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DeadhikersNewsDevs diary #6
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Devs diary #6

Deadhikers · published 15 Apr 2026, 13:26 UTC

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Monster

Hello, Hikers!

The monsters from your nightmares are no longer bound by the old rules.

They are many. They are deadly. And they no longer hide in the shadows, waiting only for nightfall.

But there’s one important change - now they can die.

  • Monster behavior has been improved. They are now more dangerous, can leap at targets, and are capable of fighting back.

  • The creatures have been expanded with new variants. Some are dangerous during the day, while others become even more dangerous at night.

  • Monster visuals have also been improved. Animations have been reworked and overall visual quality has been enhanced.

And yes… something is wrong here. No one really knows what’s happening or where it came from. There’s more to uncover now, as the narrative has been expanded and deepened.

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