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Steam News24 January 20265mo ago

Update [24/01/26] – Difficulty & Combat Experience Adjustments

This update includes: Combat Experience Adjustments Combat pacing and enemy behavior have been rebalanced across difficulties to make each one feel more distinct and consistent.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
changedCombat Experience AdjustmentsCombat pacing and enemy behavior have been rebalanced across difficulties to make each one feel more distinct and consistent.
addedNew Difficulty: AssistA more accessible assist mode has been added for players who want to focus on exploration, atmosphere, and story.
addedMinor Item PlacementsWe recommend starting a New Game to experience all of these adjustments.

This update includes:

Combat Experience Adjustments

Combat pacing and enemy behavior have been rebalanced across difficulties to make each one feel more distinct and consistent.

New Difficulty: Assist

A more accessible assist mode has been added for players who want to focus on exploration, atmosphere, and story.

Minor Item Placements

Some items have been slightly repositioned across levels.

Recommendation:

We recommend starting a New Game to experience all of these adjustments.

If you have any feedback, please submit it here. Thank you for playing and supporting the game!

Source

Steam News / 24 January 2026

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