TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE- News

We are currently in the process of rolling out the Version 1.6.0 update.

----------------------Correction---------------------- 2025/06/25 17:31 (JST)

Due to a scheduled facilities inspection of the tenant building, we would be unable to provide emergency support if we proceed with the release this weekend.
Therefore, we will postpone the release until next week.

----------------------Correction----------------------

This update is scheduled to be completed by the end of this weekend.

Update Details:

• Added EASY and HARD modes to ASUKA Mode
  HARD mode can only be selected by players who hold the ASUKA MASTER title.
  Note:
  　Players without the title can still load those replays for practice.
  
  
• Guideline Revisions
  ・These adjustments affect attack power in all versus modes, so any versus-mode replays recorded on versions earlier than 1.6.0 will no longer be viewable.
  ・Marathon mode scores will be affected, but existing replays will still play back (displayed scores may change).
  
  
• Overhauled Input Device Handling
  ・Only XInput devices are supported.
  ・In the new system, up to 4 keyboards and up to 8 controllers can be recognized simultaneously.
  ・Any connected input device can be used to navigate menus while the game is running, and the device used to start the game will be assigned to in-game controls.
  
  
• Font Change for Medal Counts in Master Mode
  
  
• Added Entries to Credit Roll #2
  
  
• Winners’ list for Event 2
  Champion, runner-up, and third-place lists for CTWC 2025
  
  
• Changed VSYNC Display in Graphics Options
  In windowed or borderless-fullscreen mode, VSYNC will show as “On” when the primary display’s refresh rate is a multiple of 60 Hz.
  
  
• Menu Exit Fix in Gamepad/Keyboard Settings
  
  
• You can now exit the settings menu even if some functions remain unassigned.
  
  
• Added Core Dump Output Feature
  A new “Advanced Settings” submenu has been added under Options.
  You can now configure dump output on application crash (default: “None”).
  Dumps are written to
  /LOCALAPPDATA/tgm4/dump
  with filenames like `tgm4_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.dmp`
  (approx. 150 MB, or up to 3 GB in full-size mode).
  

Bug Fixes:

• ASUKA Mode Replay Playback: Corrected a glitch in the fox animation during replay.
  

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603033829211457192/

We are currently conducting the second open test.

In the new environment, only XInput is supported.
Before the official release, we kindly ask all users who have been using DirectInput controllers to use this test to transition to Steam Input.

In the new environment:

Maximum number of keyboards accessible: 4

Maximum number of controllers accessible: 8

While the game is running, you can navigate menus with any connected input device, and the device you use to start the game will be recognized as the game control device.

Note:

Each time you switch between this open test version and the final product, your input settings will be reset.

You may play any currently ongoing events on this open test version without issue.

We appreciate everyone’s participation in the test.
It would be extremely helpful if you could leave comments regarding any issues (or lack thereof).

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603032167456461759/

We have released an update to Ver.1.5.1. We apologize for the delay in announcing this matter.

Changes:
・Adjusted the display of higher-tier titles
　This only involves tweaking the specified display range.
　There are no changes to difficulty or ratings.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603032087053738597/

Ver.1.5.0 has been released.

Here are the details of the update:

■ Adjustments:

• Addressed stability issues when a non-primary monitor has a refresh rate higher than 240Hz
  

■ Bug Fixes:

• Fixed a bug where keyboard input would become unresponsive
  
• Fixed an issue in MASTER mode replays where the medal count display was not updating correctly when using fast-forward or rewind during playback.
  

■ Specification Change:

• Revamped Title Coloring Rules
  Title coloring has been updated:
  When comparing titles earned across different styles, if a title is equal to or higher than its counterpart and qualifies under the coloring rules, it will now be displayed in gold.
  

■ Update:

• Higher-ranking titles in MASTER mode are now unlocked
  These titles can be viewed in replays from versions prior to Ver.1.5.0, but cannot be earned in those versions.
  To officially earn the titles, you must play on Ver.1.5.0 or later.
  

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603031621173596456/

We’d like to share the current roadmap for upcoming TGM4 updates.

■ Update Schedule:
The update is planned for a short time after Hirajima-P returns from CTWC (Classic Tetris World Championship).
We aim to have all implementations announced today completed by late June.
We appreciate your patience and hope you’re looking forward to it!

■ Major Additions & Changes:

• Input System Overhaul
  Support for DirectInput devices will be discontinued.
  Moving forward, only XInput devices will be supported.
  This overhaul will also bring a more modern input architecture, including multi-keyboard support.
  
• Implementation of ASUKA EASY / ASUKA HARD
  ASUKA EASY
  A new mode designed for players who’ve played NORMAL or MARATHON and want a more relaxed way to enjoy the game.
  No unlock requirements.
  ASUKA HARD
  A challenging mode available only to players who have earned ASUKA MASTER qualification.
  
• Unlocking of ROUNDS Numbers in MASTER Mode
  The grading tiers in MASTER mode will be unlocked.
  You can already check this information via existing replay data.
  

■ Bug Fixes & Optimization:
We will continue to address minor bugs and performance optimizations as they arise.
Our goal is to make sure everyone can enjoy TGM4 in the best environment possible.

Thank you as always for your support ? we look forward to bringing you more updates!

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603031542017570056/