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Steam News31 May 20233y ago

New Obscure Information DLC is now available!

The new Obscure Information DLC is now available for download on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch!

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changedThe new Obscure Information DLC is now available for download on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch!Embark on a journey to a hidden area in Old Arcadia and uncover the 'Trial of Steel' - a challenging Boss Rush Mode that offers a fresh experience with revamped robots.
addedThe new Obscure Information DLC is now available for download on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch!Additionally, a practice room has been added where you can sharpen your skills against these newly enhanced machines.
addedThe new Obscure Information DLC is now available for download on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch!Note: The new area unlocks after defeating all the bosses in the game, including the TV boss.
addedBoss rush mode:New in-game achievements can be found under the settings menu
changedBoss rush mode:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1231880/Haiku_the_Robot/
changedMore patch notes:Corrupt mode: temporary health pickups respawn a lot faster

Haiku, the Robot changes

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changedEmbark on a journey to a hidden area in Old Arcadia and uncover the 'Trial of Steel' - a challenging Boss Rush Mode that offers a fresh experience with revamped robots.
addedAdditionally, a practice room has been added where you can sharpen your skills against these newly enhanced machines.
addedNote: The new area unlocks after defeating all the bosses in the game, including the TV boss.
addedNew in-game achievements can be found under the settings menu
changedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1231880/Haiku_the_Robot/

The new Obscure Information DLC is now available for download on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch!

This update is completely free and it brings exciting additions, including two new bosses, a new area, and general improvements across the entire game.

Embark on a journey to a hidden area in Old Arcadia and uncover the 'Trial of Steel' - a challenging Boss Rush Mode that offers a fresh experience with revamped robots.

Additionally, a practice room has been added where you can sharpen your skills against these newly enhanced machines.

Note: The new area unlocks after defeating all the bosses in the game, including the TV boss.

Boss rush mode:

  • The 'Trial of Steel' features 3 different fight sequences; Mini-Bosses, The Creators, and All Bosses

  • Complete one of the 3 different modes; Underpowered, Haiku, or No Wrench to earn a Badge of Steel (there are 3 different badge tiers; Bronze, Silver, and Gold)

  • Practice individual fights in the Boss test room with the boss rush modifier applied

  • Percentage completion now tallies on top of your current score (maximum +15%)

  • New in-game achievements can be found under the settings menu

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1231880/Haiku_the_Robot/

More patch notes:

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  • Corrupt mode: temporary health pickups respawn a lot faster

  • New boss fight: TV Boss

  • New boss fight: Elegy

  • New enemyCore Carriers and Name Unknown reside in the new area
  • Boss: Buzzsaw boss should no longer fall through the floor

  • Boss: Virus no longer spawns the storm that moves across the screen

  • Enemy: Flying Motor Engines now fly toward the player when attacking

  • Enemy: Saw camera birds are now working on the factory floors

  • Enemy: Working laser bots have appeared in the factory

  • Player: Attack damage now increases each time a Creator powers up your sword

  • PlayerBomb damage has been increased and now scales with your sword strength
  • Player: The following chips also scale with your sword strength: Infinity Edge, Shock Wave, Shock Projectile, Bulb Relation, Sawblade, Self-Detonation, Electro-Emitter, Space Disturbance, Power Enhancer, and Electric Orbs

  • PlayerMap percentage might drop a little because of the two new rooms which connect to the new area
  • Boss: Main storyline bosses scale according to your attack damage (no change)

  • BossMini bosses have been adjusted to the new damage scaling (very minor change)
  • EnemySmaller enemy health has also been adjusted to the new damage scaling system (noticeable change)
  • New area: Old Arcadia which houses the entrance to the Boss Rush arena

  • Lore: Creators' lore expanded

  • Lore: Electron’s lair is slightly more hidden

  • Lore: Spare shells have appeared inside the Mainframe Vault

  • Lore: A monolithic structure has appeared in the main bunker hall

  • Lore: More inhabitants have appeared in Steam Town (Dad came back from getting 🥛)

  • Lore: Splunk now pays back the money you gave him earlier

  • Lore: Small dialogue updates to Mischievous, Elder Snail, and Helm-Crawlers' lore tablet

  • Visual: Bomb pickup visual improvement

  • Visual: Zipline pickup visual improvement

  • Visual: Infected Helm-Crawler

  • Visual: More cameras have spawned near Big Brother's lair

  • Visual: Mine spawn pods have appeared in the Water Ducts

  • Visual: More flowers have flourished in the Forgotten Ruins

  • And probably some other stuff that I've completely forgotten about...

  • Oh, Cloud-saves are now enabled! (Here's a 76% savefile if you have lost your previous one)

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Pixelated Metroidvanias Bundle

  • NEW PET! If you own Lone Fungus on Steam, you'll be able to find a pet mushroom in

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Steam News / 31 May 2023

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