Edit 2020-11-23: We released another small patch today with bug fixes, see full notes here!
Hey there Gungeoneers,
As some of you may know, we have been hard at work on a major update to Exit the Gungeon focused on improving options for player choice, and to make the gun-switching system more enjoyable.
Today we are excited to announce that this update, which we are calling “Hello to Arms,” is now available.
Hello to Arms introduces the following changes:
Arsenal Mode
The player’s starting gun will continue to function as it does now; ever-changing based on combo, with infinite ammo. However, the player will also be able to acquire ”un-blessed” weapons, from chests or shops, with finite but refillable ammo, that they can bank and switch to and from at any time. You are able to see your Blessed weapon at all times, so you can switch back to it if it takes the form of something you like, and back to a banked weapon when desired. Gun switching includes both a quick-switch and a slow-motion gun selection, similar to how we did it in Enter the Gungeon.
The new gun mode, which we are calling Arsenal Mode, is optional and can be toggled on and off.
Hub Rooms
The other, very related, complaint that we have seen often in reviews and feedback submissions, is a disappointment in the amount of player choice, and specifically the lack of choice in where the player can go. We've added a new level flow that will give the player more choices as to when they buy something, which type and how many rooms to go into. An added benefit of this is that players will get to meet the various NPC’s of the Gungeon more often, as we won’t be limited to only one non-shop room per level.
Kick the Helmet
Helmet kicking is back in style! Discover an old friend from the Gungeon, and beat her new minigame for more rewards.
And More
We have also added a number of guns and items from Enter the Gungeon, including some ammo-related items that will only be relevant in Arsenal mode (and therefore restricted to it), as well as new combat rooms.
Hopefully these new features result in a more fun game for everyone! We really hope you enjoy them.
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Oh yeah, there is one more addition.
Say hello… to arms.
Thanks!
Thank you to all of the brave Gungeoneers who beta-tested the update and submitted bugs and feedback! We are sure there will be more tweaks and bugs to fix, so please submit bugs and suggestions to https://support.exitthegungeon.com
For full patch notes, please see this post!
There are a few more things that we’d like to add, and we will make an announcement when they are approaching readiness. Until then, please enjoy Hello to Arms!
Cheers
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