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'''Early Access Patch 042 - March 17, 2020''' Following last week's [[Patch 040|Nighty Night Update]], this patch packs more balance changes, fixes, improvements, and story events. Expect another patch before we shift focus to our next Major Update. {{tocright}} == Infernal Arms, Aspects, & Abilities == * [[Stygian Blade]]: Nova special fires in the direction of the cursor (default mouse-and-keyboard settings) * Stygian Blade (Arthur Aspect): adjusted hitboxes to better match attack visuals; defensive aura prevents floor traps from activating; defensive aura briefly flashes before it expires * [[Eternal Spear]] (Guan Yu Aspect): fixed issues where changes to max life were not always correct == Boons & Blessings == * Heaven's Vengeance ([[Zeus]]): improved scaling from [[Pom of Power|Poms]] * Sunken Treasure ([[Poseidon]]): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run) * Holy Shield ([[Athena]]): improved scaling from Poms * Merciful End (Athena x [[Ares]]) : fixed it sometimes not being offered by Ares * Curse of Vengeance (Ares): improved scaling from Poms * Wave of Despair ([[Aphrodite]]): increased damage; reduced damage radius; improved scaling from Poms * Dual Shot ([[Artemis]]): reduced power left; reduced power scaling from Poms * Fully Loaded (Artemis): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run) * Winter's Harvest ([[Demeter]]): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run) * Flayed ([[Chaos]]): fixed an issue preventing it from affecting the [[Twin Fists|Fists']] Dash-Upper == [[Daedalus Hammer]] Upgrades == * Piercing Volley ([[Heart-Seeking Bow|Bow]]): increased damage to Armor * Relentless Barrage (Bow): fixed greater-than-intended shot count with Aspect of Chiron * Rush Kick (Fists): reduced damage; slightly increased charge-up time * Draining Cutter (Fists): life-drain effect now also activates from Aspect of Talos magnetic pull * Quake Cutter (Fists): reduced damage; stomp now modified by [[Boons|Boon]] effects == Foes & Encounters == * [[Thanatos]]: fixed [[Shattered Shackle]] ([[Sisyphus]]) boosting his damage unintentionally * [[Splitter]]: less likely to retreat over magma pools == [[Mirror of Night]] == * Fated Persuasion: after using it, you will now always be offered at least one new selection == Keepsakes & Items == * [[Lambent Plume]] ([[Hermes]]): timer now should stop reliably as soon as bosses are vanquished * [[Companion Fidi]] ([[Dusa]]): projectiles no longer slowed by your abilities * Fixed several cases when Summon abilities could be used while they were meant to be disabled == [[Pact of Punishment]] == * Benefits Package: banned certain Perks from certain types of foes == Permanent Record & Security Log == * The screen formerly known as the Permanent Record is now called the Security Log * Permanent Record: new! Shows progress with weapons, Boons, and more (find it in the [[House of Hades#Administrative Chamber|Admin Chamber]]) * ''Note: This is a first-pass version of this screen, which we expect to continue improving in subsequent Major Updates'' == Level Design & Environments == * Adjusted layout in smaller chambers in [[Asphodel]] (those added in the Nighty Night Update) * Fixed [[Brimstone]]s being able to fly out of bounds in a certain [[Tartarus]] chamber * Other minor fixes and improvements to various chambers == Art & Visual FX == * Further adjustments to the look of [[Characters#Olympian Gods|Olympian]] Boon pick-ups, making their colors more distinct * Added new character model for the [[Patroclus|Fallen Warrior]] in [[Elysium]] * Added animations for Lord [[Hades]] while judging shades gathered in the Great Hall * Updated animation for [[Skelly]] when summoned by [[Companion Rib]] * Updated animation for Dusa when summoned by Companion Fidi * Updated visual effects for some upgrades, abilities, and animations for the Twin Fists * Updated icons for some Mirror of Night Talents * Added more animations for the new mini-boss encounter in the [[Temple of Styx]] == Music & SFX == * Improved audio feedback when activating Ruthless Reflex (Mirror) * Added material sounds to some objects in Asphodel * Other minor changes and improvements == Voice & Narrative == * Added new events to a subplot between [[Nyx]] and Dusa * Added more dialogue events with Nyx, Chaos, Artemis, Zeus, Aphrodite, [[Achilles]], and others * Minor fixes and tuning to various events == Miscellaneous == * Added and updated more localized strings for content from the Nighty Night Update * Reduced requirements to fully unlock [[River Denizens]] entries in the [[Codex]] * Updated placement of [[fishing]] points in various chambers * Updated placement of [[Infernal Trove]]s in various chambers * Updated placement of [[Chaos Gate]]s and [[Infernal Gate]]s in various chambers * The Eldest Sigil has an updated look after you restore it through the [[House Contractor]] * Shades in the Administrative Chamber may emote from time to time * Added unique tutorial objectives in the Courtyard while using Aspect of Demeter (Fists) * Removed the Triathlete Victory Screen Commendation, which was appearing too often * Minor presentation improvements when purchasing Eldest Sigil Restoration and Administrative Privilege from the House Contractor * Minor formatting improvements to Security Log screen * Minor text changes and fixes == Bug Fixes == * Fixed an issue where you could get unlimited [[Cast]] ammo using Routine Inspection (Pact) * Fixed various display issues with Nourished Soul (Demeter) * Fixed visual effects not appearing correctly with Flying Cutter (Daedalus - Fists) * Fixed Boon Info not appearing reliably while interacting with characters such as Sisyphus * Fixed a graphical issue with Valuable Urns in Asphodel * Fixed a graphical issue unlocking new Mirror of Night Talents * Fixed audiovisual issues with Ice Wine (Demeter x [[Dionysus]]) * Fixed requirements for fulfilling Close at Heart (Fated List) * Fixed requirements for fulfilling Goddess of Seasons ([[Fated List of Minor Prophecies|Fated List]]) * Fixed voice lines sometimes not playing when encountering the [[Bone Hydra]] * Fixed voice lines not playing reliably after making purchases from the House Contractor * Fixed incorrect instruction text appearing in some contexts in the Pact of Punishment * Other minor fixes == Quote of the Patch == {{Quote|Then he drew his sword Excalibur, but it was so bright in his enemies’ eyes, that it gave light like thirty torches. And therewith he put them a-back, and slew much people.|Le Morte D'Arthur (Thomas Malory; A. W. Pollard translation)}} '''Note: You should see v0.27008 in-game once you have the update.''' {{Nav patch notes}} [[Category:Patch notes]]
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