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Steam News24 January 20265mo ago

Regular Patch Notes

Bug Fixes & Quality of Life XP Drain System Overhaul Enhanced visual feedback - Reduced screen flashing intensity Level Drain Updates - Added more depth to the level drain system Improved sprite cycling - Fixed sprite d

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What changed

5 fixes1 addition4 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
changedXP Drain System OverhaulEnhanced visual feedback - Reduced screen flashing intensity
addedXP Drain System OverhaulLevel Drain Updates - Added more depth to the level drain system
changedXP Drain System OverhaulImproved sprite cycling - Fixed sprite display system to properly cycle through enemy attack animations during multi-level drains
fixedUI/Visual ImprovementsFixed notification positioning - All battle notifications now appear in appropriate screen locations
fixedUI/Visual ImprovementsFixed boss rush sprite display - Nurse Jen and Clickbait Devil now properly display throughout entire battle, not just during attacks
fixedCritical Bug FixesFixed companion unlock tracking - Patch Seraph defeats now correctly count towards companion unlocking

Bug Fixes & Quality of Life

XP Drain System Overhaul

  • Enhanced visual feedback - Reduced screen flashing intensity

  • Level Drain Updates - Added more depth to the level drain system

  • Improved sprite cycling - Fixed sprite display system to properly cycle through enemy attack animations during multi-level drains

  • Better pacing & readability - Interactive moments and player choices now display clearly without visual interference

UI/Visual Improvements

  • Fixed notification positioning - All battle notifications now appear in appropriate screen locations

  • Fixed boss rush sprite display - Nurse Jen and Clickbait Devil now properly display throughout entire battle, not just during attacks

Critical Bug Fixes

  • Fixed companion unlock tracking - Patch Seraph defeats now correctly count towards companion unlocking

  • Fixed battle system crashes - Corrected HP healing calculations in Nurse Jen encounters (XP drain & aftermath)

  • Fixed Data Wraith bargain crash - Corrected text escaping in "SYSTEM: Trade Protocol" notification

Code Quality

  • Comprehensive label verification - Audited all 121+ game labels to prevent navigation crashes

  • Improved system stability - Multiple attribute reference fixes ensure smooth gameplay

Source

Steam News / 24 January 2026

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