Introduction

SHADOW LABYRINTH—the mysterious alternate re-envisioning of PAC-MAN and the Bandai Namco arcade universe—has rolled out a major balance patch across all platforms.

In the 1.1.0 update, SHADOW LABYRINTH completely overhauls the game’s difficulty and balance, introducing the new Explorer Mode for players seeking a more relaxed experience. Explorer Mode offers increased attack power and the Tenacity Boost, an adjustable feature that grants players additional strength after unsuccessful attempts.

Veteran Mode preserves the original challenge, and players can freely swap between both modes at any time. The patch also adds quality-of-life improvements including enhancements to the fast-travel system and major control updates to Mini-PUCK mode, making MAZE traversal and platforming more intuitive.

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Details & Information

Patch 1.1.0 was deployed to directly address community feedback and further enhance accessibility throughout Swordsman No. 8 and PUCK’s journey across the unrelenting world of Shadow Labyrinth as they race to stop an intergalactic threat.

If you or your staff would like to revisit the world of Shadow Labyrinth for end-of-year coverage and require a code, please let us know so we may provide one.

SHADOW LABYRINTH is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The game is also part of the Bandai Namco Black Friday sale on Amazon (~33% discount):
Amazon Black Friday Sale

Additional Insights

Patch 1.1.0 marks the largest balance overhaul since launch, bringing new difficulty options, expanded accessibility features, and improvements informed directly by player feedback.

With more control options, refined challenges, and a streamlined travel system, SHADOW LABYRINTH invites both newcomers and veteran adventurers to explore its reimagined, haunting take on the Bandai Namco arcade universe.

Conclusion

The latest update for SHADOW LABYRINTH delivers a major evolution in gameplay balance, accessibility, and control refinement. With the addition of Explorer Mode, improved systems, and ongoing developer support, this patch offers the most player-friendly version of the game yet.

—Official Press Release