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Chrono Ark EA 2.0 Beta - Momori


Hello, Fellow Arkers! Chrono Ark 2.0 beta version has been updated.

This beta version is not an official update, and it can be accessed using the Steam Beta feature.


Main Update Features


[h2]Momori[/h2]

New Character - Momori
Chrono Ark’s final 20th Investigator ‘Momori’ joins the fray!



Coming from the back alleys, Momori is a gorgeous girl with a twisted personality.
Momori can store and delay a portion of damage taken by allies.
She can also control enemies' Taunt status and inflict powerful damage at times.
However, poorly managing her stored damage can lead to her untimely death, so she requires some skill to pilot.






[h2]Steam Workshop Support[/h2]


The Steam Workshop is open, and you can now access it in the Beta!
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1188930/workshop/

There are several Character, Item, and Gameplay mods that can be accessed from the workshop.
Shoutouts to 水中铃 who helped develop the Steam Workshop as well as various modders who participated.

[h2]New Special VFX![/h2]

In similar fashion to Azar’s ‘Ascending Slice’, special VFX have been added to several skills.
  • Miss Chain : Engine Burner
  • Momori : Become Flat~☆Pyon!, Become Quiet~☆Pyon!
  • Silverstein : Double Tap (Close Quarter)
  • Trisha : Shadow Raid (Backstab)
  • Hein : End of the Line
  • Charon : Shadow Pillar
  • Ilya : Thunder Burst - Ascension
  • Helia : Prominence, Flame Eruption
  • Narhan : Nightmare Syndrome



[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

[h3]New Content[/h3]
  • Added new character ‘Momori’
  • Added ‘Steam Workshop’ system


[h3]Event Objects[/h3]
  • Abandoned Warehouse – Increased rarity of Scrap Metal, reduced number of Scrap Metal gained.
  • Alchemist’s House – Using a key now grants Relic Pouch.
  • Witch’s Safe – Health cost reduced.
  • Enchant Table – Enchant uses increased to 2->3.


[h3]Silverstein[/h3]
  • Added 2 new skills
  • Close Quarter – Name changed to Double Tap.


[h3]Miss Chain[/h3]
  • Synergy Upgrade – Consume Burnnn! and increase damage -> Increase damage if Burnnn! is active.


[h3]Trisha[/h3]
  • Backstab – Name changed to ‘Shadow Raid’. Base critical chance increased.


[h3]Charon[/h3]
  • Shadow Pillar – Changed to be a Rare skill with a reworked effect. Now applies 2 Encroachment stacks, and deals additional damage equal to total remaining Pain damage instead of Pain damage per turn. Added Swiftness and Ignore Taunt.
  • Soul Strike – Changed to be a Class Skill.
  • Skills that damage allies – Damage is fixed instead of scaling based on Charon’s Attack Power.
  • Dark Barrier – Weakened effect, cost reduced to 2->1.
  • Evil Phantasm – Damage slightly increased.


[h3]Hein[/h3]
  • End of the Line – Enemy health condition changed to 40 -> 50%. Damage reduced to 150% -> 140%. This skill now gains Swiftness when the user is at Death’s Door, and this skill can now target lower health enemies regardless of Taunt status.
  • Synergy Upgrade – Cost reduced when Hein is at Death’s Door -> Cost reduced when ally is at Death’s Door.


[h3]Leryn[/h3]
  • Acceleration Formula – Healing Circle ratio increased to 25% -> 50%, Buff stacks increased to 3->4, now has 2 turn duration.


[h3]Azar[/h3]
  • Ascending Slice – No longer overflows hand due to Illusion Swords. (When Ascending Slice has Illusion Sword buff)


[h3]Pressel[/h3]
  • Purifying Barrier – Barrier can now be stacked.
  • Adjust Aim – Cost reduced to 1->0.


[h3]Helia[/h3]
  • Solar Wind – Damage slightly increased.


[h3]Sizz[/h3]
  • Added 1 new skill


[h3]Misc[/h3]
  • Monster Curse – ‘Unstoppable’ effect changed to ‘Every turn, gain a buff that resists the next debuff'.
  • Buffed Equipment – Black Crescent, Grim Reaper’s Handprint, Revenger
  • Nerfed Equipment – Shield Breaker
  • Demon Hunter – Effect now activates upon playing the 6th skill instead of the 4th skill.
  • Blood Mist – When drawing Blood Mist skill, there is now a low chance for ‘Awaken’ to appear. (Restore 1 mana and draw 1 skill)
  • Some improvements to UI.



[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

  • Fixed an issue where the 6th skill’s cost was displayed abnormally when equipping Demon Hunter.
  • Fixed an issue where certain buffs would activate even after their duration ended.
  • Fixed an issue where Pain Badge would apply to enemies.
  • Fixed an issue where where Leryn could use her passive to create equipment even after clearing the previous playthrough.
  • Fixed an issue where ‘effects that activate when a debuff is removed’ were activated when the debuff was resisted.
  • Fixed an issue where ‘Lightning Draw’ would sometimes show abnormal behavior.
  • Fixed a bug where allies would sometimes not be revived when ending a battle in Crimson Wilderness.
  • Skill Upgrade : Fixed a bug where Armor reduction upgrade would sometimes not apply armor debuff.
  • Light Priest's Clothing : Fixed so that only damage skill can change target.
  • Narhan Passive : Fixed an issue where it would sometimes show the wrong target.
  • Joey Create Potion : Fixed an issue where Flash Powder would stun the same target.
  • Bombs Away! : Fixed a bug where the wrong number would sometimes be displayed.
  • Wilderness Outlaw : Fixed a bug where its buff would not be properly deleted when defeated.
  • Ilya Heavenly Thunder : Fixed a bug where additional hits would not have Tracking effect.
  • Lucy Draw Deep in Thought : Fixed an issue where skills that were not selected would also have their costs reduced.
  • Leryn Infinite Spiral Debuff : Changed so that the effect only activates when dealing 1 or more damage.
  • Fixed an issue where Extended Barrier description would not show properly.




[h3]How to opt into beta[/h3]
Steam Library -> Right Click on Chrono Ark -> Properties

You can join using the Beta tab!


[h3]Announcement[/h3]
Hello everyone, I am Hyung-Ju Lee, the lead developer of Chrono Ark.
This is the Steam announcement for the beta that was privately updated in May 26th for Korean users.
Since the 20th Investigator is finished, the roguelike gameplay aspect will not be hugely different from the official release.

The remaining updates will address stability, bugs, a bit of content, and most importantly story.
Also, due to the delayed update schedule, we have decided to split the next update for the official release into 2 parts.

The next update is reaching completion, and we are planning to release it in September or October.
Below is the content for the next update and our current progress.

[h3]Ending 1[/h3] (70% Complete)
There will be 2 endings for the game. Ending 1 is 70% implemented.

[h3]Story Improvements[/h3] (100% Complete)
In addition to new story segments, the main story has been improved and expanded.
About 6 scenes have been added to the existing story, and the text of most scenes have been changed.
These changes are mostly related to the main characters’ details and attitudes.

[h3]All Investigators Standing CG[/h3] (100% Complete)

Standing CG for all characters will be added.
These will be used for various interactions with the Investigators.

[h3]Investigator Friendship System[/h3] (System 100% Complete, Currently implemented 5 Investigators)

Build friendships by collecting gift items and giving them to Investigators.
Building friendships will allow you listen to the Investigators’ stories in the campfire and gain an advantage in game progression.

[h3]Improved UI and Controller Support[/h3] (100% complete)

The UI has been improved with full controller support.


Finally, we sincerely apologize for the delay in the official release.
We are truly grateful to the fans who are still looking forward to the game, and we ask for your continued support until the very end!

Chrono Ark EA 2.0 Alpha - Leryn


Hello, Fellow Arkers! Chrono Ark has been updated to version 2.0 Alpha!

We’re sorry to announce that the development period of the Main Story has been extended. Therefore, we have released the Alpha version of 2.0 to add some of the 2.0 content in advance.
We are spending a lot of effort into making the Main Story as good as it can be, so we ask for your patience once again. ːsteamhappyː


[h3]Main Update Features[/h3]

New Character 'Leryn'

The new character ‘Leryn’ joins the fray!
She is a support character who utilizes special barriers.
Also, there are new records related to Leryn. Unlock Leryn by viewing the record on how she became part of the Investigation Team!

New Content ‘Blood Mist’

‘Blood Mist’ is a new system that lets you raise the difficulty of your playthrough in each campfire.
‘Blood Mist’ is consisted of 4 levels, and each level presents a higher difficulty.
At the cost of increasing difficulty, the game will offer better rewards, so make sure to give it a try!


[h3]Patch Notes[/h3]

[h3]New Content[/h3]
  • Added new character ‘Leryn’
  • Added ‘Blood Mist’ system
  • Added 30 new Relics, reworked 18 existing Relics
  • Added 1 new Lucy Skill
  • Added 5 new Lucy Draw Skills
  • Added 1 new skill each for Hein, Selena, Helia
  • Added 4 new Equipment
  • Added 3 Records



[h3]Balance[/h3]

General
  • Ally skills with debuffs will now apply debuffs even if they miss.
  • Relic Pouches now show 2->3 Relics when used.
  • When combining 2 Relics in the campfire, show 2->4 Relics.
  • When fighting the Final Boss on Normal Difficulty, remove the buff selection on 1st and 2nd phase summons.


Selena, Helia
  • Passive : Changed so that when one character takes fatal damage, the other receives only half of the damage as Pain damage.
  • Observation : Removed discard after 2 turns effect
  • Added 1 Skill Upgrade each, changed Helia’s Skill Upgrade.
  • Added 1 new skill for each character.
  • The following skills have been adjusted or reworked.
    Flame Arrow
    Shooting Star
    Blessing of the Stars
    Dark Sun
    Dark Moon
    Power of the Full Moon
    Solarbolt
    Flame Eruption
    Tears of the Sun
    Tears of the Moon


Ilya
  • Thunder Burst Ascension, Thunder Skyfall Descend : Added cost reduction to skill drawn by Sheathe effect.
  • Frostbite Debuff : Reduced damage


Joey
  • Self-destructing Healing Drone : Removed maximum activation limit
  • Strawberry-flavored Tablet : Now removes 1 random debuff of any type instead of only Weakening
  • Weakening Smog : Added Once and Swiftness, Cost 2->1


Hein
  • Increased base critical chance
  • Blood Reflux : Removed Innate, Cost 1->0
  • Intimidation : Added Armor reduction effect.
  • Rage : Cost 1->0, No longer hurts caster by 50%, only recasts skills that are 2 cost or below.
  • Mutilate : Prioritizes enemies with the lowest health.
  • End of the Line : Removed the caster’s health below 40% condition, added a new effect that lets you deal 100% of Attack Power as additional damage when at Death’s Door.
  • Assault Slash : Damage 100% -> 120%, Countdown 0 -> 1
  • New Skill : Added ‘Endless Rage’.
  • Blade Grinder : Changed effect.


Ironheart
  • Absolute Defense : Added maximum 5 hits per turn limit.
  • Heal me!: Changed skill effect.


Miss Chain
  • Dismantle Armor: Now applies 5 debuff stacks and removes 1 stack when damaged, Armor reduction buffed to 50%.


Lian
  • Retribution : Damage 135% -> 145%


Pressel
  • Divine Revelation : Changed effect.


Lucy
  • Lucy’s Necklace has been buffed.
  • Tumble : Exclude one of 3 -> 2 random skills from the deck.
  • Search : Added Swiftness.


Relic Adjustments
  • Memory Fragment : Cost reduction changed to 2 -> 1.
  • Dark Magician’s Skill : Enemy receiving damage increased to 20% -> 25%.
  • Sun Shard, Moon Shard : Changed set bonus effect.
  • Bag of Potions : Added Relic Inventory +1 effect.
  • Witch's Curse : Effect activates every 3 -> 2 turns
  • Atomic Reactor : Effect activates every 3 -> 2 turns
  • Purifying Crystal : Lucy Skill created by this Relic now costs 1->0
  • Shark Fin : View 4 -> 5 Equipment
  • Yummy Carrot : View 4 -> 6 Lucy Skills


Relic Reworks
  • Vigil of an Old Hero
  • Glowing Stone
  • Fog Totem
  • Cursed Pharos Mask
  • Black Rabbit Doll
  • Librarian's Journal
  • Lost Research Journal
  • Thorny Stem
  • Shadow Orb
  • Quick Focus



[h3]Fixes[/h3]
Fixed an issue where Taunt status applied to enemies by skills were different from other Taunt status.

Fixed awkward or unnatural parts in some parts of the Main Story.
  • Restored Memories
  • Towards the Finale
  • Victory or Death
  • Replica




.....and one more thing!


Preview for the 20th Investigator ‘Momori’!




















Chrono Ark 1.9999 T - Hot Fix

버그 수정
  • Fixed a bug where the event did not occur while the Red Wilderness story was in progress.
  • Fixed a bug where backup data after 2023 was not saved.



  • Electric Whirlwind - Flurry : Sheathe effect damage 100% -> 75%

Chrono Ark 1.9999S - patch note

Bugfixes

  • Light Priest's Clothing : Fixed a bug that would enable it to hurt allies.
  • Hope Mode : Fixed an issue where the game would progress abnormally after losing in Crimson Wilderness story.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could freeze if multiple discard effects occured at once.


Balance Changes

  • Gambler’s Ring : Accuracy -8% -> -5%
  • Rusty Dagger : Critical Damage, Critical Healing 25% -> 30%
  • Rusty Hammer : Critical Damage, Critical Healing 30% -> 35%
  • Assassin’s Ring : Critical Chance 10% -> 15%
  • Courier’s Ring : Evade 10% -> 15%
  • Lifestone Ring : CC Accuracy -10% -> 0%
  • Lifestone Necklace : Accuracy 0% -> 5%
  • Lucky Amulet : Debuff Success Rate 20 -> 25%
  • Safety Charm : Debuff Resist 20% -> 30%, Armor 0% -> 10%
  • Blunt Sword : Receiving Healing -33% -> -20%, Attack 15% -> 17%


  • Burning Feather : Maximum Health -50% -> 25%
  • Setsugetsutou : Changed to Attack +1, Accuracy +10%, Debuff Success Rate +20%.
  • Raimeitou : Changed to Attack +1, Critical Chance +33%.
  • Bloody Mary : Healing Power 13% -> 15%
  • Berserker’s Blood : Attack 0% -> 10%, Critical Chance 3% -> -10%
  • Assassin’s Eye : Accuracy 33% -> 5%, Critical Chance 7% -> 10%
  • Last Stand : Changed to Maximum Heath +75%.
  • Dolorous Strike : Attack 0 -> 2, Receiving Critical Chance 0% -> -10%
  • Dark Flame Sword : Attack 15% -> 18%, Maximum Health -20% -> -15%
  • Agent Sunglasses : Accuracy 17% -> 33%


  • Electric Whirlwind - Flurry : Sheathe effect damage 50% -> 100%
  • Radiant Moonlight: Fixed an issue where Lucy’s ‘Deflect’ skill would disappear if used in Final Boss 2nd phase.

Chrono Ark EA 1.9999 R - Bug Fix

  • Fixed a bug where the position of summons could sometimes overlap in the final boss phase 3.
  • In the final boss phase 3, when selecting a buff that requires 15 damage when a summon is defeated, a bug where the game crashes under certain conditions has been fixed.
  • Fixed a bug where Lucy's basic motion was displayed strangely after playing a certain story replay.
  • Fixed a bug where you could Turn end by pressing the Q key while there was a UI during battle.
  • Fixed a bug where background music could not be heard in the Clock Tower map.