Greeting Subjects!
Following the big Alien Pack release last week, this update focuses on polishing up the game. We’ve addressed a number of bugs, made balance adjustments, and added several quality-of-life improvements to keep matches running smoothly and feeling fair.
We’ve also got the “Lies Among the Stars” Community tournament kicking off today at 5pm! - huge shoutout and best of luck to everyone taking part! It’s always great seeing the community come together (and tear each other apart). We can’t wait to see the plays, the bluffs, and the betrayals unfold.
The tournament will be hosted by Holls, and streamed live on the Deceit twitch channel.
Check it out at: https://twitch.tv/playdeceit
Increased Voidstalker cleanse radius from 1m to 1.5m
Added Cursed and Infected availability in custom settings
Adjusted the nametag visibility when toggled in custom settings
Reintroduced suspect flair
Transition when looking at major events
Adjusted preview for Spook-O-Lantern Gas Grenade
Adjusted Halloween Candy XP colour
Interaction detection while in 3rd person
Added “Certain Death” UI which shows when you will have no chance of completing the grab skillcheck.
Interactions not working near where players were banished
Alien occasionally falling through the floor when ejected.
Players being able to get stuck in the top of Space map antigravity tubes
Alien Host music way playing while in Parasite form
Alien self destruct tethering to players that were just grabbed
Alien Parasite form getting stuck in floors
Alien being able to grab while self destructing
Alien grab not draining a minimum of 40 sanity
Voidstalker icon duplicating in the profile tab
Voidstalker icon showing Alex by default at the start of the game
Gravity Grenade no longer pulls you up or down along the z access
Gravity Grenade not giving an accolade
Timeline showing that a human killed the terror
Infected not being able to talk at night with inbetween chat being disabled
HUD going invisible for players in Space Sabotage when player was executed
Adjusted feathers on Enchanted Beck's arms
Software
Fixed languages. Set English as default languages, and packed missing translations
Gameplay
It was not possible to buy technologies from the HQ if you have enough money
Removed poison's upgrade from the HQ in level 1 of act 1
UI
Started to work on a better react interface
Added extra wide 21:9 ratio as a resolution in the video parameter (2520x1080). Not perfect but it makes the home menu usable
Gameplay
Removed the prologue
When choosing a slot to construct the tower, raycast to the bottom of the tower instead of its middle
Reduced damage of Bunker
During a match, increased the size of the detection boxes at the edges of the screen to move the camera
During a match, the cursor is contained inside the game screen in order to be easily detected to move the camera. When you open the menu, the cursor is no longer contained
Added a different camera speed in the settings when moving the camera with the edges of the screen
UI
In the settings, the "Save" button also apply the configuration first. No need to clic on "Apply" then "Save"
In the settings, the camera speed can now go lower
In the settings, the slider to control the volume of the game has a better scale
minor improvement with scrollbars
1. Increased the strength of player characters at the game's beginning.
2. Added \[Hexi Warhorse] as initial equipment of the \[Commander] class.
3. Improved the auto-cast logic for the Skill \[Summon Warhound]; the AI will use it more frequently.
4. Removed the Daily Mission \[Zhangwu League: Secret Trade Route].
5. Adjusted some in-game text and translations.
1. Fixed an issue where story scenes could cause a crash.
2. Fixed an issue where all goods would be submitted in the \[Deliver Goods] daily Mission.
3. Fixed an issue where Family Position tutorial images didn't properly load when using Traditional Chinese.
4. Fixed an issue where Character voices did not properly match their gender.
5. Fixed an issue where inconsistencies in some character portraits.
6. Fixed an issue where players could freely pass through \[Duan-Long Fort].
7. Fixed an issue where players could improperly cost time at \[Student Pavilion].
*We found an issue about the \[Chen-Yuan] tutorial, and we will fix it as soon as possible. If you encounter this issue, please control your character and walk to the right side, and choose to skip the tutorial.

Time: After the v8.5 update ~ 04:00, DEC 31
Required Level: 30 or higher
A wonderful campus life thus begins. But somehow, it's not exactly what was imagined. ...Don't worry, the Messenger of Love never disappoints!
Control Assisties to dodge enemy attacks, upgrade weapons and stats, and pass the final trial!
Play the event to obtain Valkyrie Blastmetal's new outfit "Brainiac Dark Lord", Crystals, Campus of Love Emblem, Source Prisms and more!
Powerful muscle cars are already warming up their engines in the comfort of our backstage garages, and soon will be ready to hit the road. To celebrate their arrival, we've just launched a brand new, very first JDM: Made in USA DLC contest! Join the enormous excitement of our community, visit the Discord server and sign up for the fun now Here »

All details, rules (although very simple) and rewards are described in the dedicated contest Discord announcement. Meeting the event's requirements won’t take you more than a minute of your time, so be sure to check them out now. See you there, drifters!
If by some miracle you haven't heard the news yet, we have announced the first JDM: Japanese Drift Master DLC, namely JDM: Made in USA. Soon, you will have a unique opportunity to taste the raw thrill of American motor culture with exclusive rides! The DLC delivers six standout cars, each packed with tuning parts designed to dominate the track and turn heads wherever you go. Sounds interesting? Support the Made in USA project now by adding it to your Steam wishlist!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4054180/JDM_Made_in_USA/
JDM: Japanese Drift Master has always been a true passion project for us. We're committed to crafting the best racing experience possible - and to do that, we need your input and support. Join us on our Discord server and help shape the future of the game with your feedback!

We wish you the best of luck!
Let’s Drift!
The Gaming Factory Team
We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do!
Thanks!

Welcome to v8.5: A Lightful Love (OCT 23 ~ DEC 31)!
Update Content
★ New SD-type S-rank Battlesuit "Hi♪ Love Elf♥"
"Hi♪ Love Elf♥" is an SD-type Ice DMG dealer who can guide her little messengers or scatter Love Blossoms for a dazzling offensive. By locking onto her flower cluster with her Ultimate, she can deploy Ever-Blooming Garden across the battlefield to complement her attacks.
During Stellar Outburst, Elysia can deploy Love's Expanse around her to provide buffs for her team. When Love's Expanse reaches its maximum level, or when she fires the maximum number of arrows with her charged Ultimate, she can gather light to perform a radiant Link Ultimate against enemies on the field.
*You can obtain the new battlesuit and her recommended equipment in the following ways:
1. Battlesuit Supply "Love Planted in Dream Orchard" now available. The featured S-rank battlesuit "Hi♪ Love Elf♥" is guaranteed in 90 drops, with the first 10x drops free.
2. Equipment Supply is now available for a limited time! Recommended for Hi♪ Love Elf♥: Bow "Pure Love's Whisper" and "Blissful Days" stigma set drop rates UP!
3. "Whispers of Love" login event begins. Log in for 7 days to obtain Blissful Days Stigma Option x1, Serrated Comedy Stigma Option x1, 120 Crystals, and more. Open the Stigma Option to choose from one of the corresponding stigmata.
4. "Blissful Days" stigma set is craftable. Forging a stigma requires Source Prism x2 and Ether Fuel x600.
★ New equipment recommended for Herrscher of Rebirth: Divine Key "Sea-Cleansing Floret" and "Serrated Comedy" stigma set!
Divine Keys for Herrscher of Rebirth: Sea-Cleansing Floret and PRI-ARM Sea-Cleansing Floret: Reciprocity debut! When Herrscher of Rebirth is equipped with them, activate Astral Ring Specialization: World Star to change her Weapon Skill.
*You can obtain her recommended equipment in the following ways:
1. Equipment Supply is open for a limited time! Herrscher of Rebirth's recommended equipment Divine Key "Sea-Cleansing Floret" and "Serrated Comedy" stigma set are available with increased drop rates!
2. Participate in the login event to get Serrated Comedy Stigma Option x1. Open it to receive one of Herrscher of Rebirth's new recommended stigmata.
3. "Serrated Comedy" stigma set is craftable. Forging a stigma requires Source Prism x2 and Ether Fuel x600.
★ Bonuses Event: Dreamland Treasures
Reach into dreams and find special gifts for you!
Dreamland Treasures begins soon! During the event, complete missions to get shop tokens Wishing Stars, which can be used to exchange for Sincerest Affection Option, a Prism Stigma Direct Level-Up Coupon, Honkai Shards, and more!
★ Main Story Part 2 Chapter X: Reunited Under the Light of Faith
How long must one endure the darkness to glimpse a single star?
New main story Reunited Under the Light of Faith begins soon. Complete the main story to claim Crystals, Dreamseeker Chips, Source Prisms, and more!
★ Featured Event: With You! Youthful Dreams
A wonderful campus life thus begins. But somehow, it's not exactly what was imagined. ...Don't worry, the Messenger of Love never disappoints!
Featured event "With You! Youthful Dreams" begins soon! Control Assisties to dodge enemy attacks, upgrade weapons and stats, and complete the final trial stage! Play the event to obtain Valkyrie Blastmetal's new outfit "Brainiac Dark Lord", Crystals, Campus of Love Emblem, Source Prisms, and more!
★ Version Event: Ellie in Wonderland
With hope in the heart and luggage on the back, embark on a fantastic adventure in the land of dreams!
Featured event "Ellie in Wonderland" begins soon! Move Cube-lysia and solve puzzles in environments. Use little messengers and hearts strategically to unlock mechanisms and reach the goal to win! Play the event to obtain Crystals, Ancient Willpowers, Source Prisms, and more!
★ Version Event: Yippee Arcade
"French fries? Cola? Got everything? Alright, let's head to the arcade!"
Featured event "Yippee Arcade" begins soon! Compete against your friends to find the true match-three master! Play to obtain Sugary Vacation Outfit Option, Crystals, Source Prisms, Honkai Shards, Yippee Master Emblem, and more!
★ Login Events: Whispers of Love, Carnival Gifts, and Secret Garden's Enchantment
After the v8.5 update until 04:00, DEC 31, log in for 8 days to claim Blissful Days Stigma Option x1, Serrated Comedy Stigma Option x1, 120 Crystals, and more!
From 12:00, OCT 27 to 12:00, NOV 21, log in to claim 10x Carnival Battlesuit Supply Cards x2 for v8.5's Carnival Battlesuit Supply.
From 04:00, NOV 2 to 04:00, DEC 31, log in for 7 days to receive Striding Upon Light Battlesuit Option x1 and Illuminated Truths Supply Option x3! Open Striding Upon Light Battlesuit Option to choose one from the following: Herrscher of Truth Character Card x1, Herrscher of Human: Ego Character Card x1, Herrscher of Truth Rank-Up Stamp x5, Herrscher of Human: Ego Rank-Up Stamp x5, or Ancient Willpower x600. Open Illuminated Truths Supply Option to choose one one from the following: Battlesuit Supply Card x5, Equipment Supply Card x5, or 1200 Crystals.
★ Limited-time Event: Love's Blessed Gifts
From 10:00, NOV 6 to 11:59, DEC 4, complete missions on the Journey of the Heart page to obtain betting coupons to enter a raffle! Win an Elysia figure, custom Bluetooth earphones, Paladin BP Unlock Coupon, Crystals, and more!
★ Special Event: Carnival Spend Bonuses
Carnival Spend Bonuses is available after the v8.5 update until 12:00, DEC 5. Spend 30,000 Crystals (excluding Returnee Support) to obtain Jovial Deception: Shadowdimmer's new outfit "Whitewave Topper"! Spend a specific number of Crystals to obtain Carnival Annulons. Use Carnival Annulons to purchase Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer Character Card x1, Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer Rank-Up Stamp x6, Deepspace Anchor: First Light Rank-Up Stamp x6, and more at the shop!
★ Hyperion Arsenal
New Weapons: Bow "Pure Love's Whisper", PRI-ARM Bow "Pure Love's Whisper: Heart's Wish", Scythe "Sea-Cleansing Floret", PRI-ARM Scythe "Sea-Cleansing Floret: Reciprocity"
New Stigmata: "Blissful Days" Stigma Set, "Serrated Comedy" Stigma Set
Game Adjustments & Optimizations
☆☆☆☆☆ Battlesuits ☆☆☆☆☆
The following data are at max skill level:
◆ Behold! Fate-Defying Dragon
Edited the skill description of Evil Dragon's Dogma from "when Stellar Outburst ends" to "after Stellar Outburst ends". This is only a text correction, and it does not affect the actual skill effects.
◆ Planar Armament: Warped Spacetime
1. Adjusted the Astral Ring skill effects of Sky Arc Star: Homing Pigeon: When she is not the leader and during Stellar Outburst, the first QTE of Planar Armament: Warped Spacetime will fully restore Scorch. Added the effect where her next Ultimate will cast Condensed Thunder. The condition for restoring 140/128 SP has been edited from after the first hit of Pierced Sun/Rainless Skies to after the first hit of Pierced Sun/Rainless Skies/Condensed Thunder.
2. Fixed an issue where the skill "Fearless" sometimes restored incorrect Astral Ring Intensity values.
3. Fixed an issue where the Drifting Edge model sometimes glitched in the Valkyrie screen's Appreciation Mode.
◆ Thousand-Faced Maestro: Cameo!
Fixed an issue where her animation sometimes glitched when taking hits in Part 2's Open World.
◆ Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer
Fixed an issue where with Wheel of Destiny activated, players sometimes were unable to tap and trigger Phantom support attacks during Stellar Outburst.
◆ Valkyrie Blastmetal
Fixed an issue with abnormal eyebrow color in her default outfit.
◆ Herrscher of Human: Ego
Fixed an issue where voice lines sometime repeated abnormally during finalization animation.
◆ Miss Pink Elf♪
Fixed an issue where error messages sometimes abnormally appeared when she was equipped with Flawless Benediction or Flawless Benediction: Legacy and being hit by certain enemies' throws.
◆ Divine Prayer
Fixed an issue with clipping of the Winter Princess outfit on the Valkyrie screen.
◆ Others
1. Added the character trait tag "Summoned Entity" to the Valkyrie system.
2. Fixed an issue where some Valkyries' pupil highlight rendering sometimes glitched.
☆☆☆☆☆ Weapons ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Draconic Sky-Scorching Fury & Draconic Sky-Scorching Fury: Ultra!
1. Improved weapon active's text description: "Enhanced Weapon Skill" changed to "Rampant Dragon Claws". This is only a text correction, and it does not affect the actual effects.
2. Optimized weapon visual effects.
☆☆☆☆☆ Stigmata ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Phantom of the Fog set
Fixed an issue where recommended characters were not available for the stigmata.
☆☆☆☆☆ AstralOps ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Chenxue
Edited the skill description for SP recovery skill "Luminous Echo": "With Grail of Infinitude activated: after enabling Stellar Outburst, when the character uses Ultimate, gains 10 Astral Ring Intensity (CD: 12s; calculated independently for each character; can trigger up to 3 times for a team, and the trigger count is reset after enabling Stellar Outburst)." This is only a text correction, and it does not affect the actual effects.
☆☆☆☆☆ Gameplay ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Part 2 Main Story
1. New map: Difeng.
2. Fixed an issue in Part 2 Main Story Interlude: Yet the Stars Still Sparkle where Planar Armament: Warped Spacetime sometimes could not enter Stellar Outburst during the mission "Keep looking for the entrance to the First Sector."
◆ Superstring Dimension
1. New stage: Meltdown: Perilous, featuring Meteoroid: Paros as the main enemy.
2. New stage: Dominance: Perilous, featuring Fu Hua as the main enemy.
3. New stage: Frosthelm: Perilous, featuring Meteroid: Epernay as the main enemy.
4. New stage: Meltdown: Perilous, featuring Flying Fish: Patrol Force as the main enemy.
5. Fixed an issue in Quantum: Perilous (main enemy: Valrahal) where Behold! Fate-Defying Dragon sometimes moved outside the camera view.
6. Fixed an issue where boss Jade Knight in Thunderbane: Perilous might wrongly get attacked during entry animation.
◆ Memorial Arena
1. New SSS-rank boss: Meteoroid: Paros.
2. Optimized the voice frequency of SS boss Masked Fool Sampo when hit.
3. Fixed an issue where the model of SSS boss Bygone Deliverance sometimes did not disappear after phase change.
4. Fixed an issue where obstructions sometimes occurred during SSS boss Litost · Cinders of the Night's phase change when frame rates were low.
◆ Elysian Realm
1. Added special adjustments and exclusive signets to Herrscher of Rebirth when she is equipped with Sea-Cleansing Floret or Sea-Cleansing Floret: Reciprocity.
2. Made special adjustment to Stygian Nymph: Crit Rate increases by 30%, Total DMG dealt increases by 70%.
3. Fixed an issue where Herrscher of Rebirth's exclusive Signet Blessing of Decay sometimes abnormally dealt additional damage for each hit of Combo ATK and Joint Combo ATK.
4. Adjusted Herrscher of Rebirth's Special Adjustment: Passive Skill Adjustment: When not equipped with Divine Key "Sea-Cleansing Floret" or PRI-ARM "Sea-Cleansing Floret: Reciprocity", she remains in Soul Shaper form. Otherwise, she remains in Life Binder form. Added effect: In Life Binder Form, Combo and Joint Combo deal an additional 1060% ATK of Physical DMG.
5. Adjusted the values of Stygian Nymph's exclusive Signet.
☆☆☆☆☆ Battle Pass ☆☆☆☆☆
1. Added the following purchasable items to v8.5 BP Materials (Knight BP/Paladin BP required):
\[Character Card/Rank-Up Stamps] Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer Character Card/Rank-Up Stamps, Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer Rank-Up Stamps
\[Weapon] Banquet Rose
2. Added the following purchasable items to Reserve Works:
\[Character Card/Rank-Up Stamps] Herrscher of Truth Character Card/Rank-Up Stamps, Herrscher of Truth Rank-Up Stamps
\[Weapons] Key of Ascension, Twirling Glaze
\[Stigmata] In the Name of Truth Set, Exotic Lamp Set
3. Unlock Paladin BP to get "Arrow of Love Ribbon".
4. Updated character Fragment rewards in Knight BP and Paladin BP to Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer Fragments.
5. Unlock Knight BP/Paladin BP to get BP Robevyom v8.5. Open it to receive one of the following: Simply Orange (outfit), Everdream (outfit), Indelible Memories (outfit), Sandy Coast (outfit), or 8000 Asterite.
☆☆☆☆☆ Returnee Support ☆☆☆☆☆
1. New battlesuits obtainable in Valkyrie Reinforcements:
Target Battlesuits: S-rank battlesuit "Lone Destruction: Shadowchaser", A-rank battlesuit "Valkyrie Blastmetal"
Other Battlesuits: A-rank battlesuit "Sündenjäger", A-rank battlesuit "Wolf's Dawn", A-rank battlesuit "Valkyrie Triumph"
2. New equipment obtainable in Equipment Reinforcements:
4★ Weapon: Rapid-Shot Crossbow "Burn the Long Night"
4★ Stigmata: A Forged Light Set
☆☆☆☆☆ Shop ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Exchange House
Added weapon "Astral Rend: White Dwarf", weapon "Purana Phantasma", stigma set "Schicksal Mentor", and stigma set "Feline Guardian".
◆ Supply Shop
Replaced Herrscher of Human: Ego Rank-Up Stamps with Deepspace Anchor: First Light Rank-Up Stamps.
◆ War Treasury
1. Added Silverwing: N-EX Character Card and Fragments, Palatinus Equinox Character Card and Souls, and Spina Astera Character Card and Fragments.
2. Changed the purchase currency for Dea Anchora Character Card and Fragments, Herrscher of Thunder Character Card and Souls, Bright Knight: Excelsis Character Card and Fragments, Azure Empyrea Character Card and Souls, Jade Knight Character Card and Fragments to Ancient Willpower.
☆☆☆☆☆ System ☆☆☆☆☆
◆ Foundry
You can now craft G4 stigma "Li Sushang: Shenzhou Reminiscence," Prism Stigma set "Blissful Days," Prism Stigma set "Serrated Comedy," PRI-ARM "Pure Love's Whisper: Heart's Wish," and PRI-ARM "Sea-Cleansing Floret: Reciprocity" directly.
◆ Dorm Supply
Added S-rank Character Cards for Helical Contraption, Herrscher of Human: Ego, Jade Knight, Herrscher of Truth, Herrscher of Finality, and Dreamweaver.
◆ Bridge Interactions
Added interactive animations and voice lines for Hi♪ Love Elf♥.
◆ Achievements
Added the achievement for obtaining Hi♪ Love Elf♥.
◆ Dorm
Hi♪ Love Elf♥ can now move into the Dorm. Added her interactions and events.
◆ Others
1. Reset the rewards for regular invitation events on the Share Invitation page.
2. Added 2700-day login rewards for Login Emblem.
3. Added the V-Sync setting to the graphics settings for PC.
4. Fixed an issue in Main Story Chapter VI, stage 6-3 "Act 1: Tower of Babel" where items sometimes fell off the map.
5. Fixed an issue in Main Story Chapter VI, stage 6-5 "Act 2: Underground Prisoner" where the enemy Girl in the Incubator sometimes moved out of the map.
6. Fixed an issue in Main Story Chapter XI, stage 11-1 "Act 1: Myriad Sea" where a black screen sometimes occurred during stage finalization.
7. Fixed an issue where water surface rendering glitched in some scenes.







We’ll be diving into new gameplay, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and answering your questions live with the developers. 🌗
Expect spooky vibes, exclusive insights, and maybe a few unexpected surprises from the Dark side... 👀
🕒 When: October 31st — 9PM (GMT+3)
📺 Where: Twitch or Kick
🎮 Featuring: Live Q&A with developers + gameplay showcase
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