Summary
fix3.5.1 (August 2, 2026) restored the Friend List after v3.5.0. Superseded for “latest build” by v4.1.0.
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.