Summary
A new update toThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas rolled out a major change for the asymmetrical horror game, with Leatherface no longer required to be in every match. The game based on the beloved horror franchise pits players against one another in the roles of Family members and Victims, with Family members attempting to track down and kill the escaping victims.The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has seen early praisesince its August release for its faithfulness to the source material and excellent horror elements. Now, a big change is being made to in-game matches with the newest update.
Since its debut,The Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas seen multiple updates, adding new content and fixing bugs with the game. The horror game has so far received monthly updates, with each including a variety of bug fixes aimed at improving the overall experience. The October update would add a collection of new outfits for the in-game Victims alongside a new costume for Leatherface, while the recent November patch would include two new playable characters. Now, a major change is coming alongside the November update.
As part of the November 28th update toThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a major change is being made to Leatherface’s in-game presence.Leatherface will no longer be required to appearwithin the game’s matches, allowing players to duke it out without the iconic killer’s looming presence. The change notably does not affect any other features of the game with maps, barricades, and Family spawns all unaffected by the absence of Leatherface. The patch would also make multiple other changes to Leatherface, including reducing the volume of his footsteps and fixes to his “Nicotero” skin.
Alongside the Leatherface changes, the November update will also include a variety ofbug fixes forThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Among the biggest changes are adjustments to new Family member Nancy, fixing issues with her traps not triggering a notification as well as showing a hologram outline. The update would also make some quality-of-life changes to the game, adding new character outlines after a player makes noise and allowing players to toggle auto-crouch on or off.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s early success has seen it stand out among a growing selection of asymmetrical horror games. The popularity of games likeDead by Daylighthas inspired a variety of different series to follow in its footsteps, including franchises likeFriday the 13thandGhostbusters.Evil Dead: The Gamesaw significant popularityearly in its life, despite recent reports that Saber Interactive would be ending active support just over a year after its release.The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s new changes will look to continue the game’s early success moving forward.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre November 28th Patch Notes
The following notes are for our upcoming, November 28th, 2023 patch. It is scheduled to begin rolling out on console and PC at roughly 2PM Eastern US time.
Fixed:Voice Chat Drops in Lobby and Match
Fixed:Family Stun Locked After Close Encounter and Sneak Attack
Fixed:Camera Angles and Crawl Spaces
Fixed:“No valid user ID yet” Error
Fixed:Foliage Popping In and Out on Family House
Fixed:Shadows Fading on Foliage and Trees
Fixed:Bone and Skull Clipping on Slaughterhouse
Fixed:Stamina Boost Regeneration when a Victim Disconnects
Fixed:Engine.ini File Edits to Remove Foliage
Fixed:Victims Bypass a Fence to Collect a Bone Scrap on Gas Station
Fixed:Chat and Scoreboard Soft Lock
Fixed:Saboteur Perk and Fusebox
Fixed:No Sell and Leatherface Revved Up Attack
Fixed:Sonny Ability and Minigames
Fixed:Victim Noise Marker and Hiding Spots
Fixed:Ladders and Hands
Fixed:Victims, Incapacitations, and Hiding Spots
Fixed:Valve progress and Rejoin
Changed:Hitchhiker Traps and Pressure Valves
Changed:Gas Station Fuse and Fusebox Spawns
Tuned:Nancy’s Ability and Spotting Bonus
Tuned:Prey Drive and Cook’s Seek
Tuned:Pins and Needles Perk
Tuned:Well Jump I-Frames
Tuned:Adjusted Haptic Feedback
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Inspired by the seminal 1970s horror movie, Sumo Nottingham’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical PvP experience that pits a group of victims against a Slaughter Family representative. The game features iconic villains from the films like Leatherface, The Hitchhiker, and Grandpa.
