Cult of PiN
Steam News 21 August 20259mo ago

Demo Update v0.8.109

Update v0.8.109 is now live, with a whole bunch of balance changes thanks to all the incredible feedback that has been given here, on Itch and via the in-game options - literally everything in this patch is in response…

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0 fixes3 additions6 changes0 removals
  • Balance
  • Gameplay
changedUpdate v0.8.109 is now live, with a whole bunch of balance changes thanks to all the incredible feedback that has been given here, on Itch and via the in-game options - literally everything in this patch is in response to one or more comments so a huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch, it's really helping me shape the game into something that can be hopefully be enjoyed by anyone, pinball enthusiast or not. These changes are primarily focused on being more beginner friendly while keeping it challenging for those playing on higher difficulties. As always, please let me know what you think!
addedAll Blockers are now reset when starting a new ball
changedBlocker HP reduced to 10 hits (was 15 )
changedOn Expert difficulties and above, this is reduced further to only 6 hits
addedAdded Slow-motion effect on exiting the Shop, giving a bit more time to get your bearings.
addedNew Blessing: Bubble Blockers: Blockers gain a protective bubble, that respawns 15s after being hit

Update v0.8.109 is now live, with a whole bunch of balance changes thanks to all the incredible feedback that has been given here, on Itch and via the in-game options - literally everything in this patch is in response to one or more comments so a huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch, it's really helping me shape the game into something that can be hopefully be enjoyed by anyone, pinball enthusiast or not. These changes are primarily focused on being more beginner friendly while keeping it challenging for those playing on higher difficulties. As always, please let me know what you think!

v0.8.107 Patch Notes:

  • All Blockers are now reset when starting a new ball

  • Blocker HP reduced to 10 hits (was 15)

  • On Expert difficulties and above, this is reduced further to only 6 hits

  • Menu navigation can now be done using arrow keys or left/right ctrl, with spacebar or enter to confirm

  • Added Slow-motion effect on exiting the Shop, giving a bit more time to get your bearings.

  • New Blessing: Bubble Blockers: Blockers gain a protective bubble, that respawns 15s after being hit

  • Increased Boss tentacle respawn timer on lower levels.

  • Each time a Boss tentacle is hit, it's respawn timer will increase.

  • Blessings rebalanced to be more impactful (-4 ritual mission count instead of -2 for each type)

  • Curses rebalanced to be more impactful

  • Reduced damage from Chain Lightning effect

  • Bumper HP increased at higher levels (eg Act VI is now 1,000,000 on Easy difficulty, it was 250,000)

  • When skipping the tutorial, all other popups will now be skipped

  • Some minor Glyph rebalancing

  • Minor bug fixes

Happy Flipping!

Kenny

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Steam News / 21 August 2025

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