Dark Deception 196 Patched -

Smoother turning, quicker reactions, and fewer frustrating deaths caused by hardware lag. 3. Progression Bug Fixes

from earlier patches if you are jumping back in after a long break. Look up the latest news on Chapter 5 development. Let me know how you'd like to narrow down the details . Share public link

Note: If you are looking for specific patch notes regarding newer updates (such as Chapter 5 Part 2 or the enhanced graphical updates), players are encouraged to check the official Glowstick Entertainment Discord or Steam News hub, as the game receives frequent minor hotfixes.

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: In the Stranger Sewers level, Dread Duckies can no longer respawn if the player is within a specific radius of a vacant camouflage spot. This entirely eliminates the notorious "spawn kill" bug that previously ruined S-rank attempts.

Prior to 196, players discovered that rapidly pausing and unpausing the game during the Primal Fear’s charge attack could reset the enemy’s collision box. This allowed speedrunners to bypass the second phase of "Crazy Carnevil" entirely. introduced a frame-lock mechanic during charge animations, rendering this exploit unusable. If you try it now, the game simply crashes to desktop (CTD) as a failsafe.

The Murder Monkeys are smarter than ever. The patch restored their Smart AI , meaning they’ll try to trap or "sandwich" you more effectively. Additionally, two Chef Monkeys now camp the ring altar after you collect all soul shards, making the final escape much more tense. Look up the latest news on Chapter 5 development

The Murder Monkeys have had their "smart AI" restored, making them more aggressive and strategic.

Dark Deception 1.9.6 Patched: Refining the Horror Experience

The 1.9.6 patch addressed AI behavior in the "Monkey Business" stage, providing a more consistent and challenging experience. This public link is valid for 7 days

Recent patches have also sneakily added or refined content in anticipation of the finale:

, breakable boards were removed to prevent consistent crashing. Torment Therapy