Updates Hub
Launch context, demo differences, and live patch summaries for Pass the Fear on Steam.
This hub collects wiki-maintained update pages for Pass the Fear. We summarize official Steam news in readable guides and link inward so you never read patch notes without context. For raw changelogs, always check Steam — this wiki teaches what patches mean for your runs.
Latest patch
- Update 8.1 (July 31, 2026) — Build V1.0.479: Blood Moon Necklace relic rework, new Frost Fist weapon line, Auto Dismantle inventory QoL, Pearl-adjacent balance tweaks, and Forge UI polish. Retest ten-slot Blood Moon routes after the necklace change — see Pearls guide.
Recent patches
- Patch 7.30 (July 30, 2026) — Performance pass and anti-stack fixes for co-op proc spam; district load-time improvements on Reality routes.
- Patch 7.28 (July 28, 2026) — FPS stability on long Blood Moon sessions; Ultimate hold input buffer fix; Storm Wall timer display correction.
- Patch 7.27 (July 27, 2026) — VSync default for new players; boss health bar HUD fix; Blood Moon HP/drop rebalance; Pearl tarot slot relaxations (V1.0.457).
- Patch 7.26 (July 26, 2026) — Blood Moon difficulty; Hard unlocks Nightmare/Hell/Reality; Reality inventory QoL; co-op Relic duplication and reconnect fixes; Mythic Forge cooldown (V1.0.450).
- Patch 7.25 (July 26, 2026) — Scene rendering performance; mouse side-button and stick-press remapping; Buff bar, Pearl, co-op difficulty, and achievement fixes.
- Patch 7.24 (July 24, 2026) — Treasure spawn fixes; Storm Cowards Steam networking; Lorelei Act 5 soft-lock fix (V1.0.431).
Launch window
- July 2026 launch notes — Full release on July 23, 2026, five chapters, co-op features, and patch tracker.
- Demo vs full release — What changed after the February 2026 Steam Next Fest demo went offline.
How we maintain this section
Fan wiki editors add dedicated pages when patches materially affect balance, networking, or routing. Minor typo fixes stay on Steam only. Report tool or guide mismatches through community links.
Related guides
Returning from the demo? Read chapters overview and Storm Cowards co-op after patch 7.24. New hunters start at getting started. Endgame squads should read Blood Moon context after patch 7.26 and retest relic lines after Update 8.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Where are official patch notes?
Steam news hub and discussions. Wiki pages like patch 7.27 and Update 8.1 add context and guide links.
What is the latest patch?
Update 8.1 on July 31, 2026 (V1.0.479) — Blood Moon Necklace rework, Frost Fist, Auto Dismantle, and related balance. Patch 7.30 (July 30) addressed performance and anti-stack proc fixes.
Does this wiki datamine game files?
No. We summarize public notes and verified in-game text from contributors.