- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 5 March 2022 - 20:18:56 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Note: This is an EXPERIMENTAL update available in the "bleedingedge" beta. It may contain instabilities beyond the base version currently available. This update introduces a new play mode called "Challenge Mode" that unlocks once any level 11 or higher is cleared. Challenge mode introduces adverse effects into the level, but offers a higher point reward if the level is cleared. Challenge mode is progressive in two ways: Beating Challenge mode unlocks a second rank of Challenge mode, where another adverse effect is added. Beating that second rank may unlock a third rank, and so on. To start, the Challenge Mode Rank is limited to the level number divided by 4. Clearing a Challenge Mode Rank advances its Iteration counter, which procedurally generates a new set of adverse effects for that Challenge Mode Rank, keeping gameplay fresh while you work toward that next pilot license or upgrade. W...