Blood Pact Studios shipped two meaningful updates on March 7, 2026: a targeted hotfix (CL 2072) and a broader systems patch (CL 2068). Together, they focus on smoother customer behavior, fewer stuck states, better save reliability, and cleaner day-end store flow.
Update Snapshot (Data)
- Patch CL 2072: 6 direct hotfix changes.
- Patch CL 2068: 1 content addition, 7 balancing updates, 12 improvement items, 3 translation updates, and 10 bug fixes.
- Total logged changes in this bundle: 39 tracked update lines.
- Store capacity tuning: max clients adjusted from 30 to 25 in CL 2072.
Patch CL 2072: Fast Stability Hotfix
CL 2072 is a compact patch focused on immediate friction points during normal play sessions.
- Added an avoidance timer so NPCs can briefly phase through crowds when hard-stuck.
- Fixed clients ignoring the clearance bin.
- Improved route logic for returns to the dropbox and store exit flow.
- Adjusted max in-store client cap from 30 to 25 for stability.
- Fixed cases where shelves stayed occupied after a customer interaction ended.
- Darkened adult movie covers for improved visual compliance.
Patch CL 2068: Systems and Quality Pass
New Feature
- Added a Teleport Stuck Movies button near the storage dropbox.
Balancing Changes
- Higher chance for customers to pick favorite genres and new releases.
- Improved pick behavior in small and medium store sizes.
- Higher chance for favorite-movie selection.
- More clients in medium and large store sizes.
- Customers prioritize unreserved shelves and are more likely to pick immediately.
- Customers stop using snacks/candy/arcades at closing for faster shutdown.
- Reduced default raise-request chance for newly hired staff.
Improvements
- Collision quality improved on stairs and selected layout areas.
- Controller dead zone adjusted for cleaner input response.
- Save stability improved with visible save feedback.
- Save slot backups expanded (backup, backup1, backup2, backup3).
- Added net worth display on computer desktop.
- Added phone notification indicator when calls arrive.
- Optimized popcorn machine effects and reduced text-sign light intensity.
- Adjusted decoration shadows to reduce oversized ground projection issues.
- Updated RVO avoidance size/weight for faster but less blocked crowd motion.
Translation and Bug Fixes
- Added beta Chinese and beta Brazilian Portuguese support.
- Improved English grammar and fixed French market header visuals.
- Fixed Discord link and several collision issues around playable boundaries.
- Fixed display shelf movie pickup edge case and FOV override station bug.
- Fixed load-state issues where customer-held movies could drop or disappear.
- Removed unwanted navigation mesh impact from wall-mounted decorations.
- Fixed move/design mode interaction that could break shelf connectivity.
What This Means for Daily Store Management
- Cleaner shelf turnover: fewer fake-occupied shelf states and better pickup flow.
- Better close routine: clients disengage from side activities at close time more reliably.
- Safer progression: multi-backup save structure reduces recovery risk after bad sessions.
- Lower emergency workload: Teleport Stuck Movies offers a practical fallback when physics or routing fails.
Recommended Post-Patch Checklist
- Test Teleport Stuck Movies once so staff knows where it is.
- Re-check shelf lanes after rush hours to confirm occupancy behaves normally.
- Validate phone indicator and net worth panel in your regular startup routine.
- Keep at least one clean backup save before major store redesign sessions.