[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40990244/cb2fb137e29bac84c1263851a0621564cdc19a27.jpg"][/img][b]Hey Hellsweepers[/b], hope you’ve been keeping your trigger fingers limber—because Patch 1.9 is here, and we’re bringing the heat ([i]and lightning, and frost... you get the idea[/i]).

This update focuses on chaos with new dynamic interactions in the environment, enemy variants, fresh traits to mess around with—and of course, FINGER GUN. Yep. You read that right.

[b]▶️ Watch the Patch 1.9: Deadeye Highlights Video:[/b]

Finger Guns: Deadeye Style

[i]It's exactly what it sounds like. Hold out your hand. Make a gun shape with your fingers. Now pew pew.[/i]

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Dynamic Environments 2.0[b] [/b]

[i]Remember when you could light and extinguish lanterns from a previous update? Well, the world just got a lot more alive (and more deadly).[/i]

[b]You can now:[/b]

• Freeze water surfaces to turn puddles into slippery traps

• Electrify water to shock enemies standing in it

• Ignite gas vents with Fire or Volt for explosive effects

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New Toxin Variants

Toxin variants of enemies come with unique attacks and abilities like being able to self-heal. 

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New Traits to Play With

We've added a fresh batch of traits for you to discover and equip.

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[i]▶ Full list of new traits below in the patch notes.[/i]

[b]What’s Next? Tell Us.[/b]

We love building this game alongside you. Drop your ideas in [url="https://discord.com/invite/G6GcrksRRd"]Discord[/url] or wherever you hang out—we're always watching. (In a friendly, non-creepy way.)

And as always: If you're enjoying Hellsweeper, drop us a review or share the trailer with someone who needs a little more chaos in their life.

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Crafted with love, [b]Mixed Realms[/b]

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Full Patch Notes

All items with * were inspired by community suggestions! :)

New Content

• Added option to display damage numbers in Options > Visuals.*

• Add the Finger Gun.

• Added new traits:

• ---[b]Straw Into Gold[/b] - Forged version of 'Experience is Gold'.

• ---[b]Pew Pew[/b] - Transforms bullets into a Finger Gun.

• ---[b]Approved Ammo[/b] - Bullets can be equipped without a gun equipped.

• ---[b]Improv Attachment[/b] - Adds a mounting bracket for attachments to the top of the Shotgun.

• ---[b]Savanna Prowler[/b] - Firing Rifle's Alternate Fire will switch its firing mode between Burst and Auto.

• ---[b]Zappity[/b] - Raise the melee weapon above your head for 2s to infuse it with Volt.*

• ---[b]Legally Separated[/b] - When thrown, the Chakram will split into 2.*

• ---[b]Psycho Toss[/b] - Axe can be Power Thrown in any form.

• ---[b]Try Confidence[/b] - Player dashes forward when Flashspeed is performed.

• ---[b]Bleeding Flower[/b] - Katana's Blossoms will selt-detonate after 3s.*

• ---[b]The Invisible Blade[/b] - Katana can't be drawn from the scabbard but can still perform Flashspeed.

• ---[b]Spot Seeker[/b] - The Katana is conjured in its bow form.*

• Added bow traits to the Katana:

• ---[b]Projectile Mastery[/b]

• ---[b]Deadeye[/b]

• ---[b]Bouncy Arrows[/b]

• Added Roguelike option to disable treasure chests and loot totems. Loot drops are increased to offset the changes.*

• Added environmental interactables:

• ---Gas Vents that can be ignited with Fire or Volt, spewing out fire.

• ---Water can be frozen with Frost or electrified with Volt.

• New Toxic variants:

• ---Minion

• ---Flying Head

Balancing & Optimization

• Added penetration for Frost Tempest.

• Changed the elemental effects of the Chakram*:

• ---Fire Chakram will leave behind a burning trail.

• ---Frost Chakram will shoot ice projectiles.

• ---Volt Chakram will drop explosive projectiles.

• Increased damage for Fire Tempest.

• Increased Rifle's damage, including its Alternate Fire.*

• Increased detection range for the whistle \[PSVR Only]

• Improved player sliding.

• Improved the ejecting of the Chakram.

• Made the Mage Staff's off-hand grip slidable.

• Reduced delay after firing Rifle's Alternate Fire.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Bullets being able to block enemy attacks.

• Fixed torque of thrown objects during bullet time.

• Fixed Mage Staff's spell not stopping after being released from Phantom Limb.*

• Fixed certain weapons not activating when attached to the Kanata Scabbard.

• Fixed auto-nocking of the bow not spreading to bows that are being phantom limbed.

• Fixed Gyro Ring unable to descend after reaching the height limit.*