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Steam News5 January 20266mo ago

There is a new version 1.8.5

Hello, Update 1.8.5 is live Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version) New "Multi-Level Up" system — XP is now queued.

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What changed

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  • Compatibility
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
changedDemo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)
addedNew "Multi-Level Up" system — XP is now queued. If you gain more XP than needed (or start with bonus XP, e.g. XP +50 artifact), you will receive multiple upgrade choices instead of losing extra XP.
addedNew "Powerups" module — currently includes two powerups: extra SKIP and extra ROLL that can be collected during a run (more powerups planned — see the previous news ). Steam post image Illustration: “R” Power-up (Reroll Token) — grants +1 extra ROLL for the upgrade screen.
addedNew "Restart" button in Pause — quickly reset the current run for players chasing leaderboard records.
changedLocalization updated (all languages)
fixedSteam achievement "Perfect Defense" — fixed wrong icon and updated graphics

THE KULKA changes

changedDemo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)
addedNew "Multi-Level Up" system — XP is now queued. If you gain more XP than needed (or start with bonus XP, e.g. XP +50 artifact), you will receive multiple upgrade choices instead of losing extra XP.
addedNew "Powerups" module — currently includes two powerups: extra SKIP and extra ROLL that can be collected during a run (more powerups planned — see the previous news ). Steam post image Illustration: “R” Power-up (Reroll Token) — grants +1 extra ROLL for the upgrade screen.
addedNew "Restart" button in Pause — quickly reset the current run for players chasing leaderboard records.
changedLocalization updated (all languages)

Update 1.8.5 is live

  • Demo and full version updated (Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit, macOS 64-bit and Web version)

  • New "Multi-Level Up" system — XP is now queued. If you gain more XP than needed (or start with bonus XP, e.g. XP +50 artifact), you will receive multiple upgrade choices instead of losing extra XP.

  • New "Powerups" module — currently includes two powerups: extra SKIP and extra ROLL that can be collected during a run (more powerups planned — see the previous news).

    Steam post image Illustration: “R” Power-up (Reroll Token) — grants +1 extra ROLL for the upgrade screen.

  • New "Restart" button in Pause — quickly reset the current run for players chasing leaderboard records.

  • Ballbank fixes and balancing

  • Localization updated (all languages)

  • Steam achievement "Perfect Defense" — fixed wrong icon and updated graphics

  • FLOW mode improvements — players are now informed when the system applies effects like REPLACES and RESETS (e.g. Ricochet).

  • Tutorial module fixes

  • Ultrawide screen fixes

  • Gamepad support fixes

  • Other minor fixes and improvements

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Changelog (Current version 1.8.5) :: THE KULKA

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