Steam News26 December 20256mo ago

[25.12.26 Release Notes] 0.4.2

📢 Patch Notes Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team. In this update, we’ve made several improvements focused on combat text readability, control and input stability, relic and talisman logic fixes, and mys

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changed📢 Patch NotesIn this update, we’ve made several improvements focused on combat text readability , control and input stability , relic and talisman logic fixes , and mystery event bug fixes , to enhance overall stability and gameplay quality.

added⚔ Combat & Skill ImprovementsAdded outlines to Will-o’-Wisp attack skill text to improve readability.

added⚔ Combat & Skill ImprovementsAdded dedicated Critical Hit text .

added⚔ Combat & Skill ImprovementsAdded a unique sound effect when Spirit Orbs disappear.

changed⚔ Combat & Skill ImprovementsAdjusted Indujo-su related sound effects .

fixed⚔ Combat & Skill ImprovementsFixed a bug where the Bonus Gold effect triggered incorrectly.

Midnight Study changes

changedIn this update, we’ve made several improvements focused on combat text readability , control and input stability , relic and talisman logic fixes , and mystery event bug fixes , to enhance overall stability and gameplay quality.

addedAdded outlines to Will-o’-Wisp attack skill text to improve readability.

addedAdded dedicated Critical Hit text .

addedAdded a unique sound effect when Spirit Orbs disappear.

changedAdjusted Indujo-su related sound effects .

📢 Patch Notes

Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.

In this update, we’ve made several improvements focused on combat text readability, control and input stability, relic and talisman logic fixes, and mystery event bug fixes, to enhance overall stability and gameplay quality.

🛠 Patch Details

⚔ Combat & Skill Improvements

Added outlines to Will-o’-Wisp attack skill text to improve readability.
Added dedicated Critical Hit text.
Added a unique sound effect when Spirit Orbs disappear.
Adjusted Indujo-su related sound effects.
Fixed a bug where the Bonus Gold effect triggered incorrectly.

🔮 Relics & Talismans

Fixed an issue where the relic “Grudge-Filled Doll” applied self-damage reflection incorrectly.
When a talisman has multiple abilities, the game now properly checks player action timing after each ability resolves.
Fixed an issue where Cursed Charms did not appear at Abyss Level 10, and adjusted the spawn probability logic for Cursed Charms.

During the Act 3 boss Geochinyeo battle, Spirit Entities will no longer perform ranged attacks.
Updated the “Weak Point Detection” icon for Dueoksini.
Revised the text for Eodukshini’s “Corruption” effect.

🎮 Controls & Input Stability

Fixed an issue where releasing input at the edge of the screen would unintentionally trigger a shot.

🧭 UI & Convenience

Fixed an issue where shop reroll data was not saved correctly.
Prevented playback speed changes from affecting ending cutscenes.
Improved behavior so description windows reposition automatically when leaving the screen.
Improved UI so descriptions over 100 characters occupy two lines.

🎲 Mystery Events

Fixed an error that occurred when opening the result panel while holding buff/debuff relics from Challenge or Altar events.
Updated the Max HP reduction event logic:
- PreviousCurrent HP always decreased along with Max HP
- NewCurrent HP only decreases if it exceeds the new Max HP

Thank you for playing and for all your valuable feedback. We will continue working to make Midnight Study more stable and polished.

Enjoy your time in Midnight Study! 🌙

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