Midnight Study News

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]This update includes improvements to the aiming guide, stabilization of charm/relic logic, and various combat bug fixes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Details[/h2][p][/p][h3]🔮 Charms & Combat System[/h3]

• [p]Improved so that charm orbs used by the player always appear at the front of the screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some charms (damage + debuff) were not applying their piercing effects correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Hyangnang Gaksi in the back row was being attacked by Dokkaebi Fire when the front one escaped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where combat could freeze when Geogug Gwi was stunned.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where combat would not end automatically when both Taeja Gwi and Noaengseol were defeated simultaneously.[/p]
• [p]Updated the bonus gold reward for encounters with 3–4 monsters: now grants a minimum of +5 and maximum of +10 per monster.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🎯 Aiming System[/h3]

• [p]Aming line improvement:[/p][p]When the predicted trajectory line is white, the DragProjectile collider no longer detects the Character layer.[/p][p](Prevents enemies from appearing to be hit when following a white trajectory.)[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🧿 Relic Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Exorcism Circle relic effect changed:[/p][p]Strength reduction → Suppression (2 stacks) debuff[/p][p]Improved logic so that Suppression works properly with both permanent and single-use charms.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🖥 UI & UX[/h3]

• [p]Added a confirmation popup when clicking “Start New Game” to provide an additional warning.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing! 🌙[/p][p]We will continue improving Midnight Study for a better experience.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]This patch includes improvements to Act 3 boss battle stability, translation fixes, and design updates.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Notes[/h2]

• [p]⚔ Combat[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the Act 3 boss “Geochinyeo” caused the battle to freeze if no talismans appeared inside the fog.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where, if no talismans remained except the Sorrow Talisman, Geochinyeo would not target it properly.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where the Act 2 monster “Singiwonyo” (신기원요) displayed only its head after being repeatedly attacked and split.[/p]
• [p]📜 Text & UI[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an incorrect translation for the relic “Five-colored Thread Bracelet.”[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where certain talisman and relic descriptions appeared broken or corrupted.[/p]
• [p]🎨 Graphics & Design[/p]
  • [p]Improved the IDLE (standby) animation details for general Act 3 monsters.[/p]
  • [p]Finalized the complete design for the Act 3 boss Geochinyeo.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you always for your interest and support! 🌙[/p][p]We will continue improving Midnight Study to deliver the best experience possible.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]This hotfix includes several combat balance adjustments and system-related fixes.[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Notes[/h2]

• [p]⚔ Combat & Skills[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where counterattacks ignored protection and dealt damage directly to HP.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed inaccuracies in the aim line’s collision detection with monsters.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where Taejagwi’s “Karma” skill interrupted hit animations in Act 3.[/p]
  • [p]Taejagwi’s “Silence” skill has been changed to a stack-based mechanic.[/p]
  • [p]The Gumiho (Act 2 Boss) Fox Orb stacks have been adjusted from 1 → 2.[/p]
• [p]👹 Monsters & Graphics[/p]
  • [p]Added the design for the Act 3 Boss “Geogugwi.”[/p]
• [p]🎲 System & Balance[/p]
  • [p]The Battle Encounter Chance in Mystery Events has been adjusted from 14% → 7%.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the Enhancement Talisman did not immediately update its enhancement text.[/p]
  • [p]Added an exception to prevent the Immortal Shield’s stat text from changing incorrectly in the Enhancement Room.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you as always for playing! 🌙[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]A critical issue has been identified and fixed in this hotfix.[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Notes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where Eodukshini’s lantern did not disappear, preventing Act 3 from being cleared.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you as always for playing Midnight Study![/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, students of Yongcheon High School.[/p][p]Act 3 has finally been completed.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]With the completion of Act 3, the Early Access version has now launched![/p][p]We are currently running a 20% launch discount, so we hope you’ll check it out.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Act 3: The Truth Beneath the Faculty[/h2][p][/p][p]On the second floor of Yongcheon High School, the faculty office awaits.[/p][p]Both students and teachers have vanished without a trace.[/p][p][/p][p]What on earth happened here?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The faculty office, which serves as a turning point for the act, offers a slightly brighter and more dreamlike atmosphere—quite different from the cold, dark tone of previous acts.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]While Act 2 focused on shape-shifting spirits, Act 3 introduces spirits that actively interfere with talisman collection.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From common monsters to elite ones, Act 3 brings more chaotic encounters and delivers an even more tense combat experience.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You’ll also encounter beings with an even stronger desire for gold—so stay alert.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Regarding Upcoming Plans[/h2][p]Since the Early Access launch last week,
we’ve received a wide range of feedback thanks to the many players who have supported us with great enthusiasm.[/p][p][/p][p]There are still areas that need improvement.
We will address critical bugs and progression-stopping issues as our top priority.
In particular, monster balance issues and certain progression bugs will be fixed and shared through an announcement as soon as the updates are ready.[/p][p][/p][p]For now, we are focusing on handling the issues and inconveniences reported during Early Access gameplay.
Afterward, we will整理 and share a detailed development roadmap with you soon.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, as always, for playing Midnight Study.
We hope you enjoy your late-night study session today as well!🌙[/p]