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Steam News25 December 20256mo ago

Patch 0.2.2 Adjusting the Curve

Hey Slayers! This update focuses on reworking progression, difficulty scaling, and scoring to create a smoother and more satisfying long-term experience.

In this update7

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What changed

7 fixes8 additions6 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Events
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • Performance
removedScore System UpdateThe Mythic+ system has been removed to test a simpler and more transparent leaderboard approach.
changedScore System UpdateGameplay now follows a more classic horde-survival structure: Survive endlessly against waves of enemies. Objectives loop and grant bonuses each round.
changedScore System UpdateScores remain separated by player count and map .
changedDifficulty TuningPlayer scaling has been improved to better match the increased challenge.
addedMinimap & OverlayAdded a small minimap showing the surrounding area to help with navigation, objectives, and chest locations .
addedMinimap & OverlayPress Tab to open a new overlay view featuring: A larger minimap Player stats Current upgrades

Horde Slayer changes

removedThe Mythic+ system has been removed to test a simpler and more transparent leaderboard approach.
changedGameplay now follows a more classic horde-survival structure: Survive endlessly against waves of enemies. Objectives loop and grant bonuses each round.
changedScores remain separated by player count and map .
changedPlayer scaling has been improved to better match the increased challenge.
addedAdded a small minimap showing the surrounding area to help with navigation, objectives, and chest locations .

Hey Slayers!

This update focuses on reworking progression, difficulty scaling, and scoring to create a smoother and more satisfying long-term experience.

Score System Update

  • The Mythic+ system has been removed to test a simpler and more transparent leaderboard approach.

  • Gameplay now follows a more classic horde-survival structure:

    • Survive endlessly against waves of enemies.

    • Objectives loop and grant bonuses each round.

  • Leaderboard score is now calculated based on:

    • Enemy kills granting score

    • Difficulty multipliers increasing score gain

  • Scores remain separated by player count and map.

Difficulty Tuning

  • Enemy scaling is now significantly tougher over time.

  • Player scaling has been improved to better match the increased challenge.

Minimap & Overlay

  • Added a small minimap showing the surrounding area to help with navigation, objectives, and chest locations.

  • Press Tab to open a new overlay view featuring:

    • A larger minimap

    • Player stats

    • Current upgrades

Miscellaneous

  • You now start with 3 skill options, with the ability to unlock a 4th option via upgrades.

  • Bonus coins have been removed.

    • Coin drops now increase naturally with higher difficulty.

  • Refactored many passive upgrades to offer more meaningful alternatives.

New Upgrades & Abilities

  • Added Mana per 5 seconds

  • Added Health per 5 seconds

  • Added Dagger Ricochet

  • Ghosts can now be obtained through level-ups

Objectives

  • General tuning and balance improvements across objectives.

Fixes

  • Fixed Wave objective visually skipping the ninth wave.

  • Fixed Power the Relic getting stuck at 99.7% before completing.

  • Fixed several minor map visual issues.

  • Fixed percentage formatting issues.

  • Scaled down the Skills Menu for better readability.

  • Slightly zoomed out the camera for improved visibility.

  • Level-up selection now appears instantly in solo play (no need to press Space).

  • Various additional bug fixes and stability improvements.

Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!

/Aero

Source

Steam News / 25 December 2025

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