Version 2.4.9

Version 2.4.9

This update continues our polish pass ahead of launch, bringing visual improvements, performance optimizations, UI refinements, and several gameplay fixes.

Visual Improvements

• Added animation to Sunflowers when releasing Solar Energy.

• Improved visuals for the Dryad projectiles, enemy projectiles, player projectiles, and several effects.

• Updated the Blue Crystal and Nutrient projectile graphics.

• Added launch effects to most standard player projectiles.

• Enhanced the destruction sequence in the Epilogue cinematics.

• Tweaked the G1 cinematic to flash the Dryad when casting her ultimate.

• Added a spotlight transition when entering the Final Boss.

• Updated the floating reward bubble graphics. Larger rewards, such as Relics, now use larger bubble visuals.

Performance & Loading

• Added a preloading step in the Main Menu to improve first level load times.

• Optimized UI assets and textures.

• Improved background loading reliability and cancellation handling.

• Main Menu navigation now remains disabled until loading has completed.

Gameplay & UI

• Fixed Refined Crystals granting an incorrect number of charges.

• Updated tutorial text for popping items.

• Added an "Any Key" prompt to continue from the Main Menu credits.

• Updated several Relic descriptions.

• Repositioned the Driftbloom in D5.

• Slightly adjusted Spike Shooter spawn offsets.

As always, thank you to everyone who continues to play, report issues, and provide feedback. Your support has been invaluable as we prepare for launch!