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Hello everyone! It's been two months since the Act! demo launched, and we've received so much valuable feedback along the way — once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
What changed
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
Act! Autonomy: Cell-Tones changes
Over the next three months, development will push full speed toward the full release, and the game will arrive at October's Steam Next Fest in a near-complete state.
Here's a preview of what will be developed and released during these three months!
Brand-New Gameplay, Debuting at October's Next Fest!
We're pushing the freedom and strategy of trackless gameplay even further.
This time, you'll face more than notes — you'll face enemies. Attack, defend, and finish to the rhythm. Music is your weapon.
Full Upgrade to Existing Gameplay [Rolling out Aug–Sep]
Judgment refinements: further polishing judgment logic for more intuitive feedback
- Fresh visuals & soundsupgraded play-scene visuals, all-new hit sounds, all-new judgment font
Chart-reading improvements: better note visuals with customization support, plus more reading-assist options
Story Chapter 1 Begins
The story of the ACT world officially begins!
The prologue and Chapter 1 of the main story arrive in the October build, with countless fragments of detail scattered across the game — chat with the adorable mascot girls anytime, anywhere!
Three Major Systems to Help You Enjoy the Melody Your Way
Neural Sync system [Late August]:
Spend Artistic Score (PCS) points to upgrade your Tuning Device — sync your neural wavelength with the music, gain greater tuning power, and unlock the Qualia (Q-Bit) essential for research!
Mneme Vessels system [Mid-September]:
The lab seems full of objects brimming with spirit... Exchange your Qualia with Achan for Vessels and unlock distinctive new tunings!
PlayLog system [Early October]:
It records everything and repays your effort. Your footprints in the ACT world will never fade — and every achievement you earn will feel truly rewarding!
Track List Expanding to 15 Songs
Act! will keep up its pace of 2 free new songs every month, while gradually broadening the repertoire — including but not limited to Vocaloid, City Pop, and more.
ACT gameplay will help you enjoy all kinds of great songs with ease!
The content above will roll out across multiple updates from August to October. Details and timing may be adjusted based on development progress — please refer to the actual update announcements.
October 20, Steam Next Fest. Add us to your Wishlist — see you there!
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