Summary
fix3.5.1 (August 2, 2026) is the current public Steam branch. It restores the Friend List after v3.5.0 removed it from Options, prioritizes online users, and applies camera sensitivity in Spectator Mode.
Confirm the build string on the title screen matches your lobby. Official wording: Steam news hub.
What changed
1. Friend List restored
- Re-added the Friend List (removed from Options in v3.5.0).
- Online users are sorted to the top of the list.
- Empty or stuck lists: Friends List Empty. Joining friends: Play with Friends (including search friends’ servers from v3.5.0).
2. Spectator Mode camera sensitivity
Spectator look speed now respects your camera sensitivity settings — useful when reviewing paint after a round.
3. Color palette adjustment
Small usability tweak to the color palette UI (continues the v3.5.0 palette pass).
What did not change
| Topic | Still on |
|---|---|
| Exit 8 collab map + friend-server search | v3.5.0 |
| Mic muted by default on launch | v3.5.0 |
| Glow paint brightness | v2.9.0 |
| Garten of Banban / Greece maps | v3.1.0 · v3.0.0 |
Player checklist after updating
- Restart Steam and confirm v3.5.1 / fix3.5.1 on the main menu.
- Host a new lobby if friends still cannot join after the 3.5.0 → 3.5.1 bump.
- Unmute your mic if you need open-mic voice (still muted by default since v3.5.0).
- Open Friend List and confirm online friends sort to the top.
- If friends cannot join: Version Mismatch or Invite Not Working.
Official source
Mirrored from Steam Community Announcements fix3.5.1. Always prefer official Steam news if wording differs.