The most immediate change for PC players is the inclusion of HDR support. You can toggle this via the Video settings to bring out the deep, oppressive shadows and haunting highlights that define the island's horror aesthetic. Additionally, Ultrawide monitor support has been implemented, though the developers have noted a preference for the standard aspect ratio to maintain the intended cinematic framing for your first playthrough.
For those taking their horror on the go, Reanimal is now fully Steam Deck compatible. This includes the addition of a virtual keyboard, which was a significant friction point for handheld users previously. Beyond the technical side, everyone who logs in after the patch will find a new "Bugsplatter" hat waiting in their inventory—a small reward for braving the island's many glitches and terrors.
Under the hood, Patch 1.7 addresses several stability issues that have been lingering in the meta. The update includes general crash fixes and critical improvements to online connection stability, making the cooperative rescue mission much smoother. Audio fixes have also been rolled out to ensure the environmental cues—vital for solving the game's intricate puzzles—are as clear and terrifying as intended.
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