Black OX Devlog – Full Update Notes
Version: Black OX Demo 0.6.1.2 Date: 11/17/2025
🂡 Core Gameplay Updates
Fixed the issue where Ace could replace any number-value card.
Rivals now correctly use Modifier Cards.
Rivals can now use Purge Card to resolve softlock situations.
Added the Purge Card to the Action Card pool.
Using a Modifier Card no longer consumes a turn.
If the player loses to a Rival, they must now pay a bribe to continue. The bribe cost increases with repeated losses.
Fixed the Ace Boss still having a face card.
Fixed the Handlock Boss incorrectly locking the player’s hand to 3 cards for the entire run after losing.
Added Select Assist, showing which cards can be placed on the grid.
🧭 UI, Controls, and Interaction
Added Spacebar shortcut to End Turn or Skip Turn.
Added End Turn waiting animation for better turn feedback.
Updated the Button UI for improved clarity.
Added hover descriptions for Rival cards during play.
Added Modifier Card Tag and Type to the card info system.
Added “Select your Rival” text during the Rival selection phase.
Added text prompts when dragging Action Cards and Transform Cards to the grid.
Added a confirmation pop-up if the player tries to skip without playing any card.
Added an option to skip tutorial animated text.
Updated Credit page in Settings.
Added WIP label on the Main Menu.
🧠 Tutorial & Learning Improvements
Added loading feedback for Bad at Math.
Updated Bad at Math behavior: when the card is already on the hovered grid, the number will not appear.
Added new How to Play categories:
Value & Core
OxChip
Special Card
Chess
Frame
Updated descriptions for Chess and Frame.
🎨 Visual & Animation Updates
Replaced the old burning card shader with a pixel-art burn animation.
Improved general animation flow for card interactions.
🔧 Bug Fixes
Fixed blank OxChip appearing on Rival.
Fixed screen shake still triggering when set to 0.
Fixed issue where selling an OxChip gave money but did not update the OxChip list, causing it to remain available.
Fixed maximum coin display stuck at 0.
Fixed exploit allowing players to buy Objection Cards without unlocking them.