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Archtower v0.5.9.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.9.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Clan Hall is filled with decorations and new characters
  
• New quest in the Clan Hall
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• New quests in the Clan Hall after Act 2
  
• New big quest line in the Clan's Domain after Act 3
  
• Some new quest locations
  
• 2 new music tracks
  
• New quest enemies
  
• New quest miniboss
  
• New quest boss
  
• You can get a cat in the clan's domain by quests
  
• Maximum hero level increased to 19
  
• Maximum clan level increased to 70
  
• 2 new achievements of rare quality
  
• 5 new achievements of epic quality
  

[h3]CHANGES[/h3]

-Only for Alpha-
• Reworked weapon damage calculation formulas for crossbows and pistols (will not affect old items)
  
• Added indication when mobs restore charges
  
• New options in the hospital are unlocked by quests
  
• Achievements “Trauma center” and “Medical advancements” require 2 times less
  
• Other minor changes
  

[h3]FIXES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Minor edits in localization text
  
• Fixed incorrect height of combat text flying out of enemies
  
• Other minor fixes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Bugfix, clan mark only worked from clan level 25, not level 10
  
• Bugfix, persuasion was not working correctly for Fighters
  
• Bugfix, Act 3 boss now has the correct reaction sound for poison gas and spits
  
• Rare Merchant still can't be obtained on the same floor twice in a row in normal mode, but can be obtained by going through the same arena
  
• Fixed some non-parryable mob attacks not working properly
  
• Bugfix, the bomblet with bleed wasn't causing blood splatters
  
• Bugfix, Harbinger, Pugilist, and Chemist were not counted for achievements for the number of unlocked classes
  
• Bugfix, Hound would sometimes get stuck when entering a room with a troll on 9-3
  
• Bugfix, it was possible to escape with 100%+ overload if you picked up extra items during the escape process
  
• Other minor fixes
  

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Archtower v0.5.8.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.8.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]

-Only for Alpha-
• Act IV has started
  
• New Floor 11
  
• New track
  
• New enemies
  
• Maximum clan level increased to 70
  
• New gray junk for sale
  
• Auto-pick for level 3 locks is now available
  
• 2 new rare quality achievements
  
• 8 new achievements of epic quality
  
• Max character level increased to 18
  
• Level 18 gear (only from rare merchant for now)
  
• New power crystal "Armor Shattering"
  
• New quest from the Gemcutter
  
• New weapons - Crystal Rods (first INT-weapon)
  
• New perk "Crystal Weapon Mastery" (requires INT 30)
  

[h3]CHANGES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Level 1-1 redesigned
  
• During acceleration, the character leaves a trail, like during the Fighter's "Power Charge"
  
• Redesigned the Gemcutter's shop tabs
  
• Other minor changes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Added scrolling for the list of floors after passing the third act
  
• Reduced the cost of Khasha's experiments to 50 plant parts per an experiment
  
• Updated the images for the achievements "Ritual abolition", "King's demise", and "Suppressing the champion"
  
• The “Skirmish in Dust Arena” and “Suppressing the champion” achievements are now of purple quality
  
• The achievements "Lab assistant" and "Botanist" now require three times less
  
• The achievements "Get a bite" and "Light Snack" require half as much
  
• The achievements "Manipulation" and "Petmancer" require half as much
  
• Smoother random when crafting a large number of chem consumables at once
  
• Fighter, Vandal, shield damage upgrades enhanced from x5 to x10
  
• Passing Act III also unlocks crystal rods
  
• After passing Act III, the talent “Insight” also improves the accuracy of crystal weapons
  
• The power crystal “Multi-Strike” works with crystal weapons in a particular way
  
• Additional goods for the Rarity Merchant
  
• Other minor changes
  

[h3]FIXES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Intro, couldn't talk to the tower steward using the gamepad
  
• Some code optimization
  
• Fixed rare incorrect display of ammo slot
  
• Chances of rings and necklaces appearing are increasing due to the unlocking of new gear
  
• Fixed shield slam damage calculation
  
• Fixed a crash when attacking bosses with a throwing knife
  
• Other minor fixes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Fixed getting stuck between a tree and crates in the center room of level 10-1
  
• Fixed incorrect display of weapons on Act 3 weapon racks
  
• Parrying with a perfect block not only prohibits shield blocking, but also dodges
  
• Archer, Poisoner, upgrades for defense bans did not ban shield blocking
  
• Fixed invisible miniboss incorrect behavior when fighting a hound
  
• Bugfix, fixed a crash when trying to upgrade equipment on gamepad
  
• Ammunition for pistols also increases the lower damage like for crossbows
  
• Fixed incorrect description of crossbow and pistol attacks in the skill window
  
• Bugfix, can't use "Double-Hit" without a melee weapon
  
• Other minor fixes
  

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Archtower v0.5.7.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.7.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Smooth health reduction on player and enemy health scales
  
• Smooth increase/decrease for RP/TP/EP/SP and Exp bars
  
• Enemy health bars have lines for easy determination of approximate amount of health
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• 4 new achievements
  
• The maximum character level has been raised to 17
  
• At level 17 there are tier 3 upgrades of the main skill available for every class
  
• New player effect "Defense Ban" (can't block or dodge)
  
• New perk "Hot Temper" (for Rage users)
  

[h3]CHANGES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Slight movement of clouds on the title screen
  
• More minimalistic Exp bar for simplified interface options
  
• Setting of enemy health display "Bars" is split into "New Bars" (bars with lines) and "Simple Bars" (as it was)
  
• New charge effect for Fighters
  
• The "Sell Junk" button is illuminated much more strongly if you hover over any "Junk" item
  
• The "Sell Junk" button is customizable in the trade window itself, removed this option from Settings
  
• Some small changes in localization files
  
• Firestarter, Flame Vial, base flame existence time is reduced from 2.5~3 sec to 2~2.5 sec
  
• "Inner Energy" and "Tricky Techniques" perks now require level 10
  
• Revamped the graphic effects of electrical skills
  
• Other minor changes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• When enemies increase their maximum health, their health is always displayed even if they have full health and no special skill charges
  
• After completing Act 3, the end of level 8-2 changes slightly
  
• Poisoner, Passive Skill, Crit damage upgrade enhanced from +20% to +30%
  
• Electro, Main skill, range upgrade enhanced from +25% to +30%
  
• Stormkeeper, "Statics" upgrade has been renamed to "Resonance"
  
• When a Hound is so far away that it just jumps to the player, the Stalker's main skill icon on the panel changes
  
• Plants are more visible to characters who can gather them
  
• Other minor changes
  

[h3]FIXES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Some slight code optimization
  
• Bugfix, incorrect display of item sorting tooltips for gamepad
  
• Bugfix, some skills could not break lamps on the ceiling
  
• For characters who can't read, the Spanish localization uses characters from Spanish instead of English
  
• Bugfix, buffs and debuffs on enemies were slightly shifted to the left
  
• Other minor fixes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Once again an attempt to remove a strange bug with rocks hitting the hero
  
• Not all enemies were displaying the dodge buff
  
• Fixed a rare crash when using the stink bomb on some enemies
  
• Other minor fixes
  

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Archtower v0.5.6.0 build is ready!
Free Demo updated as well.

v0.5.6.0 Patchnotes:
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[h3]WHAT'S NEW[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• New game logo, animated
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• New Chemist class
  
• New skill item - Acid Jars (for Chemist class)
  
• New quests (for Chemist class)
  
• Maximum level increased to 16
  
• Level 16 equipment ( for now you can only get it from a rare merchant)
  
• New quests for the “Dust Exiles” faction
  
• You can reach 'Honour' with the Dust Exiles faction
  
• New power crystal “Shout of Demoralization"
  
• 4 new achievements
  
• New perk “Energy Overload”
  
• New perk “Battle Master”
  

[h3]CHANGES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• After defeating a boss, its health bar is gone
  
• The player's own poisons not only cause poisoning, but also all debuffs
  
• Some class skill upgrades are more accurately described
  
• Hero cannot talk to npcs during confusion
  
• Maximum item glow highlights simple items more strongly
  
• Updated tower texture on the title screen
  
• Other minor changes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Advanced Chemistry perk is renamed to Chemistry Basics
  
• Poisoner, First skill, upgrade for weakening attacks increased from 10% to 15%
  
• Potent consumables have been combined with potent skill items and are called potent items
  
• After building a lab, Rare Merchant sells antidotes (for all) and smoke bombs (for Rogues)
  
• Tincture effect has been renamed from “Tincture” to “Stat Improvement” and the effect images have been redone
  
• Reduced the cost of Khasha's experiments from 100 to 80 plant parts
  
• Crystal “Shout of Anger” also puts you into a battle state
  
• Other minor changes
  

[h3]FIXES[/h3]

-Alpha and Demo-
• Fixed crash when hitting yourself on the head with your own rock
  
• Fixed incorrect ricochet of rocks from statues
  
• Fixed cluttering of available perks
  
• Fixed some bugs in localization texts
  
• Bugfix, you couldn't blast electro orbs when the character couldn't see them
  
• Bugfix, if after the intro you immediately watch the credits, the inventory of the current character was reset
  
• Other minor fixes
  
  -Only for Alpha-
• Fixed a rare crash at the start of 9-3
  
• Fixed minor bugs related to the quests of merchant brothers
  
• Fixed incorrect description for the “Hunting the general” achievement
  
• Fixed wrong plants in flooded cave
  
• Bombs leave explosion marks on the ground
  
• It is forbidden to use some active items in peaceful places, and during confusion
  
• Cannot use items while casting skills
  
• Achievements “I don't have time!”, “Caution: Fragile!”, “Workplace Safety” require level 15 instead of 14
  
• Bugfix, Firestarter's upgrade for better aiming vial was affecting throwing consumables as well
  
• Other minor fixes
  

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