PLATiNA :: LAB News

[p]We would like to inform you of the details regarding the client update scheduled for release on Friday, February 6.[/p][p]This update will be deployed without any scheduled maintenance. By updating your client to the latest version starting from 15:00 (UTC+9) on the day of release, the updates will be applied automatically.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Adjustments and improvements (In-game)[/h2]

• [p]Conducted a major performance optimization across the overall game play environment.[/p]
  • [p]Optimized core gameplay processes to reduce CPU load during play.[/p]
  • [p]Improved memory allocation and management structures to minimize unnecessary resource consumption.[/p]
  • [p]Optimized graphical performance to ensure smoother NOTE movement in high-frame-rate environments, such as 144Hz, 240Hz, and above.[/p]
• [p]In addition to the above, several issues encountered during gameplay have been resolved.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where screen stuttering occurred during the first \[Section Success] effect while playing a song.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where SPEED could not be adjusted continuously by holding down the increase/decrease SPEED keys.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where adjusting the SPEED at a specific timing immediately after a song ended caused the input to be processed repeatedly, resulting in the SPEED jumping to its maximum or minimum value.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where key input effects from a previous session remained on screen if a RETRY was triggered while a key was being held down.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where DB's Live2D model would appear with the "MISS" animation still active if the session was restarted immediately after a \[MISS] judgment.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Currently, our development team is prioritizing overall performance optimization and stability improvements, including the items mentioned above.[/p][p]Detailed information regarding these efforts will be shared in next week’s 'Developer’s Notes.' We will continue to implement further improvements following this update.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Adjustments and improvements (Others)[/h2]

• [p]Selecting content from a DLC you do not own will now directly open its Store page via the Steam Overlay. (Steam Version Only)[/p]
• [p]You can now check the Affinity Level and Points of your current DB directly on the Song Selection screen.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where certain UI elements in the 'Radio' Device Skin appeared misaligned.[/p]
• [p]When multiple scrolling texts are displayed within a single UI element, they will now sync to scroll at the same timing.[/p]
  • [p]Example: In the 'Play info widget' on the gameplay screen, if both the Song Title and Artist Name are long, their scroll effects will now trigger simultaneously.[/p]
    • [p]When playing 〈MEGALOVANIA (Camellia Remix)〉, you will see the Song Title ([c]MEGALOVANIA (Camellia Remix)[/c]) and Artist Name ([c]Toby Fox (Remixed by Camellia)[/c]) scroll in perfect sync.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where DB's Live2D motion displayed abnormally when switching pages using the \[Space] key on the Result screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the mouse interaction area for the \[P.A.T.C.H.] icon (top-right of the screen) did not match the actual visual icon area.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Sound Effect setting titles ([c]BASS BOOST[/c], [c]TREBLE BOOST[/c], [c]LIVE MODE[/c]) in the \[OPTION] menu appeared blurry on PAUSE screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in the English language setting where the button text for unobtained voices in the \[VOICE CHANGE] menu exceeded the UI area, and updated the text for clarity:[/p]
  • [p](Before) [c]NOT ACQUIRED[/c] → (After) [c]NOT OWNED[/c][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We sincerely appreciate your continued support for PLATiNA :: LAB.[/p]

[p]We would like to inform you about the latest hotfix scheduled for release on Tuesday, Jan 27.[/p][p]The update will be deployed without any server maintenance, so the hotfix will be applied automatically when you install the latest version of the client.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]\[1/27 ADDED] Fixed an issue where P.A.T.C.H. points awarded as a PERFECT BONUS were displayed incorrectly in certain situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where significant performance drops occurred in certain environments, making gameplay difficult.[/p]
• [p]Improved an issue where key inputs were intermittently not recognized during gameplay in certain environments.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Known Issues[/h2][p]We would like to share the details of the issues that our development team has identified and is currently prioritizing for correction.[/p][p]The following represent the primary issues under review. These will be addressed through an additional hotfix to be deployed following today’s update.[/p]

• [p]Abnormal termination of the client upon exiting the game.[/p]
• [p]Performance degradation occurring when a high polling rate is configured.[/p]
• [p]Other general defects hindering smooth gameplay and overall stability.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]A Message to Our Players[/h2][p]Our development team is currently working on wide-ranging improvements and optimizations. In addition to providing swift resolutions for recently reported issues, we are focusing on fundamentally addressing the long-standing stability concerns of the game client.[/p][p]Key objectives of this process include stabilizing the Polling Rate settings and resolving interference issues between the game client and the sound engine system.[/p][p]As we are primarily performing structural enhancements to the core of the game client, we are conducting inspections with more caution than ever to prevent any unforeseen side effects. We ask for your kind understanding as this meticulous process has caused the work to take longer than expected, resulting in a delay for our players.[/p][p][/p][p]In the hotfix scheduled for release on Tuesday, Jan 27, we will implement some of the ongoing improvements. The remaining items will be delivered through additional hotfixes in the near future.[/p][p]We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your patience. We remain committed to providing a more stable and seamless gameplay experience.[/p]

[p]We would like to inform you about the latest update scheduled for release after the maintenance on Wednesday, Jan 7.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Contents[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]The following new songs have been added:[/p]

• [p]Standard Songs[/p]
  • [p]“Aoharu Adventure” by NAMV & Game-i[/p]
  • [p]“Dark Sheep” by 黒魔[/p]
  • [p]“ほしのおとしもの” by ああああ[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Adjustments and improvements[/h2]

• [p]Improved the visibility of the \[P.A.T.C.H. PERFECT BONUS] indicator on the result screen.[/p]
• [p]Improved readability in certain menus, such as \[VOICE CHANGE] and \[PROFILE], by adjusting text line breaks.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where “afk” voice lines would trigger despite ongoing user activity (mouse movement or key inputs).[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where key inputs would occasionally fail to register during gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where certain UI elements overlapped with the character area on the song selection screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a memory leak issue where changing DB voices caused abnormal memory accumulation, leading to performance degradation.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in the \[P.A.T.C.H. Top50] menu where the \[Single Play Mode Shortcut] popup could not be closed using the \[Esc] key after selecting certain patterns.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the \[F5] key was unresponsive on the pause screen during gameplay.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Known Issues[/h2][p]Our dev team is currently prioritizing the following issues, which have been frequently reported by our users.[/p][p][/p][h3]Key Issues Under Investigation[/h3]

• [p]The game client crashing or closing abnormally upon exit.[/p]
• [p]Occasional frame drops in the note display area during gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Unintended movement of the selection cursor while the game is running.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We deeply recognize that these issues are significantly impacting your gaming experience. To prevent these or similar problems from recurring, we are currently conducting a comprehensive stabilization process across the entire game environment.[/p][p]We are committed to resolving these issues as quickly as possible to provide a stable and seamless experience. [/p]

[p]Server maintenance will be carried out during the period below to apply the new update.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Maintenance Schedule[/h2][p]January 7, 2026 (Wed), 15:00 – 17:00 (UTC+9)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Notes[/h2]

• [p]Game services will be unavailable during this time. Thank you for your understanding.[/p]
• [p]The maintenance end time is subject to change based on the progress of the operation.[/p]
• [p]Should there be any changes to the maintenance schedule, we will notify you via a additional announcement.[/p]

[p]We would like to inform you about the latest hotfix scheduled for release on Wednesday, Dec 24.[/p][p]The update will be deployed without any scheduled maintenance, so the hotfix will be applied automatically when you install the latest version of the client.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the game could not be launched in certain environments. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where “afk” voice lines for each DB were being played even while performing actions on the song selection screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the title of the song “비밀스런🌟유레카” was displayed abnormally on the song selection screen.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We sincerely appreciate your continued support for PLATiNA :: LAB.[/p]