Major Update: Optimization & Skill System Revamp

📝 Patch Notes

🚀 Optimization & Performance

• AdjustedCompact InstallationGame size drastically reduced from 40GB to under 20GB with no loss in quality.

• Environment Overhaul: Heavy maps have been replaced with optimized versions that are more polished and consistent with the game’s aesthetic.

⚔️ Combat & Equipment

• AddedExpanded ArsenalNew melee weapons added: Baseball Bat, Knife, Bat, Spiked Bat, Dagger, and Katana.
• AddedNew EnemiesNew adversaries added, and some can now wield weapons against you.

• Throwing Mechanics: Throws now deal area-of-effect damage and can hit multiple enemies. Knocking an enemy onto another also deals collateral damage.

• New Item - Sharpening Stone: Increases weapon durability, making them last longer before breaking.

🧬 Progression & Skills

• AddedPermanent SkillsNew "Learned Skills" menu. You can now customize your actions and select basic skills across different categories.
• AddedPersistenceSkills, Specials, and the new Dream Coin currency are now permanent and persist after the session ends.
• AddedRebalancing - Juggernaut ArmsNow increases the damage of all throws. The specific throw previously unlocked by this item is now a selectable Skill (3 extra throws are available via Skills).

• Endgame Loot: When all permanent skills reach max level, a Loot Machine may appear on maps, allowing you to exchange remaining coins for current session cash.

🗺️ Exploration & World

• AdjustedSecrets & ExpansionExisting maps have been improved with new accessible areas and hidden secrets.

• Environmental Interaction: You can now break down exit doors if no enemies are nearby.

• AdjustedVisual EffectsImproved "void" effect on door transitions.

🎨 UI & Visuals

• AddedRevamped MenusNew UI for selecting skills and specials for more intuitive navigation.
• AdjustedVisual IdentityImproved icons across the entire game.

• Player Feedback: Notifications for newly learned moves now feature a stylized pop-up.