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Codename MedusaNewsUpdate 1.8 — Live Now on Windows
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Update 1.8 — Live Now on Windows

Codename Medusa · published 2 Mar 2026, 16:52 UTC · build 22163940

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Update 1.8 — Live Now on Windows
Codename Medusa Update 1.8 introduces major improvements, brand-new content, and extensive bug fixes across the entire game.

🔧 Patch Notes
🌍 Intro Overhaul
Continued visual improvements to the opening intro sequence.
Enhanced presentation for a stronger first impression.

👕 New Death Cutscene
Added a brand-new death cutscene that plays when a player is killed and returns to the Main Hub.
Get “unburied” from your early grave and jump back into the action as your friends dig you out.

🏝 Main Island Hub Improvements
Significant visual upgrades across the Main Hub.
Added environmental polish to improve immersion.

🎮 The Odyssey Begins — Part I
Part I of a brand-new major ending questline that will continue to expand in future updates.
Complete new construction plans that have been added to the Main Hub by contributing $1,000,000 in donations.
Build a giant wooden horse and smuggle yourself inside in hopes of immigrating back to the United States.

📚 Restaurant Improvements
Added a new employee-only freezer in the back area.
Pick up cakes in the freezer and deliver them for tips.
Added a mop bucket item in the freezer to make cleaning trash easier.

🛂 Bird’s-Eye View Mode
New Bird’s-Eye Point of View system accessible via the map in the Central Main Hub.
View your city from above through the eyes of the giant bird carrying your house on its back.

♿ Movement Improvements
Revamped player movement with added improved air control.
Complete parkour challenges more smoothly and explore the mines with greater mobility.

🛠 General Fixes
Various bug fixes across levels.
Performance optimizations and stability improvements.

We hope you enjoy Update 1.8 and we’re excited to see CODENAME MEDUSA continue to grow.

👉 Join our official Discord to share feedback and help shape future updates:
https://discord.gg/6YRypfwdnF

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