Update log
Full EXELIO update
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Hey everyone,
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Balance
In our last update, we mentioned that difficulty settings were coming soon. Update 2 delivers on that promise.
Early Access Update 2 launches March 18, 2026 (JST).
The biggest addition is Story Mode — a new difficulty option designed for players who want to focus on exploration and the story without the punishing combat of Survival mode.
What Story Mode changes:
- Significantly reduced damage from enemies
- Enemy levels scaled down
- No more instant-kill critical hits from enemies
- Certain enemies will no longer dodge your attacks
- Fewer enemy respawns during night raids
- Reduced stagger lock when hit by Exelg
You can choose between Survival (the original difficulty) and Story at the start of a new game, or switch at any time from the Options menu. Existing save files will prompt you to choose when loaded.
We're also adding in-game guidance windows — Story Mode players will now see contextual hints at key moments to help navigate what to do next, especially during the early hours when the game's systems are still new.
Full patch notes will be posted on release day.
If you've already played EXELIO, your honest review — positive or negative — makes a real difference for a small indie game in Early Access. We read every single one.
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