update · September 10, 2026

Fountains Update Adds Gauntlet Mode, True Pause, and New Languages

Fountains receives a major update introducing a back-to-back boss rush mode, a functional pause system that halts gameplay, and new language support for German and Traditional Chinese.

A new update for Fountains arrives ahead of upcoming console ports and DLC, introducing high-end combat challenges, requested quality-of-life adjustments, and expanded localization.

Gauntlet Mode

Players can test combat endurance in Gauntlet Mode. This boss-rush challenge forces players to fight every boss in the game back to back without breaks.

True Pause and Difficulty

The pause feature now fully halts in-game time and freezes enemies, allowing players to step away safely. New difficulty settings also let players adjust the challenge to fit their preferred playstyle alongside additional quality-of-life fixes.

Localization

Language support expands with the addition of German and Traditional Chinese options, which players can select directly from the settings menu.

Why this patch matters

This update addresses a major community pain point with proper pausing while adding a punishing endgame challenge for veteran players.