Updates
Meccha Chameleon Latest Updates
Added an option to disable voice chat.
Updated: September 16, 2026
Latest covered
Update 4.1.1
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Steam News
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Daily automated check
Latest update
Update 4.1.1
Read the newest patch first, then use the full timeline for older map and gameplay changes.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Added an option to disable voice chat.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Added a microphone icon that appears at the top of the screen when audio input is detected.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Fixed an issue where the "Right Shoulder" button failed to switch the player being spectated.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Fixed an issue where the UI would freeze after pressing the refresh button in the user management tab.
Recent Meccha Chameleon updates
These are the recent changes most likely to affect how a match feels: new maps, random elements, collaboration maps, lobby settings, clone visibility, painting tools, and hunter camera options.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Added an option to disable voice chat.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Added a microphone icon that appears at the top of the screen when audio input is detected.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Fixed an issue where the "Right Shoulder" button failed to switch the player being spectated.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: Fixed an issue where the UI would freeze after pressing the refresh button in the user management tab.
- September 10, 2026 Now available on Nintendo Switch 2!: Cross-play is fully supported.MOD maps will support cross-play by the end of the year. At that time, the Steam Workshop will be deprecated and replaced with a new MOD system. This upgraded system will offer a smoother, more secure gameplay experience than what is currently available.
- September 9, 2026 Hotfix 4.1.0: Add cross-play option
- August 28, 2026 BIG UPDATE 4.1.0: Added new official maps: "Kyoto" and "Art Museum"
- August 28, 2026 BIG UPDATE 4.1.0: Reworked "Greece" and "Egypt"
- August 28, 2026 BIG UPDATE 4.1.0: Replaced the legacy server browser with an 5-character alphanumeric join code search Join codes can also be verified in-game
- August 28, 2026 BIG UPDATE 4.1.0: In-progress games are now hidden during public searches (can be toggled in options) This helps direct players toward waiting servers
- August 25, 2026 Update 4.0.2: Reduced network usage by approximately 50%
- August 25, 2026 Update 4.0.2: Adjusted the display of certain controller operation guides
- August 25, 2026 fix4.0.1: To resolve the issue where the Hunter does not use TP at the start of the game, we have changed the behavior so that the Hunter cannot crouch while waiting.
- August 25, 2026 fix4.0.1: We have mitigated the issue where the character's position shifts when switching to free camera mode.
- August 22, 2026 Hotfix: Mod maps now update automatically. As a result, all mods will be re-downloaded only upon the initial launch.
- August 20, 2026 update4.0.0: Added Petit Chameleon (x0.5) Can only be used if allowed by the host
- August 20, 2026 update4.0.0: Fixed an issue where players were floating off the ground
- August 20, 2026 update4.0.0: Fixed a rare issue where Hunters could not be eliminated while crouching
- August 20, 2026 update4.0.0: Fixed locations where players could get stuck
- August 17, 2026 3.9.1: Emote selection now allows navigating pages in the reverse direction.
- August 17, 2026 3.9.1: Fixed an issue where a different emote would be selected if no emote was chosen.
- August 17, 2026 3.9.1: Fixed an issue where a gap would appear when attempting to cling to the ceiling with certain emotes.
- August 16, 2026 update3.9.0: Added the new official map "Shopping Mall"
- August 16, 2026 update3.9.0: Fixed an issue where voice chat would momentarily turn on
- August 16, 2026 update3.9.0: Added ID display to the Player Management tab Please use the ID when user information is required for various purposes The next official map addition will be the last (excluding collaborations)
- August 14, 2026 update 3.8.0: Added new feature "Mo Eeyo" (Enough Already) Can force skip hiding time and answer reveal time by a unanimous vote.
- August 14, 2026 update 3.8.0: Added new feature "BAN" The BAN list resets when the server is restarted.
- August 14, 2026 update 3.8.0: Fixed an issue where hidden objects still had collision detection.
- August 14, 2026 update 3.8.0: Fixed an issue where the camera moved abruptly when getting close to a wall while hiding.
- August 13, 2026 fix3.7.3: Fixed a rare issue where the hunter would not move to the map.
- August 13, 2026 fix3.7.3: Fixed an issue where pressing the numeric quick button allowed setting a value below the minimum limit.
- August 13, 2026 fix3.7.3: Fixed an issue where player names/displays were glitching out.
- August 13, 2026 fix3.7.3: Fixed an issue where X-axis movement was faster than Y-axis movement when painting with a controller.
- August 12, 2026 Over 20 million units sold!: Over 20 million units sold! Thank you for your support!
- August 11, 2026 fix7.3.2: Fixed an issue where character movement speed was incorrect.
- August 11, 2026 fix7.3.2: Fixed an issue where players could exit the “Deep Sea” map.
- August 11, 2026 fix7.3.2: Fixed an issue where the game would end even though a Hunter was still present under certain conditions.
- August 11, 2026 fix3.7.1: Fixed an issue in Basic Mode where the Hunter would not move to the map on certain Mod maps
- August 11, 2026 fix3.7.1: Adjusted jump height
- August 11, 2026 fix3.7.1: Adjusted part of the UI
- August 9, 2026 1st Emote Contest Results Announcement!: 1st Emote Contest Results Announcement!The 5 emotes shown in the image have been added.
- August 8, 2026 fix3.6.1: Improved character behavior and significantly reduced performance drops caused by high player counts.
- August 8, 2026 fix3.6.1: Fixed an issue where certain blocked words were inadvertently filtering out common words.
- August 8, 2026 fix3.6.1: The Emote Contest results will be announced tomorrow!
- August 8, 2026 update3.6.0: Added a new map, "Deep Sea"
- August 8, 2026 update3.6.0: Game settings now persist after restarting
- August 8, 2026 update3.6.0: Added number input buttons
- August 8, 2026 update3.6.0: Added new words to the text profanity filter
- August 5, 2026 update3.5.3: Added options to invert XY axes for camera controls
- August 5, 2026 update3.5.3: Restored color themes from the color palette
- August 5, 2026 update3.5.3: Relaxed clipping/collision detection
- August 5, 2026 update3.5.3: Fixed an issue where performance dropped on low-spec environments due to maps being added in updates; this may cause minor freezing when starting the game
- August 5, 2026 Meccha Chameleon 1st Emote Contest!: How to Enter: Take a photo or draw your pose idea and post it on X with the hashtag #mecchaemote! Photos, illustrations, CG—all formats welcome! It doesn't have to be a Meccha Chameleon character.Winners: 5 poses will be selected!Deadline: Aug 8, 11:59 PM (JST)Results & Implementation: Aug 9!
- August 2, 2026 fix3.5.1: Re-added the "Friend List" Online users are now prioritized at the top of the list. Applied camera sensitivity settings to Spectator Mode Adjusted the color palette
- August 1, 2026 update 3.5.0: Added the collaboration map "Exit 8"
- August 1, 2026 update 3.5.0: Added a feature to search for friends' servers
- August 1, 2026 update 3.5.0: Adjusted the color palette UI
- August 1, 2026 update 3.5.0: Removed "FAQ" and "Friend List" from the options screen
- July 31, 2026 update3.4.0: Applied character types to Hunters.
- July 31, 2026 update3.4.0: Fixed an issue where the Voice Input ON/OFF labels were reversed.
- July 31, 2026 update3.4.0: Added direct mouse support for the console color palette.
- July 31, 2026 update3.4.0: Fixed an issue where the cursor was locked at 30 fps in Paint Mode; brush size adjustments and right-click zoom are now smooth.
- July 30, 2026 update3.3.0: Added Performance Mode Fixed an issue where graphics settings were not being saved Fixed an issue where the 3D Eyedropper tool was not working
- July 29, 2026 fix3.3.2: Fixed an issue where server names and passwords were reset during specific actions.
- July 29, 2026 fix3.3.2: Fixed an issue where the "Plump" character’s belly lacked a collision detection.
- July 29, 2026 fix3.3.2: Adjusted the game settings UI for controllers.
- July 29, 2026 fix3.3.2: Improved performance of the 3D Eyedropper.
- July 26, 2026 update3.3.0: Added a new character body type, "Plump"
- July 26, 2026 update3.2.0: ・Added 12 new emotes・Removed the eyedropper button from the color paletteAbout the safety of the game This issue was resolved in the previous version, making it impossible to execute unrelated files such as malware. This has also been confirmed with Steam Support.
- July 25, 2026 update3.1.0: Added the official collaboration map "Garten of Banban"
- July 25, 2026 update3.1.0: Made non-UI operations controllable with a game controller
- July 25, 2026 update3.1.0: Added a "Medium" setting for shadow quality
- July 25, 2026 update3.1.0: Fixed an issue where the brush movement speed varied based on FPS when painting with a controller
- July 24, 2026 15%OFF sale now!: 15%OFF sale now!
- July 21, 2026 For parents searching for a missing child, time is of the essence.: We are hosting a collaboration event this weekend.
- July 20, 2026 update3.0.0: Added new official map "Greece" Server Maintenance
- July 20, 2026 update3.0.0: Due to EOS server maintenance, there will be a service outage of up to 120 minutes starting from July 21st at 3:00 AM JST.
- July 19, 2026 update2.9.0: Glow-in-the-dark paint is now available.
- July 19, 2026 update2.9.0: Slightly improved paint performance.
- July 19, 2026 update2.9.0: Adjusted the volume of the HIKAKIN Museum exclusive taunt sound.
- September 16, 2026 Update 4.1.1: added an option to disable voice chat, added microphone icon when audio input is detected, fixed Right Shoulder spectator cycling, and resolved UI freeze in user management tab
- September 10, 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: cross-play fully supported with PC. Announced cross-play for MOD maps by end of year and full deprecation of Steam Workshop in favor of a new secure in-game MOD system
- September 9, 2026 Hotfix 4.1.0: added option to toggle Cross-play on or off in settings
- August 28, 2026 BIG UPDATE 4.1.0: added official maps Kyoto and Art Museum, fully reworked Greece and Egypt, replaced server browser with 5-character alphanumeric Join Code system, and added option to hide in-progress games
- August 25, 2026 Update 4.0.2: reduced network data usage by approximately 50% and adjusted controller button display
- August 25, 2026 fix4.0.1: prevented Hunters from crouching while waiting to fix teleport failure, and mitigated position shifts when entering free camera mode
- August 22, 2026 Hotfix: Mod maps now update automatically upon game launch
- August 20, 2026 update4.0.0: added Petit Chameleon (0.5x size) host toggle, fixed player floating bugs, and resolved crouched hunter elimination bugs
- August 17, 2026 3.9.1: allowed reverse navigation in emote selector, fixed unselected emote bug, and fixed ceiling cling gaps
- August 16, 2026 update3.9.0: added official map Shopping Mall, fixed momentary voice chat activation, and added user ID display to Player Management tab
- August 14, 2026 update 3.8.0: added 'Mo Eeyo' unanimous vote skip feature, added host BAN feature, and fixed hidden object collision bugs
- August 13, 2026 fix3.7.3: fixed hunter map teleport bug, numeric quick button limits, glitched player names, and controller painting speed
- August 12, 2026 20 Million Copies Sold: officially surpassed 20,000,000 units sold worldwide!
- August 11, 2026 fix7.3.2 / fix3.7.1: fixed character movement speed, Deep Sea boundary escapes, hunter Mod map teleporting, and jump height
- August 9, 2026 update3.7.0: announced the 1st Emote Contest results and added the five emotes shown in the image
- August 8, 2026 fix3.6.1: improved character behavior and significantly reduced performance drops caused by high player counts
- August 8, 2026 fix3.6.1: fixed certain blocked words inadvertently filtering out common words
- August 7, 2026 update3.6.0: added the new map Deep Sea
- August 7, 2026 update3.6.0: game settings now persist after restarting, number input buttons were added, new text-filter words were added, and Eeyan (Likes) can be reset
- August 7, 2026 update3.6.0: reduced the file size for future updates
- August 5, 2026 update3.5.3: added camera XY-axis inversion, restored color palette themes, relaxed clipping/collision detection, and fixed low-spec performance plus color alpha, lightness, and HSV saving issues
- August 2, 2026 fix3.5.1: re-added the Friend List, prioritized online users, and applied camera sensitivity settings to Spectator Mode
- August 1, 2026 update3.5.0: added the collaboration map Exit 8, friend server search, color palette UI adjustments, default microphone muting, and several UI/controller fixes
- July 31, 2026 update3.4.0: applied character types to Hunters and fixed Voice Input labels, console color palette mouse support, and Paint Mode cursor issues
- July 30, 2026 update3.3.0: added Performance Mode and fixed graphics setting saving plus 3D Eyedropper issues
- July 17, 2026 update2.8.0: added the new map Death Burger
- July 17, 2026 update2.8.0: blocked inappropriate words, and words prohibited from being shown on stream in certain regions, in nameplates and text chat
- July 17, 2026 update2.8.0: fixed the spectator UI not being hidden with Control+Shift+H
- July 17, 2026 update2.8.0: fixed buttons becoming unclickable if the Mod download screen appeared during Paint Mode
- July 12, 2026 update2.7.0: added the new official map Egypt
- July 12, 2026 update2.7.0: random maps can now include or exclude each map individually; collaboration maps are off by default
- July 12, 2026 update2.7.0: added random elements to the official map Penguin Hotel
- July 12, 2026 update2.7.0: fixed players getting stuck too deeply into walls on the official collaboration map HIKAKIN Museum
- July 11, 2026 update2.6.0: added the collaboration map HIKAKIN Museum with exclusive gimmicks
- July 11, 2026 update2.6.0: added controller support alpha and Japan, South Korea, and East Asia region tags
- July 3, 2026 fix 2.4.1: reduced the Reverse Chicken Race countdown discovery reward from 1000 to 500, fixed turns not changing after discovering a player who dropped out, and stopped UI buttons from being selected with the spacebar
- July 3, 2026 update 2.4.0: added Reverse Chicken Race, where players infer the hidden player's identity from body paint, score by finding them first, or score as the hiding player by staying unnoticed
- July 3, 2026 update 2.4.0: allowed Hunters to use free camera during answer reveal and fixed forced Mod map starts launching mid-match
- July 2, 2026 fix 2.3.2: added In-place Rotation, usable with Rotation Lock, and changed spectating so it automatically switches when the target disappears
- July 2, 2026 fix 2.3.2: fixed nameplate display reset, Korean server creation text, lag when many players paint at once, and climbing ring display during spectator transition
- July 1, 2026 fix 2.3.1: added Rotate in Place, automatic spectator target switching, and fixes for nameplates, Korean text, mass painting lag, and climbing ring display
- June 29, 2026 update 2.3.0: added optional ammo limits for Hunters. Misses consume 1 ammo, hits restore 1 ammo, shots at fleeing players consume no ammo, and Hiders win if all Hunters run out of ammo
- June 29, 2026 update 2.3.0: increased the maximum number of server tags to 5 and fixed duplicate server tags
- June 29, 2026 update 2.3.0: fixed the Body Type UI not closing when becoming a Hunter, fixed Hunter Victory appearing under all conditions, and fixed clones not disappearing instantly outside Double Mode
- June 28, 2026 fix 2.2.1: fixed decoys appearing solid black on AMD GPUs and added minor random elements to Sewer
- June 28, 2026 update 2.2.0: added furniture randomization to Hide-and-Seek Mansion, added 1.4x and 1.7x Cube size options, improved local saving when cloud save fails, and fixed several stuck, loading, and match-end issues
- June 27, 2026 update 2.1.0: discovery count display, Backrooms rework, lobby player count, 3D eyedropper tuning, clone display delay fix
- June 26, 2026 update 2.0.0: up to two clones, hunter TPS view, Turkish language support
- June 24, 2026 update 1.9.0: Cube character, pre-match character selection, map preview, hunter shotgun delay changed
- June 22, 2026 update 1.7.0: Osaka map and report feature
update3.6.0 and the Deep Sea map
Update3.6.0 added the new map Deep Sea. The same update also made game settings persist after restarting, added number input buttons, added new text-filter words, added an Eeyan (Likes) reset feature, and reduced future update file size.
Deep Sea
update3.6.0 new map
- update3.6.0 added Deep Sea
- fix3.6.1 improved high-player-count performance and text filtering
- Friend rooms should confirm everyone is on update3.6.1 or newer
update3.7.0 and the 1st Emote Contest
Update3.7.0 announced the 1st Emote Contest results and added the five emotes shown in the image. This is an emote addition, not a pose or map-mechanic update.
1st Emote Contest
update3.7.0 result image
- August 9, 2026 update3.7.0 added five contest emotes
- They are emotes, not hiding poses that change your outline
- Individual names and selection positions should be checked in the in-game emote list
Death Burger new map
Death Burger is the new map from update2.8.0. Before playing, check counter lines, table spacing, kitchen entrances, menu boards, signs, and doorway sightlines. Saturated fast-food colors make missed paint edges and shadow mistakes easier to spot.
Death Burger
update2.8.0 new map
- Check counters, kitchen entrances, and table edges first
- Use menu-board and sign shadows to break up outlines
- Make sure friend rooms are all on update2.8.0
Egypt new map
Egypt was added in update2.7.0. Check entrances, bright walls, pillars, steps, and height changes before relying on old hiding habits.
Egypt
update2.7.0 official map
- Check entrances, pillars, stairs, and high angles
- Avoid standing alone on bright flat walls
- Review random-map toggles when using random selection
HIKAKIN Museum collaboration map
HIKAKIN Museum was added in update2.6.0. Check display stands, furniture, wall decorations, corridor turns, and whether collaboration maps are enabled in random-map settings.
HIKAKIN Museum
update2.6.0 collaboration map
- Check display stands, furniture edges, and corridor turns
- Confirm collaboration-map settings before random rooms
- Review the update2.7.0 wall-stuck fix for this map
Sales milestones
These public milestones help explain why rooms, guides, and player habits have changed so quickly. They are listed as copies-sold milestones, not revenue estimates.
- June 26, 2026: 10 million copies milestone
- June 22, 2026: 7 million copies milestone and Japan-themed map news
- June 19, 2026: 5 million copies milestone
- June 17, 2026: 3 million copies milestone
- June 14, 2026: 1 million copies milestone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Meccha Chameleon update covered here?
The latest covered note is Regular Update update3.7.0 on August 9, 2026. It added five emotes from the 1st Emote Contest results.
When was Deep Sea added?
Deep Sea was added in update3.6.0 on August 7, 2026. Fix3.6.1 on August 8, 2026 then improved high-player-count performance and fixed text-filter false positives.
When was Death Burger added?
Death Burger was added as a new map in update2.8.0 on July 17, 2026.
When was HIKAKIN Museum added?
HIKAKIN Museum was added as a collaboration map in update2.6.0 on July 11, 2026. Update2.7.0 also fixed a wall-stuck issue on that map.
When were clones added?
Clones were added in update 2.0.0 on June 26, 2026.
When was Osaka added?
Osaka was added in update 1.7.0 on June 22, 2026.