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Chop ChainsNewsPatch Note 0.2
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Patch Note 0.2

Chop Chains · published 2 Feb 2026, 23:07 UTC · build 21359588

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🆕 NEW

  • Added FPS limit and VSync settings.

🔧 MODIFIED

  • Major UI overhaul by Clarisse.

  • Updated object pooling systems.

  • Improved Axe Chains performance and visuals (colors).

  • Tree positioning adjusted on tiles (Infinite mode trees are now centered).

  • More accurate hit FX for all skills (Chains, Mole, Thunder Storms).

  • Added fade-out on AoE skills (Thunder Storm, Mole).

  • Settings can no longer be opened with Escape on the main menu.

  • Disabled stats display on non-demo axes.

  • Added full game axes to the axe carousel (preview only for demo players).

  • Removed Buy button when requirements are not met to unlock an axe.

  • Reduced scene geometry from ~1,000,000 to ~100,000 triangles.

  • Overall performance optimizations.

  • “Already collected wood” flags are now saved on Steam.

  • Updated break leaves FX.

  • Break leaves FX are now pixelated when chopping a tree.

  • Break leaves FX now change color based on the chopped tree.

  • All FX have been reworked to a pixelated style.

  • Achievements no longer appear on top of the UI — now displayed only in game view.

  • Tutorial steps are now more controlled, using a black canvas to prevent unwanted inputs.

  • Reformatted some achievement values.

  • Updated fonts for JP / KR / SC from thin to regular.

  • Added missing translations in the settings dropdown.

  • Fully reworked German and Dutch translations.

  • Tutorial steps are now saved and loaded correctly.

  • Updated end of Time Attack popup.

🐛 FIXES

  • Improved Buy icon states.

  • General translation fixes.

  • Fixed Forest save persisting from Normal mode to Time Attack mode.

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