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What changed
2 fixes4 additions6 changes1 removal
- Gameplay
- Fixes
- UI and audio
- Balance
- Security
- Performance
addedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesGame scene: Fixed Numpad recognition logic. Players can now use Numpad number keys for gameplay (Setting).
fixedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesGame scene: Fixed an issue where Auto lane opacity was not being applied correctly in 4K and 2K modes.
removedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesGame scene : Adjusted scoring logic for Auto lanes. Scores from Auto lanes no longer contribute to the total, ensuring the maximum score does not exceed 1,000,000 (excluding XS rank).
changedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesAll scenes: Improved Cheat code feedback. Entering a cheat code now mutes the current track and plays a notification sound. The label will be visible at the right bottom of the screen.
fixedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesSong select scene: Improved Radar chart scaling. The maximum rating is no longer a fixed value, it now dynamically scales based on the highest track level within the selected Key mode for better visibility.
changedvALPHA2026042401 Patch NotesSong select scene: Refined difficulty levels (Lv.) for all tracks to ensure higher accuracy in player ratings.
The Sound of Piano changes
addedGame scene: Fixed Numpad recognition logic. Players can now use Numpad number keys for gameplay (Setting).
fixedGame scene: Fixed an issue where Auto lane opacity was not being applied correctly in 4K and 2K modes.
removedGame scene : Adjusted scoring logic for Auto lanes. Scores from Auto lanes no longer contribute to the total, ensuring the maximum score does not exceed 1,000,000 (excluding XS rank).
changedAll scenes: Improved Cheat code feedback. Entering a cheat code now mutes the current track and plays a notification sound. The label will be visible at the right bottom of the screen.
fixedSong select scene: Improved Radar chart scaling. The maximum rating is no longer a fixed value, it now dynamically scales based on the highest track level within the selected Key mode for better visibility.
vALPHA2026042401 Patch Notes
- Game sceneFixed Numpad recognition logic. Players can now use Numpad number keys for gameplay (Setting).
- Game sceneFixed an issue where Auto lane opacity was not being applied correctly in 4K and 2K modes.
- Game sceneAdjusted scoring logic for Auto lanes. Scores from Auto lanes no longer contribute to the total, ensuring the maximum score does not exceed 1,000,000 (excluding XS rank).
Game scene: The current Key mode (2k), (4k), or (6k) is now displayed next to the song title at the top of the screen.
- All scenesImproved Cheat code feedback. Entering a cheat code now mutes the current track and plays a notification sound. The label will be visible at the right bottom of the screen.
- Song select sceneImproved Radar chart scaling. The maximum rating is no longer a fixed value, it now dynamically scales based on the highest track level within the selected Key mode for better visibility.
Song select scene: Refined difficulty levels (Lv.) for all tracks to ensure higher accuracy in player ratings.
Profile scene: Limited the maximum number of profiles to 15 to optimize data management.
- All scenesImplemented a new custom popup design. The default system popups have been completely replaced with game themed UI.
- Song select sceneAdded EZ MODE. (EZ charts are not ready though.)
Title scene: Enhanced cheat code security. When a cheat is active, access to certain features is restricted, and specific cheats are prevented from being saved.
- Game sceneImproved the Skill test algorithm for more precise performance evaluation.
- Game sceneAdded Beat Sounds (Setting). A drum based metronome is now available, allowing players to track the rhythm independently of the Beat Lines for a more immersive experience.
- Game sceneImproved Beat Line synchronization. Beat Lines (and sounds) now automatically align with the track's actual start time (e.g. syncing perfectly if a song begins at 5.1s).
Alpha testers, please refer to the information above for your playtest. Bug reports are always welcome.
Thank you for enjoying the sound of the piano!
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