's tricky. Also, if she catches you with her Spy ability, look at something neutral as quickly as possible, and then go somewhere else ASAP. Using a health potion can get rid of Sissy's poison faster. If you see Leatherface chasing you with his chainsaw in the air, RUN, it could be a one-hit kill. If you see Johnny or Cook doing their abilities, don't move, and as soon as they are done, run far away. If Sissy or Hitchhiker are chasing you, jump down a well. Speaking of which, don't be afraid to abandon a plan and jump down a well into the basement if unexpected Family members show up. You can also get healthy and try again when the coast is clear, or, try a completely different escape route. Keep an eye on your life and keep health potions so you don't bleed out. Also, keep a shard handy to cut down noise charms or to defend yourself.“
- Robert Fox II, Designer/Producer
Squad Up
We are so excited to welcome a new wave of players to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! This is a game where you and your friends can recreate some of the most iconic scenes in horror history. You can also play each match like you’re the director of your version of Texas. There is a community ready to help and play. So, hop on TCSM now!
Patch Notes - December 12th, 2023
Here are the Patch Notes for December 12th, 2023
The following notes are for our upcoming, December 12th, 2023 patch. It is scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.
The patch will address the following issues:
PATCH NOTES
Fixed: Danny Permanently Opening Fuse Exit Door - We have fixed an issue where Danny could tamper with the fusebox and permanently open the exit door
Fixed: UI for Leatherface Saw Rev - We have resolved a UI issue that would show the incorrect amount of overheat/stall status on the rev meter for Leatherface’s chainsaw
Fixed: Invincible Hiding Victims - We have fixed an exploit where Victims could become invincible after being pulled from a hiding spot while in the animation of entering it
Fixed: Overlooked Perk - The Overlooked perk had an issue where all charges would be instantly consumed and that is now fixed
Fixed: Crawl Spaces and Barbed Wire - An issue has been resolved that caused Victims to not trip barbed wire traps on crawl spaces - Nancy should now be able to trap crawl spaces and have all the normal functionality when a Victim triggers it
Fixed: Nancy’s House Well Stuck Spot - We have fixed a stuck spot on Nancy’s House that would trap Victims after using a well - The well is located near the sunflowers in the front yard
Fixed: Danny Tampering with Car Battery - We have fixed an issue that would make the car battery unusable if Danny tampered with it while it was turned off
Fixed: Sliding Door Anim Skip - Fixed an issue where the animation of opening a sliding door would be skipped if hit while in the animation
Fixed: Linger Level 3 - We have fixed an issue with Sissy’s Linger perk at level 3 - The issue was causing players to become marked for the remainder of the match
Fixed: Missing Window Jump Audio - A couple of missing audio issues have been resolved for window jumps - One was the window jump on Nancy’s House - One was the window jump on Family House
Fixed: Repeat Electro Shock Grid on Nancy’s House - We have fixed an issue where if entering a powered on cattle grid on Nancy’s House from a specific angle, it would repeatedly shock the player
Fixed: Stuck Spot in Trophy Room - Fixed a stuck spot for Family in the Trophy Room on Nancy’s House
Fixed: Scoreboard Stuck on Screen - Resolved an issue that would cause the scoreboard to be stuck on screen if viewed while spectating
Fixed: Nancy Skill Tree Incorrectly Showing Nodes Unlocked - We have fixed an issue that would show nodes unlocked incorrectly even after a full respec of the tree
Fixed: Danny Skill Tree Nodes Server Error - Fixed an issue that made the top right of Danny’s skill tree visible after unlocking any node - The visible nodes would return a server error if selected
Fixed: General Skill Tree Node Visibility - Fixed a general issue that would make skill tree nodes visible, despite not being unlocked or uncovered
Fixed: Nancy Attack Audio Issue - Fixed an issue where only the first strike of a combo strike from Nancy would have the correct audio play
Fixed: Character Swap Issues - Fixed an issue where character swap requests would choose the wrong character if the character was changed simultaneously - Fixed an issue where players could receive swap requests for a previous character despite having changed characters
Fixed: Scroll Wheel Rebinding - Fixed an issue that would not allow you to rebind the scroll wheel effectively
Fixed: Missing Connection Error Message - Fixed an issue on some platforms that would cause no message to appear if experiencing a connection error on the main menu, then attempting to access online services
Changed: Johnny Changes Reverted - We are reverting the changes made to Johnny in the Big Patch - The Hunt ability changes are not being reverted - This change affects his lunge/speed issues
Johnny is intended to have a lunge
The issue is his speed boost when attacking
In trying to correct that boost we unintentionally altered his lunge and tweaked his animations
This was not a desirable result, and will be reverted
The speed boost will be separated out and worked on at a later date with the intention to not alter his lunge
Changed: Remove Barbed Wire on Ladders - We have made a change to removing barbed wire and the prompt to do so - Previously you would get a prompt to remove Nancy’s barbed wire traps from yourself while on a ladder - This would cause the Victim player to become stuck - You will no longer see a prompt or be able to begin removing barbed wire while using a ladder
Changed: Community News and DLC Main Menu Banner - We are adjusting the sizing of the banner on the main menu - The banner is now 4x larger - Just kidding, it’s slightly smaller and flows better with the background
Tuned: Nuggets, Radius, Range, and Duration Issues - With the changes made to noise being sticky to Victims, we uncovered some issues with various Nugget locations - Some Nuggets were detecting Victims through walls, that has been fixed - Some Nuggets were sticking noise pings to Victims for far too long, that has been fixed - Please continue to report any Problem Nuggets to the support team for investigation
To report any and all existing or persistent issues, please use the support site at support.txchainsawgame.com.
Thanks for your continued support and patience!
Patch Notes - November 28th, 2023
Here are the Patch Notes for November 28th, 2023
The following notes are for our upcoming, November 28th, 2023 patch. It is scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.
PATCH NOTES
Fixed: Nancy’s Trap Alerts - We have fixed an issue where Nancy’s traps did not trigger any notifications
Fixed: Various Footstep Audio - The following audio issues have been fixed in this patch
Footsteps from players in the tunnels can be heard above ground on Family House
Phantom footsteps can be heard while standing in front of the Family House
Fixed: Translated Character Bios - We have fixed an issue where the character bios for Connie, Leland, Julie, Cook, and Sissy were not translating to players selected language
Fixed: Disappearing Ladder in Trophy Room - We have fixed an issue where a ladder in the Trophy Room on Nancy’s House disappeared after using it
Fixed: Nancy’s Trap Outlines - We have fixed an issue where Nancy’s traps showed a hologram outline
Fixed: “I’m Comin’ for Ya” Achievement - We have fixed an issue where the “I’m Comin’ for Ya” achievement would unlock without meeting the requirements
Fixed: Various Execution Animations - The following execution animation issues have been fixed in this patch
Victim’s models ragdoll too early during Hitchhiker’s “You Hear Me” execution
Nancy’s weapon isn’t aligned with a Victim’s neck during her “Road Kill” execution
Victim’s models ragdoll during the second hit of the Cook’s “Stick it to Them” execution
Fixed: Various Johnny Animations - We have fixed an issue where Johnny’s footprints would disappear abruptly when his special ability ends
Footprints will now fade away over time
We have fixed an issue where Johnny wasn’t looking at the floor while using his special ability to follow victims footsteps
Fixed: Blood Reflection Flickering on Low Graphic Settings - We have fixed an issue where blood reflections flickered in the Gore Room on Family House when using the low graphic settings
Fixed: Mud Pile Asset Not Appearing - We have fixed an issue where mud piles were not appearing on the Family House map
Fixed: Inconsistent Range When Listening to Noise from Items - We have fixed an issue where there’s an inconsistent hearing range when players went over the noise thresholds while searching for a lockpick or bone pile on Family House
Now, when too much noise is made when grabbing a lockpick or searching a bone pile, the range the sound can be heard is consistent between the two
Fixed: Various Audio Issues - The following audio issues have been fixed in this patch
Various ambient noises on Nancy’s house ending abruptly
Sound occlusion is the same for a closed and open garage door
Passing the noise threshold when collecting a bone scrap could be heard through the ground
Audio missing in the “Recording the Saw” behind the scenes unlockables
Audio from outside cuts off when inside the Barn on Family House near the front road
Audio for the gates on Slaughterhouse cannot be heard
Fixed: Spectating Lockpicking Audio - We have fixed an issue where players would hear a loud boom sound when spectating a teammate completing the lockpicking minigame
Fixed: Voice Chat Drops in Lobby and Match - We have fixed an issue where voice chat isn’t functional in both the lobby and during a match when using ‘push to talk’ and ‘on’ settings
Fixed: Family Stun Locked After Close Encounter and Sneak Attack - We have fixed an issue where if a Family member is sneak attacked after losing a close encounter they were stun locked and unable to attack or interact with the environment for the rest of the match
Fixed: Camera Angles and Crawl Spaces - We have fixed an issue where the camera would focus on the character’s leg when a Victim player stands up after going through a crawl space
Fixed: Character Ability XP Gain - We have fixed an issue where players would see -1 for their character ability as well as showing that no XP had been gained
Fixed: Text Chat Not Working in Lobby Chat When Using Mouse - We have fixed an issue where text chat would not work when clicking the text box with a mouse
Fixed: Intro Crawl Text Issues - The following intro crawl issues have been fixed in this patch
Crawl text does not play when starting up The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Crawl text would cut off too early
Fixed: “No valid user ID yet” Error - We have fixed an issue with the LogBBQCore: Error: UBBQGameInstance::FetchAndLoadPlayerStats - No valid user ID yet showing up in the logs
Fixed: Various Crashes - The following crashes have been fixed in this patch
Game would crash when a Family member reconnects to a match after disconnecting and being sneak attacked
Server would crash if Danny was a playable victim in a match
Game would crash after X-ing out of the title or using ALT F4
Fixed: Executed Victims Appear Alive in Spectator Mode - We have fixed an issue when a Victim disconnects and gets executed, upon rejoining, the victim appears alive in spectator mode
Fixed: Invalid Credentials Error After 1 Hour of Gameplay - We have fixed an issue where some players would receive an Invalid Credentials Error after playing continuously for over 1 hour
Fixed: Foliage Popping In and Out on Family House - We have fixed an issue where some foliage and environmental assets would pop in and out, potentially exposing hiding Victims
Fixed: Victims Unable to Move After Traversing Ladder on Family House - We have fixed an issue where if a victim drops down the ladder in the Blood Bathroom on the Family House map and climbs up it again, they would get stuck when reaching the top
Fixed: Family House Assets Being Climbable - The following climbable objects issues have been fixed in this patch
Players able to climb over a Blood Bucket in Leatherface’s Lair
Players able to climb over a chair in the Side Garden Tunnel
Fixed: Players Getting Stuck on a Door - We have fixed an issue where players would get stuck between the door and assets next to the walls in Basement Storage on Family House
Fixed: Safe Spot - Silencing Nugget on Family House - We have fixed an issue where if a victim stabs the Nugget near the Windmill at a certain angle, they would land on top of the wooden box asset rendering them unhittable
Fixed: Bottle Clipping into a Health Potion on Family House - We have fixed an issue where a bottle was clipping into a health potion in the Sitting Room
Fixed: Blood on Family Members - Family House - We have fixed an issue where blood on Family members appears golden in the corner of the Bone Room
Fixed: Blacked Out Newspaper Texture - We have fixed an issue where the newspaper on the floor of the Bathroom on the Gas Station map has a blacked out texture
Fixed: Car Battery on Gas Station - We have fixed an issue where the car battery in the Backfield area was misaligned with the car
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Gas Station Map - The following stuck spots on Gas Station have been fixed in this patch
Players would get stuck on a mattress in the House Basement while crouching
Players would get stuck on wooden pallets when silencing Nugget at a certain angle in the Compound area
Players would get stuck on a log in the Compound area
Fixed: Lighting Issues on Gas Station -The following lighting issues have been fixed in this patch
Lighting in the Kitchen area appeared to flicker and be pixelated during the Day variant
Kitchen area lighting caused shadows to flicker on the walls
Light leaks in the Kitchen area when traversing the gap from the Kitchen to the Living Room
Lights flicker on the wall in the Barn area
Fixed: Players Floating on Gas Station Map assets - The following floaty bits have been fixed in this patch
Players would appear to be floating on the branches in the Exterior area near the Road Exit
Players appeared to be floating while sprinting against the edge of the stair railing in Leatherface’s Lair
Fixed: Surface Collision Missing on Gas Station - We have fixed an issue where the surface collision on the Main Road area is missing and players would sink into the road textures
Fixed: Illogical Hiding Spot on Gas Station - We have fixed an issue where Victims would be hidden in a spot in the Exterior area next to the Workshop, despite it being exposed and well lit on the day variant -Night variant is logical and unchanged due to the shadows present in that spot
Fixed: Shadows Fading on Foliage and Trees - We have fixed an issue where shadows appeared to fade in when running towards foliage and trees on Family House Map
Fixed: Light Bleeding from Leatherface’s Chainsaw - We have fixed an issue when Leatherface’s chainsaw sparks from hitting a metal object, those sparks could be seen under the walls
Fixed: Lighting Issues on Slaughterhouse - The following Slaughterhouse lighting issues have been fixed in this patch
Lighting was illogical on the wall and roof of the Slaughterhouse corridor
Lighting was illogical in the Meat Inspection area
Fixed: Incorrect Location Name on Nancy’s House - We have fixed an issue where a room was labeled as ‘Exterior’ between the North Tunnel and Trophy Room
Fixed: Bone and Skull Clipping on Slaughterhouse - We have fixed an issue where the bone and skulls of a barricade were clipping into the wall in the West Tunnel
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Slaughterhouse - The following Slaughterhouse stuck spots have been fixed in this patch
Players would get stuck on the mattress in the Garage area
Cook and Hitchhiker would get stuck in the wall if a fuse didn’t spawn in the Cutting Room
Fixed: Invisible Collision in Bushes on Slaughterhouse - We have fixed an issue where there is an invisible collision on the bushes outside of the Garage area
Fixed: Various Textures - The following texture issues have been fixed in this patch
Texture of a rusty metal sheet in the South Tunnel on Slaughterhouse appeared as transparent on one side
Textures loaded in slowly on low settings at the beginning of a match
Fixed: ‘Face Grinder’ Execution Not Present - We have fixed an issue where the ‘Face Grinder” execution was not present in the execution selection menu
Fixed: Stamina Boost Regeneration when a Victim Disconnects - We have fixed an issue where stamina regeneration boosts for all Victim players close to a Victim who disconnects
Fixed: Engine.ini File Edits to Remove Foliage - We have fixed an issue where players were able to change the engine.ini files to remove and adjust foliage - Those files have been strengthened to combat exploitive player behavior
Fixed: Victims Bypass a Fence to Collect a Bone Scrap on Gas Station - We have fixed an issue where Victim players were able to travel to the opposite side of the fence near the Garden Shed to collect a bone scrap
Fixed: Disconnection Exploit - We have fixed an issue where players would disconnect from the internet while moving in order to not receive damage from attacks, break chase, create a distraction, or to scare victims out of hiding spots - Disconnected players will now stay in place upon disconnection
Fixed: Door Slamming Dead Victims for XP - We have fixed an issue where Family players could repeatedly door slam a dead victim for XP if executed in a doorway
Fixed: Players Gaining 2x XP with Spectator Mode - We have fixed an issue where players were granted XP twice when they immediately left spectator mode after entering it
Fixed: Audio Bug with Fuse Door Slam - Fixed an audio issue that made the fusebox door slam sound not trigger
Fixed: XP Earned Despite Disconnect - We fixed an issue that would cause Family members to not earn kill XP if the Victim disconnects during the execution
Fixed: Redirect to Platform Store - Fixed an issue causing the link to the store page not to function on some platforms
Fixed: Party Voice Chat - We resolved and issue that would cause voice chat not to work properly for some party members
Fixed: Spectator Camera Drag - Improved responsiveness of camera switching between spectating different Victims
Fixed: Push To Talk Stuck - Fixed an issue that would cause the voice chat to be stuck open even when PTT is selected - This issue occurred most when exiting the pause menu
Fixed: Various Minor UI/HUD Issues - The following UI/HUD issues are fixed in this patch
Typo corrected in Victim Condition Level 3
Part of Spectator UI remaining visible in pause menu
Network Error box that cannot be closed without restarting
Fixed placeholder text in loading screen tip
Missing “MAX” level indicator when reaching level 99
Victim portrait corners are darkened when escaped or disconnected
Fixed: Various Minor UI Issues - The following UI issues are fixed in this patch
Unlockable videos stuttering on some platforms
Rebinding keys causes skill tree video to not show button icons
Keyboard not showing on certain platforms in certain modes
Entering spectator mode sometimes removes button functions
Several visual bugs in ability tree menu
Freezing briefly when exiting skill tree fullscreen mode
Performance mode option showing on inapplicable platforms
Placeholder videos on some platforms in unlockables
Placeholder text in Saboteur perk description
Loss of function if party hosts starts matchmaking while others are in menus
Party leader disconnecting while on menu does not disband party - This refers to main menu disconnect, such as due to outage or interruption, not leaving a match intentionally - The party should disband here, so that they are not stuck - The bug caused certain party members to be stuck in party
Player level showing 0 after a disconnect
Delay in character and map icons updating after returning to lobby post match
Text typos in end user license agreement
Missing executions in menu
Native platform invite missing in custom lobbies
Hitchhiker’s Bloody Skin missing from cosmetics menu
Invite delay if attempting to invite too quickly after creating a custom lobby
Fixed: Strength Attribute Description - Strength attribute description now includes barging doors as affected by Strength
Fixed: Missing Localizations - Fixed a few missing localizations for text in menu headings, etc.
Fixed: Hitchhiker 3 Trap Instant Kill - We have fixed an issue that allowed the Hitchhiker to place 3 traps next to each other, resulting in instant kills of Victims
Fixed: Spectator/Camera Issues - We have fixed the following spectator and camera related issues
When switching to Victim in basement to spectate, camera becomes displaced
Delay going into spectator mode
Fixed: Chat and Scoreboard Soft Lock - We have fixed an issue that would cause the game to lock up if chat was opened while viewing the scoreboard
Fixed: Slaughterhouse Out of Bounds - Fixed an issue that would allow users to climb a fence and exit the Slaughterhouse map into unplayable areas
Fixed: Saboteur Perk and Fusebox - We have fixed the Saboteur perk to now affect the fusebox, as is stated in the perk description
Fixed: Right Shift Rebind - You can now properly rebind the right shift key
Fixed: Chat Key Rebind - You can now rebind the chat key
Fixed: New Character Unlocks - Fixed an issue that would prevent players from purchasing new characters on certain platforms
Fixed: Party Invite Unavailable - This issue was causing issues inviting players when different cross play settings were being used - This issue would lock up follow up invites, even if settings were changed
Fixed: Visual Bug with Character Levels - We fixed a visual bug that would not show a fully maxed out character as having a full (yellow) progress bar
Fixed: Visual Bug with Earned Skill Points - We fixed a visual bug that would show “total sp earned” from custom lobbies - Skill Points are not earned in custom lobbies
Fixed: Temp White Box for Player Icon - This fix is for a white placeholder box for player’s icons while they are joining a custom lobby
Fixed: No Sell and Leatherface Revved Up Attack - We have fixed an issue causing No Sell to not properly trigger when being hit by a revved up chainsaw
Fixed: Extra Drip Perk Fix - This issue caused the Extra Drip effect to never end if a Victim was healed by a teammate while healing themselves - This perk will still pop in healing events, but no longer gets stuck on
Fixed: Choose Flight Stutters - Resolved an issue causing a stutter or laggy appearance when using Choose Flight
Fixed: FPS Drops when Returning to Main Menu - We have fixed an issue causing an FPS drop when returning to the main menu from the skill tree and cosmetics screen
Fixed: Flickering Leaves - Fixed an issue where some leaves would flicker and flash when certain settings are used
Fixed: Failed To Join Party Reinvite - We have fixed an issue that would prevent a player from being reinvited if they failed an invite due to any network error
Fixed: Next Match Dropping Party - Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause the party to exit to main menu despite party leader selecting “Next Match”
Fixed: Connection Issues Disabling Party Creation - We have fixed an issue that would lock up party creation due to intermittent connection issues
Fixed: Connection Issues Disabling Matchmaking - We have fixed an issue that would lock up matchmaking due to intermittent connection issues occurring when creating a party
Fixed: Next Match Join Lobby Solo - An issue that would cause a party member to abandon their group when selecting “Next Match” has been fixed
Fixed: Custom Lobby Failed to Launch - We have fixed an issue that would disband a custom lobby group if timer reaches zero
Fixed: Nancy’s House Car Collision - Fixed an invisible collision near a car in the junkyard section of Nancy’s House
Fixed: Nancy Cosmetic Descriptions - Fixed some placeholder text on Nancy’s cosmetic options
Fixed: Leatherface Concept Art Unlockable - Fixed the description for the Leatherface Concept Art
Fixed: Nicotero Leatherface Volume - Crawl Space Destruction - The volume of the Nicotero saw was too loud on crawl space destructions - The volume for this interaction has been lowered to match
Fixed: Windows Key Rebind - Fixed an issue that allowed rebinding of the Windows key
Fixed: Alt Key Rebind on Some Key Setups - Fixed an issue that allowed rebinding of the Alt key
Fixed: Character Blacked Out on Some Platforms/Builds - The team has resolved some issues that would cause elements to be blacked out on some platforms/builds
Fixed: Grandpa Perks Unequip - Fixed Grandpa perks so that they stay equipped from match to match
Fixed: Missing Foliage - We have fixed an issue that would result in missing foliage during the end game scene on some platforms
Fixed: Haptic Feedback Inconsistent - The team has fixed the haptic feedback so it is more consistent
Fixed:No Sell Disabled After Being Trapped - Fixed an issue that would make No Sell not function as intended after stepping in a Hitchhiker trap
Fixed: Multiple XP Events - The following XP events have been fixed
Recovering Health Above 50 appears when healing is canceled
Nancy’s ability not rewarding XP appropriately
Danny’s is awarded tampering XP when it shouldn’t be
No XP is awarded when Danny inspects and it should be
Recovering Health Above 50 is triggered when no healing is used
All Victims Killed triggering despite not killing all Victims
XP is awarded twice for killing at the gallows
Fixed: Well Interaction Lock - Fixed an issue that would lock interactions if a Victim tries to use a well after stepping in a Hitchhiker trap
Fixed: Well Connection Disruption - An issue that would cause a character to get stuck if connection is unstable when using a well has been fixed
Fixed: Missing Voice Lines - Added in the missing voice lines for when a Victim exceeds noise thresholds in minigames
Fixed: Victim Stamina Bonus - We have fixed an issue that was awarding a stamina bonus to Victims incorrectly
Fixed: Blood Trails - We have matched up the Victim blood trails across platforms
Fixed: Grandpa Perks UI - An issue has been fixed that caused the Grandpa perk icon to not be highlighted as active if the level has been skipped by excess feeding
Fixed: Car Crawl Stuck - Fixed an issue that would cause a Victim to become stuck if they crawl through a car and step in a Hitchhiker trap
Fixed: Trap Bypass - We have fixed an issue where Victims could bypass a trap if placed too closely to a traversal
Fixed: Hunt Not Canceling Properly - Johnny’s Hunt ability should cease when the hunted Victim is executed - This has been fixed so that the ability functions as intended
Fixed: Sonny Ability and Minigames - We have fixed an issue that would silence the minigame audio if Sonny’s ability is active
Fixed: Skill Tree Resets - The skill tree issue causing it to reset unintentionally has been fixed
Fixed: Leatherface Connection Disruption - We have fixed an issue that would make Leatherface unresponsive if connection is interrupted during a destruction event
Fixed: Tourniquet Fixed - The Tourniquet perk is now fixed and will no longer stay active indefinitely if two health items are used consecutively - We have also fixed an issue with Tourniquet where connection interruptions would make the perk active indefinitely
Fixed: Victim Noise Marker and Hiding Spots - Fixed an issue where the noise indicator would not stick to Victims after bursting out of hiding spots - This is related to the change that pings stick to Victims when making noise
Fixed: Must Have Been the Wind - We have fixed the perk Must Have Been the Wind to function with the new design change to noise generation - This is related to the change that pings stick to Victims when making noise
Fixed: Twinkle Toes - We have fixed the perk Twinkle Toes to function with the new design change to noise generation - This is related to the change that pings stick to Victims when making noise
Fixed: Quick Exit - Fixed the Quick Exit perk (Danny) so it no longer resets crawl space opening progress if Family member leaves proximity
Fixed: Spotter - We have fixed an issue with the Spotter perk that would increase the range unintentionally
Fixed: Second Wind - Fixed the perk Second Wind to function as described
Fixed: Efficient Backstabber - Efficient Backstabber will now work when stabbing Grandpa
Fixed: Fusebox Cursor Issues - We have fixed an issue that would lock up a cursor on screen after completing the fusebox puzzle
Fixed: Nicotero Blood Splatter - Fixed an issue where the Nicotero Leatherface shirt would not get any blood on it when executing Victims
Fixed: Leatherface Door Destruction - If Leatherface starts the animation of destroying a door with his saw, it can no longer be opened during the animation - This issue was caused by another Family member opening the door just after Leatherface selects to destroy it, resulting in overlap
Fixed: Leatherface Missing Idle Animation - Fixed the missing idle animation after Leatherface overheats his saw and after an overhead attack - Previously, Leatherface would appear still, without his usual idle
Fixed: Ladders and Hands - Fixed an issue where hands would not appear properly aligned with ladders when in use
Fixed: Victim Restraints - Fixed an issue where if a Victim is hit before getting out of their restraints, they would fall, then pop back up into the restraints - Now, if hit before escaping restraints, Victim will fall normally and stay free
Fixed: Trapped Victim Gate Bypass - Fixed an issue where a Victim could bypass locked doors and gates by becoming incapacitated by a Hitchhiker trap
Fixed: Hitchhiker Trap Collection - We have fixed an issue where the Hitchhiker could not collect traps if they were too close to certain interaction items like ladders and doors
Fixed: Victims, Incapacitations, and Hiding Spots - Fixed a really weird bug where if a Victim uses a hiding spot and exits due to incapacitation, then a second Victim does the same thing on the same hiding spot, the first Victim instantly dies - To the one person who might have experienced this, you’re welcome
Fixed: Sissy Stun Lock - We have fixed an issue where Sissy would become permanently stunned if hit by a Victim exiting a hiding spot
Fixed: Grandpa Detection - Fixed and issue where Grandpa would detect Victims who are moving inaccurately at higher levels - This issue was detecting Victims for smaller amounts of time at higher Grandpa levels
Fixed: Victim Traversal Lock -We have fixed an issue where Victims would get stuck in the traversal animation on gaps when entering the gap at the same time they are snared by barbed wire (Nancy)
Fixed: Ghost Victim in North Cell - Fixed an issue where a Victim who escaped from the driveway exit would have their character model appear in the North Cell on Family House
Fixed: Invincible Victim in Crawl Space - We have fixed an issue where Victims would be invincible if connection is interrupted while they traverse a crawl space
Fixed: Safe Window Jumps - Fixed an issue where a Victim would not take accurate damage if connection is interrupted when jumping through a window
Fixed: Torn Apart Execution Audio - We have fixed an issue that caused the Torn Apart execution for Johnny to have no audio
Fixed: Unlock Tool Alignment - Fixed the alignment of the unlock tool on certain doors when Victims are picking the lock
Fixed: Healing While Disconnecting - Fixed an issue that would lock up a Victim player if they experience connection issues during healing an ally
Fixed: Stuck In Animations - Fixed an issue where a player would become locked in interaction animations if connection is interrupted
Fixed: Locked on Valve Pickup - Fixed an issue where a player would become locked up if experiencing connection issues while gathering a valve handle
Fixed: Leatherface Carry - Fixed an issue where Victims who have disconnected cannot be carried by Leatherface
Fixed: Grapple Disconnects - Fixed an issue where the grapple animation would persist if the player disconnects and rejoins
Fixed: Victim Attacked While Disconnected - Fixed an issue where if a Victim is disconnected while interacting with a minigame, then attacked, they cannot move when rejoining the session
Fixed: Camera Control - Fixed an issue where players would lose camera control if experiencing connection interruption during the restraints minigame
Fixed: Valve progress and Rejoin - Fixed a discrepancy in the valve progress shown to players who disconnect and rejoin
Fixed: Loading Screen Loop - Fixed an issue with an infinite loading screen/title screen loop if a player accepts an invite while in certain menus and tutorials
Fixed: Cook Idle Crash - Fixed an issue where Cook being kicked for idle would crash the game for the Cook player
Fixed: Cook Gas Station Crash - Fixed an issue where Cook player would experience a game crash on load in to the Gas Station map
Fixed: Gallows Spectate Crash - Fixed an issue where the game would crash if the player is spectating a Victim being killed on gallows and exits to the main menu
Fixed: Healing Traps - We have fixed an issue with the damage modifier for Hitchhiker traps that would unintentionally heal Victims - This upgrade to the Trap ability will now function as described in game
Fixed: Camera On Johnny - Fixed an issue with the camera becoming misplaced on Johnny after he steps on an active cattle grid with his ability active
Fixed: Restraints Animation - We have fixed an issue with the animation for the restraints minigame for the female Victims that would appear as if they were detached halfway through the minigame
Fixed: Scaling Issues - Fixed an issue with scaling on certain platforms and systems
Fixed: Frame Rate Issues in Basement - Fixed an issue that would cause an inconsistent frame rate in the basement, near Leatherface spawn
Fixed: Loud Leatherface Feet - Fixed an issue that would make Leatherface’s footsteps sound too loud at longer distances
Fixed: Stuck Spots on Family House - The following stuck spots on Family House have been fixed in this patch
Victims become stuck on the bushes in front of the Family House
Family become stuck if feeding Grandpa on the bone room side
Fixed: So Close - Fixed the So Close achievement/trophy so that it will not pop if the fusebox escape door is closed
Fixed: Turning Off the Valve - Fixed a bug that would allow Family to turn off the pressure valve too quickly by using their ability while interacting with the valve handle
Changed: Character Outlines when Making Noise - We have changed how character outlines function when triggering noise makers
Players who make noise will now have a red noise outline attached to them for a few seconds
Making noise with bonecharms, Nuggets, bone piles, door slams, and toolboxes will be affected, sliding metal doors will not
This is intended to incentivize stealthy play
Changed: Mute All Option - We have added the option to quickly mute all players in a lobby
Changed: Auto Crouch Toggle - We have added the option to toggle auto crouch on or off - The option can be found in the “Input” section of the options menu
Changed: Nancy’s House Valve Tank Locations - The team has incorporated feedback from the Slaughterhouse map to improve Nancy’s House
Changed: Victim Abilities at Match Start - Victim abilities will now start the match with a 60 second cooldown
Changed: Hitchhiker Traps and Pressure Valves - We have removed the safe zone in front of the pressure valve so that the Hitchhiker can trap the device
Changed: Gas Station Smoke Room - We have added a gate to the smoke room exit - We have also closed the gap between the smoke room and the side room
Changed: Hiding Invite Codes - We have made invite codes able to be hidden - This should help reduce unwanted sharing of the codes
Due to the Steam character limits, the rest of the patch notes can be viewed on our Community Hub!
Thanks for your continued support and patience!
Better with Your Friends - Steam Award Nominations Open Now
Here at Gun, we make interactive horror games to play with your friends.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a 3v4 asymmetrical horror experience that's better with your friends. Die together, Survive together, and hunt together.
Here Creative Director Ronnie Hobbs discusses how he brought that vision to life.
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, dating back to my early childhood when I first saw the original film. So after working in the video game industry for nearly 20 years now, I can't tell you how much it means to me that I was tasked with overseeing the game. It's really a dream project for me, and I think the asymmetrical multiplayer aspect only enhances the experience. Being able to take on the role of multiple Slaughter Family members, or one of the many Victims, and share that experience with your friends online really makes it feel like you are taking part in the film. I really wanted each playthrough to feel dynamic and ever-changing, with human decisions constantly altering and shaping the experience for everyone around them. The film nerd in me wanted to see how the general public would respond if they were actually thrown into that situation, and so far the results have been awesome. I love watching a group of friends try and navigate the environment that we've built, to see how they would play the "movie", so to speak. This simply wouldn't be possible with single player, and everyone here at Gun Interactive, along with our dev partner at Sumo Digital Nottingham, is really proud of what we have created." - Ronnie Hobbs, Creative Director
Thank you for your time and consideration and we can't wait to hop back into Texas with you all.
