Firmware Update 2.0.0.23

The last couple of weeks I've spent reading through your feedback, and working on implementing as much of it as possible. The game should now run smoother, reward modchips at a more reasonable pace, and the HEAT system is now something you can opt into, just to name a few things.

I hope you like the changes.

Here are all the changes in version 2.0.0.23

Additions

• Gamepad support

• FUTURE RAY - Low damage penetrating BLU-ISH CYAN laser weapon

• Shortcuts - Select upgrades or shop items with keys [1], [2] and [3]. Exit shops with [4]

• HEAT - New HACK available in the WAREZ -menu after earning enough MODCHIPS

Changes

• Performance improvements!

• Edge Trace weapon more powerful

• Rebalanced scoring steps. Tuned the rank system to provide a more reasonable pacing of MODCHIPS and NEW ITEM rewards*

• During gameplay, screensaver specific OPTIONS have been made unavailable

• Universal ITEM level cap - All items and weapons will cap on level 10, unless another (usually lower) level is specified

• HEAT is now something you have to opt in to. To enable HEAT, spend MODCHIPS in the WARES -menu. The HEAT-mechanic is also properly explained in the hack description window

• When restocking in shops, dismissed items are taken out of the draw pool before drawing new items. The items are put back into the pool before visiting the next shop

• Damage resistance - Damage resistance have been reimplemented in order to be easier to explain in the short space available for item descriptions. Related items and hacks have better descriptions now

• Game now auto selects leave button in shops if you cannot afford anything

• Tuning of some item's rarities, and some abilities' luck and power stats

• Added an alternative way of discovering the secret 6th color

Fixes

• Fixed issue where game would end up in a black void after defeating last boss

• Fixed issue where DVDSSII Windows Screensaver would launch in last used windowed mode. Screensaver mode now forces fullscreen mode

• Fixed issue where player could get stuck inside final boss. Fixed it by redesigning the movement pattern of final boss

• Fixed issue where discounted items from shops could be bought, but not installed

• Fixed an issue where player could get stuck in Rewrite Screen gaining infinite level

• Fixed bug that in special cases caused shops to stop spawning during a run

• Fixed issue where breakout bricks consumed your shield

• Fixed issue where stat modifiers on color specific items were applied in the wrong way, resulting in unintended effects

• Fixed issue where bullets would get stuck on roman pillars

• Fixed issue where hovering over applied upgrades would present item info from wrong item level

• Fixed bug where land mines instantly detonated when being dropped close to a screen edge

• Fixed issue with DUAL LAYER hack. It now behaves as described, doubling only MAX MB while keeping starting MB at 4700

• Fixed an issue caused by extensive use of the TURN OFF item

• Fixed issue where HACK descriptions would not update when navigating the WAREZ -menu with arrow keys or gamepad

• Fixed an issue which made the secret 6th color unobtainable

*IMPORTANT NOTE

A result of the meta progression rebalance is that you will have less modchips to spend on hacks in the WAREZ -menu. After the update, if you don't have enough MODCHIPS to afford all your installed hacks, the game will automatically uninstall all, and you will have to go and install the ones you want to use (and can afford) again. Unlocked items and weapons will still be available.

If you encounter any other issues, please report them in our Discord or in the Steam forums.

Happy bouncing!

-Alex