The most significant fix for high-level players involves the Piercer splitcoin mechanic. Previously, a bug caused splitcoins to ignore subsequent targets after the initial split, effectively neutering one of the machine's most potent crowd-control tools. This patch restores the splitcoin to its intended lethality, ensuring your marksman combos remain as devastating as ever as you descend further into Hell.
Level 8-3, the Dimensional Cave, has also seen major structural polish. The developers have removed out-of-bounds preventers in the final section to streamline movement and addressed two specific softlocks: one involving the Dimensional Cave portal and another at the secret elevator. For those hunting for secrets or pushing for P-ranks, these fixes eliminate the frustration of a run-ending glitch right at the finish line.
Combat against the Mirror Reaper has been rebalanced as well. The enemy now correctly possesses damage resistance to sawblades, preventing players from cheesing the encounter too easily with saw traps. Additionally, the tracking time on its toxic projectiles has been adjusted, demanding tighter timing on your dashes and parries. These changes reinforce Ultrakill's core philosophy: if you want that blood fuel, you're going to have to work for it through precise, aggressive play.
Soren