Subjects,
Update 2026.1.4 introduces a new Mutation, balance adjustments across items and Terrors, and a small set of bug fixes.
A new Mutation has entered the ritual:
All players’ controls become sluggish for 10 seconds.
Based on community feedback, we’re adding an additional Ranked reward for this season:
Ranked S1 Torch
This is a one-off double item reward and does not represent a permanent change to future Ranked reward structures.
Duration reduced from 20s → 10s.
Now grants 3 grenades.
Players inside smoke cannot be seen by outlines within the area (excluding permanent outlines such as teammates).
Cannot be detected by Rift Eyes.
Visuals improved.
Effect now applies through walls within the smoke area.
Visuals improved.
Damage now applies through walls within the affected area.
Players with Low Sanity are now slowed by 25% when being looked at by Rift Eyes.
[FIXED] Werewolf can no longer Howl and Leap simultaneously.
[FIXED] First-time user setup occasionally not saving settings correctly.
[FIXED] Map exploit on Circus.
Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in the next update.
The Deceit 2 Development Team