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Update v1.0.4 - Squad Text Chat!

The Horde Wants You Dead · published 1 Dec 2025, 18:54 UTC · build 21010637

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Hey Squad,

We've added text chat to multiplayer games to help squad members talk to each other. Press 'Enter' on keyboard or 'D-pad Down' on controller to start typing a message. These keys can of course be rebound in the settings menu.

We also added a small fist icon on weapons in the weapon selection screen, to indicate if this weapon has been used to successfully beat the horde. This is for those of you going after the achievement to beat the horde with every weapon.

Additionally, the RNG has been tweaked to improve card distribution. It's subtle, so you might not notice a difference right away, but it should be fairer especially in late game or endless mode.

Feature Changes

Added text chat functionality for multiplayer games.
Weapons tab now shows a fist icon on weapons that have been used to successfully beat the horde.
Tweaked RNG to improve card distribution in supply crates.
Tweaked some font sizes to improve Steam Deck readability.

Bug Fixes

Fixed end-game stats screen sometimes showing incorrect upgrade values for other players

Demo v1.1.6

The demo has been updated with all the same changes and fixes.

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