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Pecking Order Playtest
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Playtest Update – 23 April 2026
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Playtest Update – 23 April 2026
Pecking Order Playtest
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23 Apr 2026, 07:20 UTC
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Hey everyone! We’ve pushed a new Playtest update with stability improvements, gameplay fixes, and general polish.
Stability & Performance
Fixed a rare crash during extreme frame drops
Improved overall stability in low-performance situations
Gameplay Improvements
Improved camera behavior in diorama scenes
Fixed skill check responsiveness
Smoothed out feeding sequence animations
Updated bird and worm animations
UI & UX
Fixed issues when returning to the menu while in a party
Added an exit button to the scoreboard
General UI polish and visual improvements
Updated celebration loading screen
Audio
Sound effects improvements and fixes
Fixed music volume not adjusting correctly in some situations
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2 May 2026
🛠️ Patch Notes (23058302)
Hi All 👋 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the playtest yesterday, we really appreciate it! 🙌 Following the test, we’ve made a few improvements: These fixes will be part of the new build going out tonight: Fixes & Improvements: · Fixed an issue where the game wouldn’t open if the config failed to download · Fixed a crash that could occur when joining a Steam Party · Fixed a continuous r…
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30 Apr 2026
Pecking Order Playtest Kicks off tomorrow – Chat with Friends 🎉
Pecking Order Steam Playtest – Chat with Friends 🎉 We hope you’re all excited for tomorrow’s Pecking Order Steam Playtest — we definitely are! Jumping in with friends? You can easily team up and chat together while you play. Just create your party in-game, invite your crew, and then hop into our Discord to create your own voice channel. How to get set up: · Create your party in-game · Invite y…