One last huge update

Schwarzerblitz v1.6 is coming soon as a last big update... and I need all the player feedback I can get! The release candidate version is available in the endless-beta branch of the game. To access it:

• Right Click on Schwarzerblitz in your Steam Library
• Select Beta
• Input the password mysteryjohnson to access the endless-beta channel
• Switch to the endless-beta channel and let the game update

A new character

Lucia Lunarossa, originally released as a Workshop character, will be added to the game in an official form as character #28, to be unlocked by clearing Arcade mode with Mira and Lazor OR Leo and Rattlebone OR Renzo, Mono, Wally and Shaz. She sports an updated and more polished moveset (and, hopefully, more balanced), while still having access to all her transformations

A new juggle system

The juggle system has been revamped to allow for more freeform combos. Every character has now access to a universal launcher that costs one Bullet Counter and a new evasion mechanic called Trigger Escape. A new tutorial section has been added specifically to address this new content.
Each character will also receive a new combo trial that makes use of the new juggle mechanics.

Version select

You've read it right! All the characters have now access to most of their old movesets, ranging from the very first 2017 Alpha version to the latest update. Version select must be toggled in the options and changes, among other things, how gravity, juggles, mechanics and wake up options behave. If you want a taste of an older Schwarzerblitz version, be sure to check it out!

Unlockable story characters

Previously unplayable characters that appeared during the story, such as Army Soldier and Broken Krave, can now be unlocked for Free Match. They can be selected by keeping the Trigger button pressed down while hovering on a certain character.

To cry wolf

In addition to the above, there is also a new secret arcade boss fight. The conditions to get it are pretty hard, but not impossible if you have already met and beaten Arkaneis in Arcade Mode:

• Don't get any Perfect wins before match #3. If you meet K-069 at any moment during your run, you failed this condition.
• Obtain at least 2 Perfect wins after match #3.
• Play at Hard or higher.
• Win two times or more by Ring Out
• Never lose a round nor continue
• Defeat Doll in match #6
• The new boss will replace Donner as the final arcade boss

Quality of life improvements

As one last thing, there will be a couple bug fixes and general improvements, such as:

• Replaced some old animations, such as the universal backdash and Kiyoko's run
• Improved Record&Replay function in Training Mode
• A 3-frames buffer for making links more consistent
• A general rebalancing of the cast
• Small improvements to the CPU-controlled opponent logic

The update will drop within a couple months, so any additional feedback NOW is well appreciated!