Party Animals

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Released: Sep 20, 2023
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 14:09 GMT

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15 Sep 2026Developer post
Patch Notes 1.17.0.0
Version 1.17.0.0 (2026.9.15) New Map "Desert Crisis" Now available in Crisis Mode! Sandstorms rage across the town, and a mysterious ritual circle flickers in Deadwood Park. Will you work together to clear the sands, or let the town be swallowed whole? Time is running out. Map Up
Version 1.17.0.0 (2026.9.15)
New Map "Desert Crisis"
Now available in Crisis Mode!
Sandstorms rage across the town, and a mysterious ritual circle flickers in Deadwood Park. Will you work together to clear the sands, or let the town be swallowed whole? Time is running out.
Map Update "Autumn Cabin"
Meteorologists have spotted a meteor shower!
Autumn is back. They say wishes made upon shooting stars always come true. Head to the Aquarium, kick back on a beanbag, and admire the Meteor Fish you've reeled in!
Event Pass "3rd Anniversary Party"
During the event, XP earned from Quick Match or Custom Games counts toward both "My Progress" and "Community Progress". Reach the same milestone to unlock corresponding rewards!
Event period: 9 PM September 15th (PDT) - 8 PM November 15th (PST).
Fairy Catcher Returns
Our beloved "Fairy Catcher" is back! A few adorable new fairies have joined the party, too. Come catch them all!
Event period: 9 PM September 15th (PDT) - 8 PM November 15th (PST).
3rd Anniversary Daily Login Rewards
Happy 3rd Anniversary! Log in during the event from 9 PM September 19th to 9 PM September 26th (PDT) to claim 50 Nemo Bucks each day.
More Content Updates
In Crisis Mode, added new roles:
Radar (Goodie role): can scan all surviving players and reveal their locations on the map for some time.
Bomb Killer: can secretly pass bombs, and players killed by explosion can't be reported.
In the Item Shop:
New and returning Justice Series outfits: 9 PM October 1st to 9 PM October 15th (PDT).
New and returning Mid-Autumn Festival-themed outfits: 9 PM September 24th to 9 PM October 8th (PDT).
Three new Vicksy outfits: 9 PM September 24th to 9 PM October 8th (PDT).
The "Pink Rose Shiba Inu" outfit is available for a limited time: 9 PM September 18th to 9 PM October 15th (PDT).
New and returning Greek Gods outfits: 9 PM September 18th to 9 PM October 1st (PDT).
Added the "Fawn Lamar" outfit to the Item Shop rotation.
In Autumn Cabin:
Added interactive "Beanbags" to the aquarium.
Added two new boats to the river.
New and returning Anniversary Event outfits: 9 PM September 19th to 9 PM October 3rd (PDT), available for purchase from the Vending Machine.
Returned the Mid-Autumn throwable "Mooncake" to Classic Mode for a limited time: 9 PM September 24th to 9 PM October 8th (PDT).
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the collar color of the "Cattle Valiente" outfit was incorrect.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where NPC "Otto" was missing fur.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where rapidly taking out and putting away the fishing rod could cause the character's position to become abnormal under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players could not exit the results screen normally under certain conditions on PS5.
Fixed an issue in SMASH where players could start without a weapon after selecting the "Single Hand Master" or "Double Hand Master" Pawer and then also selecting the "Spinach Master" Pawer.
Fixed an issue in SMASH where the selected "Spinach Master" Pawer failed to take effect in all subsequent rounds.
Optimizations
In Crisis Mode:
Adjusted the "Forensic" role: it now learns information about the killer when any player reports a dead body, instead of by examining killed players.
Adjusted "Hakkar": it can now use vents, still wins after infecting all players, and its infection ability cooldown increases as fewer players remain alive.
Removed some Photo Mode restrictions: players can now enter Photo Mode with fewer than 8 players, and Photo Mode no longer exits automatically when a faction wins or a sabotage event occurs.
Further optimized role assignment at the start of matches.
In Autumn Cabin - PAWS, if a player times out without selecting a target while using an item, the item now automatically affects the player who was last highlighted when the countdown ends, instead of a random player.
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16 Jul 2026Developer post
Ver 1.16 Updates (2026/8/27, Patch 1.16.4.0)
Version 1.16.4.0 (2026.8.27) Bug Fixes Attempted to fix an issue in Nemo Kart where match results could be calculated incorrectly after finishing a race under certain conditions. Optimizations Added shortcuts to "Locker" and "Garage" on the Quick Match pre-lobby screen. ---------
Version 1.16.4.0 (2026.8.27)
Bug Fixes
Attempted to fix an issue in Nemo Kart where match results could be calculated incorrectly after finishing a race under certain conditions.
Optimizations
Added shortcuts to "Locker" and "Garage" on the Quick Match pre-lobby screen.
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Previous Updates in Version 1.16
Version 1.16.3.0 (2026.8.6)
Content Updates
Celebrate Qixi with new and returning Qixi-themed outfits: available from 9 PM August 13th to 9 PM August 27th (PT). "Qixi Valiente," "Qixi Carrot," and "Starlight Carrot" can be purchased with Cookies, while "Galaxy Carrot" can be purchased with Nemo Bucks.
Bring back the platform collaboration outfits "Xiaohongshu Raven" and "TikTok Logan": available from 9 PM August 13th to 9 PM August 16th (PT), purchased with Cookies.
Celebrate International Dog Day with the new outfit "Big G Ron": available from 9 PM August 20th to 9 PM September 3rd (PT), purchased with Cookies.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the eye color of the "Goatee Dr. Curtis" outfit was incorrect while knocked out.
Fixed an issue where the vehicle rating value was displayed incorrectly in the Kart Modification screen.
Attempted to fix an issue in Nemo Kart where players could sometimes fail to enter the game when playing consecutive matches under certain conditions.
Version 1.16.2.0 (2026.7.30)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the nitro effects on the " Blocks" vehicle series still displayed different colors at different drift stages.
Fixed a character clipping issue that could occur with the "ATV" vehicle series in Nemo Kart.
Fixed missing glow effects for the Legendary "Pouty Fish" and Legendary "Coco Fish" in Summer Cabin.
Fixed an issue in Summer Cabin where the character model displayed incorrectly when driving a boat after removing the hat from the "Lion Dance Kola" outfit.
Fixed an issue in Summer Cabin where the animation played after successfully catching a fish could cause the chair to shift unexpectedly while fishing on a chair.
Fixed missing petal effects for the "Starlight Carrot" outfit.
Fixed an issue where the fur on the collar of the "Boss Garfat" outfit was missing.
Fixed an issue where some players' nameplates could disappear under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue where Quick Match games could fail to load properly under certain conditions. (Xbox One)
Optimizations
Added "Limit" tooltip to the Gears icon in the upper-right corner of the Kart Garage menu.
Added a notification in the Kart Level Rewards indicating when claiming a reward would cause Gears to exceed the owned limit.
Updated the list of players who participated in testing in Settings - General - Special Thanks.
Version 1.16.1.0 (2026.7.15)
Bug Fixes
Fixed issues related to mobile phone verification.
Fixed an issue where keyboard and mouse button prompts could still appear while playing with a controller under certain circumstances.
Fixed missing audio when fishing in Summer Cabin after restarting a game.
Fixed an issue in Summer Cabin where characters who ran out of stamina in the water and landed on a chair at the bottom could not respawn back on shore properly.
Fixed spots on Rock n Roar, Cast-a-Way, and Sky Ruins tracks that could cause players to get stuck.
Fixed an issue where the "Ballerina Uni" outfit displayed incorrectly on certain maps.
Fixed an issue where the "Lion Dance Gopher" outfit displayed incorrectly at close range in Photo Mode.
Fixed an issue with the eye visuals of the "Hades Levi" outfit during gameplay.
Fixed an issue with eye visuals of the character "Noodle" after being stunned.
Fixed an issue where the "Shocked" emote icon displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where the required number of Gears to purchase the "Snowpiercer Jr. II" and "Snowpiercer Jr. III" paints was displayed incorrectly in the Vehicle Modification screen.
Optimizations
In Nemo Kart:
Players now receive a notification in the top-right corner of the results screen showing the Gears earned after each race in Quick Match.
Improved the prompt "Research (Vehicle) first" in Kart Lab to display the vehicle model name instead of the paint name.
Improved some environmental visuals on the Rock n Roar track.
Improved the collision on the finish island of the Sky Ruins track.
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11 Jul 2026Developer post
Paws Football Cup: Streaming Now
Match schedule: July 11, 3:50 AM–9:30 AM PT July 12, 3:50 AM–9:30 AM PT
10 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes 1.16.0.0
Version 1.16.0.0 (2026.7.9) Mode Update: "Nemo Kart" Engines are roaring, tires are heating up, and the garage is finally open for business. This update adds the "Kart Modification" and "Vehicle Research" systems to Nemo Kart. Research new vehicles, install new parts, and build y
Version 1.16.0.0 (2026.7.9)
Mode Update: "Nemo Kart"
Engines are roaring, tires are heating up, and the garage is finally open for business.
This update adds the "Kart Modification" and "Vehicle Research" systems to Nemo Kart. Research new vehicles, install new parts, and build your very own beastly ride.
Three new tracks have also been added to Nemo Kart:
Cast-A-Way
Rock N Roar
Sky Ruins
Three new vehicles are also making their debut: the ATV, Rockcycle, and UFO. Hug the road or take off entirely. That part is up to you.
This update also adds new Nemo Kart level line rewards, including 9 free outfits, 5 paid outfits, as well as new avatars, avatar frames, nameplates, emotes, and the UFO Paint "Futurism".
Map Update: "Summer Cabin"
The weather is getting hotter, and Spring Cabin has changed into its summer look.
At night, fireflies shimmer through the grass, dragonflies pass over the pond, and mushrooms have quietly started popping up. Rumor has it that new summer fish have appeared in the water too, so grab a new fishing rod and give it a try.
A small boat has been added by the pond, supporting up to 4 players rowing together. If the boat gets too far away, you can ring the bell to call it back.
The vending machine now also sells flashlights and parasols. As for why there is a new rug in the basement... maybe someone just thought the place looked too empty.
Gameplay Update: "Kung Fu Soccer"

What happens when you bring your Pawers onto the soccer field? The new "Kung Fu Soccer" mode is now live. Come give it a try.
New Character "Milou" Arrives in the Item Shop
Milou the Fox Terrier has joined Party Animals.
Milou will enter the Item Shop at 9 PM July 9th (PT), appear on the front page for 1 week, then join the regular shop rotation.
World Cup Outfits
World Cup outfits will be available in the Item Shop for a limited time from 9 PM July 9th to 9 PM August 6th (PT).
A total of 12 World Cup-themed outfits will be available, each priced at 6000 Cookies.
Nemo Kart Outfits Return for a Limited Time
The 2024 Nemo Kart outfits will return for a limited time from 9 PM July 9th to 9 PM July 23rd (PT).
"Racer Nemo" will be priced at 12000 Cookies, while the other returning outfits will be priced at 6000 Cookies each.
Platform Collaboration Outfits
REDnote Raven and Douyin Logan will be available for CDKey redemption from July 10th to August 10th.
More Content Updates
In Summer Cabin:
Adds 6 summer fish.
Adds 2 summer fishing rods.
Updates the scene to a summer theme.
Adds nighttime firefly effects.
Adds dragonfly animations.
Adds mushrooms and other scene content.
Adds an interactive boat that supports up to 4 players rowing together.
Adds the ability to ring a bell to reset the boat.
Adds "Flashlight" and "Parasol" to the vending machine.
Adds a decorative rug to the basement.
Adds support for showing off fish while characters are sitting.
Feature Updates
Nemo Kart adds the "Kart Modification" and "Vehicle Research" systems.
Nemo Kart adds the ATV, Rock Motorcycle, and UFO.
Nemo Kart adds the tracks "Castaway Circuit", "Beast Rock", and "Sky Ruins".
Adjusted vehicle controller-related mechanics in Nemo Kart.
Adjusted controller vibration effects in Nemo Kart.
Adjusted the default position in the Gallery to face the latest Gallery content.
Friend Pass players can no longer receive outfit gifts.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Team Score where spectators could be moved onto the field but remain in spectator view.
Fixed an issue in the gesture system where using an active gesture while an idle gesture was playing would prevent the active gesture from triggering correctly.
Fixed an issue in Custom Game where specific steps could be used to incorrectly change the number of teams in The Lab mode rooms and add local players.
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29 May 2026Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - May
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
18 Mar 2026Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - March
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
25 Feb 2026Developer post
Ver 1.15 Updates (2026/7/2, Patch 1.15.12.0)
Version 1.15.12.0 (2026.7.2) Feature Updates Added a "Beast Soccer Tournament Mode" toggle to the Custom Game settings, which: Greatly increases wake-up speed. Significantly increases stamina consumption while grabbing. Optimizations Improved the visual effects of the "Shining So
Version 1.15.12.0 (2026.7.2)
Feature Updates
Added a "Beast Soccer Tournament Mode" toggle to the Custom Game settings, which:
Greatly increases wake-up speed.
Significantly increases stamina consumption while grabbing.
Optimizations
Improved the visual effects of the "Shining Soul Rider Nemo" outfit.
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Previous Updates in Version 1.15
Version 1.15.11.0 (2026.6.24)
Content Updates
Added new outfit "Shining Soul Rider Nemo": Purchase the physical merch "Shining Soul x Party Animals Collection Trading Cards Vol.2" for a chance to win a redemption code for this exclusive outfit.
Version 1.15.10.0 (2026.6.11)
Content Updates
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with new and returning Dragon Boat themed outfits: available from 9 PM June 18th to 9 PM July 2nd (PT), purchased with Nemo Bucks.
Version 1.15.9.0 (2026.5.28)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where Error code 30599 would occur under certain conditions.
Fixed a frame rate drop issue caused by throwing the hat of the "K1 Miu" outfit.
Optimizations
Optimized the visual effects for the "Sakura Soda Carrot" outfit.
Version 1.15.8.0 (2026.5.21)
Content Updates
What If? Mode returns to Quick Match for a limited time: starting with this update and ending at 9 PM June 18th (PT).
The Children's Day daily login streak event is live: players log in each day under the event rules to claim 4 brand-new outfits, plus Egg Coins, avatars, and avatar frames. The event starts with this update and ends at 9 PM June 10th (PT).
The Baby Eggs event returns for a limited time: starting with this update and ending at 9 PM June 17th (PT).
The Kindergarten outfits return to the Item Shop for a limited time: available from 9 PM May 21st to 9 PM June 11th (PT), purchased with Cookies.
Feature Updates
Added map voting at match start in Quick Match - What If? Mode.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an audio issue in the Spring Cabin where indoor board game item-throwing sounds could be heard from outside.
Optimizations
Added a frame rate limit to the main menu to improve visual smoothness and save performance.
Version 1.15.7.0 (2026.4.23)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the outfit "Sakura Soda Carrot" had abnormal visual effects.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where Ghost series outfits or the "Sakura Soda Carrot" outfit could still be seen on surveillance cameras during blackout.
Fixed an issue where the Europe node could match into the wrong server under certain conditions.
Version 1.15.6.0 (2026.4.16)
Content Updates
Added a new exhibition in the Gallery featuring the winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 5.
Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect character voice for "Eggy".
Fixed an issue where Weekly Challenges would not progress while playing as the character "Eggy".
Fixed an issue where the headpiece and cape colors on the "Platinum Knight Nemo" outfit would change out of sync.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin where card faces appeared abnormally bright during rainy weather while playing board games.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin where consumed milk bottles still appeared full to players who joined mid-game.
Version 1.15.5.0 (2026.4.2)
Feature Updates
Added a player survey entry to the in-game announcements. Official surveys will be released to collect feedback, and players will receive rewards for completing them.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash in JAWS during four-player split-screen on PS5.
Optimizations
In Settings - General - Special Thanks, updated the list of players who participated in testing.
Version 1.15.4.0 (2026.3.26)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin where, if a player joined mid-match and used a swing that had already been placed before they joined, the swing would not sway properly with the character.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where player movement speed could become abnormally slow under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" on Beat-Up Bridge when playing with the "Giant Items" rule, where breaking apart a rope knot under certain conditions could cause the bridge to jitter abnormally.
Fixed severe lag during two-player split-screen in Beast Football and Beast Soccer on PS5.
Fixed an issue on slope areas of certain maps where repeatedly throwing punches could briefly prevent characters from sliding down due to gravity.
Fixed an issue in JAWS where the scene displayed abnormally.
Optimizations
Added support for using the Gesture Wheel on the podium.
Added a random preview of 3 gestures when selecting the "All Gestures Bundle" in the Item Shop.
Version 1.15.3.0 (2026.3.12)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin - Fishing where the time icons in the fishing journal did not match the actual time of the day.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin - Fishing where the model color of the Uncommon "Huggy Axo" did not match its appearance in the fishing journal.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin - PAWS where using the Bomb card under certain conditions could cause the camera to zoom out abnormally.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin - PAWS where some colors could not be selected when using the Recolor card with keyboard and mouse controls under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin where the jukebox lighting rhythm effect displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where, when playing the "King Slayers" rule on Ice Breaker map, non-king players who fell into the water upon respawning would become unable to move.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where if players got eliminated while passing the bomb during the "Pass the Bomb" rule, the transfer progress bar could get stuck and prevent new bombs from spawning.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the "Raincoat Fuguee" outfit displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where the effective range of the "Avenger" skill was abnormal.
Fixed an issue in the Animal Levels screen where the required XP displayed incorrectly for players who had reached level 150.
Optimizations
In Custom Game, if a player who had previously been removed from the lobby is invited back by the game owner, the restriction preventing that player from rejoining the lobby will now be lifted.
In Custom Game - Spring Cabin, the game owner can now remove players directly without requiring a vote from other players.
Version 1.15.2.0 (2026.2.27)
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash that occurred under certain conditions on PS5 and Xbox.
Fixed an error that occurred when purchasing levels in the Hoof Pass.
Fixed an issue where holding down the punch button could cause the screen to freeze.
Fixed an issue in Animal Levels where XP was displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue in Spring Cabin where tree stumps in the scene were missing collision.
Fixed an issue in Ring of Garfat where falling rocks had no shadows on the ground before dropping.
Fixed an issue in Luggage Chaos where characters displayed incorrectly when near the edge of the map.
Version 1.15.1.0 (2026.2.13)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an character display issue with the "Red Raincoat Fluffy" outfits.
Fixed an audio volume issue in Missions.
Fixed occasional in-game 50000 and 50201 error codes.
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12 Feb 2026Developer post
Patch Notes 1.15.0.0
Version 1.15.0.0 (2026.2.12) Map Update "Spring Cabin" Spring drizzles have melted the ice hole into an open pond, attracting new fish to settle in warmer waters. The Tackle Shop now stocks Garfin's special new rods crafted for pond fishing. Grab one and give it a swing! WHAT IF?
Version 1.15.0.0 (2026.2.12)
Map Update "Spring Cabin"
Spring drizzles have melted the ice hole into an open pond, attracting new fish to settle in warmer waters.
The Tackle Shop now stocks Garfin's special new rods crafted for pond fishing.
Grab one and give it a swing!
WHAT IF? Mode - Season 2
Swing giant weapons, pass the ticking bomb, or transform into a ball and crash into rivals...
6 brand new WHAT IF? rules await!
In Quick Match, WHAT IF? Mode is available for a limited time from now until Mar 11 at 20:00 (PT).
In Custom Game, you can now mix and match different WHAT IF? rules to create unexpected results.
Up to 3 WHAT IF? rules can be selected per game. Their effects will influence each other.
Hoof Pass
With the Chinese New Year approaching… Happy Year of the Horse!
Wishing you smooth rides and steady strides!
The Hoof will be available for free from Feb 13 at 20:00 until Mar 13 at 20:00 (PT).
During the event, received Animal Level XP will also convert into battle pass Points at a set ratio.
You can also earn bonus Points by completing daily and weekly pass challenges.
Level up your Pass to unlock hoof themed outfits and more rewards!
God of Wealth Event
From Feb 19 at 20:00 to Feb 26 at 20:00 (PT), come search for "God of Wealth Roach" appearing randomly across different maps, and claim red envelopes filled with surprise amounts of Nemo Bucks!
During the event, the God of Wealth themed outfits are also available in the Item Shop for a limited time. Don't miss out!
Note: Each player can only claim one red envelope per day. Resets daily at midnight (UTC-4).
When the God of Wealth appears, the red envelope can only be claimed by one player. First come, first served.
The new outfit's price is set at 666 Nemo Bucks because it symbolizes good fortune and success in Chinese culture, and is unrelated to any religious meaning.
New Character "Roach" enters the Item Shop
New character "Roach" has joined the party!
It will be featured in the Item Shop from Feb 12 at 20:00 until Feb 19 at 20:00 (PT), after which it will join the regular shop rotation.
More Content Updates
In Item Shop:
Added 3 new and 3 returning Valentine's Day themed outfits, available from now until Feb 18 at 20:00 (all times below are in PT).
Added 3 new and 5 returning Lion Dance Series outfits, available from Feb 13 at 20:00 until Feb 27 at 20:00.
Limited-time in-game holiday decorations:
Valentine's Day limited appearance for the "Crossbow" weapon, available from now until Feb 18 at 20:00.
Spring Festival limited throwables "Gold Ingot" and "Firecracker", available from Feb 13 at 20:00 until Feb 27 at 20:00.
Spring Festival limited scene decorations in various maps, available from Feb 13 at 20:00 until Feb 27 at 20:00.
Limited "Red Envelope Rain" effect on the podium, available from Feb 13 at 20:00 until Feb 27 at 20:00.
Added "Moon Chair" and "Director's Chair" to the Vending Machine in Spring Cabin.
Added 1 new track "Mellow Breeze" to the Jukebox in Spring Cabin.
Sent the "Owscars Statuette Avatar" to winners of the "Owscars Short Film Contest".
Feature Updates
Added a "View Help" button in WHAT IF? Mode - Custom Game to easily view specific game rules.
In the Spring Cabin Aquarium, the owner's name will appear above the fish when holding the scoreboard key.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin / Spring Cabin where the Fishing Journal could not be closed if a fish took the bait while the journal was open.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin / Spring Cabin where hooked fish would abnormally detach in specific situations.
Further fixed an issue in Winter Cabin / Spring Cabin where players could not enter Photo Mode after extending game duration.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where certain decors were mistakenly made available for purchase (please check the Party Animals official forum for the reclaim notice and compensation details https://forum.partyanimals.com/d/11727).
Fixed an issue in the friend list where friends playing in Winter Cabin / Spring Cabin were incorrectly shown as "Idle".
Fixed an issue on PS5 where pinned friends lost their status after restarting the game.
Fixed missing glowing particle effects for "Stretch Chinchilla Lime", "Chicken Coconut", and "Lotus Root" outfits.
Fixed an issue where the explosion effect of bombs might display with a delay in specific situations.
Fixed a 10006 crash error on PS5.
Optimizations
In JAWS:
Changed ground, deck, crates, and their fragments to be ungrabbable.
Reduced the explosion wait time for the spectator throwable "Bomb".
Optimized shark attack response speed; the higher the water level rises, the faster the shark reacts.
Prevented sharks from moving onto the deck.
Optimized player voice range in Spring Cabin; volume decays with distance but remains audible even from afar.
Optimized the fishing drop rate system in Spring Cabin (please check the Party Animals official forum for specific adjustments https://forum.partyanimals.com/d/11730).
Optimized spatial audio effects in the Final Destination map.
Prevented players removed from a Custom Game lobby from rejoining for a period of time.
Added display of the specific maps' name chosen by the lobby owner when viewing the lobby info panel in Custom Game.
Optimized interaction performance when selecting the "Empty" option in the Emote Wheel / Gesture Wheel.
Configured the game to automatically switch to FSR settings on the next launch if a crash occurs due to DLSS graphics settings.
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16 Jan 2026Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - January
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
20 Dec 2025Developer post
Ver 1.14 Updates (2026/1/22, Patch 1.14.5.0)
Version 1.14.5.0 (2026.1.22) Bug Fixes Fixed a crash that occurred under specific conditions on PS5 and Xbox. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Previous Updates in Version 1.14 Version 1.14.4.0 (2026.1.15) Bug Fixes Fixed an issue in Winter
Version 1.14.5.0 (2026.1.22)
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash that occurred under specific conditions on PS5 and Xbox.
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Previous Updates in Version 1.14
Version 1.14.4.0 (2026.1.15)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where the fishing rod "Jade Bamboo" in the Tackle Shop was missing a specific Max Tension value.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where "Golden Frog" lacked its glow effect when being shown off.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where using a heavy fishing rod could, under certain conditions, catch fish intended for a light fishing rod.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where, under certain conditions, all players' fishing rods in the game were displayed as "Stick".
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishy Business where the prompt text displayed incorrectly when the opposing team surrendered.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the countdown sign's collision remained after the sign disappeared.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where entering water while holding "Bubble Wand" still showed an interaction prompt after the item was reclaimed.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the camera mode could not be entered after extending the game duration.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where, after a 12-player match ended and one player left, any newly joined player would always be assigned a Neutral role.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where "Low Gravity" did not take effect at the start of Round 2 in Blackhole Lab.
Fixed an issue in JAWS where crates floated abnormally in local games on Xbox.
Fixed an issue in JAWS where characters lacked water splash effects on their feet when walking in certain areas.
Fixed an issue in JAWS where sharks attacking from specific positions could push players back onto the ship, resulting in a failed kill.
Fixed an issue where the glow effect brightness of the outfit "Valentine Max" was abnormal.
Optimizations
In Winter Cabin, added a mist effect for heavy snow weather.
In the Emote Wheel / Gesture Wheel, displayed the name of the selected emote / gesture.
In Settings - General - Special Thanks, updated the list of players who participated in testing.
Version 1.14.3.0 (2026.1.8)
Content Updates
Added an in-game announcement vote allowing players to participate in the "PA Photo Awards 2025 Voting" until 8 PM January 21, 2026 (PT).
Added a new "All Gestures Bundle" to the Item Shop.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the same fish could be placed into the Aquarium multiple times under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where starting a board game during the "Milk" buff effect could cause the effect to persist after the buff ended.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where using table throwables that consume "Cookies" could incorrectly prompt "Not enough Treats".
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where joining a game mid-session could cause players to incorrectly enter spectator view under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where purchasing all jukebox tracks could cause the track "Under The Table" to loop endlessly.
Fixed an issue in Beast Football where all players could become frozen and unable to move under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where teammates could continue seeing the invisibility effect of an Invisible Killer if they had turned invisible outside the teammates' view, even after the effect ended.
Fixed an issue in Local Game where player nameplates above characters could be missing on PS5 and Xbox.
Fixed an issue in Locker where the unlock condition text for some outfits was not updated from "Autumn Cabin" to "Winter Cabin".
Fixed an issue where some outfits for the character "Carrot" displayed abnormal mouth visuals while knocked out.
Fixed an issue where fur on some outfits displayed incorrectly when viewed from certain distances.
Fixed a material display issue with the outfit "Gummy Bob".
Fixed an issue where the eye glow effect did not appear for the outfit "Vicksy" while buffed.
Fixed an issue where the character head texture displayed incorrectly after the hat fell off for the outfit "Fieldbite".
Optimizations
Allowed camera rotation when adding or taking out fish in Winter Cabin - Aquarium.
Version 1.14.2.0 (2025.12.29)
Content Updates
The New Year event in Winter Cabin will go live from 2025/12/31 0:00 to 2026/1/2 0:00 (times are based on server time and may differ from local time in some regions; please check the in-game lobby countdown for the exact start time).
Chat with NPC Nemo to receive toys or hear his new jokes.
A fireworks show will be held on New Year's Eve.
New Year login rewards: log in to Party Animals between 2025/12/30 20:00 and 2026/1/2 20:00 (PT) to receive 200 Nemo Bucks per day, for 3 days in total.
Feature Updates
Starting 1 hour before the New Year's fireworks show:
When entering the game's main menu / Quick Match / Custom Game lobby list, a special event shortcut popup will appear, allowing players to quickly join a Winter Cabin lobby in the same time zone (times are based on server time and may differ from local time in some regions; please check the in-game lobby countdown for the exact start time).
For all Winter Cabin lobbies, a New Year's fireworks countdown will appear on their lobby list, inside the lobby, and during gameplay.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where game lag under certain conditions could cause the card table player camera to display full-screen snow effects.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where fishing on the swing could cause abnormal character behavior.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where water surfaces could display incorrectly on specific devices.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where showing off fish could fail under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where holding a meeting while the lights were off could cause Goodie players' cameras to incorrectly lose the darkness effect after the meeting ended.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart - Shanghai where drifting off the track while jumping over the broken bridge and using the "Mechanical Cat" item could cause both the player and the cat to get stuck when brought back by a drone.
Fixed an issue in SMASH Mode where the "Electric Eel" Pawer could still be randomly selected during the limited-time return of the "Snowball" throwable.
Fixed missing lightning effects and abnormal shoulder models on the outfit "Spectral Tiagra".
Fixed an issue where the number of Mysterious Boxes obtained by players could exceed the daily limit under certain conditions.
Optimizations
Optimized the timing of XP calculation after selling fish in Winter Cabin.
Optimized the full-screen visual effects for the "Heavy Snow" weather in Winter Cabin.
In JAWS:
Sped up the sharks' attack wind-up.
Sped up how quickly sharks return after an attack, whether it hits or not.
Slowed the water rise slightly at the start of the match and just before the end, giving players more room to play around.
Improved AI player behavior.
Added one extra item-filled crate.
Slightly increased the chance for bombs to appear in crates.
Bombs spawned from crates now ignite automatically and explode at the same speed as bombs held by players.
Optimized how microphone device names are displayed in Settings - Sound.
Version 1.14.1.0 (2025.12.20)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the outfit "Gummy Bob" displayed incorrectly under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin - Fishing where bait was still consumed when the prompt "No fish can be caught" was shown.
Optimizations
Optimized the night sky textures in Winter Cabin.
Optimized the water surface visuals of the ice hole during foggy weather in Winter Cabin - Fishing.
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18 Dec 2025Developer post
Patch Notes 1.14.0.0
New last-stand map "JAWS" The new last-stand map "JAWS" is now live. Don't stay in water for too long, and watch out for sharks! Winter Ice-Fishing Snow's falling again. Some unfamiliar fish seem to have shown up near the Winter Cabin. Don't forget to check the weather before hea
New last-stand map "JAWS"
The new last-stand map "JAWS" is now live. Don't stay in water for too long, and watch out for sharks!
Winter Ice-Fishing
Snow's falling again. Some unfamiliar fish seem to have shown up near the Winter Cabin.
Don't forget to check the weather before heading out!
Behind the nearby forest, an ice hole has been opened. Let's try out the new rods there!
Fishing alone doesn't have to be so lonely, so bring a radio along.
It seems an Aquarium has been built somewhere, but where exactly...?
New Gestures
A bunch of new Gestures are now available in the Item Shop, unlocked with Cookies. Check them out now!
X-mas Outfits
Seven brand-new X-mas themed outfits are arriving soon in the Item Shop, and X-mas outfits priced in Nemo Bucks will be 50% off when gifted to friends. Past X-mas outfits will also return later in batches. Stay tuned! (Check the images for exact dates)
X-mas Kart Decors
X-mas Kart Decors will return for a limited time from 2025/12/18 20:00 to 2026/1/1 20:00 (PT).
Special X-mas track mechanics in Nemo Kart have also returned for a limited time.
Gallery - Season 4
The winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 4 are now on display in the gallery.
Go check if your photo made it onto the wall!
Throwables "Snowball" and "Golden Bomb"
Throwables "Snowball" and "Golden Bomb" return for a limited time from 2025/12/19 20:00 to 2026/1/2 20:00 (PT).
X-mas Daily Login Rewards
Nemo Bucks are up for grabs! Log in to Party Animals between 2025/12/23 20:00 and 2025/12/26 20:00 (PT) to receive 200 Nemo Bucks per day, for 3 days in total.
Feature Updates
In Winter Cabin:
Added new fishing spot "Ice Hole."
Added weather system.
Added interactable item "Radio."
Added new area "Aquarium."
Added support for fishing while sitting.
Added support to switch the current fishing rod in Tackle Box.
Added support to "Lock" specific fish in the Bucket. Locked fish are kept when selling all fish.
Restored snowball fights and sled pulling.
Adjusted the order of entries in the fishing journal.
Enabled map selection in Custom Game under "WHAT IF? Mode".
Recategorized "WHAT IF? Mode" and "SMASH Mode" as "Last Stand" when creating Custom Game lobbies (previously listed under "The Lab"), and reclassified maps previously under "Last Stand" as "Last Stand Classic."
Added a "sync gestures" feature. Players using the same gesture within a certain distance can sync their gestures. (Only some gestures are supported)
Optimizations
Added a pity system in Winter Cabin - Fishing:
This system makes it easier to receive reasonable returns after long fishing sessions.
With this adjustment, the overall drop rate of high-quality fish is expected to increase slightly.
Optimized XP rewards in Winter Cabin: XP is now granted immediately after completing board games or successfully selling fish, while the podium phase no longer grants XP and is kept for photo-taking only.
Optimized the lobby settings in Custom Game by showing different options based on the selected mode.
Added support for selecting microphone input devices in Settings - Audio.
Added an "AI Noise-Cancelling" toggle under Settings - Sound (Previously toggled on by default. This setting is only supported on Windows).
Added a list of players who contributed to translation and testing in Settings - General - Special Thanks.
Added support to directly use newly unlocked achievement outfits or level-up outfits in the next game within the current lobby.
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29 Nov 2025Developer post
Steam Awards nominations now open — vote for Party Animals now!
Dear party animals, The Steam Awards nominations are here again! In 2025, we hope Party Animals has continued to bring you friendship, surprises, and plenty of laughs. Nominations will soon close at 10 AM December 1st (PT), and we'd be so grateful if you considered voting for us
Dear party animals,
The Steam Awards nominations are here again! In 2025, we hope Party Animals has continued to bring you friendship, surprises, and plenty of laughs. Nominations will soon close at 10 AM December 1st (PT), and we'd be so grateful if you considered voting for us in the Steam Awards "Labor of Love" category!
Here's a quick look back at what happened this past year —
Crisis Mode got a row of new roles, new mechanism like terrain kills, and a new map "Factory Crisis."
A brand-new mode "Infection" went live. Will you stick to being a Goodie or join the Infected? The choice is yours.
The cabin got a new board game "Bluffalo Club." Watch out for lies, and don't be afraid to challenge others!
Seasonal changes and day-night cycles came to the cabin, and most importantly... "Fishing" finally made its debut!
Worldlines shifted quietly, and the limited-time "WHAT IF? Mode" doubled both the chaos and the fun.
...and more!
Looking ahead, we're excitedly planning to bring you: winter fishing on ice, new twist(s) in WHAT IF? Mode, brand-new Nemo Kart track(s), and more. We're working hard to make it happen... hope you'll love it!
Can we count on your help to snag a Steam Award nomination in the "Labor of Love" category? Only you can make it possible.
Thank you, as always, for your support and being part of the party!
Party Animals Dev Team
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17 Nov 2025Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - November
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
27 Sep 2025Developer post
Ver 1.13 Updates (2025/11/28, Patch 1.13.9.0)
Version 1.13.9.0 (2025.11.28) Bug Fixes Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where releasing fish with the mouse caused a network error on PC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Previous Updates in Version 1.13 Version 1.13.8.0 (2025.11.2
Version 1.13.9.0 (2025.11.28)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where releasing fish with the mouse caused a network error on PC.
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Previous Updates in Version 1.13
Version 1.13.8.0 (2025.11.27)
Content Updates
Due to the recent delay of Xbox version, these event outfits will return again across all platforms from 8 PM November 27th to 8 PM November 30th (PT): "Octopus Maneki", "Anglerfish Lou", "Jellyfish Otta", "Xiaohongshu Otta", "Twitch Levi"
Feature Updates
Added in-game voting feature: until 8 PM December 26th (PT), vote in the "Owscars Short Film Contest" Players' Choice (enter from the in-game announcement)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode"- Big Brain where the outfit "X-mas Max" had two hats.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin - Fishing where the Light rods had abnormal difficulty.
Fixed an issue where the veil of the outfit "Princess Carrot" could disappear in certain situations.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin - Fishing where, after releasing a fish in certain situations, the highlight box in the bucket moved down abnormally.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where drinking one bottle of "Milk" caused the liquid in all other milk bottles in the scene to disappear.
Fixed an issue in the character select screen where the game could default to a random outfit in the next match even if a specific outfit was selected in the previous one.
Fixed an issue in Space Crisis where asteroid fragments still hit the spaceship and appeared inside the cabin after the asteroids were destroyed in certain situations.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where meeting the victory conditions within 60 seconds could incorrectly trigger a "server overloaded" prompt.
Optimizations
Kept the bottom key prompts unchanged when switching throwables while spectating.
Version 1.13.7.0 (2025.11.20)
Content Updates
Happy Thanksgiving: the "Screaming Chicken" throwable returns for a limited time from 8 PM November 23rd to 8 PM November 30th (PT).
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where characters could sometimes teleport after being hit under poor network conditions.
Optimizations
Added button prompts for using throwables in the spectator view.
Version 1.13.6.0 (2025.11.6)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Mission - The Lab where the Mechanical Cat's weapon shook abnormally.
Fixed an issue where the special effects of the outfit "RGB Moon Carrot" displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where the collar color of the outfit "Devil Macchiato" appeared abnormal.
Fixed an issue where error code 10020 occurred when the system language was set to certain languages on Xbox.
Version 1.13.5.0 (2025.11.3)
Bug Fixes
Fixed a black screen issue that occurred under certain conditions.
Fixed a crash issue that occurred under certain conditions on PS5.
Version 1.13.4.0 (2025.10.31)
Content Updates
Happy Halloween:
The "Pumpkin" throwable returns for a limited time.
Added limited-time Halloween decorations to Autumn Cabin and the main menu.
Added Halloween-style toys and Pumpkin Heads to the Autumn Cabin vending machine for a limited time.
Added four Space Crisis map-exclusive achievements that unlock four outfits from the 2001 series (past records not counted).
Added four Factory Crisis map-exclusive achievements that unlock four outfits from the Old Ones series (past records not counted).
Feature Updates
Added the "Avoid Player" feature:
Allowed players to avoid matching with specific players in Quick Match.
The avoid-player chances have weekly limits. Avoided players cannot be manually removed but the list resets automatically every week.
Renamed the "Blacklist" feature to "Block" in Simplified and Traditional Chinese localizations, with no change to functionality.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where players removed from a Custom Game by the game owner for the first time could still rejoin the lobby.
Fixed an issue on PS5 where, after reconnecting, all friend names could sometimes be replaced under specific conditions.
Optimizations
In Autumn Cabin – Fishing:
Adjusted camera behavior so it no longer stays fixed on the front of the character after catching a fish.
Added system broadcast bubbles when a player catches a Legendary fish or wins a board game.
Improved sound effects and UI display for first-time captures of new type of fish.
Updated certain fish models: reduced the model size of the Legendary "Weird Stuff"; changed the orientation of the Legendary "Unknown Fossil" so its teeth face upward when held.
Further optimized the balance of fishing duration.
Added total and used capacity indicators to the fish bucket UI.
Version 1.13.3.0 (2025.10.22)
Recently, our system monitoring has identified that certain accounts may be using automated scripts or third-party plugins.
To maintain a fair and healthy gaming environment, we will review and take appropriate actions against such accounts in accordance with Section 10.A.(1) of the Party Animals End-User License Agreement.
Accounts exhibiting abnormal behavior or repeatedly involved in cheating may be subject to permanent suspension in severe cases.
Bug Fixes
Optimized casting logic in certain terrain areas within the Autumn Cabin fishing gameplay to improve overall consistency
Fixed an issue where the Fish Bucket UI might disappear after releasing a fish in the Autumn Cabin
Fixed an issue where the fish order in the Fish Bucket could change unexpectedly after switching to a new Custom Lobby
Fixed an issue where newly caught fish might not unlock in the fishing journal as expected
Fixed an issue where some players might encounter error 10052 during login, preventing access to the game
Fixed an issue where Custom Lobbies in the What If mode could not be started after the quick match event ended
Added a missing tip when the fishing rod is dropped after touching the water, and improved localization support for this prompt
Version 1.13.2.0 (2025.10.17)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the liquid in the "Milk" bottle did not disappear after use.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the indoor scene may appear overly bright from certain camera angles.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the "Sailor Barbie" outfit's enhancement effect displayed incorrectly during the "Morning" time period.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where the milk crate could not float on the water.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – Fishing where the fish model appeared in the wrong position when showing off with certain outfits.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin – PAWS where selecting "Nebula Carrot" with the crossbow card caused the outfit's glow effect to disappear.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart – Shanghai by Night where vehicles could get stuck on certain obstacles.
Fixed an issue in the achievement list where the description text in reward hover bubbles scrolled abnormally.
Optimizations
Extended the display time of chat bubbles in Autumn Cabin.
Adjusted the fishing duration balance in Autumn Cabin – Fishing.
Restored the ability to switch throwable types using keyboard number keys while spectating.
Optimized Thai localization to avoid overlapping vowels and tone marks, and improved line breaks in large text blocks.
Version 1.13.1.0 (2025.9.27)
Content Updates
Returned the Mid-Autumn throwable "Mooncake" to Classic Mode for a limited time: 9 PM October 2nd - 9 PM October 17th (PT).
Feature Updates
Enabled "WHAT IF? Mode" in Custom Game.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where the Taser from PAWS could shock all players under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where a 50010 error occurred if the game lasted 4 hours.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where other players' fishing rods sometimes did not display as the actual rods.
Fixed an issue in Autumn Cabin where players could not revive properly under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue in "WHAT IF? Mode" where AI players lacked big-head or berserk effects.
Fixed an issue in Beat-Up Bridge where players reaching specific areas under the bridge were not eliminated.
Optimizations
Added button prompts for the Gesture Wheel on the loading screen.
Added a prompt for the end of reel-in countdown when fishing in Autumn Cabin.
Optimized idle animation for fishing NPCs in Autumn Cabin.
Enabled starting the game in Autumn Cabin with only one player in the lobby.
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20 Sep 2025Developer post
Patch Notes 1.13.0.0
Happy 2nd Anniversary! Time really flies — Party Animals is officially turning TWO ! Huge thanks to all the players for your support, enthusiasm, and honest feedback. It’s your passion that keeps the world of Party Animals growing, evolving, and getting even more chaotic (in a go
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
Time really flies — Party Animals is officially turning TWO!
Huge thanks to all the players for your support, enthusiasm, and honest feedback. It’s your passion that keeps the world of Party Animals growing, evolving, and getting even more chaotic (in a good way)!
In the year to come, we'll keep working hard to bring you even more creative maps, wild mechanics, and fresh chaos.
From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Sept 26, 9:00 PM (PT), log in daily for 7 days to receive 50 Treats per day!
The 2nd Anniversary Outfits will be available in the Autumn Cabin vending machine from Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 3, 9:00 PM (PT) for a limited time!
1st Anniversary Skins will also return during the same period — don't miss them this time!
Autumn Cabin – Let's Go Fishing
After two years of snow, the Winter Cabin has finally thawed. Underneath the snow, a crystal-clear river was quietly waiting to be discovered!
During the day, the sun is warm and cozy. At night, the lights come on and the riverbank falls into a quiet calm.
You'll find cats fishing by the river, dogs chatting, and the occasional sound of card games (and explosions) coming from inside the cabin.
Come fish in the Autumn Cabin! Party Animals never blank on a catch!
Global Event: Fishing Marathon
Come fish with us in the Autumn Cabin!
From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Nov 14, 9:00 PM (PT), sell fish to earn event points, which contribute to both "My Progress" and "Community Progress." When both progress bars hit the same milestone, you'll unlock the reward. Fishing-themed outfits and plenty of other prizes are waiting for you!
Limited-Time Mode – What If?
During his journey across the Party Animals world, explorer Nemo accidentally discovered a rift to a parallel universe — these worlds feel familiar, but everything's just a little… off.
Gravity-defying Ichiban, Typoon full of bombs, cats with giant heads, and dogs running around with balloons…
What would happen if the rules suddenly changed?
From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 20, 8:59 AM (PT), the limited-time event mode What If? is now open!
Party Animals Gallery – Season 3
The winning entries of the 3rd Party Animals Photo Contest are now on display in the gallery —
go check if your photo made it onto the wall!
Return of the Gods
Mount Olympus is calling! New outfits “Artemis Yurusa” and “Hermes Fluffy” will be available in the Item Shop from Sept 20, 9:00 PM (PT) to Oct 11, 9:00 PM (PT).
The previously released Greek Gods outfits will also return during this time.
Human Fall Flat
Let's welcome Buddy from "Human Fall Flat" to Party Animals! From Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT) to Dec 19, 9:00 PM (PT), log in to Party Animals to claim the collab outfit for free. Set your alarm, and make sure to update your game then!
Vicksy Collab 2.0
The collab chatbot outfit Gekkerbot, made in partnership with content creator Vicksy, will be available in the Item Shop starting Sept 19, 9:00 PM (PT).
Limited-Time Outfits Return
By popular demand, some previously retired skins, as well as base characters from past Battle Passes, will return to the Item Shop from Sept 18, 9:00 PM (PT) to Nov 13, 8:00 PM (PT).

Bug Fixes
Fixed frame drops in Blackhole Lab when players with the "Milky Way Carrot" outfit got eliminated
Fixed AI failing to jump onto the opposite train in Fluffy Redemption
Fixed enemies sometimes failing to jump onboard the ship in Black Sails custom mode (beast difficulty)
Optimizations
Improved handling of key conflicts in game settings.
Optimized update file size (effective starting from version 1.13.1)
Added rule descriptions to the pre-game lobby panel for Crisis mode
Extended max duration of Autumn Cabin to 6 hours
Added 1 new main screen BGM and 1 new Autumn Cabin jukebox track.
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16 Sep 2025Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - September
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
23 Jul 2025Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - July
Dear Players, To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some account
28 Jun 2025Developer post
Ver 1.12 Updates (09/04/2025, Patch 1.12.8.0)
Version 1.12.8.0 (2025.9.4) Bug Fixes Fixed a missing collider for the fish in the preparation screen of Factory Crisis. Fixed an issue where pressing G / T while typing text messages could trigger Gesture / Emote wheel in certain cases. Optimizations Further optimized the matchm
Version 1.12.8.0 (2025.9.4)
Bug Fixes
Fixed a missing collider for the fish in the preparation screen of Factory Crisis.
Fixed an issue where pressing G / T while typing text messages could trigger Gesture / Emote wheel in certain cases.
Optimizations
Further optimized the matchmaking experience in Quick Match.
Added multi-language support to the in-game Patch Notes.
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Previous Updates in Version 1.12
Version 1.12.7.0 (2025.8.28)
Feature Updates
Patch notes are now in game. Patch notes will automatically pop out after a new version is installed. They can be reopened with the "Patch Notes" entry in Settings - General.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where switching maps multiple times could cause abnormal voice chat quality.
Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where if "Screamer" was killed right after the generator started, the following auto-alarm cutscene could display the character incorrectly.
Fixed an issue in SMASH Mode where if a teammate quit too early, the substitute AI player's avatar could display incorrectly.
Fixed an issue in Ichiban where cookie throwables in certain spectator-view locations would not disappear automatically, causing sound glitches and game lag.
Fixed an issue in the gesture system where if a player was knocked out while using an action, the character could still keep knocked-out eye effects after waking up.
Optimizations
Added support for selecting either "Last Stand" or "Team Score" mode individually in Quick Match.
Optimized the calculation method of knockout duration, reducing the influence of physics factors to narrow the variation range.
Custom Game invites now display map infos.
Added a new non-friend team-up option in the right-click menu on player namecards in the Quick Match result scene.
Optimized the experience of jumping from in-game announcements to the Item Shop, now supporting jumps to specific tabs, sections, or items.
Optimized the infection visual effects of "Hakkar" in Crisis Mode, and reduced the additional cooldown after each successful infection
Allowed the furnace in Factory Crisis to burn more types of items, and made chimney smoke visible from outdoors.
Enabled interaction for grabbing fish and shipping container doors in Factory Crisis.
Increased the trigger rate of Wandering Shadows in Factory Crisis.
Enabled unlocking the "Fight Everywhere" achievement by playing Infection.
Version 1.12.6.0 (2025.8.7)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where spectators couldn't use emotes in Custom Game.
Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where weapons could be dropped unintentionally in certain situations.
Fixed a Japanese translation error for the "Forensic" skill in Crisis Mode.
Fixed a Spanish translation error for the "Grey Blocks" vehicle in Nemo Kart.
Fixed an issue in Fluffy Redemption where AI players moved abnormally on the podium.
Fixed the issue of matching with AI players too frequently in Quick Match.
Optimizations
Improved the chat system experience in Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.
Added in-game style text message pop-ups to both Quick Match team-up scene and Custom Game lobbies.
Added a "Send Message" option to the right-click menu in the "Invite Friends" panels.
Improved how character avatars are displayed in Locker.
Version 1.12.5.0 (2025.7.31)
Bug Fixes
Fixed the missing location "Office" in quick chat phrases in Factory Crisis.
Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where players could reach the rooftop abnormally.
Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where the Quarantine door could not be pulled after successfully starting the generator.
Fixed incorrect text in broadcast messages and game rules in Factory Crisis.
Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where ghost player voice quality could be abnormal.
Fixed an issue in Factory Crisis where some players could not hear each other during meetings.
Fixed a crash that could occur on the loading screen under specific conditions in Factory Crisis.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where the red outline on characters would not disappear properly under certain conditions.
Fixed abnormal sound effects when other players used coin items in Nemo Kart.
Fixed an issue in SMASH where the voice bubble still showed the original team color after using the "FACE/OFF" Pawer.
Fixed missing translations in the create-lobby window of Custom Game.
Fixed an issue in the victory podium where AI players could send emotes under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue on ball-game maps where scoring a goal could cause the game countdown to behave abnormally.
Fixed an issue in the Item Shop where the price displayed incorrectly when gifting the "Agent M" outfit to a friend.
Fixed missing translations in the rules text of Haunted Eggs.
Optimizations
Optimized the "Adjust Code" task experience in Crisis Mode.
Limited the minimap for Goodie/Neutral roles during lights-out in Crisis Mode to only show players within the current line of sight.
Optimized the adjustable camera range in Photo Mode in Infection Mode.
Version 1.12.4.0 (2025.7.24)
Content Updates
In Crisis mode:
Added new map "Factory Crisis".
Added new role "Berserk Killer": has shorter kill cooldown, but must keep killing to survive.
Added Factory Crisis-exclusive quick chat phrases.
In Infection Mode:
Added 2 new skills for Goodies: "Smoke Grenade" and "Fake Infection"
Added 2 new skills for the Infected: "Info Hazard" and "Halo of Slowness"
In Item Shop:
Added limited-time surprise-egg machine for "Haunted Eggs".
Added limited-time M.I.B. outfit discount challenge event.
Added limited-time outfits "Detective Harry" and "Plaid Bobby Harry".
Feature Updates
Added Photo Mode support to Crisis and Infection maps.
Requires enabling Photo Mode for Crisis / Infection in lobby settings beforehand.
Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in Crisis / Infection maps will not grant XP or achievement progress.
Lobbies with Photo Mode enabled in these modes will be hidden from the lobby list by default. To view them, check "Photo Mode" in the lobby list filters.
Photo Mode for other maps remains unchanged and does not require extra settings to use.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Space Crisis where entering and exiting vents repeatedly could cause camera glitches.
Fixed an issue where friends' in-game status might display incorrectly in the friend list.
Fixed a bug where players using the "Cthulhu Namecard" would show incorrect text color when offline.
Fixed an issue where the camera would follow the character after switching to Action Mode in Photo Mode.
Fixed a bug where using an emote in the ready screen made the ready icon above the head sway with the character.
Fixed some text errors in Traditional Chinese, Korean, and French.
Optimizations
Improved map selection when creating or switching maps in Custom Game.
Improved lobby filtering in the Custom Game lobby list.
Improved messaging for quick-joining in the friend list.
Kept the mode selection UI visible after starting matchmaking in Quick Match.
Allowed mouse hover to view full discount challenge tasks in the Item Shop.
Improved bottom UI of the results screen in local 2-player mode in Nemo Kart.
Set UI to be hidden by default when entering Photo Mode.
Improved how multiple achievement unlocks are displayed simultaneously.
Improved emote/action wheel with support for paging.
Improved microphone status icon to better show current open-mic state in push-to-talk mode.
Version 1.12.3.0 (2025.7.10)
Content Update
Added a new exhibition in the Gallery featuring the winning entries of the Party Animals Photo Contest - Season 2.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the game could repeatedly start new rounds and fail to end properly.
Fixed an issue in Infection Mode where the visual effects on the “Jiangshi Cabbage Dog” outfit could appear incorrect.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on Xbox One where the afterburner effect would not disappear properly after jumping off a boost ramp.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players who left mid-race still received XP rewards.
Fixed an issue in Black Sails Custom Mode where the death sound could trigger early and play multiple times.
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart on PS5 where assigning RT as the “Forward” button could prevent proper item usage.
Fixed an issue in Conveyor map where player voice chat might only come from the left channel in Spectator Point 1 view.
Fixed an issue in Ice Breaker map where players could unlock the “Smooth Operator” achievement even after falling into water.
Fixed an issue in the Cthulhu Pass screen where previewing the “2662 in Yellow” outfit and pressing Back button could cause a black box to appear behind the sofa in the Quick Match screen.
Fixed an issue in Settings - Control on PS5 and Xbox where the keybinding list could display overlapping entries.
Fixed an issue in Custom Game where a new lobby owner wasn’t randomly assigned after the original owner left.
Optimizations
In Infection Mode:
Adjusted values for Goodie skills “Speed Boost” “Double Stamina” and “Banana Enjoyer”: increased effect, reduced duration.
Expanded climbable areas on the map.
Improved climbing and jumping abilities for the Infected.
Added a new scoring bonus: “Curious Reader.”
Improved visual effects for the “All In” skill.
Optimized the full-screen visual effect for Curse of the Book to support ultrawide monitors.
Improved thumbnails for Gestures and Mystery Box in the Animal Level line.
Added support for viewing the challenge list from the ESC menu in Quick Match.
Version 1.12.2.0 (2025.7.3)
Bug Fixes
Fixed missing glow effect on the Infected’s avatar in the top-left corner after reconnecting in Infection Mode.
Fixed an issue where typing messages could trigger skill / voice chat range / microphone setting hotkeys in Infection Mode.
Fixed a bug where the game might fail to end properly after the round countdown in certain scenarios in Infection Mode.
Fixed missing eye glow effects on The Lamb and Vicksy outfits in Infection Mode.
Fixed missing particle trail effects on certain outfits (e.g. Magical Macchiato) in Infection Mode.
Fixed an issue where Goodies caught by the Infected during the “Double Stamina” skill would still show infected effects after the skill ended, even if the infection failed.
Fixed a bug where AI players failed to take over AFK players in Infection Mode.
Fixed abnormally dark eyes on certain outfits in Nemo Kart - Shanghai by Night.
Fixed a bug in Winter Cabin where Vicksy’s eye glow effect wouldn’t disappear correctly after leaving the table post milk buff.
Fixed a bug in Classic Mode where bombs hit by other bombs would only launch straight up.
Fixed an issue in Classic Mode where Q/E key while typing text messages in spectator view could move the camera unintentionally.
Fixed spatial audio in Space Crisis drifting to one side after meetings.
Fixed a delay in transitioning to the loading screen after the results screen countdown in Space Crisis.
Fixed nameplates not hiding correctly during black-and-white full-screen death effect in Space Crisis.
Fixed missing interaction prompt icons after reconnecting in Space Crisis.
Fixed characters getting stuck after starting a meeting near power equipment in Electrical Room in Space Crisis.
Optimizations
Improved AI behavior in Castleween and Blizzard maps.
Further improved room list filter interactions in Custom Game.
In Infection Mode:
Granted a random skill to the first Infected chosen by the Book at round start.
Changed weapon ammo limit to 5 shots.
Added “Hunting Hour” mechanic: All Goodies are revealed on the minimap during the last 30 seconds of each round.
Added 1 new skill for the Infected.
Added in-game rule guide, accessible via the question mark icon in the bottom of ESC menu.
Changed default skill keybinds to C on keyboard / RB on controller.
Adjusted infection mechanics: the more Infected players there are, the slower the infection bar progresses.
Version 1.12.1.0 (2025.6.27)
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart custom games where the game could occasionally crash when transitioning to the next track after a race ends.
Fixed a potential crash on PS5 when ending a Black Sail mission after dying during the level.
Fixed an issue in the Lab mission where some walls were disappearing incorrectly.
Fixed a visual bug in Infection mode where the Vicksy skin would appear red on the podium if it was in an infected state before the game ended.
Fixed an issue in SMASH mode where the nameplate would not be disguised correctly when using the Face/Off Pawer.
Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where the milk sold from the vending machine had an incorrect model size.
Original post
26 Jun 2025Developer post
Patch Notes 1.12.0.0
New Mode – Infection The little animals have stumbled upon an abandoned cannery. It’s eerily empty, but something about the place just feels... off. Why was this cannery shut down? What are those mysterious tentacles that occasionally appear? And what was really being produced he
New Mode – Infection
The little animals have stumbled upon an abandoned cannery. It’s eerily empty, but something about the place just feels... off.
Why was this cannery shut down? What are those mysterious tentacles that occasionally appear? And what was really being produced here?
As everyone gets closer to the truth, rapid footsteps echo from the shadows... Who’s there? And what secrets lie hidden within that ancient, mysterious book?
Stay away from the Infected—or... embrace the infection, become one of them, and pass it on to everyone else.
The brand-new mode “Infection” is out now.
Cthulhu Pass
The doors to the cannery have been opened.
On the night of Infection, many strange and twisted creatures have joined the party.
From June 26, 2025 9:00 PM PT to August 21, 2025 9:00 PM PT, complete challenges to level up your Cthulhu Pass and unlock Cthulhu-themed outfits and more!
Free Collab Character: Vicksy
The special collaboration fox character Vicksy, created in partnership with streamer Vicksy, will be available for free redemption in the Item Shop starting June 26, 2025 7:00 AM PT.
Please refer to the in-game announcement at that time for details on how to redeem.
New Character 2662 enters the Item Shop
New character 2662 joins the party! It will be available in the Beasts Store from June 27, 2025 9:00 PM PT to July 3, 2025 9:00 PM PT, and will then be added to the rotation.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an animation glitch with the "Scared" gesture on the level line.
Fixed missing vibration feedback for non-P1 controllers during local multiplayer.
Fixed a bug in Crisis Mode where ghosts of players previously eaten by the "Carnivore" could float unnaturally after the Carnivore died in specific spots.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where the "Face/Off Killer" would auto-trigger its disguise ability under certain actions and the character would disappear during the skill.
Fixed a bug in Crisis Mode where a lobby with 11 players could wrongly assign 3 "Average Goodies" if someone quit during the starting phase.
Fixed an issue in Crisis Mode where starting a meeting from certain spots in a turret room could leave players stuck in certain map locations after the meeting
Optimizations
Improved the keybind settings menu with collapsible category tabs under Settings > Control.
Improved the lobby filter menu and the Find Lobby function in Custom Game.
Original post
15 May 2025Developer post
Party Animals Monthly Banned Player Notice - May
Dear Players , To maintain a healthy and fair gaming environment, we are taking actions to suspend accounts that exhibit abnormal behavior, use macros, or violate our community guidelines and terms of service. After system detection and thorough reviews, we found that some accoun

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