The Butcher Gang received unique AI patterns, and enemy pathing was overhauled to prevent "safe spots".
For preservationists, the BATIM Old Versions collection on the Internet Archive provides access to these "lost" builds. Version 1.3.0 Patch Notes & Fixes bendy and the ink machine 130 download exclusive
Fans often seek 1.3.0 because Ink Bendy had a much lower spawn rate, leading to a different tension dynamic during early Chapter 3 gameplay. The Butcher Gang received unique AI patterns, and
Visual objective queues were added to the pause menu, and the infamous "Hearing Voices" achievement bug was finally squashed. A Warning for Players Visual objective queues were added to the pause
Added a pre-loader and expanded the options menu with more granular graphics adjustments.
Be aware that version 1.3.0 was eventually succeeded because of its high bug density. Many users reporting a "black screen" on startup are attempting to run this older build on modern Windows 10/11 systems without compatibility settings. If you encounter issues, the Steam Community forums suggest a clean reinstall of the current version as a primary fix.
This version featured a direct reveal of the Ink Machine without the modern dry cell requirements, including unique dialogue from Henry.