Funnel Runners

Released: Jul 16, 2026
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Last updated: 18 Sep 2026, 01:41 GMT

Updates & announcements

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14 Sep 2026Developer post
HOT FIX #011.1
Hey Runners! Hope you guys are doing well. We are dropping a quick hotfix today to resolve a couple of frustrating physics and placement bugs that were getting in the way of smooth van repairs and storm survival! Fixed an issue where completing a successful repair for the Battery
Hey Runners!
Hope you guys are doing well.
We are dropping a quick hotfix today to resolve a couple of frustrating physics and placement bugs that were getting in the way of smooth van repairs and storm survival!
Fixed an issue where completing a successful repair for the Battery, Fuses, or Tires caused the item to drop onto the ground instead of snapping into its proper van placement.
Fixed an issue where players tossed on top of power lines by a tornado would get caught in an infinite falling loop.

While today's patch focuses on a few immediate, high-priority fixes, please know that our team is currently hard at work behind the scenes on a much larger, comprehensive bug-fixing build! And, of course, content as well.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs?
Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]

Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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10 Sep 2026Developer post
Patch Notes #011 - Cutscenes & Emote Wheel!
Hey Runners! Hope you guys are doing well. Today's update is one of our biggest presentation and stability milestones yet! First off, we are introducing fully cinematic Cutscene Sequences for both the start and successful conclusion of every run, alongside a brand-new Emotes Syst
Hey Runners!
Hope you guys are doing well.
Today's update is one of our biggest presentation and stability milestones yet! First off, we are introducing fully cinematic Cutscene Sequences for both the start and successful conclusion of every run, alongside a brand-new Emotes System so you can dance, gesture, or fake your death with your squad!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Cutscene System: Implemented cinematic sequences for both the beginning of a run and the successful escape sequence at the end of a match.
Emotes System: Press B to open the new Emote Wheel and express yourself!
Added damaged visual materials to worn-out spark plugs inside the engine bay.
Implemented a heartbeat audio loop when your character reaches Low Health.
Implemented unique Ground Impact Sounds for dropping/throwing items (Med Kit, Bandage, Energy Drink, Health Pills, Cassette, VHS Tape, Apex Documents, Newspaper, Pocket Radar, Granola Bar, Umbrella, and Player Bodies).
Improved reliability and performance for players on AMD GPUs.
Updated and cleaned up the Company Archives user interface.
Updated hedge collision bounds across the map to be significantly more accurate.
Added audio fade-out/fade-in transitions when entering and exiting gameplay levels.
Fixed an issue where launching the game in Administrator Mode would leave the player disconnected from Steam.
Fixed the bug and now the game can be played completely offline, without an internet connection, of course, alone.
Fixed the name displayed on offline, name will display as "APEX Employee #0000 (you)" in all menus.
Fixed a game crash that occurred if the van attempted to spawn in an invalid location.
Fixed a bug where players would briefly spawn outside of the van before being teleported inside.
Fixed the van overlapping with level environment assets upon spawning.
Fixed an issue where the van door was not automatically closing at the end of a match.
Fixed an issue where the driver could stand up from the driver's seat after initiating the escape sequence.
Fixed an issue where the Van Status panel displayed no information when sitting down after the van had already started.
Fixed an endless body-correction loop after a tornado toss, the system now stops tracking instead of teleporting your body forever once a landing spot repeats.
Fixed items flying far away when a player is shocked or struck by lightning, forced drops no longer launch items with high velocity, and dropped gear briefly ignores player collision so ragdolls won't eject them.
Fixed an issue where dying while recovering from a stun ragdoll would prevent the character from entering the proper death ragdoll state.
Fixed visual mesh overlapping on certain skins around the wrists.
Deleted floating fence assets found around the map floorplan.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of and are currently being worked on:
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics circumstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
Tornados having unusual colors sometimes.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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03 Sep 2026Developer post
HOTFIX #010.1
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. We’re dropping a quick hotfix today to address a few annoying interaction bugs and give back our loved mouse key bidings. This week update is a little lighter on content but worry not we are working on more bug fixes and features for
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
We’re dropping a quick hotfix today to address a few annoying interaction bugs and give back our loved mouse key bidings. This week update is a little lighter on content but worry not we are working on more bug fixes and features for the next updates, they are just requiring a little more attention!
Added interaction indicators to both new van parts. (the little white dots)
Added custom icons to most keyboard keys to accommodate key binding changes better.
Fixed issues where the aim assist would not trigger for the new van parts when playing on controller.
Fixed issue where the mouse key binding was no longer possible on settings where it was possible before.
Fixed issue where short-cut key indicators on Whiteboard were showing up as "None" when there was none instead of being hidden.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]

Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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27 Aug 2026Developer post
Patch Notes #010 - New Minigames and Van Problems!
Hey Runners! Hope you guys are doing well. Today's update brings a massive overhaul to how you repair the van and interact with the world! We are introducing brand-new van repair issues, including Brake Fluid and Spark Plugs , alongside five completely redesigned, immersive minig
Hey Runners!
Hope you guys are doing well.
Today's update brings a massive overhaul to how you repair the van and interact with the world! We are introducing brand-new van repair issues, including Brake Fluid and Spark Plugs, alongside five completely redesigned, immersive minigames that move beyond basic QTEs.
Plus, you can now fully customize your UI inputs and minigame keybindings directly in the settings, giving you total control over how you fix, loot, and escape the storm!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Improved the van's spawn position on the street to reduce collisions with other environmental assets.
Added Lack of Brake Fluid van issue (works similarly to other liquid-type issues).
Added Broken Spark Plugs van issue (works similar to the battery, remove old spark plugs using the toolbox and find new ones to replace them).
Added dedicated tutorials for new items and new van issues.
Added Reaction Minigame: Redesigned to be more forgiving and visually aligned with the action, players must now screw in multiple screws per level.
Added Aim Minigame: A horizontal timing minigame used mostly for filling fluids where you press the input when the indicator lands inside the target zone.
Added Effort Minigame: A button-mashing minigame used for opening jammed doors and climbing out of sewage pits (Accessibility Note: This minigame can be disabled in settings, will be replaced the classic QTE).
Added Logic Minigame: Rotate board pieces to connect paths between two signs.
Added Match Minigame: Organize color to fit the required pattern while under pressure.
Added new Interface Bindings options in the Settings menu (rebind action keys and minigame inputs, including mouse keys!)
Updated keybinding logic so it only applies the changes when you click "Apply Changes" like other settings.
Updated the settings UI for better navegation.
Updated general UI input icons to be responsive to all key bindings.
Fixed an issue where items thrown near a sewage pit became ungrabbable after a player climbed out.
Fixed an issue where items purchased from the vending machine failed to spawn if the player exited the vending screen before the purchase transaction fully completed.
Fixed archive entries failing to unlock alongside achievements (This will unlock archives retroactively for players who already have "Little Treat" and "Big Spender III").
Fixed general store spawn rates, now it's back to it's normal spawning rates.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of and are currently being worked on:
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics circumstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
Tornados sometimes throwing players in unvalid locations, such as the air, the underground or on top of powerlines.
Breaking Fences can sometimes spawn incorrect VFX.
Tornados having unusual colors sometimes.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning. The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
21 Aug 2026Developer post
Devlog #010 - In-Game Localization
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. As our community continues to grow across the globe, we want to make sure as many players as possible can experience the chaotic storm-chasing action in their native language! And wewanted to let you guys know that we are working to m
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
As our community continues to grow across the globe, we want to make sure as many players as possible can experience the chaotic storm-chasing action in their native language! And wewanted to let you guys know that we are working to make the game as inclusive as possible to everyone!
Today, we are super excited to announce that we have locked in our Localization Update to officially drop this October!
Are you new around here? Don’t worry, quick recap: In Funnel Runners, you have ~20 minutes to loot the city, fix the van, and escape before the EF5 reaches you. You can do it solo, but it’s made for co-op chaos with friends.
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
First Wave Languages
Along with the localized text, we are also implementing a Language Filter for the server browser! This will allow you to easily find and join lobbies where players speak your language, making voice coordination and teamwork much smoother when heading out into the EF5.
The first localization drop in October, will officially support 10 new languages:
Russian
Portuguese (Brazil)
German
Japanese
Spanish (Spain)
Chinese (Simplified / Traditional)
Turkish
French
Polish
Korean
This Is Just the Beginning!
We know how important accessibility is for international crews trying to coordinate storm escapes, and this initial lineup is just the beginning. This October drop represents our first wave of localization. If your language isn't on the list yet, don't worry, we actively plan to expand to even more languages in future updates as our development continues!
Our team is working hard behind the scenes to translate menus, task lists, item descriptions, and everything else needed to make sure your runs are as seamless as possible.
Before I go... quick question for you guys:
Which language will you and your squad be playing in when October rolls around?
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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20 Aug 2026Developer post
Patch Notes #009 - Bug Fixes, Balancing and Audio Improvements
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Today's update brings a huge wave of bug fixes, audio polish, and some balance adjustments! We’ve reworked the "Protocol Nerd" achievement so you can complete it directly from the tutorial poster without needing to trigger every cue i
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
Today's update brings a huge wave of bug fixes, audio polish, and some balance adjustments! We’ve reworked the "Protocol Nerd" achievement so you can complete it directly from the tutorial poster without needing to trigger every cue inside active matches.
On top of that, Crowbars now break down fences much faster, sewage pit rescues are significantly smoother, and protection items like umbrellas and conductors will no longer get stuck or wipe out nearby safety zones.
While this update was heavily focused on squashing bugs and polishing stability based on your reports, rest assured that our team is simultaneously hard at work behind the scenes cooking up new content for the game!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Added stun invulnerability for players while climbing out of a sewage pit to avoid soft locks.
Updated "Protocol Nerd" achievement, it now triggers after reading all tutorial info on the tutorial poster. You no longer need to trigger it during a match!
Increased crowbar strength, it now breaks fences a bit faster!
Implemented Newspaper swing and hit sounds.
Implemented Field Survey scanning and saving data sounds.
Implemented Jail Door Open / Close / Impact sounds.
Improved the helping interaction area for trapped players inside sewage pits.
Improved detection logic to prevent crowbars from spawning inside rooms blocked by locked doors.
Fixed umbrella rain protection getting stuck on permanently when switching inventory slots.
Fixed the display size issue on the Spectator/Monitors stamina bar.
Fixed an issue where the scissor jack would float when installed.
Fixed portable conductor lightning protection getting lost or stuck when stowed, and stopped it from wiping out protection from other nearby conductors.
Fixed tossed players getting teleported in a continuous loop under meshes that lack physics collision.
Fixed workbench items spawning at the world origin for laggy clients, which previously caused items to become invisible to some players.
Fixed installed van parts and workbench items getting torn off their parent mesh, which previously caused items to become invisible to some players.
Fixed an issue where the umbrella would sometimes remain visually stuck in hand after quickly switching items in the inventory.
Fixed an issue where the walkie-talkie remained visible in hand if a player fell into a sewage pit while holding it.
Fixed an issue causing sewage pits to not eject items thrown into them.
Fixed an issue causing a sewage pit to become completely uninteractable if the trapped player got stunned while completing a QTE.
Fixed an issue where items dropped while standing right in front of a wall would clip inside the geometry.
Fixed an issue where a trapped player's body would block the sewage pit help interaction for other players.
Fixed an issue causing items thrown near a trapped player to become ungrabbable.
Fixed a crash caused by an animation error when using certain items.
Fixed a crash caused by weather effects occasionally failing to damage players.
Fixed an issue where electric poles blocked players landing near a sewage pit.
Fixed an issue where Tornado audio would suddenly cut off if the Tornado despawned.
Fixed an issue where Forecast audio wouldn't play correctly if Tornado properties weren't replicated the moment the forecast was constructed.
Fixed a visual discrepancy with the F2 on training difficulty.
Fixed an issue where F3 and F4 shared the exact same audio volume level.
Fixed a crash during ISM index lookup.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of and are currently being worked on:
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics circumstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
Tornados sometimes throwing players in unvalid locations, such as the air, the underground or on top of powerlines.
Lightning hitting players while inside the new POIs.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning. The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
14 Aug 2026Developer post
HOTFIX #008.1
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. We’re dropping a quick hotfix today to address a few annoying interaction bugs, polish some character skin visuals, and refine our graphics settings for maximum stability! Fixed an issue where interactable objects (like van parts or d
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.

We’re dropping a quick hotfix today to address a few annoying interaction bugs, polish some character skin visuals, and refine our graphics settings for maximum stability!
Fixed an issue where interactable objects (like van parts or doors) would become completely uninteractable if the player using them entered a ragdoll state mid-interaction.
Fixed car placements near the Grocery Store to prevent players from getting wedged between vehicles.
Fixed a visual issue on female character skins where the fabric layer behind the number stood out too prominently.
Updated Safe Mode graphics settings to automatically disable Frame Generation, making Safe Mode even safer for troubleshooting stability.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
13 Aug 2026Developer post
Patch Notes #008 - New Areas and QOL Updates!
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Today's update brings some huge quality-of-life enhancements for spectating, brand-new atmospheric audio effects, and two new locations to explore and loot! We are officially adding the Grocery Store and the Sheriff Station to the poo
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
Today's update brings some huge quality-of-life enhancements for spectating, brand-new atmospheric audio effects, and two new locations to explore and loot!
We are officially adding the Grocery Store and the Sheriff Station to the pool of spawn locations in the American Suburbs map. Both come packed with its own dedicated item spawn locations, giving you whole new tactical zones to clear out for high-value loot before the storm rolls in.
⚠️This is NOT a new map YET, just additions to the current one. Don't worry we are working hard on a new map for you guys.⚠️
Beyond that, you can now monitor your teammates' exact Health, Stamina, Tasks, and Threat Levels while spectating (or while incapacitated), pelt your friends with newspapers to inflict papercuts, and hear realistic metal-bending audio cues as tornadoes rip through city landmarks!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
New Map Locations: Added the Grocery Store and Sheriff Station to the pool of possible game spawn areas.
Added functionality for the newspaper item to hit other players.
Added the Papercut Moodlet (triggered when getting struck by newspapers).
Added Moodlets details to the Pause UI.
Added custom Large Metal Bending Sounds for the Billboard, Water Tower, Tornado Siren, and Gas Station when affected by storms.
Added Wooden Pole Cable Snapping Sounds for environmental destruction.
Added realistic Window Whistle Sounds to Houses during severe weather.
Temporarily removed Lumen settings while we work on performance fixes.
Updated the item system to significantly reduce desync issues where client players couldn't see items visible to others.
Updated Spectate and Monitor screens with full HUD elements: You can now view Health & Stamina bars, Task List, F5 Threat Level, Compass, and Coordinates of the employee you are watching (including yourself when incapacitated).
Updated a brand-new physics system for the newspaper item, fixing an issue where it would shake violently when held or animated by client players.
Updated icons for the Injured and Very Injured Moodlets.
Adjusted mobile spawn areas across maps to avoid blocking too much sidewalk space.
Added missing trees across map floorplans.
Fixed an issue with the position of the warning icon in the Create Session text field when left empty.
Fixed Data Retrieval quest positions that caused the asset to float.
Fixed an issue where a player with high ping dropping an item caused item desync.
Fixed an issue where the Windowed Mode resolution option would not be applied properly.
Fixed scrolling behavior inside the Locker stats page.
Fixed material inconsistencies on broken bathroom walls.
Fixed an issue where a player could unexpectedly interrupt another player's interaction in the sewage pit.
Fixed an issue causing a trapped player in a sewage pit to see the interaction progress bar of a player attempting to help them.
Fixed inventory D-PAD indicators visible while on monitor screen.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of and are currently being worked on:
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars, darts, and some consumables.
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics ciscunstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
"Protocol Nerd" achievement causing confusion and not triggering consistently.
Tornados sometimes throwing players in unvalid locations, such as the air, the underground or on top of powerlines.
Ways to survive the EF5 Tornado.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
06 Aug 2026Developer post
HOTFIX - 0.36.11
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Just passing by with a quick update to let you know that we have just pushed an urgent hotfix to address a critical launch issue. We received reports that several new players were getting stuck on a black screen when attempting to boo
06 Aug 2026Developer post
Patch Notes 0.36.10
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. August barely started and we can proudly announce that today's patch brings with it some new stuff, not only bug fixing! You can now use your trusty Crowbar to break down wood fences, dive into the brand-new "Field Survey" quest, and
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
August barely started and we can proudly announce that today's patch brings with it some new stuff, not only bug fixing! You can now use your trusty Crowbar to break down wood fences, dive into the brand-new "Field Survey" quest, and track your full game statistics right from the Locker!
Of course, we've also addressed several bugs related to sewage pits, spectate screen effects, and item interactions.
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Added a new quest: Field Survey!
In this quest you and your teammates must look for the telemetry stands arround the map to retrieve weathear data for APEX. Telemetry stand coordinates will appear when interacting with the quest board.
Added the ability to break wood fences using the Crowbar for faster pathmaking.
Added Helmet Lights on player models so teammates can spot each other from afar.
Added functionality for the Helmet Light to automatically turn red when a player dies.
Added a new feature on the Death Screen to display your exact Cause of Death.
Added the "Strength" effect to The First Ember Uniform (Heavy items no longer slow you down while wearing it).
Added deep Stat Tracking in the Locker, including:
Game Time, Games Played, Victories, Losses, Fastest Win Time
Player Died, Player Performed Revive, Deaths to Tornado
Time Spent on Fire, Time Spent in Acid, Time Spent in Hail
Repair Minigames Succeeded, Tokens Collected, Doors Unbarred
Hit by Electric Cable, Fell into Sewer Pit
and much more!
Updated Tokens Spent tracking to only count tokens spent individually by you, rather than the entire Crew.
Updated Information Retrieval type quests to only require one type of item per match, instead of several different types.
Updated the layout and visual styling of the Company Vault UI for better navegation.
Removed un-stuck button from the pause menu.
Fixed an issue where closing the Locker screen while holding a rotate key caused the Character model to keep spinning when reopened.
Fixed an issue causing tornadoes to deal no damage to players trapped inside a sewage pit.
Fixed an issue preventing players from being claimed by the final tornado if trapped inside a sewage pit.
Fixed an issue causing player arms to be unaffected by FOV changes.
Fixed an issue allowing players to rotate while trapped in a sewage pit, causing them to end up in the wrong orientation.
Fixed an issue where van parts became uninteractable if a player doing a repair minigame got shocked or killed at the exact moment of completion.
Fixed an issue where spectating players would not see the proper visual screen effects experienced by the spectated teammate.
Fixed an issue where fire would remain floating in mid-air without a body if a burning tree or prop was removed.
Fixed an issue where the "Electrified" achievement (Hit by Lightning) was incorrectly triggering from the Electric Cable trap.
Fixed an issue where the Voice Activity Indicator unexpectedly vanished while holding the Push-to-Talk key.
Fixed an issue that was causing items to clip inside walls when thrown hugging a wall.
Fixed an issue that was causing the van honk to not stop if a player disconnects holding doing it.
Fixed an issue preventing players from using the Push-to-Talk key while stunned.
Fixed an issue where the Voice Chat Input Indicator was visible in the main menu Settings.
Fixed an issue with the position of the warning icon in the Create Session text field when left empty.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of and are currently being worked on:
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars, darts, and some consumables.
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Items bought in the vending machine sometimes not being usable or visible to players.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics ciscunstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
"Protocol Nerd" achievement causing confusion and not triggering consistently.
Tornados sometimes throwing players in unvalid locations, such as the air, the underground or on top of powerlines.
Ways to survive the EF5 Tornado.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
03 Aug 2026Developer post
Devlog #009 - Player Statistics
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. First devlog since launch huh? This one is a dousie! We are thrilled to break down a brand-new feature, designed as a proper badge of honor for our dedicated employees: The Statistics System! Beyond outrunning tornados, fixing the van
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
First devlog since launch huh? This one is a dousie! We are thrilled to break down a brand-new feature, designed as a proper badge of honor for our dedicated employees: The Statistics System!
Beyond outrunning tornados, fixing the van, and leveling up your profile, we know how satisfying it is to look back at everything you’ve survived (or barely survived) during your time in the storm. Whether it’s counting your miraculous revives or keeping track of how many times you’ve been electrocuted by a live wire, your legacy matters!
Are you new around here? Don’t worry, quick recap: In Funnel Runners, you have ~20 minutes to loot the city, fix the van, and escape before the EF5 reaches you. You can do it solo, but it’s made for co-op chaos with friends.
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
How Stats Work?
We designed this system to be a purely informative, non-intrusive way to celebrate your playtime and milestone records:
Steam Cloud Integration: Every single time a statistic updates, it syncs directly to your Steam Cloud save so you never lose your progress.
Cumulative Tracking: All stats carry over between runs. Every storm you experience adds to your lifetime career totals.
Real-Time Live Tracking: Progress counts the exact millisecond an action happens in-game! You don’t even need to survive or finish the match to have your stats recorded.
Player-Centered: Every stat is tied directly to your personal actions and hazards faced, keeping your scoreboard unique to you.
Since this is a brand-new system being introduced to the game, all initial statistic values will start at zero. Any progress, wins, or actions performed before this update will unfortunately not count toward your stats, giving everyone a fresh, clean slate to start tracking their career from this point forward!
Full Stats Breakdown
Here is a peek at the full list of player metrics you can track straight from the Locker:
Game Time: Total time spent inside active matches.
Storms Experienced: Total matches played, win or lose.
Escaped the Storm: Total successful matches.
Lost in the Storm: Total lost matches.
Fastest Escape: Your personal record for the quickest win time.
Field Incidents: Total times your runner has died.
Field Recoveries Performed: Total times you’ve revived a fallen teammate.
Tornado Encounters: Times you’ve been claimed specifically by a Tornado.
Time Spent on Fire: Total duration spent burning.
Time Spent in Acid: Total damage interval time accumulated inside Acid storms.
Time Spent in Hail: Total damage interval time accumulated inside Hail storms.
Repair Minigames Succeeded / Failed: Tracking your clutch (or disastrous) van repair moments.
Items Collected: Counts the first time you pick up items spawned around the city.
Tokens Collected & Spent: Tracks your individual economy, from tokens looted to tokens spent at vending machines.
Collectables Recovered: Total items deposited into the Storage Box.
Distance Walked: Total distance covered on foot across all maps.
Doors Unbarred: Total times you've unlocked or broken down doors.
Hit by Lightning: Direct strikes taken from the sky.
Shocked by Live Wire: Incapacitations caused by electric cable traps.
Fell into Manholes: Times you've fallen and become trapped in a sewage pit.
Bulls Eye & Dart Hits: Precise dart target hits and friendly-fire dart hits on teammates!
This feature is just a small peek into what is comming in the next update, and a reminder that we are actively working to make the game better for you guys!

Before I go... quick question for you guys:
Any statistics you feel like should be included in the future? Let us know!
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
Original post
27 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.35.15
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. We’ve been working around the clock to address multiplayer friction and voice chat latency ! In today's update, Voice Chat will automatically connect to your local region but it will also give you the option to select which reagion is
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
We’ve been working around the clock to address multiplayer friction and voice chat latency! In today's update, Voice Chat will automatically connect to your local region but it will also give you the option to select which reagion is best for you and your party, shelter and crouch states are now much more reliable against Tornados, and house interiors have been adjusted so you don't get wedged behind doors!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Added Voice Chat Region selection options in the Create Session popup.
Improved automatic Voice Chat Region selection as the default setting, massively improving voice clarity worldwide!
Implemented visual indicators for the active session's Voice Chat Region in the Session Lobby and Crew Assembly screens.
Filled in empty storage rooms in House05 and House06 following the open closet update.
Set up proper shelter under the Gazebo in the big park area.
Temporarily removed Exclusive Fullscreen mode to study why it is causing issues in some GPUs.
Adjusted furniture placement behind doors across all house models to prevent players from getting stuck when doors open or close.
Added a visual indicator to the voice activity UI indicator. It will now display a red "X" above it whenever there is a connection issue with the Voice Chat.
Updated the dead Character radar icon to display as a distinct red 'X'.
Updated Radar materials to improve overall player icon contrast and visibility.
Updated "Lost Sginal" VFX to reduce the issues on twitch streaming, regarding bit rate.
Reduced the visual size of the special inventory slots (walkie talkie/radio) to clearly distinguish them from regular slots that can hold any item.
Fixed issues related to weather and tornado sounds popping off during gameplay.
Fixed issues with rotating the Character model in the Locker screen.
Fixed an issue where any interactable triggering a minigame would become uninteractable if the active player crashed, disconnected, or got kicked.
Fixed an issue causing the crowbar to play the unlock animation in specific situations.
Fixed an issue causing multiple players to be able to grab the same dead body at the exact same time.
Fixed an issue where accepting a game invite with the client closed caused players to skip shader compilation.
Fixed a reported crash occurring during level loading or when entering a lobby.
Fixed an issue where the destruction trail would unexpectedly appear inside manholes.
Fixed an issue where some pickable items would register as "wet" while inside buildings.
Fixed a mask issue in one of the maps that caused leaves to appear inside buildings.
Fixed an issue where players wouldn't add items to their inventory if two players attempted to grab the same item simultaneously.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to pick up bodies if they were already holding an item.
Fixed an issue granting players infinite rain/lightning protection after moving between multiple protection zones.
Fixed an issue causing screen effects (like electricity and tornado glitch effects) to remain on screen after switching to spectate other players.
Fixed an issue where the Voice Activity Indicator could unexpectedly disappear while holding down the Push To Talk key.
Fixed an issue that prevented players from using the Push To Talk key while their Character was stunned.
Fixed ragdoll acting as a collision and bugging other players movement.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are currently being worked on:
Certain AMD Graphics GPUs causing system crashes.
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars, darts, and some consumables.
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Items bought in the vending machine sometimes not being usable or visible to the player.
Clients not being able to see skins under specifics ciscunstances.
Some underground clipping happening when caught by a tornado.
Small broken fences blocking player characters from being pulled by Tornados.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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24 Jul 2026Developer post
We are 200K Runners!
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Tombstone here, Community Manager for Supernova Studios, and I wanted to share with you another milestone that Funnel Runners hit. CAN YOU BELIIEVE THAT WE HAVE 200K RUNNERS IN JUST THE FIIRST WEEK? What an incredible feeling, and wha
21 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.35.4
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. We’ve been listening closely to your feedback since launch, and today’s patch is packed with features you’ve been asking for! We are officially introducing Push-to-Talk for more control over voice comms even on proximity chat, brand-n
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
We’ve been listening closely to your feedback since launch, and today’s patch is packed with features you’ve been asking for! We are officially introducing Push-to-Talk for more control over voice comms even on proximity chat, brand-new Color Vision Filters for accessibility, and a massive new feature for the Whiteboards, a private mode and a higher, shared ink stroke limit so you can draw without hitting limits so fast. Plus, if you ever get wedged in geometry, our new Unstuck mechanics have got your back!
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Added Push to Talk option in the Voice Chat settings (Uses the existing "Push to Talk" keybind: Default V / Left Shoulder Button).
Added a new Automatic Unstuck mechanic: Players stuck in environment geometry will now be automatically reallocated to a safe location.
Added a manual Unstuck button to the Pause Menu (Takes you to a safe location after a brief delay).
Added Color Vision Filter options in Video settings to improve color distinction for color vision deficiencies.
Added Mouse Smoothing option in Control settings for more fluid camera and cursor movement.
Added icons to help track the Protocol Nerd achievement on the Van Schematic screen.
Added Private Mode for whiteboards (Can be swiched on/off when interacting with the whiteboard or in the settings).
Added Mouse Buttons key rebinding support.
Added a UI-overlap rebind warning that pauses and prompts confirmation if you try binding an key to an active UI action.
Updated default Next/Previous UI Gamepad bindings from Left/Right Shoulders to Left/Right Triggers.
Updated House01, 02, and 04 floorplans so they no longer contain empty rooms.
Updated so it is now possible to activate the Walkie-Talkie and CB Radio Microphone while a menu is on screen
Reworked whiteboard stroke capacity from a per-player cap to a shared board-wide cap.
Optimized whiteboard line counts with a Pixel movement threshold to prevent line spamming.
Improved achievements triggers for a more consistent experience. (Scavanger, Up Here, Mary Poppins, Eletricfied and Protocol Nerd)
Updated session vs. progress separation so tutorials track per-session visibility while achievement progress (Protocol Nerd) stays cumulative.
Updated trap proximity cues so traps trigger tutorials only within a set radius of the local player.
Updated active storm cues so joining an ongoing storm resurfaces tutorials.
Updated the UI Scale option in Interface settings to a maximum of 100% to fix unclickable menu buttons.
Updated player indicators on the Doppler Radar to arrows to improve usability and giving directions.
Updated the Echo Canceller option in Voice Chat settings to be OFF by default.
Updated the overall layout and visual styling of popups.
Reduced chance of acid rain on Normal difficulty.
Increased grace time in-between storms on Normal difficulty.
Added the chance for normal rain on Hard difficulty.
Reduced chance of a match starting with rain on Normal difficulty.
Reduced time renecessary for doors to close.
Fixed a crash that could happen when players were pulled by the F5 Tornado.
Fixed an issue where players couldn't jump over smaller metal fences and white fences.
Fixed a shadowing issue with house mirrors when pointing the flashlight.
Fixed the pickup truck glass not being in the correct position.
Fixed trees clipping inside houses.
Fixed the issue where players could take weather damage inside closets (updated across all house models).
Fixed an issue causing the driver seat to become uninteractable if the player sitting on the dashboard crashed, disconnected, or got kicked.
Fixed an issue causing the portable conductor to vanish from the player's hand for a moment.
Fixed an issue causing umbrella and portable radar animations to play incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where elements of the portable doppler and flashlights would detach from their model if the FOV was changed.
Fixed missing tutorial triggers regarding apex tokens.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are currently being worked on:
Storm tutorials only trigger when opening the van door.
Items occasionally spawning outside of the map borders.
Certain AMD Graphics GPUs causing system crashes.
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars, darts, and some consumables.
Connection issues to servers or invitation issues.
Performance issues on specific menus, when highlighting items, or when Alt + Tabbed out.
Toolboard being invisible to some players.
Items bought in the vending machine sometimes not being usable or visible to the player.
Doors getting players stuck in specific houses.
Voice Chat instability under specific lobby circumstances.
Some static assets unexpectedly blocking the EF5 tornado pull.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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20 Jul 2026Developer post
We are 100K Runners!
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Because we… yeah, we don’t even have a proper word for it right now. 100,000 copies sold. One hundred thousand players actually owning and playing our game... It still doesn’t feel real to us. We started this as a small, passionate pr
20 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.34.28
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. We've been hard at work tracking down technical issues based on your recent gameplay reports . This patch brings a heavy dose of engine, physics, and lobby fixes to make sure your escape runs are as stable and smooth as possible. We a
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
We've been hard at work tracking down technical issues based on your recent gameplay reports. This patch brings a heavy dose of engine, physics, and lobby fixes to make sure your escape runs are as stable and smooth as possible.
We are committed to keeping a close eye on the live build and will continue with an ongoing effort to push fixes and polish the game's stability, as we have been.
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Added the option to Reset all Key Bindings.
Changed the visuals of the "revert changes" button on individual keybinds for better clarity.
Removed Acid Rain from Training Mode to make learning the ropes a bit fairer.
Updated the "Up Here!" achievement triggers for much more consistent behavior.
Increased session search range so more lobbies are visible worldwide. (Please be mindful of your ping, as the further the session, the more lag you will experience!)
Note: Steam has a hard limit of 50 active lobbies in the list, so you might not see your friend's lobby if there are too many open worldwide at the same time. In this case, using direct Steam Invites is the best way to get your crew in!
Fixed a crash caused by a target being captured by a tornado without the correct components.
Fixed a crash caused by retrieving the exact time a player should orbit a tornado.
Fixed a crash related to sitting a player on the van seat with an invalid character reference.
Fixed falling into closets, which previously caused players to get permanently stuck inside them.
Fixed a crash caused by picking up the session host's body and throwing it back on the ground.
Fixed a crash related to a failure when starting the voice chat for the local player.
Fixed an issue where two players picking up the same item at the exact same time would completely bug the item.
Fixed a crash related to picking up an item as soon as it was dropped by another client.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are currently being worked on:
Items occasionally spawning outside of the map borders.
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars and darts after finishing a game.
Certain AMD Graphics GPUs causing system crashes.
An unintended bug allowing more than 8 players into a single match.
The "unlocking doors" action being completely unresponsive in certain situations.
Some achievements failing to trigger if you are not the lobby host.
Fullscreen display settings not working as intended.
Issues related to players clipping into environment objects while in ragdoll physics.
Increasing UI scale breaking some menus/UIs.
Items bought in the vending machine sometimes not being usable by the specific player who purchased them.
The Dashboard/Driver Seat becoming completely non-interactable under specific circumstances.
Balancing ajustments related to item spawns.
Crashes related to the end game tornado sequence.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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18 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.34.23
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. First of all, we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible community that you guys have been, lots of feedback and reports! We truly thank you all for the support to the project! Now to the patch notes, this one is a little more
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
First of all, we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible community that you guys have been, lots of feedback and reports! We truly thank you all for the support to the project!
Now to the patch notes, this one is a little more focused on balancing, yes we are talking about acid and hail, both of these guys have been a headache for you guys and we are sorry about that! Please let us know what you think afte this one ok?

Worry not, we are not abandoning the bug fixes, tomorrow we will bring more fixed stuff for you guys! We just couldn't keep you waiting on this one!

PS: there is also a few changes for our streamers, focusing on some of the VFX that were causing bit rate drops.
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Nerfed acid rain chances on Training and Normal difficulties.
Added an option to report bad behavior in the "Report Issues" form, which can be found in the pause menu.
Increased base player volume on voice chat across the board.
Updated visuals of the "Apply Changes" button on player volume controls in the Lobby UI.
Changed the transition VFX when spectating players and using the monitors to avoid bit rate issues on Twitch and other streaming platforms!
Updated VFX for "Connection Lost" situations to avoid streaming issues.
Updated "Connection Lost" text to "Lost Signal" to avoid confusion.
Decreased inventory size for the Umbrella item.
Decreased the level necessary to unlock the Umbrella in the Vending Machine.
Increased the grace period when moving out of an umbrella's protection zone.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are currently being worked on:
The HUD occasionally coming back when disabled in the settings under specific circumstances.
Some players being completely unable to see or interact with crowbars after finishing a game.
Some players being unable to interact with darts/dart related bugs.
Certain AMD Graphics GPUs causing crashes. Quick fix: If you are on an AMD card, try disabling Global Illumination options or playing the game in Safe Mode.
Inability to reset control bindings when using a controller.
An unintended bug allowing more than 8 players into a single match.
The "unlocking doors" action being completely unresponsive in certain situations.
Some achievements failing to trigger if you are not the lobby host.
Fullscreen display settings not working as intended.
Crashes related to voice chat, tornado claim, dead bodies.
Some players are getting region locked and can't see other lobbies.
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here:[Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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17 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.34.19
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. First of all, we as a development team would like to sincerely apologize for the profanities and slurs present in the game in some instances . We are truly sorry that you guys had to witness that. To address this immediately, we have
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.
First of all, we as a development team would like to sincerely apologize for the profanities and slurs present in the game in some instances. We are truly sorry that you guys had to witness that.
To address this immediately, we have implemented a brand-new profanity filter in this patch, and we will continue with an ongoing effort to bring better moderation features from now on.
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addressed in this patch:
Fixed a crash related to players getting caught by a tornado.
Fixed a crash related to tornadoes changing states mid-game.
Nerfed the Acid Storm slightly on duration.
Added a Microphone Activity Indicator to the HUD, it can be hidden in the settings.
Added a profanity filter to Session Names to keep the lobby browser clean.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are currently being worked on:
"No lobbies found" errors and Steam invite issues.
Latency issues regarding item pick-up and items occasionally disappearing.
Crashes related to specific graphical settings and certain AMD GPUs.
Players clipping through assets/items (especially when knocked into ragdoll physics).
Walkie-Talkie usability and activation issues.
Further overall balancing adjustments based on community data.
No setting for "push-to-talk" on proximity chat.
Whiteboard abuse, working on an option to hide drawings made by other people
Would you like to be closer to the community and the devs? Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here:[Funnel Runners Discord]
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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16 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.34.16
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Our first update since launch! Exciting, isn't it? Unfortunately, it's mostly focused on fixing some urgent bugs you guys found within the first few hours of gameplay (we are so, so sorry about that!) . Below you will find a list of a
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.

Our first update since launch! Exciting, isn't it? Unfortunately, it's mostly focused on fixing some urgent bugs you guys found within the first few hours of gameplay (we are so, so sorry about that!).
Below you will find a list of all the bugs we fixed in this current patch, and the ones we are aware of and actively working on resolving!
Would you like to be closer to the comunity and the devs?
Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here:[Funnel Runners Discord]
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addresed in this patch:
Fixed a crash when using the CB Radio microphone.
Fixed a crash when retrieving a weather report for the Doppler Radar.
Fixed a crash related to the wind system.
Fixed a crash related to consumables.
Fixed a crash when kicking a player.
Fixed a crash related to the weather system.
Fixed a crash related to the deal-damage cooldown timer.
Fixed the shadow on the Sheriff uniform.
Fixed a crash related to throwing a Dart.
In an effort to reduce instant crashes related to graphic settings, upon opening the game there will be an option to open it in "Safe Mode" which will disable unstable graphic settings (such as global illumination) that cause crashes in some GPUs.
This is a TEMPORARY fix, and we will be looking deeper into the issue in future patches.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are still being worked on:
Some AMD Graphics GPUs are causing crashes when Global Illumination is on. If you are on AMD and experiencing crashes, try disabling the Global Illumination options.
Some achievements not triggering correctly.
Toolboard not visible sometimes.
End game siren not playing sometimes.
Lack of profanity filter on lobby names.
Instability on voice chat quality.
"NO SIGNAL" static causing issues to streamers on twitch.
Infinite loading screens when going back to main menu.
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning. The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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16 Jul 2026Developer post
Patch Notes - 0.34.16
Hey Runners! 👋 Hope you guys are doing well. Our first update since launch! Exciting, isn't it? Unfortunately, it's mostly focused on fixing some urgent bugs you guys found within the first few hours of gameplay (we are so, so sorry about that!) . Below you will find a list of a
Hey Runners! 👋
Hope you guys are doing well.

Our first update since launch! Exciting, isn't it? Unfortunately, it's mostly focused on fixing some urgent bugs you guys found within the first few hours of gameplay (we are so, so sorry about that!).
Below you will find a list of all the bugs we fixed in this current patch, and the ones we are aware of and actively working on resolving!
Would you like to be closer to the comunity and the devs?
Join our discord and you will be on top of everything happening in the game first hand!
👉 Join here: [Funnel Runners Discord]
PATCH NOTES
Bugs and reports that were addresed in this patch:
Fixed a crash when using the CB Radio microphone.
Fixed a crash when retrieving a weather report for the Doppler Radar.
Fixed a crash related to the wind system.
Fixed a crash related to consumables.
Fixed a crash when kicking a player.
Fixed a crash related to the weather system.
Fixed a crash related to the deal-damage cooldown timer.
Fixed the shadow on the Sheriff uniform.
Fixed a crash related to throwing a Dart.
In an effort to reduce instant crashes related to graphic settings, upon opening the game there will be an option to open it in "Safe Mode" which will disable unstable graphic settings (such as global illumination) that cause crashes in some GPUs.
This is a TEMPORARY fix, and we will be looking deeper into the issue in future patches.
KNOWN ISSUES
These are some of the main issues that we are aware of but are still being worked on:
Some AMD Graphics GPUs are causing crashes when Global Illumination is on. If you are on AMD and experiencing crashes, try disabling the Global Illumination options.
Some achievements not triggering correctly.
Toolboard not visible sometimes.
End game siren not playing sometimes.
Lack of profanity filter on lobby names.
Instability on voice chat quality.
"NO SIGNAL" static causing issues to streamers on twitch.
Infinite loading screens when going back to main menu.
Grab your walkie-talkies, patch up the van, and watch out for that lightning.
The storm is officially here. See you in the funnel! 🌪️
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