Hello fellow players, This is EZ2ON Team.
[h2]● What's New[/h2]
[h3]
EZ2ON REBOOT: R 2.0 Update Plan Begins[/h3]
The plan for EZ2ON REBOOT: R 2.0 update has started, with changes in the standard theme and common UI & UX leading to various improvements.
The update will be carried out sequentially, and in this update, the 'Mode Select Screen' of the basic theme has been improved.
Additionally, there will be various other improvements made as part of this update.
[h3]
Introducing 8K BASIC[/h3]
Initially, we designed STANDARD and BASIC modes to cater to different player preferences:
STANDARD offered stricter timing, while BASIC provided a more relaxed experience.
STANDARD mode included four key modes (4 keys, 5 keys, 6 keys, and 8 keys), but BASIC originally featured only 4, 5, and 6 key modes.
Our original intention was for 8K to be the ultimate endgame, exclusive to the most skillful players.
However, after years of live service and feedback, we realized that restricting content based on skill level wasn't the best approach.
We put a lot of effort into designing 8K patterns, but if players were hesitant to try them, our hard work would go unappreciated.
With this update, we're excited to introduce 8K BASIC mode, making our unique gameplay experience accessible to a wider audience.
We hope this change encourages more players to challenge themselves and enjoy everything our game has to offer.
[h3]
「A Site De La Rue」 Hands-on preview[/h3]
The work-in-progress version of 「A Site De La Rue」, the part of the ENDLESS CIRCULATION DLC,
will be showcased as a time-limited preview. Players will have a chance to experience the new content and offer feedback before its official release.
It's important to note that personal records and leaderboards will be wiped after the preview event,
and the scores obtained during the preview event will not count toward your official rating.
[h3]
Added cooldown timer to COURSE[/h3]
To improve your experience in COURSE mode, we have introduced a 30-second cooldown timer between songs.
This addition allows for brief breaks during the continuous four-song gameplay, providing a chance to catch your breath and refocus.
With the new change, you will have an optional 30-second break time after each song,
which can be skipped by pressing 'Enter'. This helps maintain a balance in COURSE mode,
offering a moment to recover or adjust your setup before diving back into the rhythm.
[h3]
Enhanced input customization[/h3]
We've implemented an update to provide you with greater control over your keyboard settings in the game.
This addition primarily focuses on the followings :
- Direct processing of keyboard inputs, bypassing default OS key bindings
- Ability to use keys like "Shift" without input issues or OS-level shortcut interference
- Option to disable the Windows key, preventing accidental exits to the desktop
If you want to try out the new feature, head to OPTIONS > KEY INPUT METHOD and select "STANDARD".
OPTIONS > IGNORE WINDOWS KEY is also available for those who use "STANDARD" as an active input method.
[h3]
Added "KEY SOUND ASSISTANT" option.[/h3]
When enabled, all key sounds will be played during gameplay regardless of input.
However, it's important to note that the KEY SOUND ASSISTANT feature does not work in SUPER HARD difficulty or COURSE mode.
[h3]
Added new courses[/h3]
In this update, we have added the following courses :
'Hard Beat Underground' 4K, 8K
'Hard Beat Stage' 5K, 6K
'PP Maglev Central Line' 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K
[h3]
Revised rating system[/h3]
We have fine-tuned the rating calculation in our rhythm game.
The rating system will persist until ENDLESS CIRCULATION DLC release. Also, the DLC release bring a significant formula change. Stay tuned for further details.
[h3]
Bug fixes and improvements[/h3]
- Revised algorithm to use song name to finalize the sort.
- Fixed a Discord integration bug where it falsely indicated when a user was playing COURSE.
- Fixed an issue where the pattern difficulty wouldn't always change properly when using the 'Custom Controller' option.
- Corrected the UI element that appears when you press ESC while playing COURSE, which used to vary depending on your FPS.
- Implemented a virtual keyboard for Steam Deck. Becomes active when tapping "Title" or "Password" when creating a lobby.
- Fixed loading progress bar animation inconsistencies.
- Shortened the animation that appears when entering COURSE.
- Fixed an issue where observing players in multiplayer would still produce in-game sounds, even with the "AUDIO IN BACKGROUND" option disabled.
- Fixed a random freeezes upon selecting STANDARD / BASIC.
- Fixed note explosion effect inconsistencies when using the 'GROOVE COASTER' note skin.
- Fixed a bug that skipped loading animations in multiplayer lobbies when players pressed dice roll and game start shortcuts simultaneously.
- Further optimized several components
- Revised the audio mix for the song "MAX301"
[h3]Hotfixes so far...[/h3]
- Fixed a bug where the disc image in 'LOUNGE > MUSIC VIDEO' would sometimes rotate even when not selected.
- Fixed an issue where adjusting INTERFACE VOLUME would affect MASTER VOLUME.
- After watching a music video, the previously selected song is now focused.
- Fixed a bug where the preview of a music video would overlap when rapidly pressing the 'Tab' key in 'LOUNGE'.
- Fixed a bug where the preview of a music video would overlap when rapidly pressing the 'ESC' key right after starting to play the music video.
- Fixed a black screen issue when users rapidly hit 'ESC' right after the music video started to play.
- Changed the shortcut for adding a favorite using "DUALSHOCK®4 / DualSense™" from "SHARE" to "RSB (Right Stick Button)".
- Fixed a bug where mouse scrolling wouldn't behave as intended in several scenes.
- Fixed an issue where players would hear multiple instances of transition sounds.
- Fixed a bug where notes would sometimes remain on the screen after pressing 'Alt+Tab'.
- Fixed a bug where notes would sometimes remain on the screen while observing players in multiplayer.
- Fixed several text collisions in some language settings.
- Found the missing glasses belonging to the hamster from the 'Various Ways' panel skin. If you find someone else's belongings, please contact your local police department.
- Fixed a bug that caused replays with invalid scores to be registered in the replay cloud.
- Fixed a bug where the transition to the result screen happened too early.
- Added a UI element to indicate the game is eagerly trying to connect to the multiplayer server.
- Changed the pause screen behavior so it never appears after the last note has been processed.
- Fixed a bug where the game would freeze after displaying an error message when attempting to access multiplayer with a family shared account or when using some themes.
