Highlights

  • Patch notes for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre have been released, addressing various gameplay fixes, changes, and tweaks.
  • The patch fixes exploits involving the Hitchhiker's trap, adjusts lunge distances for certain characters, and patches a brightness cheat for PC players.
  • Other changes include adjustments to perk levels, stealth in mini-games, and stun immunity for the Family members, among other updates.

The latest patch for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is upon us, and it's got a beefy set of patch notes. This comes under a month after the previous Texas Chain Saw Massacre patch.

Developed by Sumo Nottingham and published by Gun Interactive, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an adaptation of the 1974 film of the same name and is the first game based on the ten-film franchise since the identically named 1982 title. It was one of the most hotly anticipated horror games of 2023, releasing well ahead of spooky season. In its short lifespan, the game has been well-received for its distinctive, asymmetrical multiplayer and its faithfulness to its source material, but no game comes out perfect. Fortunately, since release, the developers have been transparent with fans regarding their feedback and the patchwork required to address it.

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The official Gun Interactive Reddit account shared the full patch notes for the September 16 update. Each alteration is categorized as either a Fix, a Change, or a Tune. As far as Fixes are concerned, various changes were made to playable character Hitchhiker, fixing a glitch that would let him phase through walls by setting traps, and allowing ensnared Victims to get through crawlspaces or cross gaps. Johnny and Sissy also had their lunges nerfed to be more in-line with the other family members. Another cheat was patched out, which would've allowed PC players to adjust their brightness at times when it's prohibited by editing game files.

The title image from the main menu of Gun Interactive's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Other changes were made to various aspects of gameplay, with reductions in certain perk levels alongside alterations to stealth in mini-games and stun immunity for various characters. Players who are controlling The Family also now have the ability to shut off the fusebox after it's been turned on by a Victim. Another change in the Tune category was made to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre character Leland, as his Life Saver ability has had its stun duration upgraded.

As any philosopher worth their salt would say, a little goes a long way, and while many of these gameplay changes might seem small, they could alter The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's hardy multiplayer meta to a large degree. It should be cool to see what impact this new patch will have on the gameplay, and whether these changes might cause new problems for another patch to solve. In the same post, Gun Interactive noted that it would shift away from weekly patches moving forward, so perhaps it's trying to observe and see if such problems arise.

September 26 Update Patch Notes

  • Fixed: Hitchhiker Trap Exploit
    • Fixed an exploit where Hitchhiker players could use his trap to pass through walls and doors.

  • Fixed: Hitchhiker Trap Interaction Issues
    • We’ve resolved an issue where Victims would be unable to interact with gaps, crawl spaces, and other elements after stepping in a Hitchhiker Trap.

  • Fixed: Johnny and Sissy Lunge
    • Johnny and Sissy both had a lunge that was greater than other Family members.
    • We’ve adjusted this to be more in line with the rest of the Family members.
    • This should also correct the Johnny build we’re seeing used in public matches.

  • Fixed: Brightness Cheat
    • Fixed an issue that would allow PC users to adjust their in game brightness outside of accepted levels by editing game files.

  • Changed: Hitchhiker Traps at Ladder Exits
    • We have adjusted the area at the top of a ladder where the Hitchhiker can place a trap.
    • This still allows for strategic play, but will give Victims an opportunity to counter the trap.

  • Changed: Fusebox Reset
    • The Family can now turn the fusebox off after a Victim turns it on.
    • There is a cooldown applied to the switch, similar to generators and car batteries.

  • Changed: Family Stun Immunity
    • Family now has a 10 second stun immunity period after an initial stun ends.
    • There is NO stun immunity after a Family member is stunned by a Victim bursting out of a hiding place.
    • If you attempt to stun a Family member who has immunity, you will not see the prompt for Leland’s ability or a back stab.
    • If you attempt to stun a Family member who has immunity with a door slam, it will have no effect.
    • Close Encounters all vary in duration due to the individual Family members having different stun recovery times, therefore the immunity period is different for each.

  • Tuned: Tae Kwan Door Perk Levels Reduced
    • Level 1: 5 Seconds Stun Duration
    • Level 2: 6 Seconds Stun Duration
    • Level 3: 8 Seconds Stun Duration

  • Tuned: Agitator Perk Levels Reduced
    • Level 1: 1.5 Level Family Bond Reduction
    • Level 2: 2 Level Family Bond Reduction
    • Level 3: 2.5 Level Family Bond Reduction

  • Tuned: Stealth Performance in Minigames
    • We have adjusted the amount of noise generated in gathering minigames when at full Stealth.

  • Tuned: Leland Ability Stun Duration
    • We have adjusted the stun duration upgrades for Leland’s Life Saver ability.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Source: Reddit