A new update for Pass the Fear, version 1.0.446, is now available on PC. This patch focuses heavily on technical optimization and quality-of-life improvements for players currently navigating the game's roguelite bullet-hell challenges.

Performance and Controls

The most significant change in this update is an optimization of scene rendering. According to the developer, this adjustment reduces GPU load by approximately 30%, which should lead to smoother performance during intense combat sequences. Additionally, the game's control scheme has been updated to support mouse side buttons and controller stick-press (click) buttons for key remapping.

Quick Facts

  • Performance: Scene rendering optimized to reduce GPU load by 30%.
  • Controls: Added support for mouse side buttons and controller stick-press inputs.
  • Display: Borderless Window mode is temporarily disabled to avoid technical issues.
  • Platform: PC (via Steam).

Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments

The update addresses several gameplay-specific issues reported by the community:

  • UI and Buffs: Fixed an error where the Mask of Slaughter could not combine the Five-Color Supreme Ring and the Five-Color Ring in the bottom Buff bar.
  • Difficulty Scaling: Resolved a bug where single-player difficulty settings were overwritten when joining a lower-difficulty multiplayer lobby.
  • Items and Achievements: Corrected an issue where the "Snobbish" Pearl incorrectly applied the "Agitated" effect, and fixed a bug preventing the "World Reflected" achievement from unlocking.
  • Encyclopedia: Fixed display errors within the game's Encyclopedia unlock conditions.
  • Combat: Reduced the health of the Corpse Collector's Summons to balance encounters.

Players should be aware that the game now defaults to Windowed mode due to the temporary removal of the Borderless Window setting. The development team is also tracking an intermittent issue where the chapter elevator may fail to operate after defeating the Celebration! (Circus) boss; players encountering this are encouraged to reach out via the official Pass the Fear Discord or email for direct support.