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Meccha Chameleon v2.4.0 — Reverse Chicken Race Mode

v2.4.0 adds Reverse Chicken Race: deduce hidden players from body paint, earn points for finds or staying hidden. Hunters get free cam on reveal.

Summary

update2.4.0 (July 2, 2026) introduces Reverse Chicken Race — a paint-deduction mode where finding the hidden player early scores points, while hiders earn points by staying unnoticed.

Follow-up balance and bug fixes: v2.4.1 · v2.5.0.


New mode: Reverse Chicken Race

  • Deduce the hidden player’s identity from body paint.
  • Find first to rack up discovery points.
  • Stay hidden to earn survival points.
  • Highest score wins the match.

Hiders should prioritize believable full-body paint — see Painting Basics.


Other changes

  • Hunters may use free camera during the answer reveal.
  • Fixed mod maps starting mid-match when force-started from the host menu.

Known issues fixed later

IssueFixed in
Invisible player collision in modev2.5.0
Paint display desyncv2.5.0
Discovery points too highv2.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reverse Chicken Race in Meccha Chameleon? +

What is Reverse Chicken Race in Meccha Chameleon?

A new mode where players deduce a hidden player's identity from body paint. Find them first for points, or stay hidden to score. Highest total wins. Shipped in v2.4.0.

Can Hunters use free camera in Reverse Chicken Race? +

Can Hunters use free camera in Reverse Chicken Race?

Yes — v2.4.0 allows Hunters to use free camera during the answer reveal phase.