Welcome to the Game III — Patch 1.0.1

Released: 7/17/2026, 5:06:27 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3869850/view/694266850038514209

Summary (AI)

Patch 1.0.1 for Welcome to the Game III introduces several quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. Players can now skip intro cinematics, and the Signal Booster 200 price has been reduced from 200 DOS to 125 DOS. Various technical fixes address crashes related to ACRS, resolution changes, and specific gameplay interactions, such as blocking Tanner's entry and preventing the AI scoreboard from showing during power outages. Audio issues, including volume adjustments and muted computer sounds at startup, have been resolved, and the game is now signed to prevent Windows launch problems. Additional tweaks improve the usability of the hacking mini-games and monitor support for higher resolutions.

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Lowered the price of Signal Booster 200 DOS -> 125 DOS
Added the ability to skip intro cinematics
ACRS users no longer will purchase the video they're requesting
Additional ACRS fixes to prevent possible crashes
All VirtMesh buttons can no longer be interacted with while being inside a hacking mini-game
All VirtMesh nodes will remain even if you change resolution after checkpoint saving
Crash that occurred after walking out a door when The Kidnapper would've attacked
Test hack buttons now actually allow testing the hacking mini-games
AI player scoreboard no longer viewable while power is out
Adjusted scaling for larger resolution monitors (i.e. 4k), so all downloaded files are visible on desktop
Successfully blocking Tanner's entry will now prevent him from turning around mid-run away and killing you
Fixed audio bug in which computer audio was muted upon start up.
Signing game application with Artifact Signing (Trusted Safety) to avoid issues with Windows Smart App Control blocking game from launching
Audio sliders are multiplicative and can lead to lower audio levels than intended after adjusting sliders in-game
Cletus tackling you into locations you cannot escape bug
ACRS users no longer deny the video they're requesting