The v1 fix is an unofficial-but-sanctioned community patch, later absorbed into the game’s official v1.0.3 update. It was compiled by a group of modders known as The Coven of Coders after the original developer went silent for six months.
Q: Is "Escape from the Nest of the Kissing Succubi v1 fix" compatible with the Steam version? A: No. The Steam version is a remastered "Director's Cut" based on v1.5. The v1 fix only works on the standalone 1.0 .exe.
Q: I installed the fix, but the game still crashes on the "Kiss Lock." A: You likely have a corrupted base file. Ensure you apply the fix to a clean installation of v1.0. Do not use a save file from before the patch. escape from the nest of the kissing succubi v1 fix
Q: Is there a translation patch for the v1 fix? A: Yes. Fan translator "MothballED" released an integration patch called "Escape_from_Nest_v1fix_EN." It merges the English text with the Japanese bug fixes.
The infamous bridge collapse is now triggered by three pressure plates hidden under loose moss. Pre-fix, these plates were invisible. Now: The v1 fix is an unofficial-but-sanctioned community patch,
No patch is perfect. Here are user-reported issues with the v1 fix, and how to solve them.
| Issue | Likely Cause | Fix |
|-------|--------------|-----|
| Game crashes when entering Chamber 7 | Corrupted texture cache | Delete Nest_Cache.bin in the game folder. Re-launch. |
| Succubi freeze in T-pose | Incomplete overwrite of AI_KissBehavior.uasset | Re-copy the file from the patch ZIP. |
| Sanity drops twice as fast | Old config file lingering | Delete SanitySettings.ini. The v1 fix regenerates it. |
| No "v1 fix active" text on menu | Patch not applied to correct directory | Move the patch files into the Binaries/Win64 folder specifically. | Q: I installed the fix, but the game
The fix is not available on Steam Workshop (the developer never enabled it). You need to manually patch your game. Here’s the step-by-step:
After a succubus kisses you, she enters a 12-second "sated" animation where she adjusts her wings and murmurs. This is your window to escape a dead-end or unlock a chained door. Previously, the cooldown was zero seconds—now it’s a tactical resource.
Yes... with a caveat.
The game no longer crashes. The save files don't corrupt. You can physically reach the exit ladder. However, the "v1 Fix" introduces a new bug: The Lipstick Debuff. After escaping, your character model permanently wears bright red lipstick and mascara. There is no console command to remove it. You just have to finish the rest of the RPG looking like a goth clown.