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Patch Notes #03 | New Thief Build & Balance Tweaks & Massive Bug Fixes

Hey everyone! After taking some time to regroup and polish things up, we’re back this week with another update for Apokerlypse!

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Hey everyone! After taking some time to regroup and polish things up, we’re back this week with another update for Apokerlypse!​

What changed

16 fixes11 additions49 changes2 removals
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Server
  • Fixes
changedOn top of our weekly bug-killing routine, we've also rolled out some balance tweaks for skills and a variety of optimizations:
addedNew Thief Chips AddedEnd Combo: Add 1 Satan Jr.​
changedNew Thief Chips AddedStart Combo: The Mana cost of 1 random skill is reduced by 2 for this turn​
addedNew Thief Chips AddedAfter Battle Start, cards added will be enchanted with Electrified​
addedOptimization for Low-End PCs​We’ve added new Anti-Aliasing (AA) options in the settings menu. If you’re playing on a lower-spec machine or experiencing frame drops, we recommend setting AA to "Low" or "Off" to significantly boost your FPS.​
changedOptimization for Low-End PCs​Also, we've improved cursor movement.
Cost:54Cost: decreased, nerfTransfer Amount:3/4/54/5/6Transfer Amount: increased, buffLv1: Adds12Lv1: Adds increased, buffLv2: Adds12Lv2: Adds increased, buff

恶魔牌 changes

changedOn top of our weekly bug-killing routine, we've also rolled out some balance tweaks for skills and a variety of optimizations:
addedEnd Combo: Add 1 Satan Jr.​
changedStart Combo: The Mana cost of 1 random skill is reduced by 2 for this turn​
addedAfter Battle Start, cards added will be enchanted with Electrified​
addedWe’ve added new Anti-Aliasing (AA) options in the settings menu. If you’re playing on a lower-spec machine or experiencing frame drops, we recommend setting AA to "Low" or "Off" to significantly boost your FPS.​

On top of our weekly bug-killing routine, we've also rolled out some balance tweaks for skills and a variety of optimizations:

New Content​

New Thief Chips Added

  • Charge-Epic​

When skip: Randomly enchant 1 card with Haze​

  • Infinite Bomb-Epic​

If a Bomb is played to end a combo, Bomb Cap + 2 next turn​

  • Ghost Blade-Epic​

End Combo: Add 1 Satan Jr.​

  • Preparation-Epic​

Start Combo: The Mana cost of 1 random skill is reduced by 2 for this turn​

  • Kira the Killer-Epic​

During Combo: K Bomb required cards - 2​

  • Volt Thief-Epic​

After Battle Start, cards added will be enchanted with Electrified​

  • Toolbox-Epic​

Play a Triple in Combo: Cast equipped skill with a Mana cost of 4 or less​

  • Fly on the Wall-Epic​

Battle Start: If a player holds 4 or more cards of the same card value, enchant them with Frost then reveal them

Improvements​

Optimization for Low-End PCs​

We’ve added new Anti-Aliasing (AA) options in the settings menu. If you’re playing on a lower-spec machine or experiencing frame drops, we recommend setting AA to "Low" or "Off" to significantly boost your FPS.​

Also, we've improved cursor movement.

Balance Tweaks​

Here is the professional, "Steam-style" translation for your balance notes. I have used standard industry shorthand (e.g., "Cost", "Buff", and "->") to ensure it reads like an official patch log.

Balance Adjustments

  • Pro PranksterBase Cost reduced, but upgrading no longer reduces Cost​
  • Cost: 5 → 4​

  • Transfer Amount: 3/4/5 → 4/5/6​

  • Cheater's Pocket: Values buffed​

  • 15%/30%/50% → 20%/40%/60%​

  • Blade FanValues increased​
  • Lv1: Adds 1 → 2 extra Daggers if none are in hand​

  • Lv2: Adds 1 → 2 Daggers​

  • Smoke Screen: Lv3 buffed​

  • Lv3: Mana Cost 6 → 5​

  • Smoke BombOverall Cost reduced by 1​
  • BackstabOverall Cost reduced by 1​
  • Regulate BreathValues increased​
  • Lv1Value changed to 3​
  • Lv2Cost reduced by 1​
  • Lv3Value changed to 4​
  • Hanging Thread:​

  • Lv1Value increased by 1​
  • Lv2: Now reduces Cost by 1​

  • Hi-LoOverall Cost reduced by 1​
  • Turn the TablesValues increased​
  • Lv1: 3 → 4​

  • Lv2Cost reduced by 1​
  • Lv3: 6 → 8​

  • Work OvertimeValues increased​
  • Lv1: 5 → 6​

  • Lv3: 7 → 8​

  • CloneOverall Cost reduced; duplication count increased​
  • Harem: Buffed​

  • Lv1: 3 → 4​

  • Lv2: Now reduces Cost by 1​

  • Thunder KylinOverall values increased​
  • Lv1: 3-5 → 5-7​

  • Lv3: 5-8 → 8-10

New Sound Effects​

Atlach-Nacha: Added new sound effects for Weave and Devour​

Thief: Added unique SFX for Combo​

Added or updated sound effects for the following skills:

  • Yogg's Box​

  • Shoplifting​

  • Master of Shadows​

  • Fireball​

  • Dual-Vector Foil​

  • Death Warrant​

  • Spin Schemes​

  • Arachnid Clone​

  • Hanging Thread​

  • Shift Web​

  • Arachnid Archive​

  • Taiyoken

Localization​

New Languages: Added support for Brazilian Portuguese​

Other Improvements​

  • Added a new Feedback Button to the main menu. Players can now submit reports and suggestions directly in-game.​

  • Hands that qualify as both Nuke and Bomb will now prioritize being identified as a Nuke.

Bug Fixes​

Chips​

  • Fixed a bug in Multiplayer where the World Harmony chip would trigger an instant victory.​

  • Fixed an issue where the Sunstrider chip incorrectly increased skill Mana costs.​

  • Resolved a compatibility issue where Double Speed and Toolbox failed to synergize.​

Skills​

  • Fixed an issue where the Wrym failed to gain Hatch Progress from chips.​

  • Fixed a bug preventing the Lurking Dragon from hatching Dragon Eggs correctly.​

  • Resolved several issues where skill upgrade previews displayed incorrect or redundant descriptions.​

Keywords & Affixes​

  • Fixed a bug where the Void Dragon affix could erroneously grant an excessive number of Void cards.​

  • Fixed an issue where the Straighten Up affix prevented correct card selection in certain scenarios.​

Character Mechanics​

  • Fixed a bug where the Fire Dragon spell card could be incorrectly Frozen.​

  • Resolved a critical exploit where clicking "Pass" at the start of a round could result in an instant victory.​

Multiplayer​

  • Fixed multiple scoring anomalies, including scores being attributed to the wrong player or failing to register entirely.​

  • Resolved a soft-lock bug where camera glitches prevented players from claiming rewards.​

Achievements​

  • No Leftovers in the WebFixed an issue preventing this achievement from triggering.​
  • You've Messed with the Wrong Guy, FriendCorrected the unlock requirements for this achievement.​

Archive​

  • Fixed an issue where certain Chips and Keywords were missing from the Archive.​

  • Removed several deprecated "legacy" designs that were still appearing in the Archive.​

Other​

  • Fixed various layout and scaling issues for players using windowed mode.​

🎊 More new content and engine-level optimizations are currently in the works and will be served up very soon!​

Love from Hell​

May 15, 2026

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