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PATCH NOTES 2.0.17838.0.363 + Online Beta Patch #7🚨

Hey Pond Residents! 🐸

We’ve just rolled out the Build 2.0.17838.0.363, packed with essential fixes, balance updates, and quality of life improvements to enhance your gaming experience. Dive into the details below and check out the exciting balance changes we've made—your gameplay just got a whole lot better! A quick note, this patch ONLY applies to PC players, consoles will be updated later with all of these fixes.

[h2]⬆️ Updates[/h2]

⚖️ Weapons of the Pedestal (starting weapons) can now appear in weapon chests.
🎮 D-Pad shots reworked: D-pad shots do impact damage, and the smaller bullets can affect also the initial target.

[h2]🛠️ Bug Fixes:[/h2]

🚼 Axolittles no longer teleport after opening the Axopedia
🪙 Player no longer loses nuggets if they cancel the Nurture Minigame
🧰 Solved double input issues that made chest auto-select the first item
🛒 In-run shops no longer display the same weapon twice

👥 [Local Co-Op] Fixed issue where skins got duplicated ad the end of a run
👥 [Local Co-Op] Solved double input issues that made chest auto-select the first item
👥 [Local Co-Op] Fixed softlock when interacting at the same time.

[h2]🎮 Online Patch #8:[/h2]
Beta Build: 2.0.17834.0.355
On the Patch #8 for the online Beta we have now implemented Quest Progression sync between P1 & P2, that means whatever you unlock in a run, both players will unlock it on their save 💿

🔫 Fix issue where weapons were invisible.
🧰 Fixed exploit where P1 can open a chest Twice.
🗨️ Waiting Pop-Up no longer stays permanently after opening a chest
🧰 Fixed Visual bug where P1 opens a chest but appeared closed for P2
🪙 Player no longer loses nuggets if they cancel the Nurture Minigame
🚼 Axolittles no longer teleport after opening the Axopedia
💿 Fixed issues where Online save can be lost after P1 exits and then P2 hosts the next game.

To access the Beta, make sure to join our Discord server for more information, follow the latest progress, and report any bugs you encounter. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the game!

🔗 https://discord.gg/ak-xolotl

There you will find all the information about how to access the Beta, and the channels to give your feedback and thoughts.
This is a Beta access, this test will not represent the final product state, you may encounter bugs and issues that will be corrected in the final version.

Thank you for your feedback and continued support! Your reports help us squash those pesky bugs and make AK-xolotl an even better experience.

Happy hunting, and see you at the Pond!

PATCH NOTES 2.0.17780.0.358 + Online Beta Patch #7🚨

Hey Pond Residents!

We’ve just rolled out the Build 2.0.17780.0.358, packed with essential fixes, balance updates, and quality of life improvements to enhance your gaming experience. Dive into the details below and check out the exciting balance changes we've made—your gameplay just got a whole lot better!

A quick note, this patch ONLY applies to PC players, consoles will be updated later with all of these fixes.

[h2]⬆️ Updates[/h2]

⚖️ Tons of balance changes that modify the difficulty curve and game economy (see detailed list)
⚠ General Changes: Enemies with pink attacks now deal 2 Hearts of damage. Bosses with pink attacks also deal 2 Hearts of damage.
🪙Added fading VFX to coins disappearing while using Clown Skin
🧿Added a Speed cap of 1000 to all players projectiles.
✊Some Buff-Damage Items now affect Smack Attack
🎮 Improved D-Pad bullets behavior.

[h2]🛠️ Bug Fixes:[/h2]

🎮 D-pad shot now don’t work with Melee Weapons
⚔️ Fixed description of the Knight Skin
💰 Fixed issue where player picked more coins than they should.
🚀 Fixed issue where game crashes at the start of a run.
🌏 Descriptions on Traditional Chinese are corrected.
🛡️ Fixed issue where shields could turn into HP
🔴 Laser ray no longer can be seen on top of the pause menu
⚖️ Balance changes in regular difficulty
💥 Explosions and companions no longer get bigger when picking the Fungus Item.
🔫 Fixed launch position of the Annihilator gun.
🌙 Goo ammo no longer breaks the Moonlight
🌌 Fixed issue where moonlight projectile suddenly disappeared.
🪓 Fixed weird interactions caused by the Warglaive item.
👻 Axo-Spirits no longer cause multiple hits on contact.
💣 Annihilator now does damage as intended.
🎴 Interaction Prompt bellow unlocked cards are now centered.
👥 [Local Co-Op] Fixed issue where skins got duplicated ad the end of a run

[h2]🎮 Online Patch #7:[/h2]
Beta Build: 2.0.17768.0.350

🔄 Fixed an issue where recycling weapons would drop double items. - Now the whole recycling system is working and syncs correctly.
🎁 Secret rooms now correctly generate only one chest instead of two.
🥚 The Egg Gacha is now synced between both players.
📦 Resolved an issue where Boss chests were duplicated for Player 2.
🚪 Fixed discrepancies with Secret Rooms, ensuring consistent room types for all players.
❓ Secret Doors are now synced properly across all players.
👹 Resolved a Mimic Enemy spawn discrepancy that occurred in some co-op sessions.
💰 Fixed a bug where players could pick up more coins than intended.
🚪 Entering two doors at the same time no longer loads both rooms simultaneously.
🛡️ Fixed an issue where one player could consume both heals in the Black Tea Room.
👻 Resolved an issue where Player 2’s ghost would spawn off the map.
⚰️ Player 2 can now be revived correctly if Player 1 opens a chest first.

Updates / Balance:

We also are bringing some new changes and updates to the game to improve the balance inside every run.
We’re excited to bring you the latest balance changes and improvements to the game. Get some popcorn ready because has improved A LOT of things…
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s new:

[h3]AXOLOTL’S ADJUSTMENTS[/h3]
Draco

HP changed from 3 to 1
Shield changed from 0 to 3
Speed changed from 5 to 6

Feral

Speed changed from 9 to 8
Damage increase changed from 25% to 20%

Friendly

Discount changed from 15% to 25%

Marshmallow

Speed changed from 6 to 6.5
Damage increase changed from 15% to 20%

Robot

Speed changed from 6 to 6.5
Damage increase changed from 30% to 50%
Accuracy increase changed from 40% to 50%

Rock

Speed changed from 5 to 6

Froggo

HP changed from 2 to 3

Imp

Energy to use Summon changed from 20,000 to 25,000

Anomaly

Damage decrease changed from -50% to -33%

Bee

Critical damage changed from 40% to 50%
Speed changed from 6.5 to 6
Shield changed from 0 to 1

Rager

Speed changed from 6 to 5

Neon

Damage increase changed from 10% to 15%
HP changed from 4 to 3
Shield changed from 0 to 2

Clown

Extra Doradito drops changed from 1-3 to 1-2
Doradito despawn time changed from 3s to 2s

Knight

Speed changed from 5 to 5.5
Better recyclement chances buffed:
Mod chance changed from 75% to 100%
Ammo box chance changed from 100% to 0%
Big ammo box chance changed from 50% to 35%
Item drop chance changed from 25% to 35%
Doradito amount changed from 10-25 to 2-3 (Black Doraditos)

[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]
Snack Ability

Energy to use changed from 9,000 to 10,000

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[h3]STATUS EFFECTS[/h3]
Burn: Damage increased from 21–29 to 45–55
Poison: Damage increased from 15–20 to 30–35
Bleed:

Damage increased from 17–24 to 25–40
Duration reduced from 6 to 5 seconds

Frozen: Duration on bosses reduced from 5 to 3 seconds
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[h3]WEAPONS[/h3]
Sawyer:

Damage increased from 75 to 82
Bullet speed decreased to stay in the area longer (range reduced from 200 to 150)

Grasscutter:

Damage reduced from 320 to 235
Knockback reduced from 150 to 125

Moonlight:

Damage reduced from 260 to 246

Finger Pistol:

Damage increased from 35 to 44

Lute:

Damage increased from 46 to 60

Toy Rifle:

Damage increased from 55 to 61

Djinner:

Damage increased from 59 to 65

Bone Box:

Damage increased from 50 to 56

Pond Eagle:

Damage increased from 70 to 80
Fire rate improved from 0.24 to 0.2

Hoggen:

Damage increased from 170 to 200
Fire rate improved from 0.6 to 0.5
Magazine size reduced from 4 to 1
Reload time reduced from 1.4 to 1
Maximum ammo reduced from 42 to 35
Knockback increased from 130 to 160

Kalas:

Damage reduced from 200 to 150
Magazine size reduced from 8 to 4
Maximum ammo increased from 34 to 40
Knockback reduced from 200 to 140

Buccaneer:

Damage reduced from 250 to 240
Knockback reduced from 450 to 250

Grenade:

Knockback reduced from 450 to 200

G-Launcher:

Knockback reduced from 450 to 200

Centinel:

Fire rate improved from 0.85 to 1
Damage reduced from 71 to 66

Spear:

Fire rate improved from 0.9 to 1.1

Dynamite:

Knockback reduced from 650 to 300

88d6:

Knockback reduced from 400 to 100

Hammerhead:

Knockback reduced from 550 to 300

Hydra:

Knockback reduced from 550 to 300
Accuracy highly improved.

Boombow:

Knockback reduced from 300 to 150

Regulator:

Damage increased from 38 to 46

Karbine:

Damage increased from 48 to 51

Bananapier:

Damage reduced from 160 to 130

Carnage Gear:

Damage reduced from 178 to 141

Xbow:

Fire rate improved from 0.55 to 0.7

Phaser:

Damage increased from 30 to 40

Hellqueen:

Damage reduced from 25 to 20

Scatterer:

Fire rate improved from 0.55 to 0.45
Reload time increased from 0.55 to 0.7
Magazine size increased from 1 to 2
Maximum ammo reduced from 60 to 50

Axe-lotl:

Damage reduced from 263 to 224
Knockback reduced from 200 to 150
Attack size reduced

Blaster:

Damage increased from 26 to 34

Tadpoles/Wingers:

Damage increased from 28 to 38

[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]

Weapon rarity drop chance adjusted.
Starter weapons added to the weapon chest pool once unlocked.

[h3]MODS[/h3]
Double Barrel:

Damage reduced from 50% to 40%

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[h3]ITEMS[/h3]
Cacti

Damage changed from 64 to 50
Rarity changed from A to S

Adrenaline

Rarity changed from A to S

Wrath

Increased accuracy decrease
Rarity changed from B to A

Wisp

Damage changed from 94 to 120
Rarity changed from A to S

Axo Spirits

Damage changed from 62 to 72

TNT

Rarity changed from S to A

Menacing Masks

Rarity changed from S to A

I-Frame No Jutsu

Rarity changed from A to B

Strategy Guide

Rarity changed from S to A

Robo Hand

Rarity changed from S to A

Tears Up

Rarity changed from S to A
Fire rate changed from 25% to 20%

Sharpener

Rarity changed from S to A

Steady Body

Rarity changed from A to B

Fertilizer

Size increase changed from 25 to 20

Energy Chamber

Rarity changed from A to B

Glutton Round

Damage increase changed from 60 to 50

Boony Rounds

Fire rate decrease changed from 75 to 85
Damage changed from 200 to 150

Obsidian Horn

Health limit changed from 2 to 3

Artifact

Damage increase changed from 47% to 40%

Finesse Dagger

Damage changed from 135 to 105

Butter Knife

Rarity changed from B to A

Honey Hive

Heal changed from 3 to 2
Rarity changed from B to A

Medkit

Rarity changed from B to S

Telekinesis

Size decreased

Salchichonium

Rarity changed from A to B

[hr][/hr]
[h3]ENEMIES[/h3]
General Changes:

Enemies with pink attacks now deal 2 Hearts of damage.
Bosses with pink attacks also deal 2 Hearts of damage.

Caterkillah:

HP reduced from 80 to 50.

Goose:

HP increased from 250 to 350.
Speed increased from 5 to 6.

Crababy:

HP reduced from 600 to 550.

Fang:

HP increased from 715 to 760.

Shootgoon:

Speed increased from 2 to 3.

Rabbies Shootgoon:

HP increased from 1050 to 1240.

Speed increased from 2.5 to 4.
Wormo:

HP increased from 400 to 500.

Wormy:

HP reduced from 40 to 10.

Labrat:

HP increased from 250 to 280.
Speed increased from 4 to 5.

Brat:

Speed increased from 3 to 4.
HP increased from 430 to 450.

Simplepea:

HP reduced from 250 to 240.

Squarrel:

HP reduced from 220 to 190.

Fartrat:

HP increased from 260 to 350.

Meanbone:

Speed increased from 1.5 to 5.
AI made more dangerous.

Mothergator:

HP reduced from 1400 to 1240.

Crcopapa:

HP increased from 1300 to 1480.

Bee:

HP increased from 120 to 300.
Speed increased from 6 to 7.

Slime:

HP increased from 480 to 580.

Geckokuza:

Speed increased from 4 to 6.
HP increased from 380 to 440.

Kunshen:

HP increased from 600 to 680.
Speed increased from 3 to 5.

Snimarten:

Speed increased from 5.5 to 7.

Bombger:

HP increased from 390 to 560.

Devilbunny:

HP increased from 250 to 310.
Speed increased from 7 to 8.

Pooperdropper:

HP increased from 300 to 450.

Kitsune:

HP increased from 1400 to 1660.
Speed reduced from 5 to 4.5.

Devilllcroakker:

HP increased from 400 to 600.

Salagunner:

HP increased from 500 to 700.
Speed increased from 5 to 6.5.

Croakungus:

HP increased from 900 to 1200.

Camperingo:

HP increased from 420 to 660.

Cowabunger:

HP increased from 450 to 600.

Moosequeteer:

HP increased from 2400 to 2800.
Speed increased from 4 to 5.5.

Bigpaws:

HP increased from 2700 to 3000.

Ghost:

HP increased from 300 to 500.
Now has orbitals.

Cthulite:

HP increased from 400 to 650.

Chupacabra:

HP increased from 750 to 1120.
Speed increased from 6 to 7.

Jello:

HP increased from 1200 to 1680.
Speed increased from 5 to 6.

Anglereye:

HP increased from 1200 to 1480.

Tardigrade:

HP increased from 100 to 1250.

Darkolm:

HP increased from 650 to 970.

Ovni:

HP increased from 2100 to 2900.

Chimera:

HP increased from 3400 to 3800.
Speed increased from 4.5 to 5.5.

Psykey:

HP increased from 3000 to 3200.

Batsy:

HP increased from 250 to 280.

Lavaslime:

HP increased from 420 to 500.
Speed increased from 4 to 5.

Bones:

HP reduced from 290 to 260.

Saber:

HP reduced from 500 to 440.
Speed increased from 4 to 6.

Digletto:

HP reduced from 220 to 190.

Olm:

HP increased from 400 to 440.

Wolly:

HP increased from 700 to 1050.
Speed increased from 3 to 4.5.

Flamesnail:

HP increased from 250 to 350.

Dumboth:

HP reduced from 1500 to 1480.

Rockworm:

HP reduced from 800 to 720.

Pengu:

HP increased from 30 to 440.
Speed increased from 4 to 5.

Peekepeek:

HP increased from 450 to 520.

Crabotank:

Their projectile now generates smaller bullets..

Kalamari:

HP increased from 350 to 450.
Speed increased from 7 to 8.

Jelly:

Speed increased from 5 to 6.

Shrungy:

HP increased from 500 to 650.

Emperor:

HP increased from 600 to 700.
Speed increased from 3.5 to 6.

Polarsaber:

HP increased from 1000 to 1200.

Beardaxe:

HP increased from 600 to 640.

Wolven:

HP increased from 800 to 1100.
Speed increased from 6 to 7.

Articone:

HP increased from 450 to 650.

Yak:

HP increased from 2300 to 2700.
Speed increased from 2.5 to 4.

Polarpaws:

HP increased from 2700 to 3000.

Buckbone:

HP increased from 30000 to 35000.

Mimic:

HP increased from 2880 to 3280.

[h3]Bosses:[/h3]
Killer Calves:

Enrage wave attack speed reduced.

Fish and Chipz:

HP increased from 30000 to 35000.

Sock it Snake:

HP increased from 21000 to 24000.

True Cthullotl:

HP increased from 25000 to 30000.

Cthullotl Clones:

HP increased from 1500 to 2000.

[hr][/hr]
[h3]RUNS[/h3]

Recycling Weapons:
Drop amount changed from 5-12 to 18-22
Ammo chance to drop not guaranteed
Game Difficulty:
Harder combinations added
Tea:
Healing changed from 5 to 3
Axolittle Mode:
Damage buff increased
Shop Prices:
Adjusted (inside the runs only)

[h3]Chaos trials[/h3]
Chaos Trial Rewards:

Chaos Level 10 coins reduced from 25 to 20.
Chaos Level 15 and Level 20 rewards swapped.

All modifiers Chaos levels adjusted. Enemy Health:

Level 1 increased from 25% to 50%.
Level 2 increased from 50% to 75%.

Enemy Speed:

Level 1 increased from 15% to 25%.
Level 2 increased from 30% to 40%.
Level 3 increased from 50% to 60%.

Enemy Fire Rate:

Level 1 increased from 10% to 20%.
Level 2 increased from 25% to 35%.
Level 3 increased from 35% to 50%.
Level 4 increased from 50% to 70%.

Extra Wave:

Level 1 increased from 25% to 40%.
Level 2 increased from 50% to 70%.

PATCH NOTES 2.0.17690.0.347 + Online Beta Patch #6🚨

Hey Pond Residents! 🐸

We’ve just rolled out the Build 2.0.17690.0.347 And it brings a bunch of important fixes for both local co-op and the online beta. 🛠️.
Check out the latest improvements below:
A quick note, this patch ONLY applies to PC players, consoles will be updated later with all of these fixes.

[h2]⬆️ Updates:[/h2]

🛒 On the hub Shop: After buying an item or weapon, you will now receive it immediately after starting a run to be able to try it!
🔄 Pond Pincer and Mine Gast now always alternate

[h2]🛠️ Bug Fixes:[/h2]

🦀 Pond Pincer No longer gets stuck in corners.
💧 Goo Debuff no longer causes an exaggerated movement speed increase.
🗡️ Spear Weapon no longer breaks pink bullets.
💰 Shop Currency Issue: Fixed a bug where you’d buy 2 items but only get 1.
💔 The Healing Ability No longer lost if the player is hit mid-animation.
⚙️ Difficulty Mode No longer auto-selects itself.

[h2]🧊 Patch Notes for Online Beta Build [ Patch #5 ]:[/h2]
Beta Build: v2.0.17700.0.344

✊ Smack Attack / Melee now works properly for both players.
🎨 Fixed sync issue where P2 Melee didn't display properly.
🛡️ Shields from Skins now apply correctly to both players.
🧟 Enemies no longer spawn with 0 health (visual bug).
💀 Fixed discrepancies when P2 dies while healing.
🚪 Entering two rooms simultaneously no longer loads both rooms at the same time
🥚 Egg Gacha now synced between both players.
🎁 Chaos Runs: Fixed discrepancies with rewards.

PATCH NOTES 2.0.17624.0.334 + Online Beta Patch #5🚨

Hey Pond Residents! 🐸

We’ve just rolled out the Build 2.0.17624.0.334 And it brings a bunch of important fixes for both local co-op and the online beta. 🛠️.
Check out the latest improvements below:
A quick note, this patch ONLY applies to PC players, consoles will be updated later with all of these fixes.

[h2]🛠️ Bug Fixes[/h2]:

Save slots can now be deleted correctly without issues. ✅
The button to confirm the unlock screen of the Healing Waters upgrade no longer accidentally triggers the purchase of another upgrade.
Fixed an exploit where players could repeatedly buy items in in-run shops if they quickly closed the shop screen. 💸
The Simplified Chinese language option can now be selected correctly when using a gamepad.
Bullets and projectile effects no longer persist when moving to a new room.
Fixed an issue where the Japanese text for the Co-op option would wrap into two lines and get cut off. 😃

[h2]✨ Quality of Life Changes:[/h2]

Doraditos found after clearing a room (e.g., from breaking props) will now fly directly to the player, making collection easier.
Players can now deal damage to bosses immediately after the introduction screen ends. 🗡️
The first time players enter an Event Room, it will always be an Axolittle room.

[h2]🧊 Patch Notes for Online Beta Build [ Patch #5 ]:[/h2]
Beta Build: v2.0.17652.337

The aiming reticle from Player 1 now synchronizes correctly on Player 2's screen when using mouse 🖱️ and keyboard.
Aiming reticles are now properly synced between players, even if they are using different screen resolutions🖥️.
Weapons dropped from weapon chests, Wishing Fountain, and King Leech are no longer duplicated.
Drops from Wishing Fountain and King Leech 👑 are now synchronized correctly between both players.
All ingredients gathered during a run are now added properly to the cooking pot 🍲 when returning to the hub.
Resolved an issue where players could get soft-locked by a black screen after both died in a run.
Fish & Chipzs' attack patterns are now synchronized correctly between players 🐟.
Item chests 🎁 can no longer be opened twice by Player 1.

PATCH NOTES 2.0.17539.0.330 + Online Beta Patch #4🚨

Hey Pond Residents! 🐸

We’ve just rolled out the Build 2.0.17539.0.330 And it brings a bunch of important fixes for both local co-op and the online beta. 🛠️.
Check out the latest improvements below:
A quick note, this patch ONLY applies to PC players, consoles will be updated later with all of these fixes.

🛠️ Bug Fixes:

Items now work correctly when using the C'thulotl skin.
Explosions from the Boony Rounds item now apply as intended.
Removed a discarded weapon that was accidentally loaded into Daily Runs.
Fixed an issue with Feral and Astronaut skins carrying over their passives to Daily Runs; skin effects now update properly per Daily Run setup.
Rockets (from items and weapons) now deal damage to bosses as intended.
Restarting during a boss fight no longer causes a soft lock.
Using the C'thulotl skin and obtaining the Robo Hand item no longer grants additional items in each new room.
Fixed soft lock issue where players with only 1 HP who bought the Casino Chip item would die instantly. (The player still dies, but now won't be softlocked)
Ceremony item effect now works as expected when the player has only 1 HP.
Danmaku item no longer grants invincibility if the player has only 1 HP.
[Local Co-op] Dashing through a pond no longer allows the other player to walk through it.
[Local Co-op] Poison status no longer persists if a player dies with it and is revived in the Transition Room.
[Local Co-op] Nugget count now updates correctly in the hub when Player 2 makes a purchase from the Droppin Doggo.
[Local Co-op] Happiness count now updates immediately when Player 2 makes a purchase in the Blisstaker shop.

[h2]🧊 Patch Notes for Online Beta Build [ Patch #4 ]:[/h2]
Beta Build: v2.0.17572.0.329

Accept and Back buttons on the join session pop-up now work correctly when using a gamepad.
Boss bomb projectiles are now properly synchronized between players.
Pressing ESC to close a UI as Player 2 no longer triggers the Pause menu unintentionally.
Fixed issue where Player 2 opening a chest wouldn’t register for Player 1, allowing it to be opened again.
Nugget counts are now correctly synchronized between Player 1 and Player 2.
Waiting pop-up no longer remains permanently after opening a boss chest, preventing a soft lock.
Game settings now apply to both players, not just Player 1.
Dashing through a pond no longer allows the other player to walk through it.
Poison status no longer persists after death and revival in the Transition Room.
Player 2 can now re-roll items in the Blacksmith shop.
Permanent upgrades from the Blisstaker shop now correctly apply to Player 2.
Restarting a run no longer results in a black screen for players.
Player 2 no longer encounters a black screen when returning to the hub after both players die.
Revive bar progress is now synchronized between players.
Both players now see the visual feedback when interacting with King Leech.
Fixed issue where interacting with King Leech would cause a duplicated weapon drop for Player 2.