TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE- News

We have released Version 1.6.1.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the KONOHA (Easy) leaderboard was not sorting as intended.
  
• Resolved a problem in Practice mode that prevented level settings from being applied correctly for players without the ASUKA MASTER title.
  
• Corrected an issue in NORMAL mode where Tetrominoes in the bonus game (post Level 999) were not appearing as stealth pieces.
  

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603034778380309409/

We have now released the Version 1.6.0 update.
The main changes are as follows:

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 and practice using those replays.
  
• New KONOHA (Easy) Category
  ※In Practice → Replay, all options except the Event Mode category have been removed.
  
• Added KONOHA (Easy) Leaderboard
  
• Marathon Mode Line-Clear Counter
  ※Marathon Mode now displays the number of lines cleared in its category.
  Note: Pre-update replay data will show as “0.”
  
• Guideline Revisions
  Since these changes affect attack power in all versus modes, versus-mode replays recorded on versions earlier than 1.6.0 can no longer be viewed.
  Marathon Mode scores will be affected, but existing replays will still play back (displayed scores may differ).
  
• Overhauled Input Device Handling
  Only XInput devices are supported.
  Up to 4 keyboards and 8 controllers can now be recognized.
  Any connected device can be used for menu navigation during gameplay; 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
  
• VSYNC Indicator Update in Windowed/Borderless Fullscreen
  VSYNC will display as “On” when the primary display’s refresh rate is a multiple of 60 Hz.
  
• Exit Fix on Gamepad/Keyboard Settings Screen
  You can now exit the settings menu even if some buttons remain unassigned.
  
• Added Core-Dump Output Feature
  A new “Advanced Settings” submenu has been added under Options.
  You can configure crash-dump output (default: “None”).
  Dumps are written to:
  　C:\Users\\AppData\Local\tgm4\dump
  Files are named tgm4_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.dmp (approx. 150 MB, or up to 3 GB in full-size mode).
  

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue in ASUKA Mode replay playback where the fox animation would sometimes glitch.
  

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603034577716487106/

This is just casual conversation?feel free to tune in or out as you like.

In the next update (Ver. 1.6.0), two new modes will be added to ASUKA: ASUKA EASY and ASUKA HARD. We’re rethinking the overall game balance relative to the other modes.

In particular, ASUKA EASY is “easier” than NORMAL in terms of difficulty (strictly speaking). But that raises questions: What then is the role of NORMAL? How should it compare to Marathon? These questions may require us to revisit balance across all modes.

We’re still exploring these ideas, so apologies for the uncertainty, but:

We may update NORMAL based on how ASUKA evolves.

We’re also considering adding new elements to Marathon.

To help us maintain development, we’d appreciate your support of our sales. Even sharing videos or screenshots on social media or video platforms goes a long way!

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603034244395070934/

This is just casual conversation?feel free to tune in or out as you like.

We’re currently verifying Version 1.6.0 and updating the changelog as we go. Some people asked about “stealth updates,” but these have existed in every version release to date.

Stealth updates generally occur in the following cases.
We hope you’ll understand

• Minor code tweaks rather than feature changes
  
• Vulnerability fixes
  please accept these without further explanation
  
• Updates we prefer to keep low-key
  no explanation?please don’t make a fuss! ：）
  

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603034078150724934/

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/