What changed in MECCHA CHAMELEON in 2026
293 updates · 20 main milestones · Jun 10, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
- 6 eventsNew MOD System for Smoother GameplayperformanceMilestone
The new MOD system will offer a smoother, more secure gameplay experience.
SteamDeprecation of Steam WorkshopmoddingMilestoneThe Steam Workshop will be deprecated and replaced with a new MOD system.
SteamUpcoming MOD Maps Cross-play SupportmoddingMOD maps will support cross-play by the end of the year.
Steam - 19 eventsFixed issue that may have caused crashes during gameplaybug fixSteamFixed issue where stick-based paint controls moved slightly faster in upward directionbug fixSteamGame ends if hunter count reaches 0 while hunters are waitinggameplaySteamRegion tag must now be selectedui uxSteamIncreased minimum forced taunt interval from 1 second to 5 secondsbalance changeSteamFixed issue where ammo settings reset every matchbug fixSteamFixed issue where stick-based paint controls varied in speed depending on frameratebug fixSteamReworked 'Greece' and 'Egypt'gameplaySteamSound effect plays when toggling voice chat statesaudioSteamImproved camera controls for hidersgameplaySteamAdded new official maps: 'Kyoto' and 'Art Museum'new contentMilestoneSteamAdded 1-second cooldown to tauntsgameplaySteamFixed issue where server player count displayed as 0bug fixSteamReplaced legacy server browser with 5-character alphanumeric join code searchnetworkMilestone
Join codes can also be verified in-game
SteamMitigated performance drops when expanding the options menuperformanceSteamAdjusted maximum FPS setting limit from 239 fps to 240 fpssystemSteamReduced network data usage during painting by 40%performanceSteamServer elapsed time displayed on the search screenui uxSteamIn-progress games hidden during public searchesquality of lifeThis helps direct players toward waiting servers
Steam - 2 eventsFree Camera Mode Position Shift Mitigationbug fix
Mitigated the issue where the character's position shifts when switching to free camera mode.
SteamHunter Crouch Behavior Changebug fixChanged the behavior so that the Hunter cannot crouch while waiting to resolve the issue where the Hunter does not use TP at the start of the game.
Steam - 1 eventAutomatic Update for Mod Mapsmodding
Mod maps now update automatically, requiring re-download only upon the initial launch.
Steam - 6 eventsCeiling Cling Emote Gap Fixbug fix
Fixed an issue where a gap would appear when attempting to cling to the ceiling with certain emotes.
SteamNew Official Map: Shopping Mallnew contentSteamEmote Selection Page Navigation Improvementui uxEmote selection now allows navigating pages in the reverse direction.
SteamEmote Selection Bug Fixbug fixFixed an issue where a different emote would be selected if no emote was chosen.
SteamVoice Chat Activation Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where voice chat would momentarily turn on.
SteamPlayer Management Tab ID Display Addedui uxAdded ID display to the Player Management tab for user information purposes.
Steam - 9 eventsFixed Abrupt Camera Movement Near Wallsbug fixSteamFixed Hunter Camera Orientation in TPS Modebug fix
Hunters faced further upward than the direction they were actually looking.
SteamFixed Collision Detection for Hidden Objectsbug fixSteamAdded 'Mo Eeyo' Featurenew contentCan force skip hiding time and answer reveal time by a unanimous vote.
SteamFixed Player Invisibility During Answer Revealbug fixUnder certain conditions, players would become invisible.
SteamImproved Controller UI Navigationbug fixFixed difficulty in navigation in the User Management tab.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed X-axis and Y-axis movement speed discrepancybug fix
Fixed an issue where X-axis movement was faster than Y-axis movement when painting with a controller.
SteamFixed player names display glitchbug fixFixed an issue where player names/displays were glitching out.
SteamAdded movement speed settings for controller paintingnew contentSteamFixed hunter movement issuebug fixFixed a rare issue where the hunter would not move to the map.
SteamFixed numeric quick button limit issuebug fixFixed an issue where pressing the numeric quick button allowed setting a value below the minimum limit.
Steam - 3 eventsCorrected Character Movement Speedbug fix
Fixed an issue where character movement speed was incorrect.
SteamResolved Exit Issue on Deep Sea Mapbug fixFixed an issue where players could exit the 'Deep Sea' map.
SteamGame End Condition Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the game would end even though a Hunter was still present under certain conditions.
Steam - 1 eventNew Emotes Added from 1st Emote Contestnew content
Five new emotes have been added to the game as a result of the 1st Emote Contest.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed Performance Drop on Low-Spec EnvironmentsperformanceMilestone
Fixed an issue where performance dropped on low-spec environments due to maps being added in updates; this may cause minor freezing when starting the game
SteamCamera Control Axis Inversion Options Addedquality of lifeAdded options to invert XY axes for camera controls
SteamFixed Saving of Hue, Saturation, and Valuebug fixFixed 'Hue,' 'Saturation,' and 'Value' so they save correctly
SteamRelaxed Clipping/Collision DetectionperformanceSteamFixed Alpha Value Reset During Color Adjustmentsbug fixFixed an issue where the alpha value always reset to 1.0 during color adjustments
SteamRestored Color Themes from Color Palettenew contentRestored color themes from the color palette
SteamFixed Lightness Setting Resetting Hue to Redbug fixFixed an issue where setting lightness to 0.0 in the color palette reset the hue to red
Steam - 10 eventsChanged microphone to be muted by defaultui uxSteamAdded feature to search for friends' serversui uxSteamUnified hunter's body type to default in FPS modegameplaySteamFixed issue with server names spilling over in search resultsbug fixSteamFixed motion blur settings not taking effectbug fixSteamAdjusted the color palette UIui uxSteamAdded collaboration map 'Exit 8'new contentSteamFixed zooming issue with controllerbug fixSteamAdded button collision/detection to UI 'Back' actionui uxSteamRemoved 'FAQ' and 'Friend List' from options screenui uxSteam
- 5 eventsFixed collision detection for 'Plump' characterbug fix
Resolved an issue where the 'Plump' character’s belly lacked a collision detection.
SteamImproved performance of the 3D EyedropperperformanceEnhanced the performance of the 3D Eyedropper tool.
SteamFixed server names and passwords reset issuebug fixResolved an issue where server names and passwords were reset during specific actions.
SteamTemporarily disabled proximity voice chatgameplayProximity voice chat is disabled as it is undergoing a rework.
SteamAdjusted game settings UI for controllersui uxImproved the user interface for game settings when using controllers.
Steam - 7 eventsNon-UI operations controllable with a game controllergameplaySteamAdded official collaboration map 'Garten of Banban'new contentSteamImproved GPU performanceperformanceMilestoneSteamFixed 3D eyedropper tool sampling position issuebug fixSteamAdded 'Medium' setting for shadow qualitygraphicsSteamFixed brush movement speed variation based on FPS with controllerbug fixSteamSecurity patch for MOD mapssystemMilestoneSteam
- 4 eventsBlocked Inappropriate Words in Nameplates and Chatquality of life
Inappropriate words are now blocked in nameplates and text chat for certain regions.
SteamFixed Unclickable Buttons in Paint Modebug fixFixed an issue where buttons became unclickable if the Mod download screen appeared while in Paint Mode.
SteamFixed Spectator UI Hiding Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the spectator UI could not be hidden using the Control+Shift+H command.
SteamNew Map: Death Burgernew contentSteam - 4 eventsToggle map inclusion in random map lotterygameplay
Players can now toggle ON/OFF whether to include each map in the random map lottery. Collaboration maps are set to OFF by default.
SteamAdded random elements to 'Penguin Hotel'gameplaySteamFixed wall collision issue in 'HIKAKIN Museum'bug fixFixed an issue where players could get stuck too deeply into walls.
SteamNew official map 'Egypt' addednew contentMilestoneSteam - 5 eventsController Support Alpha Versiongameplay
Introduced alpha version of controller support, though UI operation is not supported.
SteamCollaboration Map: HIKAKIN Museumnew contentAdded the collaboration map 'HIKAKIN Museum' with special collaboration-exclusive gimmicks.
SteamHunter's FOV Adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the Hunter's field of view (FOV) from 100 to 105.
SteamCollision Detection Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the collision detection did not disappear when the clone was hidden.
Steam - 3 eventsCountermeasures against rapid-fire cheatsbug fixMilestone
Implemented measures to counteract rapid-fire cheats.
SteamCountermeasures against excessive recommendations cheatbug fixMilestoneImplemented measures to counteract a cheat that grants an excessive number of recommendations.
SteamFixed out of bounds issue on Osaka mapbug fixResolved an issue where players could go out of bounds on the Osaka map.
Steam - 6 eventsReworked official map 'Osaka'new contentSteamFixed paint synchronization issue in 'Gyakusan Chicken Race'bug fixSteamFixed collision detection issue for invisible players in 'Gyakusan Chicken Race'bug fixSteamImproved resolution of the paint brushvisualsSteamAdded experimental color palette for controller supportnew contentSteamImproved stability of the 3D color pickerperformanceSteam
- 3 eventsFixed Turn Change Issue in Reverse Chicken Racebug fix
Resolved an issue where the turn would not change if a player who dropped out midway was discovered.
SteamReduced Points for Countdown Discovery in Reverse Chicken Racebalance changePoints awarded for discovering the countdown in the Reverse Chicken Race reduced from 1000 to 500.
Steam - 10 eventsLag Reduction During Player Paintingperformance
Reduced lag caused when a large number of players paint at the same time.
SteamNew Mode: Reverse Chicken Racenew contentMilestoneDeduce the hidden player's identity from their body paint, find them first, and rack up those points! If you're the one hiding, earn points by staying unnoticed!
SteamNew Mode: Reverse-Calculation Chicken Racenew contentA new game mode will be added later today.
SteamNameplate Display Status Reset Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the nameplate display status would reset.
SteamFixed Mod Map Launch Issuebug fixFixed an issue where forcing a Mod map to start would cause the game to launch mid-match.
SteamKorean Server Creation Screen Translation Error Fixedbug fixFixed a translation error on the Korean server creation screen.
SteamAutomatic Switch on Target DisappearancegameplayChanged so that it automatically switches when the spectated target disappears.
SteamFree Camera for Hunters during Answer Revealui uxAllowed Hunters to use the free camera during the answer reveal.
SteamIn-place Rotation Feature AddedgameplayAdded 'In-place Rotation' which can be used with 'Rotation Lock'.
SteamClimbing Ring Visibility Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the climbing ring remained visible when transitioning to spectating while it was displayed.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed Nameplate Display State Reset Issuebug fix
Resolved an issue where the nameplate display state would reset.
SteamFixed Korean Server Creation Screen MistranslationlocalizationCorrected a mistranslation on the Korean server creation screen.
SteamReduced Lag from Multiple Players PaintingperformanceLag caused by many players painting at the same time has been reduced.
SteamAutomatic Spectator Target SwitchinggameplaySpectator target now automatically switches if they vanish.
SteamFixed Climbing Ring Visibility Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the climbing ring remained visible when transitioning to spectating.
SteamAdded Rotate in Place FeaturegameplayThe 'Rotate in Place' feature has been added, replacing 'Rotation Lock'.
SteamNew Mode: Reverse Countdown Chicken Racenew contentA new game mode is scheduled to be added later today.
Steam - 8 eventsAmmo consumption mechanicsgameplay
1 ammo consumed on a miss, 1 ammo restored on a hit. No ammo consumed when shooting at fleeing players.
SteamAdded ammo limits for HuntersgameplayAmmo consumption mechanics introduced for Hunters, with toggling option available.
SteamFixed incorrect Hunter Victory displaybug fixResolved an issue where 'Hunter Victory' was displayed under all conditions.
SteamFixed Body Type UI closure issuebug fixResolved an issue where the Body Type UI could not be closed when becoming a Hunter.
SteamFixed duplicate server tags issuebug fixResolved an issue where duplicate server tags could be set.
SteamFixed clone disappearance issuebug fixResolved an issue where clones did not disappear instantly in modes other than Double Mode.
SteamHiders win if all Hunters run out of ammogameplaySteam - 9 eventsMinor Random Elements Added to Sewer Mapnew content
Added minor random elements to the official map 'Sewer.'
SteamGame Unresponsive on Body Type Selectionbug fixFixed an issue where the game would become unresponsive if the body type selection screen opened while in paint mode.
SteamDecoys Appearance Issue on AMD GPUs Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where decoys would appear solid black on AMD GPUs.
SteamLocal Data Saving on Cloud Save FailuresystemChanged the system to save data locally if cloud saving fails.
SteamGame Does Not End After Hunter Disconnectionbug fixFixed an issue where the game would not end if it started after a hunter disconnected.
SteamCharacters Stuck on Stairs with Larger Scalebug fixFixed an issue where characters with a scale of 1.4x or larger would get stuck on stairs.
SteamNew Size Options for Cube Characternew contentAdded 1.4x and 1.7x size options for the character 'Cube.'
SteamLoading Trigger on Inaccessible Server Joinbug fixFixed an issue where loading would trigger when attempting to join an inaccessible server.
SteamRandomization in Hide-and-Seek MansiongameplayRandomization has been introduced for furniture and other elements in the 'Hide-and-Seek Mansion' map.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed Server Capacity Display Issuebug fix
Fixed an issue where servers that have reached maximum capacity were displayed in public searches
SteamFixed Emote Selection Screen Issue on Deathbug fixFixed an issue where dying while selecting an emote prevented the selection screen from closing
SteamFixed Delay in Clone Appearancebug fixFixed an issue where the appearance of clones was delayed
SteamReworked Official Map 'The Backrooms'new contentThe official map 'The Backrooms' has been reworked
SteamAutomatic Exit from Paint Mode on Emote PressgameplayPressing an emote during paint mode now automatically exits paint mode
SteamAdjusted 3D Eyedropper for Easier Color Pickingquality of lifeAdjusted the 3D eyedropper to make picking up colors easier
SteamQuit Button Added to Mod Download Request Screenui uxAdded a quit button to the Mod download request screen
SteamImproved Usability of Metallic and Roughness Slidersquality of lifeImproved the usability of the metallic and roughness sliders
SteamGeForce NOW Support AddedperformanceMeccha Chameleon is now supported on GeForce NOW, allowing play on low-spec PCs and Macs.
Steam - 10 eventsClone Creation Featurenew content
Players can now create up to 2 clones that count toward the blind spot metrics.
SteamClone Creation Featurenew contentPlayers can now create up to 2 clones that count toward the blind spot metrics.
SteamMod Requirement Screen Overlap Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the Mod requirement screen overlapped with the hidden character selection screen.
SteamMod Requirement Screen Overlap Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the Mod requirement screen overlapped with the hidden character selection screen.
Steam - 9 eventsFixed issue with poses stopping midwaybug fixSteamMap confirmation before starting the gamegameplaySteamNew character 'Cube' addednew contentSteamReduced desynchronization of hiding players' positionsnetworkSteamEliminated Players No Longer Visible in Basic Modebug fix
Fixed an issue where eliminated players in Basic Mode did not disappear.
SteamAdded 11 New Emotesnew contentSteamFixed Gap in Osaka Mapbug fixFixed a gap in the 'Osaka' map that allowed players to clip out of bounds.
SteamIndividual character selection before starting the gamegameplaySteam - 5 eventsFixed player reappearance issue during search phasebug fixSteamHider Size Adjustment Option Addedquality of life
Players can now change the size of the Hiders.
SteamFixed clipping issue for Seekers failing to load the mapbug fixSteamNew Japan-themed map addednew contentA new official Japan-themed map will be added today or tomorrow.
SteamCloud Save Error Countermeasures Implementedbug fixMilestoneImplemented fixes to address issues with cloud saving.
Steam - 3 eventsMissed Points Restrictiongameplay
Players can no longer obtain missed points if they are moving.
SteamLike Feature for Hidden Playersui uxPlayers can now press 'Like' for hidden players during the answer reveal, once per match, with likes saved permanently.
SteamEmission Color Change During Answer RevealvisualsChanged the emission color during the answer reveal: Undiscovered is now Red, Discovered is Blue.
Steam - 4 eventsSteam Workshop API call limit fixbug fix
Fixed an issue where the Steam Workshop API call limit was easily reached.
SteamNameplate visibility issue resolvedbug fixFixed an issue where the nameplate was not displayed upon login, even though its visibility status was set to ON.
SteamFix for player deletion issuebug fixResolved an issue where detected players might not be deleted after a certain period of time.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed Paint Mode exit bugbug fix
Fixed a bug where being discovered while in Paint Mode prevented players from exiting the mode
SteamFixed highlighting issue with Survivor debrisbug fixSteamFix for nameplate display settings changing unexpectedlybug fixSteamGame progress search feature addedgameplayPlayers can now check via search if a game is currently in progress on a server
SteamAdjusted voice chat iconsui uxSteamResolved issue with Survivor debris not disappearingbug fixSteamServer tags selected by default based on language settingsui uxSteamExpanded official map 'Penguin Hotel'new contentSteamFixed login authentication issuesbug fixSteamReduced file sizeperformanceSteamGeneral glitch fixesbug fixSteamAdded new official map 'Sugarland'new contentSteam - 4 eventsFixed Shotgun Firing Effect for Third-Person Playersbug fix
Corrected the shotgun firing effect as seen by third-person players.
SteamVisibility of Hiding Spots After Game EndsgameplayIn 'Basic' and 'Growing Demon' modes, players can now see everyone's hiding spots after the game ends.
SteamReduced Shotgun Firing SoundaudioSteam - 3 eventsReduced Motion Sickness for Hunterquality of life
Adjustments have been made to reduce motion sickness when playing as a Hunter.
Steam - 6 eventsMaps Loading Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone
Resolved an issue where maps would sometimes fail to load properly.
SteamToggle for Missed Spot Ranking DisplaygameplayPlayers can now choose whether to display the Missed Spot Ranking to Hunters.
SteamScrolling Issue on Player Management Screen Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that prevented scrolling on the player management screen.
Steam - 7 eventsNew map: Penguin Hotelnew contentMilestoneSteamAdded ranking system based on distance and time in Hunter's line of sightgameplaySteamAdjusted Backrooms to prevent players from getting stuck inside wallsbug fixSteamAdded 2 new posesnew contentSteamMod integration now supported without needing to recreate the servermoddingSteamOptimized stage loading to reduce processing loadperformanceSteamFixed rare crash issue when changing mapsbug fixMilestoneSteam
- 20 eventsDisabled default skylight for custom mapsgameplaySteamImproved in-game UI visibilityui uxSteamAdded proximity voice chatnew contentSteamFix Display of Number of Participantsbug fix
Corrected the display issue regarding the number of participants.
SteamFixed server connection issuebug fixSteamFixed camera sensitivity reset bugbug fixSteamFixed incorrect server player count displaybug fixSteamFixed collision detection for some objectsbug fixSteamFixed collision detection for some objectsbug fixSteamFixed server connection issuebug fixMilestoneSteamAdded proximity voice chatnew contentMilestoneSteamBrightened shadows across stagesvisualsSteamDisallowed joining in progress on public serversgameplayThis reduces unnecessary wait times for mid-game joiners and distributes players more evenly across all servers.
SteamFixed incorrect player count display on serverbug fixSteamMatching UI improvementsui uxSteamFixed settings reset bug on respawnbug fixSteamMatching UI improvementsui uxSteam - 11 eventsMultiplayer Version Compatibility Warningnetwork
You cannot play multiplayer between different versions. Please be sure to update the game.
SteamTags Always Displayed in Search Resultsquality of lifeTags are now always displayed in search results.
SteamFixed login issue due to cloud save databug fixResolved a problem preventing users from logging in.
SteamTightened Detection for Buried Survivorsbug fixTightened the detection for survivors who are buried under objects
SteamAdded Traditional Chinese CharacterslocalizationSteamDisplay Private Servers in Search Resultsbug fixChanged the search results to display private servers even if the region doesn't match
SteamReduced Hunter Ceiling Pass-throughbug fixReduced the possibility of hunters unintentionally passing through ceilings.
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