Update 28 October 2026

Deviant District Playtest · published · build 26260006

Playtest build 26260006

Steam Deck and controllers

  • First Steam Deck support: on a Deck the first launch picks 1280x800, 30 fps and lighter lighting.
  • Steam's on-screen keyboard opens when you pick a text box with a controller.
  • You can now bind Microphone On/Off to a controller button in Settings > Controls.

Kangaroo Court

  • The Court now plays on a controller. View opens the docket, and L3 takes the bench or leaves.
  • On the judge's throne: D-pad Up and Down raise and lower it, and X stands up.
  • On the Evidence page: the right stick moves the pen, and you hold RT to draw.
  • Controller hints show your own buttons. Change them in Settings > Controls > Kangaroo Court.
  • Court text is larger on small screens.

Haha House

  • On a controller during a live set: X is Boo and LB is Laugh.
  • The host chair height uses D-pad Up and Down. A or B skips the emcee welcome.
  • The host's welcome tips show your controller buttons.
  • Guests in a private room get the audience bar and their own welcome lines.

Tavern

  • The Practice Tavern opens the new campaign lobby. Play a written campaign as a guided game or with a live DM.
  • New Campaign Studio: write scenes, connect outcomes, add maps, tokens and recorded lines, and preview each role.
  • Saves and players show friendly names instead of codes.
  • B now closes the table panel on a controller.

Primal Ball

  • Tails rest on the turf instead of sinking into it.
  • The Raccoon no longer dips into the ground during a front tackle.
  • Athletes' fingers now grip the ball.

Known issues

  • Steam Deck support is new and has not been tested on a real Deck yet. Sprint, Throw and some camera keys still need a keyboard.
  • Tavern board tables still use the starter campaign, and written campaigns have no late join yet.
  • While a tackled ball carrier gets up, the ball can sink into the hand or leg.
  • Rhino: when walking backward, its feet can float slightly above the ground. The Tavern chair is narrower than Rhino.


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I dropped the old "Croc's tail dips into the ground" known issue, because the Primal Ball tail fix is in this patch.

Update 28 October 2026 · Deviant District Playtest patch notes · SteamPeaks