Hello, this is Naroot. It has already been six months since \ was released. I sincerely thank everyone who has been with us so far. In this announcement, along with the 1.1.0 patch notes, I'd like to share the direction Poly TD will take going forward and some important news. Future Roadmap New Content (Heroes added in this patch) · New heroes: 7 Transcendent heroes, 10 Legendary heroes, and 10…
Quality of Life Improvements · Multi-Select Feature Added · Right-click and drag to multi-select heroes and items for batch placement or selling. · 'Gather' Feature Control Change · To avoid conflicts with existing hero/item controls, the Gather feature now uses right-click. · Heroes obtained from 'Blessing Box' are now placed directly in the battle area. · Some tutorials have been changed from…
Optimization · Major Optimization Patch · Changed the enemy animation system from the default engine method to an optimized custom method · Carried out a major optimization pass on combat-related code · Optimized hero animations · Improved memory usage · Optimized installation size · If you encounter any unexpected bugs, please report them via in-game feedback or our Discord channel. Hero Balan…
Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where heroes could not be placed in the center area. · Fixed a bug where the game would intermittently freeze when using the hero Vlad III. · Fixed a bug that occurred when adjusting resolution in windowed mode. · Fixed other minor bugs.
System & Optimization · Improved the combat codebase to proceed with optimization. Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where auto-start for missions would intermittently fail to trigger even when enabled. · Fixed a bug where Wanted Posters were not appearing up to the maximum count (2). · Fixed a bug where heroes could intermittently not be placed in the center area.
System & New Features · Integration of Error Tracking Tool · Integrated 'Sentry', a third-party error tracking tool, for efficient bug identification and response. · Sensitive personally identifiable information, including IP addresses, is not collected; only in-game error logs and minimal device information are transmitted. · For further details, please refer to our Privacy Policy . · Added 'R…
System & Optimization · Improved internal code to proceed with optimization. Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where the game would intermittently crash upon startup in certain environments. · Fixed a bug where equipment would appear transparent under certain conditions. · Fixed a bug where the game would intermittently freeze when summoning heroes in the Shop. · Fixed a bug where the UI position would b…
Current Priorities · The top development priorities are optimization, critical bug fixes, and improving quality of life (QoL) to ensure a smooth gameplay environment. · Ensuring the game runs smoothly across a vast range of PC environments is a necessary precursor to adding larger-scale new content without issues. Regarding Balance Patches · Balance patches primarily involve adjusting numerical…
Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where some items from the previous stage remained when entering a new stage from the main menu after finishing a stage. · Fixed a bug where enemies were not taking damage when using the hero 'Brave'.
System & Optimization · Massive Code Optimization & Overhaul · We have significantly overhauled the internal code for game optimization. · If you experience any unexpected bugs, please report them via in-game feedback or our Discord channel. Hero Balance Adjustments · Guan Yu · Concentrated Power (Passive): Increased Critical Damage Multiplier (200% → 400%). · Descending Dragon: Increased Damag…
System & Optimization · Implemented Attack Speed Cap & Damage Compensation System · To prevent excessive calculations that cause frame drops in the late game, a maximum attack speed limit has been introduced. · Change: Maximum attack speed is now limited to 2 attacks per second . · Damage Compensation: A damage multiplier is applied based on the limited attack speed, ensuring the actual Damage…
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Bug Fixes · Fixed a text error in the 'Rare Collector' mission where the number of heroes required was displayed incorrectly. (Correction: 4 → 5) · Fixed a bug where the 'Hide' function in the Encyclopedia was not working correctly.
System & Optimization · Added optimization options to control battle effects. (Options: Show All / Disable Hit Effects / Disable All) · Optimized the frame rate of the Encyclopedia screen. · Improved the Encyclopedia to remember the last viewed position when reopened. Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where mouse cursor trails remained on 21:9 aspect ratios. · Fixed an issue where the sound effect was mi…
Hello, this is Naroot. It has been one week since the game's launch. Although it has been a short time, I sincerely thank you for your support. As a solo developer creating this game alone, there are many points where it is difficult to determine the right direction. I know it is impossible to satisfy everyone, but thanks to your passionate feedback, I have been able to improve the game signifi…
Bug Fixes · Fixed a critical bug where the game would not proceed after defeating a boss. Balance Adjustments · Devil's Heart: Buffed the relic effect. (Burn +100 → Burn +300) I would like to thank everyone who quickly reported this critical progression issue.
A critical issue was confirmed where the game would not proceed after clearing a boss following the 1.0.1.2 update. As this issue causes significant disruption to gameplay, we have inevitably decided to temporarily roll back to the previous version to ensure a smooth gaming experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We will fix this issue as soon as possible and re-release…
System & Optimization · Optimized the enemy detection code for heroes and summons. · Reduced the size of the 'Sort Heroes' button to prevent accidental clicks. · Added Torment Difficulty Level 5. Game Balance Adjustments Difficulty & Modes · Lowered the score requirement to unlock Torment difficulty. · Slightly reduced the difficulty of the Infinite Mode boss 'Ghost Lord'. · Reduced Armor and M…
Game Balance Adjustments · Icicle (Buffed): Increased Movement Speed reduction from 5% to 10% (Maximum stack limit adjusted from 4 to 2). · Golden Key (Nerfed): Existing effects remain, but the selling price has been reduced by 90%. · Black Market: Decreased the selling prices of items. Bug Fixes · Fixed an error where the skill description for the hero Loki was missing. · Fixed an error where…
Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where the description of the relic Power Gem was displayed incorrectly in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where certain Relic items only appeared in the Encyclopedia and did not drop in-game. · Affected Items: Icicle, Wanted Poster, Magic Stone Ingot, Pickaxe, Circular Stone Tablet, Golden Gear, Merchant's Bag, Golden Disc, Golden Key Game Balance Adjustments · Player Level Cap: Increased from 40 to 50. · Hidden Hero Spawn Rate: Increased from 2% to 2.3% per hero. · Black Ma…
Game Balance Adjustments · Lowered the overall game difficulty, specifically smoothing out the difficulty spikes in the early-to-mid game. · Decreased the difficulty of Infinite Mode. · Increased the rewards for the 'Quick Synthesizer' mission. · Increased the rewards for completing the 'Fast Mining' mission. · Improved AI logic: Heroes attacking the Mine will now prioritize normal monsters if…
System & Optimization · Optimized performance by removing animations for heroes not in combat. · Fixed abnormal shadow rendering on the Snowy Field map. · Corrected text errors in the item sale confirmation window. · Improved system translations and conducted a general text audit. Game Balance · Increased difficulty for the mid-game stages. · Lowered Infinite Mode entry difficulty but increased…
System Improvements · Improved mouse cursor visibility and added an option to adjust cursor size in the Settings menu. · Streamlined the Level-up selection UI for better intuitiveness. DPS Indicator Fixes · Fixed a bug in the DPS calculation. (Previous: Displayed total damage over 5 seconds → New: Displays damage per second) · Adjusted the DPS meter UI size to prevent it from obstructing the vi…
New Features · Added a DPS indicator. Adjustments & Bug Fixes · Fixed a bug where the buff for the hero 'Isekai Savior' would stack infinitely. · Buffed the hero 'Hattori Hanzo' by adding an Armor Reduction effect to his Ultimate skill. Optimization & System Improvements · Balanced the skill sound volume for the hero 'Hattori Hanzo' to an appropriate level. · Added a VSync (Vertical Sync) On/Of…
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