[p]Hello, Animas![/p][p]As we continue refining Gigantes Ex Machina, we’ve prepared a set of system improvements and accessibility updates to enhance your overall gameplay experience.[/p][p]These changes aim to make controls more intuitive, mission flow clearer, and upcoming content easier to approach.[/p][p]Below are the details for this update.[/p][p][/p]

v0.2.1 Patch Notes

[p][/p][p]System & Accessibility Improvements[/p][p]The auto-aim system has been enhanced for better usability.[/p]

• [p]When auto-aim is enabled, your attacks will now target enemies independently of your on-screen aiming cursor. Additionally, pressing the attack button while aiming near a different enemy will smoothly switch targeting to your intended target.[/p]

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Story Mode Progression Adjustments[/p][p]Revised Mission Progression Flow[/p]

• [p]The progression order for all missions—including the tutorial—has been updated.
Missions are now recommended in the order of Normal → Hard, and the UI has been adjusted accordingly.[/p]
• [p]Failing the tutorial mission will now prevent players from advancing to the next mission.[/p]
• [p]A new tutorial boss has been added, replacing the original AE‑113 Aerial.[/p]

• [p]The Code AE-113 and Code AG-52B training missions have been reclassified as Special Missions, allowing players to attempt them optionally and independently from the main progression path.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Mission Difficulty Name Adjustments[/p][p]Mission difficulty names have been updated to be more intuitive and easier to understand.[/p]

• [p]Regular Mission → Normal Difficulty
Enemy threats remain at a manageable level. Situational awareness and basic equipment are sufficient to handle encounters.[/p]
• [p]Assault Mission → Hard Difficulty
More enemies arrive faster, and their stats are boosted. Module upgrades are strongly recommended.[/p]
• [p]Night Mission (Upcoming)
Previously planned as a new difficulty tier, Night Missions will be introduced soon as Very Hard Difficulty.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Nano Crystal Acquisition Adjustments[/p][p]Previously, the number of Nano Crystals obtainable through missions was considered too limited. Based on this feedback, both the acquisition amount and the available sources have been updated as follows:[/p]

• [p]Increased rewards for Hard difficulty missions
The reward has been raised from 1 → 2 Nano Crystals.[/p]
• [p]Normal difficulty completion reward added
Completing all Normal difficulty missions now grants 20 Nano Crystals.[/p]
• [p]Hard difficulty completion reward added
Completing all Hard difficulty missions now grants 30 Nano Crystals.[/p]

[p]Please note that Nano Crystal acquisition values may continue to be adjusted for game balance in future updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Overall Narrative Adjustments[/p][p]Several story elements have been updated to better align with the revised mission flow and upcoming content.[/p]

• [p]Updated Prologue
The prologue that appears immediately after creating a new save file has been refreshed with new narrative elements.[/p]
• [p]Revised Character Dialogue & Sequence
Due to the updated mission progression order, certain character dialogues and their appearance timing have been adjusted accordingly.[/p]
• [p]Archive – Classified Documents
Some classified document entries have been removed. Classified documents are now obtained by completing missions on Hard Difficulty.[/p]
• [p]Archive – Audio Logs
Audio logs no longer play automatically after completing Normal Difficulty missions. Instead, they are now rewarded as mission completion items.[/p]
• [p]Audio Log Rewards
Players can now earn Nano Crystals after viewing audio logs.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Primary Weapons – Additions[/p][p]New primary weapons have been added to the arsenal.[/p]

• [p]MC‑86 Machina[/p]
• [p]Anti‑Tank Gun
A classic but still effective weapon for penetrating enemy armor.[/p]
• [p]Beam Rifle
A low‑rate‑of‑fire energy weapon that outputs high‑energy beams for strong mid‑range penetration and firepower.[/p]
• [p]Bazooka
A weapon said to have been favored by a legendary and feared ace pilot.[/p]
• [p]AE‑113 Aerial[/p]
• [p]Burst Rifle
A rifle that provides high accuracy and stable firepower through short burst fire.[/p]
• [p]Marksman Rifle
A designated marksman rifle enhanced with a higher caliber to improve effective range and stopping power.[/p]
• [p]Beam Smartgun
An energy weapon firing short bursts to reduce overheating and maintain balanced power.[/p]
• [p]AG‑52B Argus[/p]
• [p]AA Flak
An anti‑air weapon specialized for intercepting aircraft, while still capable of engaging ground targets.[/p]
• [p]Rocket Pod
An aircraft rocket pod modified for multi‑role use, capable of rapidly firing unguided small rockets.[/p]
• [p]Panzerschreck
An anti‑tank rocket launcher capable of effectively destroying heavily armored targets.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Primary Weapons – Adjustments[/p]

• [p]Gatling Gun & Minigun
Both weapons have been rebalanced to emphasize their identity as high‑rate‑of‑fire weapons. Their damage has been reduced, but rate of fire has been significantly increased.[/p]
• [p]Autocannon
The base damage has been reduced, but both magazine capacity and rate of fire have been increased.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Secondary Weapons – Adjustments[/p]

• [p]High-Powered Beam Cannon
The base damage has been increased from 200 → 300.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Item Balance Adjustments[/p]

• [p]Sync Rate Stabilizer
Sync rate has been raised from 10% → 20% per level.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where player movement input stopped right after leveling up.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where enemies hidden underground were incorrectly auto‑targeted.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where damage numbers did not appear when an enemy was killed in a single hit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where damage numbers from piercing attacks appeared in a single location instead of at each enemy’s position.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where certain elite drones equipped with frontal shields could not be targeted properly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the projectile trajectory did not align with the weapon’s muzzle direction.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Your continued feedback is the driving force behind the evolution of Gigantes Ex Machina.[/p][p]We are continuously researching and adjusting the game’s balance, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.[/p][p]We will keep striving to deliver an even better experience.[/p][p]Thank you for playing![/p]