CODEX MORTIS News

[p]🎄 DEMO BETA TEST: XMAS BONUS LEVEL 🎄[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Ho ho ho, necromancers![/p][p]We're excited to announce beta testing for a brand new bonus level FOR FREE FOR DEMO - Xmas![/p][p]What's waiting for you:[/p]

• [p]New monsters and challenges[/p]
• [p]A completely different objective - this time you're hunting a boss: Undead Santa. He's running away from you and you need to take him down before he escapes![/p]
• [p]This requires a fresh approach to your build strategy - your usual setup might not cut it[/p]

[p]Our vision for the future: This Xmas level is a preview of where we're heading. Our plan is for each level to bring unique mechanics and objectives, pushing you to adapt and experiment with different builds. No more one-build-fits-all - every level will be a new puzzle to solve.[/p][p]Why beta testing? Yes, we generate 100% of Codex Mortis with AI - but that doesn't mean there are no bugs or balance issues. AI creates, then AI fixes based on your feedback. That's our workflow. The more eyes on the game, the faster we can iterate and improve. If you're curious about how we work, we wrote a detailed breakdown here: [/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/4084120/discussions/0/842866071372380925/[/p][p][/p][p]How to join the beta:[/p]

1. [p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/GspH7CYTJM[/p]
2. [p]Head to #join-beta-codex-mortis channel[/p]
3. [p]Follow the instructions there to get access[/p]

[p]What we need from you:[/p]

• [p]Does it work? Any bugs or crashes?[/p]
• [p]How's the balance? Too easy? Too hard?[/p]
• [p]Is it fun? Does the new objective feel fresh?[/p]

[p]Report any bugs in #beta-codex-bugs on Discord.[/p][p]We appreciate every single one of you who takes the time to test and provide feedback - you're shaping this game with us.[/p][p]Happy hunting and happy holidays! 🎅💀[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Greetings, Necromancers!

We’ve been refining the demo based on your feedback.

Here is what’s new in the latest build:[/p]

• [p]We’ve added a new loot roll bar UI when opening chests.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the "audio cacophony" issues where sound effects would stack and distort. We also patched several audio-related memory leaks for better long-term stability.[/p]
• [p]Lifedrain has been nerfed. It was too powerful, opsie 💀[/p]
• [p]Picking up a Health Orb now triggers a clear animation above the player.
  
  Technical Fixes:[/p]
• [p]Optimized the particle pooling system for better frame rates during intense combat.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the "Completed" marker would disappear or fail to trigger after restarting the game.[/p]
• [p]Resolved several behind-the-scenes compiler warnings for a more stable build.[/p]
• [p]Added a loading progress bar when generating the world.
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What’s Lurking in the Shadows?[/p][p]While we polish the demo, we are already weaving the next nightmare. We are currently deep in development on a brand new level. Stay tuned—the world of Codex Mortis is about to get much larger.

Thank you for playing and providing feedback! If you’re enjoying the demo, please don’t forget to Wishlist the game![/p]

[p]DEMO OPTIMIZATION, ART, AND BURNING SCREEN BUG[/p][p]Based on your feedback, we've pushed an optimization update - sorry for the performance issues some of you experienced. It should run much better now. We're still working on squeezing out more frames and making the game even smoother.[/p][p]We've also updated several graphics to make the visuals more consistent across the board.[/p][p][/p][p]Additionally, we fixed the burning screen bug that occurred when dealing damage.[/p][p]Regardless of how you feel about the project, we appreciate you taking the time to check it out. We hope that despite everything, you had at least a bit of fun - and that this update makes it even more enjoyable :)[/p]

[p]Update: Performance & Stability[/p]

• [p]Fixed optimization issues - the demo should run much smoother now[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where alt+tabbing would break game controls[/p]

[p]Let us know if you're still experiencing any issues![/p]

[p]Update: Balance Overhaul[/p][p]We've been watching influencer playthroughs and reading your feedback - and we've rebuilt a lot of core balance elements: XP gains, enemy count, stats, and more. We also unlocked 4 skill slots from the start and gave you a few spells to play with right away - so you can immediately see what sets us apart from Vampire Survivors and other games in the genre: build planning and maxing out synergies. On top of that, we reduced the number of level ups but made each one more impactful. The goal? Better flow from the very start.[/p][p]Also: minor UI improvements, including moving synergies to a visible spot - it's a key feature that was hiding under the spells panel. Active synergies now sit right below your active spells. More UI tweaks coming.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Give it a try and let us know how it feels now![/p]