This update focuses on polishing existing systems and completing the artifact system with proper UI and icons. We've also made our first steps toward performance optimization and balance adjustments based on your feedback.
New Artifact Icons Every artifact now has its own unique icon, making them easier to identify and recognize during selection.
Artifact Display UI We've added a UI element that shows all artifacts you've selected during your current run. Now you can easily track which artifacts are boosting your build without having to remember!
Game Over Screen Enhancement Your game over screen now displays all skills and artifacts you used during that run - perfect for analyzing your builds and sharing your best (or worst) moments!
We've noticed that performance can suffer during later waves with many enemies on screen. While we already have a quality setting option, we're committed to improving performance across the board.
What's in this patch:
Reduced FindObjects calls per second (major optimization)
Added object pooling for projectiles
Removed useless code loops that could cause FPS drops
Optimized HUB UI
These are the first steps in our ongoing performance optimization effort. Players with lower-end CPUs should notice improvements, especially in later waves. We'll continue working on performance enhancements in future updates wherever possible.
Boss Fight Improvements
Reduced enemy spawns during boss fights - focus on the boss!
No more enemy spawning after you kill the boss - enjoy your victory and loot collection in peace
Skill Shop Scaling New skills purchased during a round now have scaling costs and require both Biomass and Amber resources. This change ensures all playstyles are treated equally and prevents resource imbalances.
All new artifacts:
Added
New artifact icons
Artifact UI to show selected artifacts
Scaling costs for new skill during round
Used skills & artifacts are now shown in game over UI
Changed
All material costs are now shown in the materials UI
Reduced FindObjects calls per second to optimize frames per second
Reduced enemy spawn during Boss fight
No more enemy spawning after Boss kill
Balanced enemy spawn event
Decreased kill buffer to spawn new mycelium
Increased enemy move speed bonus each 10 waves
Slightly increased enemy scaling
Slightly decreased round time during first waves
Balanced enemy horde system
Optimized HUB UI
Reduced vampire heal
Removed default knockback from Spores
Balanced slow evolution
Optimized skill shop UI
Fixed
Useless code loop that could cause fps drops
Added object pooling for projectiles to improve performance
Characters sometimes do not fall asleep when deselected in HUB
The icons of Perk, Skill Evolution, and Artifact cards sometimes wiggling around