Version number: 1.13.0816

Hello Exorcists,

As mentioned in the last announcement, the 1st update for Eastern Exorcist is live!

Functionality:

1. [Challenge Mode] Quitting midway will now return you to the Shrine instead of the main menu.
   
2. [Key Binding] Support for the ; key will be added.
   
3. [Skill Selection Interface] You can now use the left/right stick to move or select a skill when using joystick controls.
   
4. [Difficulty] The default setting has been set to “Casual”.
   
5. [Casual/Normal] Remove all the adds during the boss fight.
   
6. [Hard] Keep the adds, but decrease their strength.
   
7. [Hard] Adding an achievement: Defeat all the challenge stages in hard mode.
   

Bug fixes:

1. [Statistics Interface] Playtime statistics error fixed.
   
2. Several typos in the subtitle text have been corrected.
   

Gameplay experience adjustments:

1. [Charged Attack] The charging up time has been reduced by 12.5%, armour break value increased from 90 to 100, and damage increased by 15%.
   
2. [Parry Counter] Now trigger instantly.
   
3. [Aerial Attack] The range of aerial attacks has been expanded significantly.
   
4. [Mob Boss Chu] Chu’s maximum altitude has been lowered.
   
5. The timing of monster attacks has been synched with the animation.
   
6. The stamina cost in [Casual] difficulty is significantly reduced.
   
7. The enemy strength in [Casual] difficulty is significantly reduced.
   

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We are still working with some experienced translators to bring a better localized version to the Western community.
The update for a better translation is coming soon!

As the game is still in EA now, our team will continue to communicate with all our supporters and combine feedback to make the game better. We value and welcome your feedback.

See you next time, Exorcists.