Early Access 2.2: The Note Update

New Features

• Added Crumpled Note, an item that gets or levels up a Contraband ball.

• Changed 9-Volt from wheel spin to a new mini-game.

• Replaced Contraband boss reward with a new free upgrade choice.

• Contraband balls can now level up with improved chances, thresholds, and cooldowns.

Ball Balance

• Negative effects removed from Contraband balls at level 1.

• Nuclear Ball irradiation changed [c][1.0, +0.2/level][/c] → [c][0.6, +0.22/level][/c].

• Lucha Ball bonus changed [c]8[/c] → [c]4[/c].

• Lucha Ball decay changed [c]6[/c] → [c]8[/c]; decay scaling changed [c]-1[/c] → [c]-0.5[/c].

• Lucha Ball now also triggers on paddle hit.

Gameplay Adjustments

• Ramen protection duration changed [c]3.0s[/c] → [c]5.0s[/c].

• Upgrade slot expansion cost step changed [c]5[/c] → [c]3[/c].

• Vending machine item distribution balance.

UI/UX

• Added Contraband level glow visuals.

• Added electric visuals for the 9-Volt mini-game.

• Updated item icons to indicate 'rarity'.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed gold pieces not colliding with Monitor blocks.

• Fixed Lucky Ball transferring effects to Monitor blocks.