Patch v0.510 - Aim mode toggle, necessary nerfs and UI fixes

Since launch I've released 9 patches and hotfixes, trying to address smaller and larger bugs reported by the community as quickly as possible. I read your suggestions, bug reports, and balance discussions every day, and I want to thank everyone who takes the time to share feedback. Every message from you helps make Arms of God better.

Today's update continues that effort and includes the following changes:

NECESSARY NERFS

This update contains several balance changes and nerfs, so I wanted to explain the reasoning behind them. I do not want to remove the ability for players to intentionally create broken builds from Arms of God. In fact, I think discovering overpowered combinations is one of the most fun parts of the game.

The goal is to make players experiment, discover interactions, and learn how different systems work together. If a build becomes absurdly powerful because you figured something out that most players haven't discovered yet, that's great. However, if something is obviously OP from the very beginning and requires no knowledge, experimentation, or decision-making, then it probably needs a nerf.

That's the principle I'll continue following when balancing the game going forward.

At the same time, I know some players are looking for a greater challenge. Future game modes, difficulty levels, and endgame content will be designed with those players in mind, allowing me to preserve powerful build possibilities while still providing meaningful challenges for those who want to push the game further.

PATCH NOTES

🚨 Patch Notes - v0.510

UI & Stability

• Fixed a UI memory leak and several stability issues

• Fixed disappearing "Attach" buttons in the Prayers menu

• Fixed Prayers menu buttons not refreshing correctly after purchases

• Potential fix for disappearing UI buttons after Alt+Tab or minimizing the game

• Fixed duplicate entries appearing when re-entering the Codex menu

• Added keyboard focus to the Order name field when creating a new Order

Gameplay & Balance

• Fixed explosion damage calculations for perks that scale with enemy attributes

• Prevented Spores from receiving Freeze, Buff, or Healing effects

• Fixed the Critical on Bounce perk when used with negative Bounce values

• Fixed "Permanent Damage on Kill" being able to affect multiple elements instead of only one

• Weapons you're currently carrying are now correctly offered when starting with Tier II

• Weapons can no longer be converted into melee weapons by adding Extended Arm

• Flarefield and Voltfield have been buffed

• Aura Emitter weapons divide their damage among affected enemies

• Increased attack speed for Twin Spark and Sawed Off

• Fixed player death from projectiles after a round had already ended

Progression & Achievements

• Fixed The Word Restored achievement unlock conditions

• Fixed missing passive stat bonuses when loading a run

• Fixed tutorials blocking input when unlocking buildings

• Improved Shrine visibility

Gamepad & Controls

• Added Aim Mode Toggle (F key, Middle Mouse Button, and R3 on gamepad)

• Fixed an issue where invisible modules could be selected with a gamepad, permanently blocking those slots

• Added several important gamepad fixes for the Prayers menu

Localization

• Fixed multiple localization issues

• Added several community-suggested improvements for localization

Miscellaneous

• Fixed Customization settings not being saved

• Added an option to disable tutorials

🚨 Patch Notes - v0.507:

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🚨 Patch Notes - v0.506:

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UPCOMING QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATE

Before new game modes arrive, there are three important features I want to add first:

• 100% refund system

• Loadouts / Presets in the HUB

• Minimum Prayer count system

These features should make experimentation significantly easier and reduce the frustration of rebuilding characters and trying new combinations.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

For the next couple of weeks my main focus will be on bug fixing and gamepad navigation improvements. Thanks for bearing with me. Some of these issues are more complicated than they may appear.

To help speed things up, the team has recently grown by two additional people, which should allow us to tackle problems faster and prepare future updates more efficiently.

Also, thank you for helping Arms of God reach over 1,000 reviews on Steam. Seeing so many people playing the game has honestly made all the post-launch crunch worth it. Steam post image