đ Patch Notes: Version 0.7 â Matt vs Diego (Patreon)
Content
This update is one of our largest yet, nearly doubling the content of a standard patch. Relationships will be tested, blood will be spilled, and the consequences of your choices are finally coming home to roost.
This patch will be available on February 6th for all Tier 3 Patreons!
đ Narrative & Content
A Massive Script Update: Over 25,000 words of new dialogue and narration.
The Showdown: Matt vs. Diego:
The rivalry reaches its boiling point. Discover who wins, who loses, and the ripple effects their battle leaves behind.
Dynamic changes: The battle adapts to what happens in the arena. Critical moments and the final outcome shift based on your performance and prior decisions.
Dual Perspective Combat: Your past choices dictate your path. Depending on your loyalty and beliefs, you will control the stances of either Matt or Diego.
Note: Victory in the mini game is required to progress the story, but who actually wins the match is set in stone this time. Come find who it is.
The Aftermath:
The fight is just the beginning. See what happens once the dust settles:
Character Fallout: Hear what the characters really think. Everyone who witnessed has something to say about the result.
The Unknown: Prepare yourselves... Certain "surprises" await you in the post-fight segment that will change the trajectory of the story.
Note: This patch contains roughly 50% of the planned aftermath content, so expect more to come as we near the conclusion of season 1 !
đ The "Perfect Victory" Special Ending
Think youâre a pro? Weâve added a hidden Special Ending for those who like an extra challenge!
The Challenge: Win the fight with a "Perfect Victory", meaning your controlled characterâs HP never hits zero during the battle.
The Catch: Only one of the two characters has this special outcome. Youâll have to figure out who it is and master their style to unlock it.
Warning: This is designed to be ultra-hard. Good luck, for real, youâre going to need it.
đ„ Combat System Overhaul (v2.0)
Weâve deepened the tactical layer of every fight to make each character feel unique.
New Passives: Matt and Diego now have unique passive abilities that define their fighting styles.
Active Abilities: New skills with cooldowns have been added. These provide strategic options beyond basic attacks, allowing for counter-play.
Advanced Combat AI: Opponents now "think" differently from each other. The AI prioritizes strategies based on their own passives, beliefs or mental states.
Status Effects: Fighters can now be affected by 'Hyped', 'Tired' and other status conditions that buff or debuff their combat capabilities.
Critical Moment Storytelling: This was the most labor-intensive feature of the patch. Narrative beats are now woven directly into the heat of battle via stadium screens, giving you the true feeling of watching a high-stakes live event.
đš Visuals & Technical Updates
Legacy Art Updates: We have updated several older CGs, specifically focusing on Matt for now.
Note: We have placed further art remasters on hold for now as we prepare for a major upcoming update to our character sprites by artists. For now, enjoy Mattâs fresh new look!
Remastered Intro (Beta): The game's opening has been expanded and polished with a mini adventure you can have with Matt and a few new characters on your way to the club. (yes, the most important characters ever introduced! Don't you dare hurt them!)
New Camera System: A custom-built system for better cinematic control and "liveliness" in scenes (currently active in the new intro and post-match content).
New Basic Animations: Both you and the characters now feature subtle animations such as nodding, laughing and shaking your head. Currently, these are only implemented in the new content but expect them to be added progressively to older scenes as we review and update them.
Media Expansion: A massive influx of new Images, CGs, Sounds, and Music. The game has grown by 50% in size over the last two patches due to the sheer intensity of the visual presentation.
Skin Tone Selection (WIP): You can now choose your skin tone! This is a work in progress as we continue to update older assets to reflect this choice. We plan to introduce even more tones in the futureâone step at a time!
Thatâs all for now! We hope you enjoy all the surprises and twists waiting for you in this episode of Trueclash!