update · January 16, 2026

Colorbound Demo Update 1.1 Adds New Levels and Controls

Colorbound demo version 1.1 overhaul brings new secret levels, modified death mechanics, gamepad sensitivity options, and UI updates.

Colorbound update 1.1 for the game demo introduces a major batch of new content, quality-of-life additions, and mechanical adjustments.

New Content and Secrets

Players gain access to new character dialogues and animations, updated environment decorations, and three new secret levels tied to hidden llamas. You can now also pet the llamas.

Gameplay Mechanics

Deaths no longer trigger a full level reset, instead simply undoing your most recent action. A new hints button is available to help solve levels. Jump action values are adjusted, and a new rule prevents painting the background if active overlapping objects exist. Anku shadow colors and invisible object outlines are also updated.

UI and Accessibility

The worldmap and game save selector receive updated interfaces. A cursor movement tutorial, gamepad cursor sensitivity adjustments, a continue icon for dialog boxes, and colorblind mode tutorial fixes are now included.

Bug Fixes

The game no longer starts in fullscreen with an off-center display. Terrain-connected object painting errors, player-object collision detection during overlaps, and tutorial text bugs in colorblind mode are fixed.

Why this patch matters

Update 1.1 vastly improves the demo experience by softening the punishment for failure, adding helpful hint options, and introducing fresh secret levels to explore.