Demo Update #1 — Spawns Fixed, Drops Improved + Balance Pass

This update focuses on the most-reported issues from the demo launch:
mob spawning, drops landing inside props, skill tree bugs, and a
performance pass on VFX. We've also added new sounds, improved
several skill trees, and snuck in a new Revolver variant.

Try the updated demo and let us know what feels different —
your feedback directly shapes what we fix next!

Highlights

• Enemies can now be smashed into walls with Lightning Force
• Fixed mobs not spawning after fully clearing the circle
• Drops no longer spawn inside rocks or props
• Fixed poison pools activating during teleport
• Fixed Boomerang disappearing mid-flight
• Kick Leg damage increased; Lightning Aura buff AOE expanded
• Added a Wishlist button to the UI — if you enjoy the demo,
  a wishlist means the world to us!

Full Patch Notes

Gameplay & Balance

• Increased damage for Kick Leg
• Increased Wind Mill weight
• Added a "Trash Revolver" variant with burst fire
• Increased Lightning Aura buff AOE
• Fixed issues with Converging Beam and slightly reduced its damage
• Fixed an issue where some shields didn't report damage correctly
• Fixed Trashcan mob not stopping on pause
• Improved Trashcan mob behavior after being grabbed by the player.

Skills & Upgrades

• Added stacking damage modes and a stacking system for multi-hit detectors
• Added a burst fire option to Revolver and fixed issues with
  multi-hit detectors
• Fixed Converging Beam shutting down when receiving an upgrade
• Fixed an issue where some level-up skills were being skipped
• Fixed Hammer skill tree AOE behaving incorrectly
  (base AOE vs. increase effect)
• Fixed timer logic so it ends correctly when the final boss is defeated
• Fixed a ReturnToPool error caused by some path skills
• Fixed an issue where Boomerang was disappearing
• Improved Lightning Needle base crit from 1 to 7

World, Spawning & Encounters

• Fixed an issue where mobs weren't spawning after the circle
  was fully cleared
• Fixed poison pools activating during teleport
• Improved drop placement — drops no longer spawn inside rocks or props
• Fixed an issue with Droplet when no mobs were found

POIs, UI & Demo

• Added a Wishlist button to the UI scene
• Added a WASD movement hint in the lobby
• Fixed Chest POIs snapping/appearing at the map origin
• Added a preview video to the Lightning Force skill tree
• Improved first-time skill tree experience — stat info is now hidden on first open

Audio

• Added new sounds (steam, swords).
• Added Hydra steam sounds
• Added sound for the Toxic Bug enemy
• Adjusted overall sound levels

VFX, Graphics & Performance

• Added a small glow to the XP Orb
• Added new VFX for Uranium Ore; updated Uranium Orb VFX mesh and scale
• Reduced particle count for the Uranium Orb
• Enabled and fixed GPU instancing for orb materials
• Disabled unnecessary shadow casting and receiving where applicable

Text, Localization & QoL

• Fixed Magic Sword description text
• Fixed "Maximum HP", "Maximum Block" and "Area of Effect" spelling/naming
• Fixed a grammar error in the Zapper node description
• Clicking the Zapper node now dismisses its info message
• Added max uses display for Wisps

What to try

• Try smashing enemies into walls with lightning force
• Play a full run and check if spawning and drops feel smooth —
  do mobs appear reliably? Do drops land in reachable spots?
• Try the new Trash Revolver round variant and let us know how the
  burst fire feels compared to the standard Revolver
• Try pushing the Converging Beam skill and see how it feels after the damage adjustment.

Join our Discord to report bugs and share demo feedback: https://discord.gg/MwAPu5zSFq

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