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What changed in BattleBlock Theater® in 2026

106 updates · 41 main milestones · Mar 30, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

  1. 1 event
    Reintroduction of Dropping Techbug fix

    Dropping tech has been re-added and now works both online and offline.

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  2. 62 events
    Adjusted Leaderboard point calculatingbalance change
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    Players can now jump cancel an air spike when walking off a ledgegameplay
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    Implemented optimizations for Bridge block desyncsbug fixMilestone
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    Kicking Acid Bubbles is now more on par with Legacygameplay
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    Fixed player stunned after running into a stack of six Bouldersbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed desync when a client is hit by a Dart entering the trading postbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed host flying across the screen after entering a Chapter doorbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed soft lock when host resets level as client exits Finalebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed music resetting when dying in first Insane mode Finale levelaudioMilestone
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    Fixed enemy Cat Guards not traversing Treadmills facing opposite directionbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Chapter 8 music not looping in Pre-Finale roomaudioMilestone
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    Removed Wonderwuzzles from a level with no secret entrancebalance change
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    Fixed Co-op Quips playing in certain Solo play scenariosaudioMilestone
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    Fixed issue with bringing up Pause Menu by Alt + Tabbing causing soft lockbug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted Grenades and Teleporter interactionbalance change
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    Fixed client attacks not damaging Cat Guardsbug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted judo throwsbalance change
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    Re-added instrumental version of Buckle Your Pants in the end creditsnew content
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    Fixed specific setting changes not saving after restarting the gamebug fix
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    Fixed missing button prompt on 'Could Not Connect to All Players' screenbug fix
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    Re-added Boulder techgameplay
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    Fixed balls getting stuck in Ball Game between Teleportersbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed black screen issue during Intro cinematic for clientsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed sound bug with Tofu Horse and water splash SFXaudioMilestone
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    Fixed graphical error when pausing the game after purchasing a headbug fix
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    Fixed game soft locking when choosing 'Exit Level' with zero seconds leftbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed AI player enemies not able to leave starting area in Capture the Horsebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed client hanging when exiting Gift Shop in Story or Arena modesbug fixMilestone
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    Players can now double jump after bouncing on a Lava block from an air slam attackgameplay
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    Fixed gray blocks in Color the Worldbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed slide tackling into Lava and Cloud blocks preventing item collectionbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Gems and Yarn from Secret Levels not being collected properlybug fixMilestone
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    Crouching now prevents prisoners from being killed by Acid Bubblesgameplay
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    Fixed Prisoner killed by Spike blocks on Tofu Horsebug fixMilestone
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    Tar block slide animation now cancels player animationsgameplay
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    Fixed player heads not updating in real time during Player Setupbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed background music in Chapter 8 carrying over to Finale-1 levelaudioMilestone
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    Fixed missing text header in Arena game modes when no score is presentbug fix
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    Fixed clients seeing Intro video when host is watching Intro sequencebug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted text for 'Exit Game' button and confirmation textui ux
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    Fixed crash when Screen Resolution list is empty in Video Settings menubug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Boomerang not collecting items if thrown three block spaces in front of a Teleporterbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Mac-specific crash in Trading Postbug fixMilestone
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    Players can now mash the jump button to traverse Treadmills more easilygameplay
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    Fixed launching rocks not killing Gem Catsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed issue on Steam Deck causing potential stuck after entering level namebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed PS5/PS4 Pro Controller bug with incorrect button glyphs in Level Editorbug fix
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    Fixed desync with Ferdinandsbug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted double jumping on and throwing for Frog Bombsbalance change
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    Players can now do a mid air Forceball jump alongside wallsgameplay
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    Fixed Insane Mode bug where Prisoner didn’t respawn after dyingbug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted Boat calling to be more responsive while standing on a Boulderbalance change
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    Fixed menu music not playing after leaving Arena hubaudioMilestone
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    Fixed desync when client drops a Boat through Cloud blocksbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Prisoners getting into a Boat with a block above itbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed visual glitch with Boats floating in water during online sessionsbug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted vertical jumping on stacked Tar blocksbalance change
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    Fixed Gem Cats not leaving the Gem behindbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed crash when trying to view playlist author if UGC feed is emptybug fixMilestone
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    Adjusted connection status bar values for accuracybug fix
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    Fixed weaponless spammer Cat Guards traversing single blocksbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed desync when picking up Boulders with moderate pingbug fixMilestone
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  3. 1 event
    Fixed crash when navigating Help & Options menusbug fix

    BattleBlock Theater no longer crashes when navigating in and out of the Help & Options menus.

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  4. 4 events
    Co-op Countdown Timer Persistence Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 10-second countdown timer occasionally persisted after both Co-op users entered a chapter door.

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    Custom Heads Decal Feature Color Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Custom Heads and the new decal feature not properly ignoring the player’s color.

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    Instructions Added for Custom Head Decal Featurequality of life

    Added instructions for the new Custom Head decal feature.

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    Gift Shop Exit Issue for Steam Deck, Mac, and Linux Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Steam Deck, Mac, and Linux users getting stuck when attempting to exit a Gift Shop.

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  5. 37 events
    Guest Users Display Main Usernetwork

    In Online Sessions, guest users now display the main user whose game they’ve joined.

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    Paper Airplane Teleportation Fixgameplay

    Paper Airplanes now teleport more smoothly.

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    Reworked Secret Levelsgameplay

    Some secret areas have been reworked or moved.

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    Quality of Life Remaster Release Datequality of lifeMilestone

    BattleBlock Theater’s Quality of Life Remaster releases as a free update on April 1st.

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    Stronger Fan Blocksgameplay

    Fan Blocks are now stronger, especially when standing on Ice Blocks.

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    Max Block Limit Display in Level Editorgameplay

    The max limit for each Block type now displays in the Level Editor.

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    Ball Game Physics Improvementgameplay

    Ball Game’s ball now has more realistic physics, including torque.

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    Boulder Interaction Fixgameplay

    Touching the bottom of a boulder no longer kills players.

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    Adjusted A++ Timesgameplay

    A++ times have been adjusted to better reflect chapter/level difficulty.

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    Enhanced Art Resolutionvisuals

    Art no longer has a fixed resolution, improving clarity on high resolution displays.

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    Acid Bubble Functionality Fixgameplay

    Acid Bubbles now function properly when spawned within Secret Blocks.

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    Minor Art Cleanupvisuals

    Cleaned up some Cat Guard art for smoother visuals.

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    Steam Inventory Updatesquality of life

    Improvements made to Gem and Yarn stacking in player inventories.

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    Hidden Gems Remixedgameplay

    Hidden gems and puzzles have been remixed for Solo and Co-op campaigns.

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    Challenge Mode Logic Improvementgameplay

    Logic for entities in Challenge mode is now run on the player's machine for fairness.

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    Leaderboard Reset with Remasterchanges

    Leaderboards will reset, but players must log in after the update to retain their high scores.

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    Improved Level Previewsvisuals

    Level Previews now have enhanced graphic fidelity.

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    Horse Behavior Consistencygameplay

    Horses falling into enemies now behave more consistently.

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    Expanded Controller Supportquality of life

    Support for more controller types added, including Steam Input compatibility.

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    Leaderboard Resetgameplay

    All leaderboards except Global Ranking have been reset.

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    Lift Blocks No Longer Kill When Crouchinggameplay

    Lift Blocks will not kill players when crouching beneath them.

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    Custom Head Improvementsvisuals

    Custom Heads now support a decal image with non-colorized elements.

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    Capture the Horse Icon Fixgameplay

    Fix implemented for the Horse icon functionality when multiple horses are present.

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    Dart Gun Projectile Unsticking Improvementgameplay

    Dart Gun projectiles are easier to unstick from walls.

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    Cat Guards Avoid Water Blocksgameplay

    Cat Guard enemies now avoid Water Blocks more effectively.

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    Join Codes for Online Sessionsnetwork

    Join Codes can now be used in Online Sessions without needing to add users to your Friends List.

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    Teleport Block Usage Fixgameplay

    Players can no longer travel through a Teleporter with a Trigger Block in front of it.

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    New 'Cats Harmed' Featurenew content

    A new number reflecting the amount of cats harmed by the player now appears in the credits.

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    Improved Game Menu Responsivenessquality of life

    Menus are now more responsive with improved graphic and text visuals, and mouse scrolling support added.

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    Arena AI Improvementsai

    Bug fixes to improve AI enemy actions in Arena mini-games.

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    Co-op Tweaks for Puzzlesgameplay

    Some sequences adjusted to require both players to progress.

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    Rich Presence Implementationnetwork

    Rich Presence is now implemented, allowing friends to see your game status.

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    Overall Level Balance Adjustmentsgameplay

    Tweaks made to level difficulty based on gameplay changes.

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    Higher Audio Bitratesaudio

    Audio quality improved with higher bitrates for better sound.

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    Level Editor Input Speed Increasegameplay

    Users can delete and place blocks faster in the Level Editor.

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    Color the World Block Type Colorabilitygameplay

    Block types like Teleport Blocks are now colorable.

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    Raccoon Monster Movement Fixgameplay

    Raccoon Monsters now move properly on conveyor belts and Secret Blocks.

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  6. 1 event
    Steam Inventory MigrationsystemMilestone

    The entire Steam inventory will migrate to a new system, affecting trading features from March 30th to April 1st.

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