: If we're talking about software or systems in a broader sense, "patched" often refers to security patches. These are updates that fix security vulnerabilities in the software, protecting it (and its users) from potential attacks.

Many of Neal.fun’s viral experiments are notoriously difficult. Players often use "patches" (user scripts or third-party mods) to bypass rules.

Some games are even "patched" out of existence. Fans have gone as far as using Archive.org