The latest update for Deck of Haunts is Version 1.03, released on May 9, 2025. This update introduced a new feature:
- Skip Button: Players can now skip card rewards during the rest night phase, enhancing gameplay flow. SteamDB
This follows closely after Version 1.02, which was released on May 8, 2025. That update included several balancing adjustments and bug fixes:
- Pathfinder Spawn Adjustment: Pathfinders no longer spawn in rooms adjacent to the Heart room, reducing early-game pressure.
- Essence Cost Reductions: The cost to remove a card was lowered from 50 to 40 essence, and the initial card reroll cost decreased from 50 to 25 essence.
- Tutorial Improvements: Tutorials now automatically disable after the first run, streamlining subsequent playthroughs.
- Tension Multiplier Increase: Tension multipliers were adjusted to x1, x2, x4, and x6, enhancing game pacing.
- Bug Fixes: Resolved a crash related to the Helpline trait when the first wave was empty. SteamDB
Deck of Haunts officially launched on May 7, 2025, and has received positive feedback for its unique blend of deckbuilding and haunted house strategy. The developers have been proactive in addressing player feedback and implementing improvements.
