Pepper Grinder Update: New Features, Fixes, and Improvements Now Live on Steam and Coming Soon to Switch
Devolver Digital’s Pepper Grinder, a neo-retro platformer that captured the hearts of gamers when it launched on the Nintendo Switch last month, is receiving its first major update. Developer Ahr Ech has been hard at work patching bugs and introducing new features to enhance the player experience.
The update, which is already live on Steam and GoG, is expected to arrive on the Switch in the coming weeks. The patch includes improved gamepad support, a speedrun timer, Time Attack par adjustments, and more. Ahr Ech took to Twitter to announce the update, stating, “Pepper Grinder’s post-release patch is now live on Steam and GoG with EGS soon to follow in the next few days and Switch in the next few weeks.”
While the exact release date for the Switch update is still unknown, the full patch notes have been shared on Steam. Some of the key additions include additional support for Playstation and Switch gamepads on PC, a speedrun timer that can be toggled on and off, and a scene skip option for certain cutscenes.
In terms of gameplay changes, adjustments have been made to boss battles to make them more challenging yet fair. Time attack requirements for certain stages have been made more forgiving, and drop rates for stickers in the gacha machines have been adjusted to favor stickers missing from the player’s collection.
The update also includes a number of bug fixes, addressing issues such as audio cutting out, players getting stuck in certain areas, and glitches that could disrupt the speedrunning community. Ahr Ech has worked diligently to ensure that Pepper Grinder continues to provide a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for players.
Fans of the game can look forward to the upcoming update on the Switch, which promises to enhance the overall gameplay experience and provide new challenges for players to overcome. With the dedication of the developer and the positive reception of the game, Pepper Grinder is sure to continue winning over the hearts of gamers everywhere.