Summary
The latest patch forThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrewill go live with multiple adjustments to Perks, a completely new mode, and environment fixes for The Mill after scheduled maintenance starting August 1 at 8 a.m. EST.The Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas seen multiple additions to the game recently that require some tweaks to ensure balance between the Family and Survivors.
The largest update to add new content inThe Texas Chain Saw Massacreintroduced Handsas a member of the Family and brought Maria back to life as a survivor. It also included the new Mill map. Since then, additional patches have been fine-tuning Perks across the board, as well as adding new outfits to the shop.
The August 1 patch notes detail many of thechanges to Grandpa inThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre.Grandpa has been undergoing an evolution as his abilities gained levels. As more players experienced the new system and gave feedback, some adjustments were put into this patch. His Suffocating Grip Perk is now Level 1, while his Nobody Escapes Hell Perk was lowered to Level 2. Nobody Escapes Hell also had the difficulty for lockpicking increased to 50% for Victims, up from 40%. Grandpa’s other abilities saw an increase in the reduction they provide to stamina and Sonar.
A new mode, titled Museum Mode, will allow players free rein toexplore the Family House inThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The mode will be filled with puzzles, as well as tidbits of history about the franchise itself. Not much is detailed about Museum Mode, but it seems players may encounter horrifying facts. The mode can be accessed from the main menu.
TheMill’s Night map inThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrewill have the lighting issues fixed. The daytime Mill wells will have the correct textures shown instead of just black once the patch is live. Lighting on the Fields area of the map will be refined to look less unnatural. Hands' traps will no longer randomly appear in victim inventory after they are disarmed. Only Hands' has access to his traps.
Along with the changes, Cook’s Fill ‘er Up Outfit will be available in the shop on August 1. The cosmetic item was originally scheduled for release on July 30, but it was pushed back. Like other outfits, Cook’s will cost $2.99.
Fixed:Victims’ inventory and Hands’ traps
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Inspired by the seminal 1970s horror movie, Sumo Nottingham’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical PvP experience that pits a group of victims against a Slaughter Family representative. The game features iconic villains from the films like Leatherface, The Hitchhiker, and Grandpa.
