Steam News9 October 20258mo ago

Black OX 0.5.1.2

🂡 Major Changes Reworked “New Run” UI: The New Run interface has been redesigned for better clarity, smoother navigation, and a cleaner overall presentation.

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changed🂡 Major ChangesReworked “New Run” UI: The New Run interface has been redesigned for better clarity, smoother navigation, and a cleaner overall presentation.

changed⚙️ Gameplay AdjustmentsCard Update: Changed “A” to display as “Ace” for consistency and readability.

added⚙️ Gameplay AdjustmentsAI Strategy Enhancements: Added visible descriptions for Rival strategies so players can better understand how the Rival operates. Rebalanced and increased AI difficulty for a more engaging challenge.

fixed⚙️ Gameplay AdjustmentsCard Draw Fix: Resolved an issue where players occasionally received fewer cards than intended.

added🎨 Visual & Shader UpdatesNegative Shader Update: Added more “Sweep” animation effects to the symbol in the Negative Shader for a sharper, more dynamic visual impact.

fixed🃏 Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Joker card’s base value appeared blank.

Black OX changes

changedReworked “New Run” UI: The New Run interface has been redesigned for better clarity, smoother navigation, and a cleaner overall presentation.

changedCard Update: Changed “A” to display as “Ace” for consistency and readability.

addedAI Strategy Enhancements: Added visible descriptions for Rival strategies so players can better understand how the Rival operates. Rebalanced and increased AI difficulty for a more engaging challenge.

fixedCard Draw Fix: Resolved an issue where players occasionally received fewer cards than intended.

addedNegative Shader Update: Added more “Sweep” animation effects to the symbol in the Negative Shader for a sharper, more dynamic visual impact.

🂡 Major Changes

Reworked “New Run” UIThe New Run interface has been redesigned for better clarity, smoother navigation, and a cleaner overall presentation.

⚙️ Gameplay Adjustments

Card UpdateChanged “A” to display as “Ace” for consistency and readability.
AI Strategy Enhancements:
- Added visible descriptions for Rival strategies so players can better understand how the Rival operates.
- Rebalanced and increased AI difficulty for a more engaging challenge.
Card Draw FixResolved an issue where players occasionally received fewer cards than intended.

🎨 Visual & Shader Updates

Negative Shader UpdateAdded more “Sweep” animation effects to the symbol in the Negative Shader for a sharper, more dynamic visual impact.

🃏 Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the Joker card’s base value appeared blank.
Tutorial Bug: Losing during the tutorial is now lose.

Forward Look: This update focuses on tightening gameplay consistency, improving clarity in presentation, and enhancing player experience through smarter AI and cleaner visuals. Next steps will focus on expanding run customization and improving performance for larger decks.

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Steam News / 9 October 2025

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