Major Update #1 - v0.103.2
Major Update #1 consolidates a month of beta changes into the main branch, featuring an Ascension 6 rework, 5 new Neow relics, and the new 'Not Yet' Ironclad card.
Key Changes
- 1Ascension 6 reworked to 'Inflation', increasing card removal costs at the Merchant
- 25 new Neow Relics added including Winged Boots and Hefty Tablet
- 3Ironclad receives new Rare Skill 'Not Yet' and multiple card reworks
- 4Silent's 'Blade of Ink' reworked to generate 'Inky' Shivs with Weak application
- 5Necrobinder's 'Borrowed Time' reworked into a high-energy gain/cost skill
- 6Shop relics now cost 25 gold less and gold-generating relics are removed from shops
- 7New 'Badges' system implemented for post-run achievement tracking
- 8Leaderboards overhauled to focus on friends and new scoring logic
- 9Placeholder art updated for numerous cards, relics, and enemies
- 10Critical fix for 'Fatal Error' Steam cloud sync and various game crashes
All Changes
⚙️Gameplay Systems(6)
- changeAscension 6: Ascension 6 reworked from 'Gloom' (Less rest sites) to 'Inflation' (Removing cards at Merchant is more expensive)
- buffMerchant: All shop relics now cost 25 gold less
- removeMerchant: Gold-generating relics can no longer appear in the shop
- fixMap: Map generation improved and made more consistent
- newStatus Card: Deprecated cards in existing runs are now replaced with a placeholder Status card that draws 1, removes itself, and exhausts
- changeEvents: Various events have had their options or spawn conditions tweaked
👤Characters(13)
- newIronclad: New Rare Skill card added: 'Not Yet' (Cost 2, Heal 10(13) HP, Exhaust)
- changeIronclad: Cards 'Dominate', 'Expect a Fight', 'Spite', and 'Stoke' have been reworked
- removeIronclad: Card 'Grapple' has been deprecated and removed
- buffIronclad: Numerous cards received buffs to improve survivability and Exhaust synergies
- nerfIronclad: Numerous cards received nerfs for balance
- changeSilent: Card 'Blade of Ink' reworked to generate Shivs with the 'Inky' enchantment (+2 damage, 1 Weak)
- changeSilent: Card 'Acrobatics' rarity changed from Common to Uncommon
- changeSilent: Various buffs and nerfs applied to Sly builds
- changeRegent: Card 'Arsenal' reworked to grant Strength for any cards created, not just Colorless
- buffRegent: Received more card buffs than any other character to address power level concerns
- changeNecrobinder: Card 'Borrowed Time' reworked: now Cost 1, Gain 4(6) energy, but cards cost +1 energy this turn
- changeNecrobinder: Received a handful of buffs and nerfs to various cards
- changeDefect: Received a couple of buffs and nerfs (least changed character in this update)
💎Relics & Items(9)
- newHefty Tablet: New Neow Relic: 'Hefty Tablet' (Choose 1 of 3 Rare cards to add to deck, add 1 Injury)
- newNeow's Talisman: New Neow Relic: 'Neow's Talisman' (Upgrade 1 Strike and 1 Defend)
- newNeow's Bones: New Neow Relic: 'Neow's Bones' (Gain 2 random Neow Relics, add 1 random Curse)
- newPhial Holster: New Neow Relic: 'Phial Holster' (Gain 1 potion slot and 2 random potions)
- newWinged Boots: New Neow Relic: 'Winged Boots' (Ignore paths when choosing next rooms 3 times)
- changeRegalite: Relic 'Regalite' reworked to grant Block for any card created, not just Colorless
- changePendulum: Relic 'Pendulum' has been reworked
- changeHidden Gem: Colorless card 'Hidden Gem' has been reworked
- changeAncient Offerings: Various balance changes applied to Ancient offerings
👾Enemies(3)
- changeDoormaker: Drastic rework applied to enemy mechanics
- buffSkulking Colony: Received various buffs to combat effectiveness
- nerfSkulking Colony: Received various nerfs to balance difficulty
🖥️UI & UX(7)
- newBadges: Implemented 'Badges' system to highlight unique run achievements and reminders
- changeLeaderboards: Leaderboards revamped to show only friends' scores; global scores temporarily disabled
- changeScoring System: Score calculation overhauled to prioritize Wins, Badges, and Speed in that order
- newSettings: Added Phobia Mode setting
- buffFeedback Tool: In-game feedback tool character limit increased from 500 to 8000
- removeAchievements: Ability to unlock achievements and epochs in Daily or Custom runs has been removed
- fixController Support: Improved controller support and navigation
🎨Visual Updates(4)
- changeArt Assets: Placeholder assets updated with official visuals for many cards, relics, and enemies
- changeNonupeipe: Official visuals added for Nonupeipe the Ancient
- newVisual Effects: Added new enemy animations and VFX for character moves
- newVisual Effects: Card afflictions and energy counters received new character-based VFX
🐛Bug Fixes(4)
- fixSteam Cloud: Fixed 'Fatal Error' Steam cloud sync issue
- fixStability: Resolved multiple crashes, softlocks, and black-screen startup issues
- fixVakuu's Whispering Earring: Fixed logic issues for 'Vakuu's Whispering Earring' relic
- fixMultiplayer: Resolved 'Error 5008' disconnection issues and state divergence in multiplayer
Summary
Major Branch Consolidation
This update marks the first major transition of content from the experimental beta branch to the main Early Access branch. It encompasses all changes from version 0.100.0 to 0.103.1, focusing on systemic balance, character reworks, and technical stability.
Gameplay & Systems
A significant shift has been made to the difficulty curve with the rework of Ascension 6, moving away from rest site restrictions toward economic pressure. Map generation has been stabilized, and the shop economy has been adjusted to make relics more accessible while removing passive gold-generation items from the merchant's inventory.
Character & Content Updates
Every character has received balance passes. The Ironclad gains a new Rare healing card and several reworks, while the Silent's 'Blade of Ink' now integrates the new Inky mechanic. The Regent and Necrobinder have seen substantial reworks to their core cards and relics to improve synergy with created cards and high-cost energy plays. Additionally, Neow now offers five distinct new relics to kickstart runs.
UI & Technical Improvements
A new 'Badges' system provides post-run summaries of unique achievements, and the leaderboard system has been overhauled to focus on friend-based competition. Technical fixes address critical 'Fatal Error' Steam cloud issues and various multiplayer connectivity problems.