A few weeks after launch, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is receiving its 1.02 patch across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The headline addition to the cosmic horror title is a brand-new block function designed to help players avoid getting overrun by approaching entities.

Quick Facts

  • Patch version: 1.02
  • Platforms: Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Major additions: New block function, achievement-based progress recovery tool
  • Launch discount: The 20% off Steam launch discount ends today

Player Impact and Balance Monitoring

Because the new block ability could have a major effect on overall game balance and difficulty, the development team announced plans to monitor how the feature lands in-game. Players are encouraged to share feedback on Discord or the Steam forums regarding how the mechanic feels during encounters.

Alongside the block ability, the update addresses several persistent technical issues. PC players experiencing low performance in Ultra Settings upon re-launching the game will find a fix in this update, alongside a resolution for single-player runs failing to spawn knives. Console players on PS5 also receive a fix targeting progress loss.

Patch 1.02 Full Notes

Critical / Important

  • Fix for players seeing low performance in Ultra Settings when re-launching the game
  • Fix for multiple enemies of the same class spawning in some missions
  • Progress recovery tool for all platforms based on achievement and trophies progress
  • New block function
  • Fixed Saints not loading after missions (introduced in patch 1)
  • Fixed no knives appearing when playing the game in Single-Player

Improvements / Minor Changes

  • Reduced Saints blessing costs
  • Slight increase for tokens given for contract tiers
  • Rescuing a character in the mainland makes a contract successful regardless of whether the treasure was returned
  • Migo enemy captures players for less time in Single-Player
  • Fixed weapon appearance in ultrawide configurations
  • Captain now uses dialogue lines that were previously unused
  • Fix for torches losing flame
  • Improvements to local voice chat (some issues remain under investigation)

Console

  • Fix for losing progress on PS5

The 20% off launch discount on Steam also concludes today, marking the final opportunity to grab the game at the promotional rate.