• Fixed Escape button not working when trying to close different windows in the Main Menu
• You can now use the Escape key to close the Settings and Profile windows in game
• Fixed closing the main window along with secondary popups or windows when using the Escape key

Hello everybody! Finally fixed some issues with the Escape button after the ea-1.1 update :D Currently I am still working on an upcoming global update, ea-2. I may not be as productive as I used to be because of university, but I still try to develop in my spare time. I have some good news, so let's talk about the next update again.

What is ea-2 all about?

This upcoming update fixes one of the main problems - UI navigation. I am redesigning all menus from scratch to allow players to use only their keyboard or controller to navigate the UI, making it possible to play and use different menus without a mouse. This update also introduces "Online Features" that allow me to dynamically change some small content in the game without having to upload an update to Steam (including different links, tester IDs, etc.). I also added a new "Announcements" section to the main menu. The good thing is that all of this is completely optional and you won't miss out on any game features if you don't have an internet connection. In this update, I also reworked some core game mechanics and key scripts to make the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.

When will it be available?

It's hard for me to say. But I hope to release the very first preview before 2025. This update will be uploaded to a separate branch, and I will push updates (new previews) to that branch from time to time. I will also post change notes like this for each new preview.

When will it replace the old version on the main branch?

It will take a lot of time to finally replace the old ea-1. There are a lot of things I want to fix and rework after reading some of your feedback. During this development process, you will always be able to switch between the two branches without any conflicts between the two versions of the game.

Which version should I "main" when ea-2 comes out?

The ea-1. Because in the first preview ea-2 will be missing EVERYTHING: the stages and all levels and game modes, the level editor, the profile and so on... It will just be there for you to test if the new stuff and navigation works with your hardware. However, ea2 will slowly recover all the lost features.

Isn't it better to reveal all this stuff when the first preview is released, why now?

I just want to be transparent with the players and let you know what I am "cooking" and what to expect :D I will make another post like this when the ea-2 is finally released and it will probably be even more in depth. Anyway, thanks for reading the announcement! Your feedback and support is always appreciated, so feel free to suggest new ideas in the Community Hub :D Have a nice day!