• Fixed an exploit : if a Vampire was on a resource card (for example, a Tree) and used auto-build for another recipe while the game was paused, it would craft the recipe as well as harvest the resource card
  
• Fixed a bug where the Snowstorm Event wouldn't end if the Yeti was tamed instead of killed

• Recipes in the list view now display how many cards is owned for each recipe
  
• Increased taskmaster quest durations

🚀 Update: We've fixed an issue where some planets kept their shields after destroying all shield generators in space.

🔥 The patch is now live! 🔥

Thanks to everyone who played our demo during the playtest event!
We’re currently improving gameplay, fixing bugs, and adding a new mini-boss based on your feedback.
The demo will return soon with an even better experience!

1. Fixed numerous typos in the Traditional Chinese version, as well as the issue where some menus and functions appeared in English.

2. Fixed the issue where non-removable equipment would be forcefully equipped after being previewed in the B-key dressing interface.

3. Fixed the error reporting issue when Jude sends the Queen away in Torres City.

4. Fixed the error reporting issue in some storylines at the Fortune Teller's shop.

5. Fixed the issue where the protagonist appears bald upon leaving the Elf storyline.

6. Fixed the error reporting issue in some parts of the Slime Queen storyline.

7. Fixed the soft-lock issue in some parts of the Imperial Bug storyline.

8. Fixed the infinite loop issue in a certain route within the Fortune Teller's shop in the Beast Kingdom epilogue.

9. Fixed the issue where the True Nine-Tailed Fox's butt plug tail would still appear during travel.

10. Fixed the issue of equipment loss in the True Ending.

11. Added a new Virgin Clear Title to the True God route.

12. Fixed the CG logic and image mismatch issue for the Empire Peeping on the Queen scene.

13. Adjusted the entry logic for the Netherworld in the True God route to provide players with more choice flexibility.

The empire-building foundation is coming together.

What's Working Now:

• Full island persistence - Travel to an island, leave, return weeks later. Your colony remains exactly as you left it. Resources stockpiled, mana reserves intact, buildings standing. Only what you physically load onto your ship travels with you.

• Ship cargo system - Different vessels, different capacities. Strategic choices about what goods matter most for your next destination.

• Seamless transitions - The technical challenge of loading/unloading entire island states is solved.

What's Next: Two major additions: Port buildings and empire-wide foci access.

Ports will connect your islands through trade routes, allowing surplus resources to flow where they're needed most. But here's the game-changer for divine powers: each island has three foci—mystical locations that unlock spells. Soon you'll choose one primary focus per island to make that spell available across your entire empire.

Discover a powerful terraforming focus on one island? Unlock it, designate it as primary, and wield that power everywhere you go. Your spell arsenal grows with every island you explore and claim.

Our colleague Gerd Fankhaenel, Space Engineers 2 Design Lead, shares new details about the upcoming Colonization feature:

• The VS2 Update will introduce the base colonization systems and the first Almagest sectors (with more to come later!)
  
• Players will begin their journey as early explorers, completing engineering contracts to repair and build structures that form the foundation for future settlers
  
• In these early stages of development, players can use a fast travel network of “jump lanes” between space stations to move quickly through the Almagest system - but you can also fly freely anywhere without any loading screens
  
• A new map will track colonization progress, display resource distribution, and feature a fog of war to encourage exploration and discovery

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Commanders, servers will be undergoing maintenance for update.

Maintenance schedule: 2025/11/04, 3:00 UTC

Duration: 2-3 hours

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Update note:

New Addition: Abyss Echo Event

The brand-new cross-server PVP event Abyss Echo is now live! Players will be divided into three factions: the Foundation, Mercenary Group, and Oathbreaker.

Compete in galaxy conquests and monster hunts—consume Abyss Energy to revive your fleet without any losses. Fight with everything you've got to make your faction the ultimate victor and claim massive rewards!

Other Optimizations

Will of Ascension optimization

Hey everyone,

Update 0.1.6 is live! This patch focuses on atmosphere, lighting, and some important quality improvements:

💡 Lighting & Shadows Overhaul

• The first level’s lighting has been completely reworked. Unrealistic light sources were replaced with darker, dusk-like illumination for a more immersive and eerie look.

📜 Forest Cabin Document Fix

• The document on the table inside the locked forest cabin has been moved deeper into the room, preventing it from being picked up through the window.

🐰 New Easter Egg Added

• A hidden Easter Egg has been added to the first level. Can you find it? 👀

🎧 Ambient Sound Loop Fixed

• Ambient background sound now loops continuously instead of stopping after one playthrough.

🔢 Combination Lock Visibility Improved

• Lighting and indicators on the combination lock have been adjusted to ensure visibility across all graphic settings.

More atmospheric updates and hidden details are coming soon, thank you for playing and helping us shape Occultus Vitae!

– Place2Start Studio 💀

Hi all!

Setting up another time to come and play Black Bristol with the dev and the rest of the community.

I'll be on Discord to chat with you all and play a few games.

Highlights:

• Solo and team lobbies

• Dev stream and Q&A

See you there!

Fathom

Black Bristol Discord

Hello everyone!

I'm excited to share with you the latest improvements brought to Master Arena. This major update focuses on performance optimization, gameplay enhancement, and compatibility issue resolution.

The weapon system has been completely redesigned to offer a more immersive and realistic feel:

Rotation Lag: Weapons now naturally follow camera movements with a slight delay, creating a more realistic sense of weight and inertia.
Weapon Bob: Added dynamic weapon movements during player actions, faithfully reflecting movement (walking, running, jumping).
Bounce Reactions: Weapons now physically react to impacts and sudden movements, adding an extra layer of realism to gameplay.

These three systems work together to deliver a more satisfying and immersive shooting experience.
Online performance has been significantly improved:

Removal of artificial limitations: Guaranteed minimum bandwidth increased from 10 KB/s to 50 KB/s from the first connection.
40-60% reduction in bandwidth usage: Through intelligent restructuring of the replication system, data is now organized by update frequency and relevance.
Better stability: Players should notice a significant reduction in synchronization issues and a smoother multiplayer experience.

Bots are now smarter and provide a better training experience:

• Anti-blocking system: Bots no longer get stuck in environments.
  
• Collision avoidance: Bots naturally navigate around each other.
  
• Dynamic learning: Bots adapt their behavior during matches while maintaining their unique personality, offering a greater variety of challenges.

I've added a DXVK launch option to resolve compatibility issues on certain modern configurations.
Why DXVK?
Master Arena uses DirectX 9, a proven but dated graphics API. On modern graphics cards (RTX 4000, RX 7000 and later) and Windows 10/11, legacy DirectX 9 support is no longer optimal in recent drivers. GPU manufacturers focus on modern APIs (DirectX 12, Vulkan), which can cause:

• Performance drops in DirectX 9 games
  
• Rendering or display issues
  
• Crashes on certain configurations

DXVK (DirectX to Vulkan) translates DirectX 9 calls to Vulkan, a modern API perfectly supported by recent graphics cards. This solution, also used by Intel for their Arc GPUs, allows:

Restored optimal performance
Eliminated compatibility issues
Reduced CPU usage in CPU-limited scenarios

You can now choose between native DirectX 9 mode and DXVK mode at game startup according to your configuration.

Several crashes related to the Scaleform (GFx) interface system have been identified and fixed, significantly improving overall game stability, especially during menu navigation and transitions.

Balancing work has been done across the entire arsenal to ensure a more competitive and fair gaming experience. Adjustments include damage, fire rate, and accuracy for several weapons.

Your experience and feedback are essential to continue improving Master Arena. As a solo developer, every piece of feedback counts and helps me prioritize future improvements. Don't hesitate to share your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports:

Steam Forum: Join discussions with the community
Official Discord: Chat directly with me and other players

Thank you for your continued support!
Jérémy - Master Arena Developer