In our last dev log, we covered the extensive rework done to Act 3 of Noxia Somnia for Ultimate Edition. Today, we’re diving into set dressing improvements for Act 1 & 2, along with some added animation and balancing highlights!
Act 1 & 2 Reworks
You can expect the worlds of Act 1 and 2 to feel more alive than ever in Ultimate Edition!
Better late than never for this party in Act 1!
Every single room in Act 2 was reworked, including both the past and future versions. Combined with our improved lighting system, some areas are almost unrecognizable (in the best way!). Each floor in Act 2 now has a unique wallpaper color to help players more easily recognize where they are. You’ll also be able to hear and see rain outside of windows.
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Animations
Tristan’s animations are getting reworked to feel more fluid and responsive.
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Rebalancing
We’ve refined the game’s economy to make progression smoother and more rewarding.
Item Trades
- We reduced item requirements for trades.
- Bounty trades now require fewer materials, making early summons like the Scholar more accessible.
Consumables
- Consumables are slightly more expensive, with steeper increases in Ultimate Nightmare mode—buy wisely!
Cosmetics
- All clothing items now cost a flat 30 coins, except for the newly added Gold Jacket.
Shard & Coin Drops
- Shard drops from enemies are reduced in early levels but increased in later levels.
- Coin drops have been reduced overall.
Material Drop Rates
- Materials now drop consistently: 70% on The Nightmare/Ultimate Nightmare and 90% on Face Your Fears. Using Lucky Tea guarantees a 100% drop rate.
Merchant Improvements
- After completing an act, players can purchase materials for that act’s monsters directly from the merchant—though at a premium price.
Additional Changes
- The Greg Whistle is now free 🐈
- Picking up items while at the carry limit now grants 5 coins instead of the item’s full value, for balancing.
New-to-You Music
Sleuthful players have previously asked us about this unused game song. A version of the song (Phase 2) did appear in 1.0, but this version was unused completely. We can reveal that this track will make an appearance in Act 4 of Ultimate Edition!
Wait, Act 4?
Until Next Time
Happy holidays from all of us at Reframe Games, and we’ll be back in the New Year with more Noxia Somnia: Ultimate Edition news soon! We’ve also recently joined Bluesky, which is a great place to stay connected with our latest updates.