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Deer & BoyNewsDemo Patch #1
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Demo Patch #1

Deer & Boy · published 2 Jun 2026, 15:14 UTC

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The first demo patch (0.01.17) is here! Based on your feedback, this update brings a range of improvements, fixes, and refinements to make the experience even better. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts! 🧡
You can keep writing your feedback just here.

Changelog:

  • Various visual & sound improvements

  • Music chapter mix has been improved

  • Music trailer fix (stringer was not triggered at the beginning of the trailer)

  • The Fence LD has been modified and simplified for the demo following feedback received

  • Fixed an issue where spamming the call button would make the deer go back-and-forth under the fence

  • Fixed an edge case around the Fence in which the deer could get stuck

  • “Show deer” interaction is now disabled before the prompt that tutorializes the mechanic

  • New prompt for the forklift’s button interaction

  • Fixed an issue with the "Show deer" prompt was missing D-pad icon

  • The outline of the “show deer” interaction on the button is now larger for better visibility

  • Fixed an issue where the deer could teleport itself on the box or the train

  • Prevented the boy from going too far from the deer in the Office

  • Fixed a backtracking edge case issue

  • Added an NPC reaction to the deer pushing the button next to him

  • Removed a forklift from the foreground for improved visibility

  • Added a camera that better shows the path, one attached to the elevator to go to the right

  • Added light on the environment to better show the path and the boy at the same spot

  • A cardboard box was added to fill an empty space that some players thought was the correct path to follow

  • Bug fix on NPCs (the catch was not working on edge cases).

  • A box-shaped decorative element was added to the top shelf to help players understand the correct path the boy should take

  • Removed some environment boxes for better visibility

  • Fixed the shadow area of the boy the better see the hiding spot

  • Added a prompt showing how to cuddle the deer at the end <3

Don't hesitate to wishlist our game, other surprises are coming very soon!

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