New Update | Changes & Fixes
- 2 April 2024
The beloved indie game UNDERTALE, created by Toby Fox, has received a new update that promises to enhance the player experience with a myriad of gameplay changes, crucial bug fixes, and exciting new features. Since its original release in 2015, UNDERTALE has captured the hearts of players around the world with its unique blend of bullet-hell mechanics, deep storyline, quirky characters, and the revolutionary ability to complete the game without killing any monsters. This update aims to build upon that foundation, addressing community feedback and adding layers of depth to the underground world.
Gameplay Changes
- Balanced Combat Mechanics: The damage calculation system has been reworked to provide a more balanced combat experience across all three routes (Pacifist, Neutral, Genocide). Players will notice adjustments in enemy HP and attack patterns, especially in late-game bosses.
- Improved Puzzle Logic: Some puzzles have been re-designed for clarity without sacrificing their challenge. This includes better hints for solving puzzles that players found particularly obscure.
- Save System Overhaul: The save system now includes multiple slots, allowing players to explore different story paths without overwriting their progress. Additionally, an auto-save feature has been implemented right before critical story moments or boss fights.
- Enhanced Encounter Rates: Random encounter rates have been fine-tuned to reduce grinding sessions in certain areas while ensuring players can still level up appropriately on a Genocide route or find enough encounters for gold on a Pacifist or Neutral run.
Fixes
- Text Overflow Issues Resolved: Instances, where text would overflow or clip outside dialogue boxes, have been corrected across various resolutions.
- Collision Detection Improvements: Collision detection on environmental obstacles and during bullet-hell segments has been refined for a smoother gameplay experience.
- Audio Glitches Addressed: Fixed rare bugs where music or sound effects would not play correctly or loop indefinitely under specific conditions.
- Localization Fixes: Corrected various translation errors in non-English versions of the game to better convey jokes, puns, and cultural references.
New Features
- Bonus Content for Repeat Playthroughs: Players who have completed the game at least once will discover new dialogue options and hidden scenes that provide deeper insight into UNDERTALE's world and characters.
- "Monsterpedia" Addition: A new menu feature that allows players to view detailed information about monsters they've encountered or spared. This compendium fills out with lore details as you interact with more creatures.
- Customizable Soul Modes: After completing the game once on any route, players can customize their SOUL color in subsequent playthroughs, each color offering unique gameplay modifiers that affect bullet-hell challenges.
- Achievement System Integration: UNDERTALE now supports achievements across all platforms it's available on (PC/Console). These achievements range from story-related milestones to quirky challenges only the most determined players will unlock.
This update is available for free download for anyone who owns UNDERTALE. It automatically applies upon launching the game through our website or your respective platform's digital storefront.