Demo Update | Patch Notes #1 — Childwood Steam update #2019146

New Objective, Reworked Rewards & BalancingThis update brings a new run objective, a reworked Giant reward system, an expanded tutorial, and several...

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Childwood (4131500)
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patch note
Published
31 May 2026 - 01:35:16 UTC
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New Objective, Reworked Rewards & BalancingThis update brings a new run objective, a reworked Giant reward system, an expanded tutorial, and several balance adjustments.New run objectiveNo more collecting 200 gold coins: you now have to keep the Altar's fire burning until daybreak. Last until dawn, and the Giants pay your rent.Runs are shorter (~20 minutes) for a more intense experience. Reworked Giant rewardsWhen you unlock a reward, a screen now appears directly with three bonus cards, one per Giant. (No more notification to click, no camera pullback, no dialogue.)Pick a card: the others vanish and the bonus applies immediately.The game pauses while you choose, no pressure.Every Giant makes you an offer, even the unhappy ones.Safety net: if you have fewer than 4 children left, a card will always offer you a new one, so you're never stuck.Cards respond to hover for better readability. E...

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