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[Beta Branch] v1.0.0t1 Update

Update Log Overview Completely reworked the Mastery Level and Module systems. Redesigned most Modules and significantly expanded the total number of Modules. Mastery Level Rework Reworked the acquisition of Mastery XP.

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What changed

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Gameplay
Balance
UI and audio
Performance
Compatibility

changedOverviewCompletely reworked the Mastery Level and Module systems.

removedMastery Level ReworkReworked the acquisition of Mastery XP. It is no longer related to score gain. Now, destroying a Minion grants 1 Mastery XP, destroying a Boss grants 100 Mastery XP, and completing a battle grants 300 Mastery XP.

removedModule System ReworkRemoved negative effects from most Modules, making them provide purely positive buffs, but they now require Module Capacity to enable.

changedModule System ReworkGaining 1 Mastery Level permanently grants 1 point of Module Capacity.

changedModule System ReworkRedesigned the unlock level requirements for most Modules. All weapons and bodies will now unlock 1 Module at each Mastery Level from 1 to 8, and at level 10.

addedModule System ReworkAdded a new type of Module: provides specific Initial Upgrades at the start of the game.

All weapons and bodies will now unlock 1 Module at each Mastery Level18Weapon Cannon Skill Adjustment: Energy Cost3060Energy Cost 30 → 60 , Super Grenade Damage and Size coefficient23Normal attacks required to trigger:69

Geometry Arena 2 changes

changedCompletely reworked the Mastery Level and Module systems.

removedReworked the acquisition of Mastery XP. It is no longer related to score gain. Now, destroying a Minion grants 1 Mastery XP, destroying a Boss grants 100 Mastery XP, and completing a battle grants 300 Mastery XP.

removedRemoved negative effects from most Modules, making them provide purely positive buffs, but they now require Module Capacity to enable.

changedGaining 1 Mastery Level permanently grants 1 point of Module Capacity.

changedRedesigned the unlock level requirements for most Modules. All weapons and bodies will now unlock 1 Module at each Mastery Level from 1 to 8, and at level 10.

Update Log

Overview

Completely reworked the Mastery Level and Module systems.
Redesigned most Modules and significantly expanded the total number of Modules.

Mastery Level Rework

Reworked the acquisition of Mastery XP. It is no longer related to score gain. Now, destroying a Minion grants 1 Mastery XP, destroying a Boss grants 100 Mastery XP, and completing a battle grants 300 Mastery XP.
Redesigned the XP curve required for each Mastery Level.
Raised the maximum Mastery Level from 10 to 20. Leveling up after level 10 requires significantly more XP.
Due to the rework of the XP curve and acquisition method, Mastery XP progress in previous saves will be reset to 0, but achieved Mastery Levels will be retained.
Now, the requirement to unlock weapons or bodies is the sum of Mastery Levels of all weapons and bodies, instead of separate sums for weapons or bodies. Also redesigned the Mastery Level requirements for unlocking all weapons/bodies.

Module System Rework

Removed negative effects from most Modules, making them provide purely positive buffs, but they now require Module Capacity to enable.
Some Modules have been buffed to varying degrees based on their Cost.
Gaining 1 Mastery Level permanently grants 1 point of Module Capacity.
Expanded the number of Modules for all weapons and bodies to 9.
Redesigned the unlock level requirements for most Modules. All weapons and bodies will now unlock 1 Module at each Mastery Level from 1 to 8, and at level 10.
Added a new type of Module: provides specific Initial Upgrades at the start of the game.
After loading a save, if Module Capacity is insufficient for the Module configuration in the previous save, the Module selection for the corresponding weapon/body will be automatically cleared.
After loading a save, loadouts from the previous save cannot be loaded temporarily if Module Capacity is insufficient.
Please see below for specific additions, changes, and Module Capacity costs.

UI

The Game Over screen now also displays Minions Destroyed, Bosses Destroyed, and Battles Fought.
Reduced the size of weapon/body icons and Module icons on the Main Menu.
Added a Module Capacity bar below the Module icons on the Main Menu.
Added interactions to the Mastery Level area and the new Module Capacity area: hovering the cursor displays a tooltip explaining Mastery Level and Module Capacity mechanisms; clicking clears the Module selection directly.
Optimized the mask display at the bottom of the update log UI.

Skill Adjustment

Weapon Cannon Skill Adjustment: Energy Cost 30 → 60 , Super Grenade Damage and Size coefficient 2 → 3 .
Body Converter Skill Adjustment: Charge State [ Move Speed x120% ] → [ Move Speed x150% ] . Burst State [ Attack Speed x150% ] → [ Attack Speed x300% ] , energy cost per second 10 → 60.

Weapon Defender Module Adjustment

Huge Barrier
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Heavy BarrierRemoved [ Energy Max x120% ] and [ Move Speed x75% ] . Renamed to Extended Barrier. Cost: 2.
Barrier BastionRemoved [ Energy Regen x80% ] . Cost: 3.
Assault ModeRemoved [ Energy Max x80% ] , [ Move Speed x125% ] → [ Move Speed x150% ] . Cost: 3.
Auto BarrierRemoved [ Energy Regen x110% ] and [ Energy Max x80% ] . Cost: 1.
High-Speed DefenseRemoved [ Energy Max x75% ] . Cost: 2.
Thorn BarrierRemoved [ Shield Max +1 ] and [ HP Max x50% ] . No longer takes HP Loss damage when Barrier collides with enemies. Cost: 4.
Added Module, Counter
Gains 3 Charge layers when Barrier collides with enemies.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Sapper.
Cost
2.

Weapon Cannon Module Adjustment

Heavy CannonRemoved [ Move Speed x80% ] and [ Body Size x120% ] . Cost: 2.
Unleashed Grenades
Continuous launch no longer increases Energy cost. [ Attack Power +20% ] → [ Attack Power +30% ] per launch, [ Bullet Size +10% ] → [ Bullet Size +30% ] per launch, launch interval 0.3s → 0.2s.
Cost
1.
Power Overload
No longer deals HP Loss damage. Now increases Super Grenade energy cost to 90, and increases its Damage and Size to 5 times that of a normal Grenade.
Cost
4.
Smart LauncherRemoved [ Energy Regen x110% ] and [ Energy Max x80% ] . Cost: 1.
Shooting PreferenceRemoved [ Energy Regen x50% ] . Normal attacks required to trigger: 6 → 9. Cost: 3.
Super Grenade PreferenceRemoved [ Attack Speed x50% ] . [ Energy Regen x150% ] → [ Energy Regen x120% ] . Cost: 3.
Wild Blaster
[ Blast Damage +20% ] → [ Blast Damage +30% ] .
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Double Blast.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Mega Grenade.
Cost
2.

Weapon Tracker Module Adjustment

Quick Strike
No longer removes the Move Speed bonus in Melee State.
Cost
1.
Curve Tracking
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Emergency Recovery
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Duel ZoneRemoved [ Range x60% ] . Cost: 3.
Long Range Preference
[ Range x120% ] → [ Range x150% ] .
Cost
3.
Melee Mastery
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Barrage Storm
Launchs 9 Barrages every 6 seconds while in Melee State.
Cost
4.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Chain Reaction.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Lucky Combo.
Cost
2.

Weapon Revolver Module Adjustment

Extended MagRemoved [ HP Max x75% ] . Cost: 1.
Agility Training
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Heavy Bullets
[ Attack Power x120% ] → [ Attack Power x150% ] .
Cost
3.
Overheating Protection
During Overheat, [ Move Speed x125% ] → [ Move Speed x150% ] , [ Energy Regen x125% ] → [ Energy Regen x150% ] .
Cost
2.
Wild Rapid Fire
During Rapid Fire, [ Spread Arc +45° ] → [ Spread Arc +30° ] .
Cost
2.
Shotgun Muzzle
[ Spread Arc +45° ] → [ Spread Arc +30° ] .
Cost
3.
Rapid Fire MasterAdded [ Energy Max x150% ] . Cost: 4.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Quick Charge.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Energy Barrage.
Cost
2.

Weapon Swordmaster Module Adjustment

Sword Mastery
Surge State [ Sword Length x120% ] → [ Sword Length x150% ] .
Cost
2.
Great Sword
[ Attack Power x150% ] → [ Attack Power x180% ] .
Cost
2.
Torrent
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Secret Blade
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Infinity
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Thousand BladeRemoved [ Damage Taken +30% ] . Added effect cap when HP Max >= 150. Cost: 3.
Added Module, Sword Heart
When HP < 30%, restore full HP and spawn 15 Mines nearby. Triggers once per level.
Cost
3.
Added Module, Sword Saint
Doubles the number of swords.
Cost
4.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Tornado.
Cost
2.

Body Ranger Module Adjustment

Raider
[ Attack Power x125% ] → [ Attack Power x150% ] , [ Range x80% ] → [ Range x75% ] .
Cost
1.
Dodge
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Fanatic ShooterRemoved [ Damage Taken +20% ] . Cost: 2.
Reckless DashRemoved [ HP Max x80% ] . Cost: 2.
Bullet StormRemoved [ Dash Speed x60% ] . During Dash: [ Attack Speed x150% ] → [ Attack Speed x200% ] , [ Projectiles +1 ] → [ Projectiles +2 ] . Cost: 4.
Fast Scattering
[ Projectiles +1 ] → [ Projectiles +2 ] .
Cost
3.
Dash Blast
In addition to firing 1 Grenade, now also gains 1 Charge for every 5 distance Dashed.
Cost
3.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Dynamic Barrage.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Reflex Escape.
Cost
2.

Body Sniper Module Adjustment

Heavy DeploymentRemoved [ Move Speed x60% ] . Aim State [ Bullet Pierce +1 ] → [ Bullet Pierce +2 ] . Cost: 3.
Swift Guerrilla
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Temporary RestRemoved [ Energy Max x80% ] . Aim State [ Energy Regen x120% ] → [ Energy Regen x125% ] . Cost: 2.
Over-focusedRemoved Aim State [ Damage Taken +60% ] . Aim State [ Crit Damage +50% ] → [ Crit Damage +75% ] . Renamed to Ultimate Focus. Cost: 4.
Long-term DeploymentRemoved HP Loss upon entering Aim State. Aim State HP recovery 1 → 2 per second. Cost: 3.
Defensive Mines
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Smart Aim: Automatically enters or exits Aim State based on movement.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Elastic Bullet.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Unlimited Pierce.
Cost
2.

Body Destroyer Module Adjustment

Survival SpecializationRemoved [ Attack Speed x60% ] . Cost: 2.
Charged BlastRemoved [ Energy Max x75% ] . Cost: 2.
Contact BlastRemoved [ Energy Regen x60% ] . Cost: 3.
False Confidence
[ Move Speed -1% ] → [ Move Speed -0.5% ] for every 1% HP lost.
Cost
2.
Heavy BodyRemoved [ Range x50% ] . [ Blast Damage +0.5% ] → [ Blast Damage +0.3% ] for every 1% HP lost. Cost: 1.
Power of LifeRemoved [ HP Max x50% ] . [ Body Size +3% ] → [ Bullet Size +1% ] and [ Body Size +1% ] per 1 HP Max. Cost: 4.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Harbor.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Urgent Delivery.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Vital Surge.
Cost
2.

Body Converter Module Adjustment

Strong ChargingRemoved Charge State [ Attack Speed x50% ] . Cost: 3.
Size Conversion
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Damage Conversion
Burst State [ Damage Modifier +30% ] → [ Damage Modifier x150% ] , Burst State [ Damage Taken +30% ] → [ Damage Taken x150% ] .
Cost
2.
Auto Switch
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Bullet Time
Burst State no longer consumes an extra 10 energy per second.
Cost
3.
Vitality Conversion
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Overclocking BurstBurst State no longer consumes an extra 10 energy per second. Effect reworked to Burst State [ Projectiles +3 ] . Cost: 4.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Magic Timer.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Energy Conversion.
Cost
2.

Body Magician Module Adjustment

Wild MagicRemoved [ Shield Max -1 ] . Cost: 2.
Magic ConversionRemoved [ HP Max x50% ] . Renamed to Enhanced Magic. Cost: 3.
Magic WaveRemoved [ Range x80% ] . Cost: 1.
Turbo Mode
Effect unchanged.
Cost
2.
Magic Sacrifice
Effect unchanged.
Cost
1.
Super Magician
No longer disables normal attacks.
Cost
5.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Life Drain.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Energy Grenade.
Cost
2.
Added Module, Initial Upgrade
Auto Generator.
Cost
2.

How To Get Beta Branch

Right-click on Geometry Arena 2 in your Steam library.
Click on "Properties".
Click on "Betas" tab.
Select "beta" from the drop-down box in the top right。
UPDATE AND PLAY!

Notice

Please be aware that the beta branch may contain potential bugs, which could even result in save file corruption. Ensure you regularly back up your saves.

Here is the path of save file: %UserProfile%\\AppData\\LocalLow\\011 Games\\Geometry Arena 2

If you encounter any bugs, please report them to me. I will fix them immediately (if I'm awake).

Community

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