- Version 1.05.1 Patch - 6 September 2026
A small patch with a few bug fixes, balance updates, and animation changes.You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.05.1New AdditionsBug FixesFixed a bug where walking forward at a wall would cause the player to teleport.Fixed an issue where the Versus menu would say that Badges mode is on when it’s off, and vice versa.Fighters caught in Wendy’s Supercharge no longer have one frame of knockback when hit by launcher attacks.Mechanics/Balance ChangesAll FightersAll existing invincibility frames in Supercharges are now intangibility frames.AliceBriar-RoseMade Briar-Rose’s collision box thinner while keeping her hurtbox the same width, meaning opponents are now able to stand inside her body to attack her.Briar-Rose’s hurtbox while Paralyzed/Frozen now matches her hurtbox during hitstun, rather than her standard idle hurtbox.CreatureDorothyDorothy’s Supercharge i…
- Introducing the Parable Academy Players - 10 August 2026
This patch has a bunch of bug fixes, plus a brand new intro movie!You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.05.0New AdditionsThere is now finally an intro movie that plays when starting the game!In the options menu, there is a new “Attract Mode”. If you select that mode, the intro movie and a random CPU match will play whenever you leave the game idle for over 1 minute.The intro movie and CPU match can be cancelled by pressing any button, and you will return to the menu.Added a splash screen showing the characters in the match to the start of Versus matches/Solo mode minigames.Two new figurines were added to the Ink Shop.Added a sixth costume for Dorothy that can be unlocked via the Stamps board.A new achievement was added to the Stamps board that can unlock another figurine.Bug FixesFixed a bug where tagged-in characters could encounter invisible walls towar…
- Wake Up! Briar-Rose Is Here! - 2 July 2026
A sleepy new student has joined the fight, finally including at least one fighter from each dorm!You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.04.0New AdditionsA brand new fighter has been released! Briar-Rose is a difficult character to hit due to her low profile, and she specializes in counterattacks leading into high-damage combos!Briar-Rose is only selectable in the full version of the game, not the free demo.There is a brand new Arcade Mode route for Briar-Rose!NOTE: Briar-Rose’s Arcade Mode route currently doesn’t have an ending cutscene, since her intended final boss opponent is a playable fighter that doesn’t exist yet! However, you can still unlock her Figurine and get more lore to pore over.Briar-Rose’s Arcade Mode ending cutscene will, naturally, be updated once the fighter in question is added.A new figurine was added to the Ink Shop.Added a sixth cos…
- Tour the Castle Dungeons! - 28 May 2026
This version adds a brand new stage, the Forbidden Dungeons! Some new unlockables & features are also added.You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.03.0New AdditionsAdded a new stage! Forbidden Dungeons can be unlocked in the Ink Shop. Check it out for some darker matches, and some more lore regarding the history of the school! Who is that strange man in the background…?There are now lore cards that appear when you highlight the dorm names on the character select screen! Which faction would you join?Added new features to Practice mode including an Input Viewer, a Hitbox Viewer, and speed controls!In the Options menu, there is a new Tournament Mode that unlocks all characters & costumes, turns on match timer, and sets stage to random while restricting players to Versus mode - this will speed up TO’s capabilities to run offline tournaments.Added explicit joys…
- New Unlockables and a New Tournament Mode for PvP Fest! - 9 February 2026
The two big features this update are new unlockables and more online modes!You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.02.0New AdditionsA new online mode has been added - Global Gauntlet! This is a special ladder tournament mode that will only open up occasionally. Win as many matches as you can in 24 hours to get the highest score! The first Global Gauntlet is Sunday, February 15th, at 8:00 AM EST (13:00 UTC) to Monday, February 16th, at 8:00 AM EST (13:00 UTC). Join the Discord server (https://discord.gg/69hj7mMKfj) to claim your prize after the tournament.Replays are now saved at the end of matches. You can view your replays in the Collections menu. By default the 20 most recent match replays are saved, but you can star as many replays as you want to save them permanently.Steam Cloud Saves were added.You can now Spectate matches online. In Spectator mode, yo…
- Draw your hand for Card Counter! (v1.01.0) - 19 December 2025
The big news this month is a brand new solo mode! Check out Card Counter, and see if you can beat the best times on the leaderboards!You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.01.0New AdditionsAdded a new game mode: Card Counter! Beat a horde of playing cards with spears as fast as possible. You can also select Badges to use in this mode!Added Card Counter as a new Bonus stage for Arcade Mode.Bug FixesImproved load times by storing more data across multiple matches.Fixed a bug where players could slide their corpse around after getting KO’d.Adjusted size & color of tag meter & health bars to improve visibility.Fixed a bug where players would be sent to the Stamp screen after a match, even when there was no new Stamp to unlock.Fixed an issue where Dracula’s Scarecrow Shakedown high scores wouldn’t download.Fixed a bug where toggling Badges for Versus mode would…
- Version 1.0.2 Hotfix - 18 November 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.0.2New AdditionsBug FixesFixed an issue where the game would crash while downloading Dracula’s Arcade high scores.Mechanics/Balance ChangesAll FightersAliceCreatureDorothyDraculaGatsbyScheherazadeWendyWillieOther Changes
- Launch Day! - 10 November 2025
Parable Academy is now fully released! Check out the updates that have been made since the last demo version:You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 1.0.1New AdditionsAdded a fifth costume for Scheherazade.You can now reset Training Mode matches.Added camera zooms for Supercharge moves.Complete challenges to earn Stamps, which will unlock costumes and fighters. Check them out in your Collections!Add move list guides & a mechanics overview to the “Guides” section of the Training menu. Check it out to learn some more tips!A dark presence approaches… something evil lurks within the academy halls. Perhaps the Stamp board can provide some hints as to unlocking this hidden fighter?Sorcerer’s Avengement now available as a music track for matches.Bug FixesExtended loading screen online so the match doesn’t show up before the other player is loaded in.Fixed a graphica…
- Demo v0.4.2 Patch Notes - 7 November 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.4.2New AdditionsAdded a fifth costume for Gatsby.Added a CPU difficulty selection option to versus mode.Bug FixesFixed a bug where the combo counter wouldn’t increment until after hitstop.Multihitting throws & supers now cannot KO the opponent before the final hit. This means the opponent will no longer glitch between their KO/defeat animation and their grab react animations if KO’d by the earlier hits of a throw.Mechanics/Balance ChangesAll FightersPlayers no longer take vertical knockback while blocking, making it easier to block launcher follow-ups.Additionally, players will no longer take vertical OR horizontal knockback while crouch blocking. This should add some more utility to crouch blocking, since there aren’t very many low attacks in the game.Fighters start the match with two full bars of tag meter.After spe…
- Demo v0.4.1 Patch Notes - 29 October 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.4.1New AdditionsAdded a fifth costume for Willie and Dorothy.Bug FixesFixed an issue where the loading screen sometimes wouldn’t go away during Arcade Mode.Fixed a bug where Gatsby’s Supercharge could hit opponents out of standby.Fixed a bug where players could cancel out of their intro animation by pressing inputs on the first few frames of a match.Mechanics/Balance ChangesAll FightersRemoved damage/hitstun scaling.Increased ground friction when landing from a jump/airdash.Frame data of most melee attacks sped up on all fighters (specifics below).AliceNeutral Attack First Active Frame: 8 → 4Neutral Attack Recovery: 31 → 19Crouch Attack First Active Frame: 21 → 17Crouch Attack Recovery: 32 → 20Forward Attack First Active Frame: 16 → 10Forward Attack Whiff Recovery: 43 → 27Forward Attack Throw Recovery: 139 → 97Creatur…
- Demo v0.4.0 Patch Notes - 25 October 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.4.0New AdditionsAdded a new fighter - Scheherazade! Setting up her traps is a little slow, but her screen coverage & unique Supercharge make her a formidable team member.Added a new stage - Wildwood Dormitory. See if you can catch references to any classic stories with a natural theme!Added Arcade Mode, a gauntlet of matches that culminates in a 3-round boss battle vs one of the other fighters in the game. Each character’s Arcade Mode run has fully voiced intro & ending cutscenes, so check them all out!Added camera shake when attacks connect.Added a fifth costume for Alice, Creature, and Wendy.Significantly improved fighter AI.Author Medley (Scheherazade’s Theme) now available as a music track for matches.Bug FixesImproved frame drops in the game’s menus.Fixed an issue where directional tags would allow players to tel…
- Demo v0.3.0 Patch Notes - 22 August 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.3.0New AdditionsAdded a new Solo mode called “Scarecrow Shakedown”, where you deal as much damage to a dummy as you can in a 15-second time limit while the team’s tag meter constantly refills. See if you can set any high scores!Added Badges - modifiers that can change character stats. Head into the Collections menu to create some Badge sets, and mess around with them in offline versus matches!All fighters now have voice lines & facial expressions.Fighters now have motion trails on a few attacks.Fighters now glow while charging Neutral Attack, and flash just before their Supercharges activate. A sound effect also plays to indicate attack charging.Alice also glows while charging her Mad Tea Set.A new cameo character was added to the background of the Dreamscraper Tower stage to watch your matches. She wants to see… want…
- Demo v0.2.64 Patch Notes - 12 June 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.2.64Bug FixesRemoved redundant function calls on all fighters.
- Demo v0.2.63 Patch Notes - 11 June 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.2.63Bug FixesImproved efficiency of shadow rendering, which should help with frame rate drops.Other ChangesAdded a link to join the official Discord server on the title screen! If you're looking for online opponents, or just want a place to share your combo clips, hop on to show us what you've got: Discord Link!
- Demo v0.2.62 Patch Notes - 10 June 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.2.62Bug FixesFixed an issue where high amounts of SFX/voice clips playing would cause frame rate drops.Fixed an issue where the friends list wasn’t properly refreshing upon your Steam friend joining the queue.
- Demo v0.2.61 Patch Notes - 9 June 2025
You can view the patch notes for all previous versions here!Version 0.2.61Bug FixesFixed an issue where you couldn’t back out of global online, as both “yes” and “no” were selected on the “are you sure” screen.
- Demo v0.2.6 Patch Notes - 9 June 2025
Version 0.2.6New AdditionsMickie die Mauser (Willie's Theme) now available as a music track for matches.Bug FixesFixed an issue where if you tried to leave an online lobby at the same time as your friend, you could be stuck in the “are you sure” screen forever.Fixed an issue where remapped controls were not properly assigned in pause menus.Improved efficiency of particle systems (tagging, Dorothy’s teleports, Creature’s paralysis, Gatsby’s drunk effect, etc) to hopefully fix issues of lag on lower-end machines.The match timer no longer counts down during the intros/after the match ends.Mechanics/Balance ChangesAll FightersBy pressing Back + Attack in the air, you will turn around to perform your aerial attack. This should make cross-ups much more viable while also letting you vary your movement in other situations.Press a direction while tagging to choose where the teammate will appear.…
