Outbound, return and catch
The September 10 introduction says the boomerang can hit on both the outbound and return paths, can be caught in midair, and can strike its thrower. Three throw variants are mentioned, but the announcement does not map them to specific buttons.
Plan for the returning path
Leave yourself room and warn nearby crew before experimenting with a throw. That is a handling suggestion, not a tested range or damage advantage. Read the current use counter and bindings rather than assuming unlimited throws.
What is not published
Exact damage, range, durability, price and unlock level are not supplied in the introduction. The store was subsequently corrected, so an old shop screenshot cannot establish today’s price.
Handling decisions before a throw
The distinctions below separate the official change from the observation you can make in your own run. Practical next steps are guidance, not additional hidden mechanics.
| Situation | Evidence or example | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Target ahead | The outward path can hit. | Check the crew is not crossing the line before throwing. |
| Weapon returning | The return path can also hit, including the thrower. | Leave room to react; a successful outward hit does not end the interaction. |
| Attempting a catch | The introduction permits a midair catch. | Use the actual on-screen controls; this wiki has no verified catch-button sequence. |
| Choosing a throw variant | Three variants are mentioned. | Do not label unverified variants with invented names or range bonuses. |
| Purchasing | Store unlocks and prices changed in September. | Read the current shop and use counter rather than an old price list. |
Shared patch graph
Latest changes affecting this page
- 2026-09-10 · The Statues Are Awake, and the Head Crab Has Changed Shape
Head Crab became a jellyfish; two unnamed threats, new equipment, 20 achievements and a rebuilt location/chapter order reshaped the run.
Patch context · Official source
How we verified this
- MAJOR UPDATE: The Statues Are Awake, and the Head Crab Has Changed ShapeRetroStyle Games via Steam · checked Sep 26, 2026Published 2026-09-10Full official announcement reviewed in the archive. Date is the published calendar date; midnight does not assert an exact publication time.