Party Animals Update 1.15.0.0 is now live as the Spring Update, introducing the Spring Cabin map refresh alongside new limited-time modes and seasonal events. The update concludes the winter ice fishing season and transitions players into a warmer setting with new fishing content and shop additions.
Season 2 of WHAT IF? Mode debuts with six new rule modifiers, while the Hoof Pass and God of Wealth events bring themed rewards and limited-time challenges. The patch also delivers extensive bug fixes and performance optimizations, including a PS5 crash fix and gameplay adjustments across multiple maps.
Patch Notes
Map Update: Spring Cabin
- Replaced ice hole with an open pond, introducing new fish in warmer waters
- Added Garfin special pond fishing rods to the Tackle Shop
- Added Moon Chair and Director Chair to the Vending Machine
- Added new Jukebox track Mellow Breeze
- Optimized fishing drop rate system in Spring Cabin
- Optimized player voice range in Spring Cabin, with distance-based volume decay
WHAT IF? Mode Season 2
- Added 6 new WHAT IF? rules
- Enabled WHAT IF? Mode in Quick Match from now until March 11 at 20:00 PT
- Allowed mixing and matching of up to 3 WHAT IF? rules in Custom Game
- Added View Help button in WHAT IF? Custom Game to review rule details
Hoof Pass Event
- Hoof available for free from February 13 at 20:00 to March 13 at 20:00 PT
- Animal Level XP converts into battle pass Points during event
- Added daily and weekly pass challenges for bonus Points
- Unlock hoof themed outfits and rewards through Pass progression
God of Wealth Event
- Event runs from February 19 at 20:00 to February 26 at 20:00 PT
- God of Wealth Roach appears randomly across maps
- Players can claim one red envelope per day, resetting at midnight UTC-4
- Red envelopes grant surprise amounts of Nemo Bucks
- God of Wealth themed outfits available in Item Shop for limited time
- New outfit priced at 666 Nemo Bucks
New Character
- Added new character Roach to Item Shop
- Available from February 12 at 20:00 to February 19 at 20:00 PT before joining regular rotation
Item Shop and Seasonal Content
- Added 3 new and 3 returning Valentine themed outfits, available until February 18 at 20:00 PT
- Added 3 new and 5 returning Lion Dance Series outfits, available February 13 at 20:00 to February 27 at 20:00 PT
- Added Valentine limited Crossbow appearance until February 18 at 20:00 PT
- Added Spring Festival limited throwables Gold Ingot and Firecracker from February 13 at 20:00 to February 27 at 20:00 PT
- Added Spring Festival scene decorations across maps for same period
- Added Red Envelope Rain podium effect from February 13 at 20:00 to February 27 at 20:00 PT
- Sent Owscars Statuette Avatar to Owscars Short Film Contest winners
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Fishing Journal not closing if fish took bait in Winter Cabin and Spring Cabin
- Fixed hooked fish detaching abnormally in Winter Cabin and Spring Cabin
- Fixed inability to enter Photo Mode after extending duration in Winter Cabin and Spring Cabin
- Fixed incorrect Nemo Kart decor availability for purchase
- Fixed friend list showing Winter Cabin and Spring Cabin players as Idle
- Fixed PS5 issue where pinned friends lost status after restart
- Fixed missing glowing particle effects for select outfits
- Fixed delayed bomb explosion effect in certain situations
- Fixed 10006 crash error on PS5
Optimizations
- In JAWS, made ground, deck, crates, and fragments ungrabbable
- Reduced explosion wait time for spectator Bomb throwable
- Increased shark attack response speed based on water level
- Prevented sharks from moving onto deck
- Optimized spatial audio in Final Destination map
- Prevented removed players from rejoining Custom Game lobbies for a set period
- Added map name display in Custom Game lobby info panel
- Optimized Emote Wheel and Gesture Wheel Empty selection performance
- Configured automatic switch to FSR settings after crash caused by DLSS
Party Animals originally launched on September 20, 2023 for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S, with the PlayStation 5 version releasing on January 23, 2025. Update 1.15.0.0 is live as of February 12, 2026, marking the start of the Spring Update.
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