Shadow Labyrinth update 1.0.4 rolls out with fixes and adjustments

Memet Deniz Yucekaya

September 6, 2025

Bandai Namco’s Pac-Man-inspired adventure Shadow Labyrinth has received a new update. Version 1.0.4 is now live on all platforms, including Switch and Switch 2, and it brings bug fixes, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life changes. The studio also opened a survey so players can share feedback through September 21, 2025.

Shadow Labyrinth patch 1.0.4 fixes

The latest patch addresses multiple stability and progression issues. Key fixes include:

• Swordsman not appearing in the “Red Crystal Room” at Barren Volcano
• Time continues to count during sleep mode in save slots
• Characters get stuck in walls under certain conditions
• Boss fight crashes and unplayable states during GAIA and Orange Bragza encounters
• Event duplication in the space battleship area
• Mini-pack mode crashes and terrain bugs during Lord of Gluttony battles
• Withered Volcano MAZE boss crash if the timer expired at the screen edge

Other minor display problems were corrected as well.

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Gameplay adjustments in Shadow Labyrinth

Alongside bug fixes, update 1.0.4 makes several balance changes:

• HP Limit Boost perk no longer disappears after death
• Reduced the aura and materials needed for merchant items
• Lowered aura costs for leveling attack power and ESP (LV.1–LV.3)
• Reduced aura requirements for emergency escape devices and information purchases
• Boss battles now restart directly when retrying in a MAZE
• Increased default lives in MAZEs
• Relaxed clear times for multiple G-Host Bragza encounters
• Adjusted mini-pack controls and jump guide settings
• Tweaked the behavior of some bosses

Bandai Namco’s future plans

The development team says it will continue monitoring player feedback while exploring further gameplay improvements. A live survey is open until September 21, 2025, giving players a direct way to shape the game’s evolution.

With update 1.0.4, Shadow Labyrinth smooths out its rough edges and makes progression more forgiving, offering a stronger experience for both new players and returning fans.