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• Patch Notes·14 Sept 2026Official

  Version 0.9.5 Patch Notes: A Long Way Back

  As the summer light fades over the mountain, we return to you, Pallbearers, with our largest update yet. Since our last patch, we've turned our attention from fixing the climb to deepening it. This update is built around one simple, grim truth: the road to the summit should never be the same twice. To that end, we're introducing selectable Difficulty Modes, an all-new Retrieve system for when the departed refuses to stay in the coffin, and — at long last — fully animated pallbearers to carry the weight. We've also given the whole mountain a fresh coat of paint. Whether you are a seasoned Undertaker or a Part-Timer taking up the coffin for the first time, we hope this new journey feels heavier, stranger, and more your own. May the moonlight steady your hands and light the long way back. — BROKENCIGS Features Difficulty Modes — Easy, Normal, Hard Choose your challenge for each level right from the Level Select screen. Every mode carries its own fine-tuned time thresholds and Corpse Integrity requirements — a C-rank on Hard is a very different road than a C-rank on Easy. Hard is unlocked for a level once you've completed it, and strips out checkpoint respawns entirely: a fatal misstep sends you all the way back to the start of the climb. Retrieve Mode — no body left behind Dropping the corpse no longer simply respawns you. When the departed tumbles into a pit or slips off the path, a pallbearer can set the coffin down and head out on foot to bring it back. Recover the body, haul it back to the coffin, and re-hook it to continue the procession. A dedicated on-foot traversal mode with its own movement and feel — and if the recovery proves too grim, you can give up and reset. Checkpoint respawns are now reserved for genuine hazards and falls, keeping every setback meaningful. Fully Animated Pallbearers The Undertaker and the Part-Timer are now fully animated — walking, carrying, jumping, landing, the new retrieve stride, and a proper strained posture while hauling the cor...
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• Patch Notes·28 Feb 2026Official

  Version 0.9.3 Patch Notes: The Path to the Mountain Top

  A belated Happy New Year to our fellow Pallbearers!First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has joined us on this bizarre journey. Since our last update, we’ve been carefully reviewing your feedback to ensure The Hilltop Funeral meets player expectations.This update addresses our two most critical community concerns: physics instability and a punishing learning curve that hindered exploration. To solve this, we have redesigned the majority of Levels 2 and 3, overhauled Level 1, and introduced a new Level Rating system to make every action—and every collectible—count.By fine-tuning physics behavior, timers, and damage thresholds, we’ve rebuilt our core systems to work in unison, offering a more consistent and enjoyable experience. Whether you are a returning veteran or a new Part-Timer, we invite you to take up the coffin once more.May the moonlight wash over the shoulders of our brave pallbearers and guide them to the mountain top.— BROKENCIGS FeaturesLevel Rating SystemWe have replaced the old coin-based progression with a performance-based Time & Integrity system.undefined Five Tiers: Ratings now range from C (Base Completion) to SS (Mastery).undefined Four Criteria: Each level features three specific time thresholds and one "Corpse Integrity" requirement (keeping the corpse intact).undefined Smart Timer: The timer only runs during active gameplay. Cutscenes, tutorials, and repair phases are excluded.undefined Time Penalties:undefined Environmental Hazards: +10 seconds per failure.undefined Dropping the Corpse: +5 seconds per drop.Impactful CollectiblesCollectibles now directly improve your final ranking by reducing your total time:undefined Coins: Deducts 30–60 seconds (scaled by level difficulty).undefined Repair Materials (Wood, Nails, etc.): Deducts 2–5 seconds per item (scaled by level difficulty).undefined Pro-tip: Materials provide this time bonus regardless of whether they are used for repairs or held until the finish line. (Note: Materials spawned at ...
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• Announcements·24 Nov 2025Official

  WEPLAY Recap & Thank You!

  A huge thank you to everyone who came to the event and tried out our game over the past few days. Your support and feedback are incredibly important to us!We met so many players who came to try the game and received tons of fun and useful suggestions~The atmosphere at our booth remained lively throughout, and everyone's interest and patience with the game were truly inspiring. Thank you all for taking the time to stop by, play the demo, and share your thoughts with us.We're deeply grateful for your enthusiastic participation and genuine feedback! We'll carefully review every single suggestion and keep working to improve the game.We look forward to the next time we meet and hope to bring you an even better experience!
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• Announcements·20 Nov 2025Official

  "The Hilltop Funeral" is confirmed for WEPLAY!

  Hello everyone!On November 22-23, we will be bringing our game to the WEPLAY exhibition!Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall, Hall H3, Booth A40-A42Event Dates: November 22 - November 23Play the demo and receive exclusive merchandise as a gift!We welcome everyone to come and try the game, and experience the unique fun of cooperative coffin-carrying!
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• Announcements·13 Nov 2025Official

  The Hilltop Funeral: Future Updates Roadmap

  Good afternoon, everyone!It's been two weeks since the Early Access release of "The Hilltop Funeral"! We are incredibly grateful for your love and support.We fully recognize that the game still has room for improvement, and we’ve been closely following all of your feedback.To give you a clearer picture of what’s coming next, we’ve prepared this roadmap for future updates.Feel free to join our discord：https://discord.gg/zFsRzDYyaY and tell us which update you’re most looking forward to!
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