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The Gauntlet Update

[p]Update 1.1 is the biggest update to The Pale Piper since launch, introducing a brand-new endgame challenge, a mysterious new NPC, the first wave of additional languages, and more.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]A New Endgame Challenge[/h2][p]Do you have what it takes to conquer the Gauntlet?[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]A new Gauntlet has been added: The largest and most demanding area in the game.[/p]
  • [p]The biggest challenge area so far[/p]
  • [p]Designed to test mastery of movement and mechanics[/p]
  • [p]Built around consistency, precision, and flow[/p]
  • [p]New achievements for discovering and completing it[/p]
[p]If you've been looking for something to truly push your limits, this is it.[/p][p]Those who have already proven their mastery in the trials may want to take another look around town…[/p][hr][/hr][h2]A New NPC in Town[/h2][p]A new character has quietly arrived in town… though not everyone will find them easily.[/p][p]This NPC introduces a new mechanic and may be especially interesting for completionists and secret hunters. If you’re one of them, it might be worth taking another look around after finishing the main story.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Localization Update[/h2][p]The Pale Piper now supports its first additional languages:[/p]
  • [p]汉语 (Simplified Chinese)[/p]
  • [p]Português (Portuguese)[/p]
  • [p]Deutsch (German)[/p]
[p]These localizations were created with the help of a professional game localization service to ensure high quality and consistency.[/p][p]That said, if you are a native speaker and notice anything that feels off or could be improved, please feel free to let me know. Feedback like this helps make the translations even better.[/p][p]If there are additional languages you would like to see supported, feel free to mention them.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Updated Developer Page[/h2][p][/p][p]Steam recently overhauled developer homepages, and I took this opportunity to update and reorganize mine.[/p][p]If you'd like to stay up to date with what I'm working on, I’d really appreciate a follow.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Fixes & Improvements[/h2][p]A few fixes and adjustments are included as well:[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted timing and hitboxes for the Shield Enemy[/p]
  • [p]Updated dialog boxes to better accommodate different languages[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a crash that could occur when exiting the game during a cutscene[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted secret tile sound effects to prevent occasional audio distortion[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where ambient sound could continue playing after returning to the main menu[/p]
[hr][/hr][h2]Upcoming Sale[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]To celebrate the 1.1 update, The Pale Piper will be going on sale shortly.[/p][p]If you've been waiting to jump in, this will be a great time.[/p][hr][/hr][p]There were quite a few changes in this update, so if you encounter any issues or notice something behaving incorrectly, please report it via the Community Hub or Discord.[/p][p]And if you’re enjoying the update, leaving a Steam review helps the game more than you might think. Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to do so.[/p]