Challenge Mode has arrived: replay any unlocked stage with fixed unit levels and no XP gain, then chase a target score built from kills, damage taken, and actions used. Chapter 6's mid-game drone levels were also tuned for a smoother climb into the finale.
New features:
- Challenge Mode — replay any unlocked stage under fixed conditions: preset unit levels, no XP gain, limit gauge starting empty. Score is based on kills, damage taken, and actions used.
- Challenge Mode is accessible from the world map, with its own results breakdown after each run.
- Stage results now show your best score and the target score to beat, with a Bested! callout when you set a new record.
Polish & bug fixes:
- Visual polish to the Challenge Mode results screen.
- Chapter 6 drone levels adjusted (stages 5-9) for a smoother difficulty curve leading into the finale.
- Additional save data guards and automatic backup saves to protect against data loss.