Update log
Full Zankoi's Chronicles update
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Extracted changes
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- Security
- Performance
- Fixes
🎴 Zankoi's Chronicles – Major Demo Update Live for Steam Deck Building Fest!
We're thrilled to be part of Steam's Deck Building Fest! Our demo just received its biggest update yet – packed with deeper combat, smarter deck building, and tons of new content.
Try it now, and don't forget to wishlist – we're pushing hard for a May 26th release!
✅ What's New in the Demo (Already Live)
⚔️ Damage Types Now Matter
Every strike carries weight beyond raw numbers. Our four damage types each trigger unique effects:
Slash – Chance to gain Sharpness stacks
Pierce – Chance to inflict Bleed
Blow – Chance to apply Vulnerability
Heavy – Chance to Stun + bonus Poise damage
Chain them together, and your deck-building decisions will ripple through every encounter.
🃏 Secondary Affixes – Every Card Is Unique
Action cards now roll randomized secondary affixes based on their damage type. Upgrading your cards will not only improve the base damage, but probablites of its secondary affix!
✨ Specialty Enhancement
Improve each damage type's special effect and adjust special attributes to fine-tune your deck's performance.
🛡️ Parry & Defense Rework
Players now have a proper parry system alongside percentage-based defense. Time your blocks right to turn the tide of battle. Plus, the poise break system now applies to you too – manage your stance or get interrupted!
🎯 Curse System Overhaul
Curses now scale with difficulty. Lower difficulties give you breathing room. Crank it up, and every defeat carries real consequences. Mini-games no longer unfairly curse you – we fixed that.
📊 Informative UIs
Better feedback, clearer stats, and more tactical info at a glance.
🙏 Way More Blessings
Lots of new blessings added to diversify your runs.
🏪 Shop & Economy Improvements
Card Recycling – Trade unwanted cards for Ginkgo Leaves
Streamlined Levels – Cards now have 2 levels instead of a complex tier system
Expensive Upgrades – Upgrades will give your card an huge boost, but with more costs!
🔜 What We're Working On (Coming Soon)
🤖 Brand-new Enemy AI – Built from the ground up for smarter, more tactical fights.
🎬 New PV (Promotional Video) – Fresh hype footage coming.
🍂 New Intro Cinematic Clips – More story atmosphere.
🎵 New BGMs – If we can make it happen, fresh music to match the intensity.
📅 Mark Your Calendar – May 26th
We're doing everything we can to bring Zankoi's Chronicles online by May 26th. Your support through wishlists and feedback helps us get there.
🎮 Try the Updated Demo Now!
Jump into the Deck Building Fest and experience the new systems firsthand. Every wishlist and comment shapes the final game.
Thank you for your support – now go build your deck, and we'll see you on May 26th!
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