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RIFT Beta Patch 1

[p]Hi everyone. If you want to help us test Rift of the NecroDancer updates early, we've set up a public beta branch on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]You can access this branch by right-clicking Rift of the NecroDancer in your Steam library ➡️ Properties ➡️ Betas, and opting into publicbetatesting from the dropdown. We plan to update this branch semi-regularly with ad hoc updates. While you can get access to builds early, please note that you may encounter more bugs than usual in these builds.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Build 1.5.1-b20897 is live on the `publicbetatesting` beta branch on Steam - visit the "Properties" menu for Rift in your Steam library and navigate to the "Betas" tab to opt into this beta branch![/p][p][/p][h2]⚒️ Fixes[/h2]
  • [p]Fixed exiting and reentering the controls menu not resetting the menu selection to the top[/p]
  • [p]Fixed Vibe Chain SFX not being attached to any SFX sliders[/p]
  • [p]Fixed later boss portraits being visible when a chapter was completed[/p]
  • [p]Fixed 'Play Back to Back' option causing incorrect boss tutorials to play if difficulty was changed in a previous level[/p]
  • [p]Fixed new calibration values being saved even when the new values were not confirmed[/p]
  • [p]Fixed full combo being awarded if the level was failed before monsters appeared when Coda Modifier was equipped[/p]
    • [p]This also fixes the achievements All a-Coda to Plan and Impossible, right? being awarded incorrectly[/p]
  • [p]Fixed inputs not being registered briefly if they were held when the game changed input contexts (ie, going from gameplay to a tutorial and back)[/p]

Hatsune Miku Music Pack is HERE!

[p]The rumours are true! Hatsune Miku is making her highly anticipated comeback from Crypt to Rift, and she’s adding new songs to the setlist. So grab your glowsticks and get ready for a new musical adventure![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The Hatsune Miku Music Pack injects six sensational songs into the Rift:[/p][p][/p][p]You can get the songs individually, or buy the whole music pack for 25% off.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We’re trying out something a bit new with this release - The free song, “Too Real” will be available as a separate download, so make sure you go to the Too Real page and download it from there![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
Speaking of discounts…
[p][/p][p]It’s Klei Fest! Check out all of the cool discounts, including , from now through the Summer Sale (until July 10). This will be some of our steepest discounts of the year, including Crypt of the NecroDancer at 90% off, so you don’t want to miss out!
[/p][p]Check out all of the Klei Fest deals here!

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Pizza Tower Music Pack DLC Now Available!

WARNING: Rifts may now cause uncontrollable pizza cravings! 🍕


Hold onto your hats! We've thrown a few piping hot Pizza Tower tracks into the Rift of the NecroDancer blender. Prepare for a sonic experience that's equal parts frantic and cheesy.

Buy the songs individually, or get them all together for 25% off!

[h2]🍕 Get the full bundle for 25% off![/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51747/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer_Pizza_Tower_Music_Pack/

Here's the trailer again in case you missed it in the last post:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Songs included in the Pizza Tower Music Pack are:

[h2]MORE BUNDLES![/h2]
If you don't have Pizza Tower yet, make sure to pick it up in the Rift + Pizza Tower + Music Pack Bundle!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51746/

Additionally, we've set up a Rift of the NecroDancer Ultimate Pack! We'll be adding each new DLC to the bundle, so if you ever want to see if you're missing anything, you can check here.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/53059/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer_Ultimate_Pack/

Patch Notes

[h3]Patch 1.4.0-b20609[/h3]

[h2]⚒️ Fixes [/h2]
  • Fixed practice mode not working correctly when entering from the results screen of a Custom Track
  • Fixed practice mode not displaying a menu highlight for Custom Music
  • Fixed missing Rift VFX config for custom counterparts

[h2]🪲 Known issues [/h2]
  • Some custom tracks may not change difficulties correctly via the pause menu
  • Exiting a boss battle tutorial will return the player to the top of the Story Mode menu
  • After completing a boss battle it's possible to see all boss portraits in the menu when scrolling up and down the list
  • The kerning on text in artist names is broken if the name contains 'GI'
  • Boss battles sometimes do not load the correct difficulty if Play Back-to-Back is enabled
  • An animation bug occurs in Show Time! Hard difficulty that makes the game more difficult to play than intended
  • NVIDIA graphics card settings may cause framerate issues. Workaround: Edit the SaveData file (via C:\Users\your username\AppData\LocalLow\Brace Yourself Games\Rift of the NecroDancer) and set the FramerateLimit value to match your monitor's refresh rate (e.g. 60, 144, etc.)
  • Japanese and Chinese fonts do not display punctuation correctly
  • New High Score banner sometimes doesn't display correctly (both in Remix and in Custom Music)
  • Assist indicators for the minigames can disappear occasionally

Pizza Tower Music Pack Coming May 5th!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Get FUNKY with the Pizza Tower Music Pack DLC, coming May 5th!

Peppino brings 4 Pizza Tower tracks with him into the Rift:
  • It's Pizza Time! by Mr. Sauceman
  • The Death that I Deservioli by Mr. Sauceman
  • Unexpectancy, Pt. 3 by Mr. Sauceman
  • World Wide Noise by ClascyJitto


You'll be able to purchase the songs individually, or the whole bundle for 25% off, so stay tuned! See you next week!

[h2]Edit to add: Pizza Tower DLC is now available to wishlist![/h2]
Some of y'all were asking if you could wishlist, and your wish(list) has been granted! Links below:

Keep your eyes peeled for a discounted bundle on launch day (May 5th) as well!

RIFT Hotfix #3

[h2]📢 Important Information 📢[/h2]

If you have at any point installed a mod to Rift of the NecroDancer, you may find that the game no longer launches correctly or experiences strange bugs during gameplay. Before launching this newest update, please make sure that you have uninstalled any mod launchers (ie BepInEx, MelonLoader)! You will also need to find and delete the file winhttp.dll within the game install folder if it exists.

[h3]⚒️ Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed credits missing a couple names for the community level designer section