Ato News

A small patch has been released that adds support for cloud saving via Steam. This will automatically sync save files between PCs as long as you are logged into the same Steam account and have the feature enabled. (It is enabled by default.) If you have existing saves, you must load up each file once in order for it to sync up.

This update also includes a few bug fixes, including one for a crash under certain circumstances when using the throw spell.

Enjoy!

Since the last update, Ato has been updated to version 1.06.1 and now 1.06.2. These updates mainly just fix a few bugs in the 1.06 release, namely:

• Fixed issue with Boss Rush respawning you in the incorrect room under certain circumstances.
  
• Fixed issue that sometimes caused bosses to get stuck after spawning. (This was most prevalent with Leader and Twitch arena.)
  
• Fixed a crash when holding dash after a certain boss battle.
  
• Improved controller support/detection. You should now be able to switch between controllers seamlessly and no longer need to use the gamepad in slot 1.
  
• Fixed PlayStation controller button prompts displaying incorrectly.
  
• Added visual hints for a certain boss's spawn condition. Hopefully players will be less confused by this now when arriving at an empty room.
  

In addition to these changes, the demo has been updated. It contains the same amount of gameplay as the old demo, but is based on the latest build of the game. This has a number of benefits including tons of bug fixes, settings in the menu, and your save file will transfer over to the full version.

A new update has just dropped and along with it comes an exciting new mode: Boss Rush! This mode allows you to experience raw action as you fight through the bosses* back-to-back.



Unlock condition: Achieve 100% completion and beat the game on any save file.



In this mode, all of your abilities will be available from the start. You can choose any difficulty. You will start with max health, but you'll have to be careful because your health does not restore between fights! Challenge yourself to clear them all as quickly and with as few deaths as possible.

*All bosses and arenas are included in this mode, with the exception of the following:

• 3 joke fights against Vagrant. (The final fight against him is included.)
• Child - This is more of a platforming challenge than an actual "fight." It didn't fit in with the frantic combat focus of Boss Rush, so it was left out.

In addition to the new mode, this update includes a ton of bug fixes and optimizations. This should result in a smoother performance, especially for players with weaker PCs.

New graphics settings have been added in the menu to reduce graphical effects and improve performance even further. It's recommended to play on full settings if your computer can handle it, but if it is struggling feel free to turn down the particles, water quality, and/or lighting as needed.

Also, an issue that prevented the grass setting from working correctly when auto-optimize was turned off has been fixed.

Enjoy!

[h2]Update 1.05[/h2]
Fixes for a variety of bugs and adds a little extra polish. Here are a few of the included changes:

• Fixed a lot of sound effects not respecting the audio settings. Also reduced instances of overlapping sound effects to eliminate those ear-popping audio spikes!
  
• Fixed one spot where the player could get stuck while backtracking if they did not have certain abilities.
  
• Fixed inconsistent layering of certain objects in specific rooms.
  
• Chinese, Korean, and Japanese fonts now use their own font file. This makes loading them marginally faster in the language selection screen and takes less memory.
  
• Added a way for players to escape when trapped inside a wall of breakable blocks.
  

In addition, this update brings some improvements for the Twitch arena! This feature is mainly intended for streamers, but don't worry - it is 100% optional and does not impact game completion or unlocks.

Familiar with Twitch but don't know how to use the arena? Check the game files - there's a guide there telling you how to set it up! ːHoppyStandː Here are the new enhancements:

• Arena now has an icon on the map so you can find it again easily.
  
• Added a setting to the config for limiting the overall number of simultaneous bosses - useful for a bigger audience to prevent things from getting out of hand.
  
• Fixed an issue where boss limits were based on total number that had been spawned, rather than the number currently alive.
  
• While the arena is active it will now display the number of bosses defeated and a timer for time alive.
  
• Added an additional command to the bot's command list message that was previously left out.
  
• 10 more bosses added as commands! These bosses require that you defeat them on the same save file in order for them to be available in the arena. They are:
  
  1. Acolyte
  2. Geisha
  3. Berserker
  4. Sentinel
  5. Samurai
  6. Cross Blade
  7. Champ
  8. Daggerman
  9. Tempest
  10. Bandit

[h2]What's next?[/h2]
The next update will be focused on optimization and providing more graphics options, particularly to help users with weaker PCs get better performance. There's more to come, folks! Hope you are enjoying Ato!

This update includes minor fixes and visual improvements.

• Fixed an issue with orb progress not displaying correctly on file select screen.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the final boss to go out of bounds.
  
• Fixed timer display being hidden behind health UI.
  
• Improved FPS display. It is now small text in the corner of the screen so as to be less distracting.
  
• Runes that have been picked up will no longer display briefly upon entering a room before vanishing.
  
• Added save icon on map to a few rooms with saves that were missing it.
  
• Fixed charge attack visual effect showing even without the ability unlocked.
  
• Reduced noise caused by hitting multiple objects at once.