Developer Comments:
This new gamemode allows players to see how far they can make it with their current power level. Based on how many waves are survived you are rewarded with permanent exp gain. I'm hoping this will encourage players to really try to optimize their strategies so they can push further waves. There are still a few features missing from the gamemode, such as being able to start at a certain wave within your highscore, and gaining rewards that help you push further waves but only in endless (essence per wave, increased damage, etc.) For now the gamemode is unlocked pretty early on. I will most likely move it to be unlocked somewhere during the Apprentice Vision Quest.
Changelog:
New features:
* added a new gamemode "endless", survive as long as possible against infinite waves gaining permanent rewards the more you do
* for now the endless is unlocked by beating vision 11
Polish:
* modified the map select screen
Balance:
* reduced the effectiveness of the automatic difficulty adjustment system
* removed continue in endless option
* reduced the multiplier gained from vision quest challenges
* slightly increased spawn count per wave scaling
Bug fixes:
* custom stats now update properly
* changing options on the map select screen updates the appropriate things