Sanctified Cross Rework (v0.9.8.1_d)!
Sanctified Cross rework introduces widespread changes to the cross mechanic, including new passive debuffs, enhanced ghost interactions, a manual cross flip for desecration, and a revised Desecrated Hunt sequence.
▲Buffs4
- Sanctified Cross
- Passive effect:Holding, carrying, throwing, or being near a cross slows anxiety gain; does not require the cross to be placed. Disabled when cross is flipped or desecrated.
- Ghost interaction:Ghost-flipped cross still provides favorite-room confirmation/photo credit.
- Desecrated Hunt
- Desecrated Hunt:Majority of interior doors are randomly slammed shut and locked during a hunt to increase challenge.→50–100% slammed shut/locked percent
- Holy Water:Holy Water works normally during hunts.→normal
▼Nerfs2
- Sanctified CrossDesecrated cross:Desecrated cross is consumed permanently and removed from global inventory, making it unavailable next contract.
- Desecrated HuntObsidian Shield:Obsidian Shield loses effectiveness when the ghost lights it or if it is already lit.→ineffective (blown out when lit or if already lit)
◆Other changes6
- Sanctified Cross
- Passive effect:Passive slowdown effect is disabled when cross is flipped or desecrated.
- Ghost interaction:A cross placed in the favorite room can be flipped by the ghost.
- Desecration:Player can manually flip a placed cross in the favorite room; triggers a Desecrated Hunt.
- Desecrated Hunt
- Desecrated Hunt:Ghost now teleports to a random valid location within a predetermined radius of the cross instead of directly on it.→random vicinity
- Desecrated Hunt:Exterior doors behave normally for a hunt (remain locked).→normal behavior (locked)
- Desecrated Hunt:Hunt duration is fixed at 75 seconds, ignoring difficulty-specific duration settings.→75 seconds (fixed) s
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Patch history
- →v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIXAug 23, 2026 · 1w
Hotfix addressing various gameplay quirks and quality-of-life camera issues.
- →v0.9.8.1_bAug 21, 2026 · 1w
A collection of UI, quality-of-life, and feature additions across Ghost Identifier, Cameras, Custom Difficulty, Cellphone, Ghost Guide, Ghost Changes, HQ, Content Creator Program, and QoL map selection improvements.
- Version 0.9.8.0_bJun 19, 2026 · 2mo
Version 0.9.8.0_b introduces new difficulty presets, improves evidence drop rates, reduces loaner fees, and addresses several ghost and reward bugs.
+3→ - Version 0.9.8.0_a - HotfixJun 17, 2026 · 2mo
Hotfix focusing on UI precision, economy refunds for removed furniture, and quality-of-life improvements for photo storage and difficulty selection.
+1−1→ - Version 0.9.7.5_hMay 18, 2026 · 3mo
Version 0.9.7.5_h focuses on significant HUD quality-of-life improvements, session browser enhancements, and various map and entity bug fixes.
+1−1→ - Version 0.9.7.5_g - Adopt Your Bunny!May 11, 2026 · 3mo
Introduces a new way for players to obtain the exclusive Pet Bunny via Content Creator HQs and includes various stability and quality-of-life fixes.
+5→ - Version 0.9.7.5_dApr 7, 2026 · 4mo
Version 0.9.7.5_d focuses on stability fixes, UI improvements, and a correction to Wraith's disorientation duration.
+3→ - Version 0.9.7.5_bApr 5, 2026 · 4mo
Version 0.9.7.5_b focuses on critical bug fixes regarding player visibility, currency transactions, and item functionality, alongside a new furniture addition.
+2→
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