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Genre: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie

Nine Sols

[4608f298] Patch Note


  • Fixed the issue where the dialogue text in the phone interface was too small.
  • Added debugging information for the hacking mini-game when it freezes to help identify the cause of the problem.


If you encounter any issues after the update, please feel free to contact us on our Discord group.

[56d19756] Patch Notes


  • Fixed an issue where the hacking mini-game could get stuck upon activation.
  • Corrected the misaligned background assets during the robot piloting scene in the Boundless Repository.
  • Updated the personalized crowdfunding portraits.
  • Resolved the texture format incompatibility that caused abnormal block noise around Yi with certain GPUs.
  • Fixed an issue where sound effects from defeated monsters could be heard when changing scenes.
  • Adjusted the handling of long descriptions. Previously, text was automatically reduced in size to fit the UI; now it can scroll down to prevent small text on some devices.
  • Fixed the error where Dark Steel dropped by The Great Miner: Tianshou in the Empyrean District could disappear.
  • Fixed game freezes caused by simultaneous deaths with the boss.
  • The issue where the game screen might become corrupted when the window ratio changes to something other than 16:9 has been fixed.


If you encounter any issues after the update, please feel free to contact us on our Discord group.

[96266fc] Patch Note


  • Fixed an issue where the game would stutter in the Dream Area.
  • Fixed an issue with some low-resolution assets in the Four Seasons Pavilion.
  • Fixed an issue where the game would not launch properly due to incorrect resolution detection on macOS.
  • Fixed an issue where certain achievements would not trigger; now, loading a save should automatically trigger them.
  • Fixed an issue where the player's health bar would not display correctly after exiting the Dream Area under certain conditions.
  • Fixed an issue where defeating Lady Ethereal from a distance with the Azure Bow could cause the player to get stuck off-screen.
  • Fixed incorrect trap textures in certain areas of the Dream Area.
  • Fixed performance issues in some scenes.
  • Corrected errors in the Korean text.
  • Fixed an issue where dying in the Factory Area from radioactive heat waves could result in Yi's drop being marked in the wrong location.
  • Fixed an issue where drops from the Celestial Sentinel: Wuqiang would disappear abnormally.
  • Fixed an issue where Eigong would float if killed in mid-air.
  • Corrected misplaced Korean text in different languages.
  • Fixed an issue where the Mystic Nymph passage layer in some scenes would fade out at the wrong time.
  • Optimized performance issues in the main menu.
  • Fixed a bug where players could get stuck abnormally when hacking.
  • Fixed an issue where moving the camera in certain scenes could reveal graphical glitches.
  • Fixed a misalignment issue with background shadow textures in Nobility Hall.


If you encounter any issues after the update, please feel free to contact us on our Discord group.

[b7ca1880] Patch Note


  • Fixed the issue where vertical flying swords would appear abnormally during the second phase in Ji Boss Fight.
  • Fixed the error where certain sound effects would disappear during the cargo elevator transition.
  • Fixed the issue on Mac where incorrect resolution detection would prevent the game from opening.



If you encounter any issues after the update, please feel free to contact us on our Discord group.

[e9bad087] Patch Notes


  • Fixed issues where a few map connection icons were not displaying correctly.
  • Fixed a few Japanese item names that were not displaying correctly.
  • Fixed the issue where items located in Outer Warehouse couldn't be pick up properly.
  • Fixed the issue where character name tags were not displaying correctly in character portraits.
  • Fixed the issue where returning to the main menu at the moment of death could cause the game to freeze.
  • Fixed the issue where some character portraits were not displaying correctly.

[ad9d9939] Patch Note


  • Updated game engine version from Unity 2022.3.18f1 to Unity 2022.3.33f1.
  • Updated save file format; old saves will automatically update to the new format.
  • Added an in-game Bug Report interface (press F8 in-game).
  • Removed refresh rate information from resolution options; the game will automatically apply the highest supported refresh rate.
  • Gamepad users can now freely choose to display Xbox/Switch/PS prompts.
  • Reorganized art asset packaging and optimized image compression format to reduce overall package size.
  • Optimized memory management.
  • Optimized collision detection.
  • Added the missing personalized portraits at Galactic Dock.
  • Fixed an issue where the phase-transition animation could glitch in the Eigong Boss Fight when hit by a Skull Kick.
  • Fixed some Ruby text display errors in Japanese.
  • Fixed an incorrect collision detection that allowed players to pass through the double Unbounded Counter statues quest with a single dodge in the Grotto of Scriptures.
  • Fixed white edge noise in Yi's parry animation.
  • Fixed Z-Fighting issues in several scenes.
  • Fixed an error where players would be sent back to the Tiandao Research Center after dying in the Eigong Boss Fight on some occasions.
  • Fixed an issue where specific areas could not be selected on the world map.
  • Fixed an issue where manually activating the mechanism to call the cargo elevator in the Boundless Repository could malfunction.
  • Fixed an issue where some small Shuiguis would not attack after being activated.
  • Fixed abnormal shaking of meat chunks dropped from the cargo elevator.
  • Fixed an issue where the side quest to save Peach Blossom Village could not be triggered under certain conditions.
  • Fixed abnormal save point locations for some elevators.
  • Fixed an issue where Ji could get stuck after being hit.
  • Added missing credits for external testers.
  • Fixed some localization errors
  • Added auto-save after the scene where Chiyou rescues the protagonist after escaping from prison.
  • Updated some low-resolution UI assets.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could freeze during NPC conversations if interrupted.
  • Fixed an issue where the UI for 'Detail' in the map in Japanese was not using the Japanese font.
  • Fixed white edge noise in Shuigui animations.
  • Fixed a potential progression lock if the game crashed during the cutscene where Chiyou rescues the protagonist after escaping from prison.
  • Corrected some translation errors.
  • Fixed an issue where the protagonist's third attack would miss during the Yanlao Boss Fight.
  • Adjusted the range of the heatwave sound effect in the Factory.
  • Fixed visual noise issues in Heng's phone call cutscene in Lake Yaochi Ruins.
  • Fixed the "Discord" button in the main menu malfunction when clicked by the cursor.

Nine Sols Achieving Overwhelmingly Positive

Hello,

Nine Sols is now OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE on Steam!
This success wasn't easy to achieve, a big THANK YOU to everyone who played and reviewed our game. kennˋ dot* pat* sunˊ!

Check out our celebratory short video here!

[64af447d] Patch Note


  • Fixed an issue where the protagonist would instantly shift to another location while climbing a rope.
  • Fixed an issue where game crashes could cause save file loss.
  • Multilingual proofreading.
  • Adjusted background music for the True Ending.
  • Fixed the Charged Strike range issue while climbing green walls.
  • Fixed an anomaly where Lady Ethereal could disappear during phase transitions.
  • Fixed a missing dialogue issue with Ji’s divination at the Grotto of Scriptures (Entry).
  • Fixed an issue where Eigong's phase transition animation was skipped when hit by Skull Kick.
  • Fixed a game freeze error when interacting with the Root Node after finishing Shuanshuan's Virtual Reality Device cutscene.
  • Fixed an animation issue with specific Tianhuo mutations.
  • Adjusted the range of the Triple Slash attack and Charged Strike when performed on walls, and corrected the positions of some one-way doors.
  • Fixed a game freeze issue when the player is killed while healing.
  • Fixed a conflict between the background music of Shanhai 1000 and the ancient record player in the Ancient Stone Pillar.
  • Fixed an issue where the protagonist could be killed during Chien's cutscene.
  • Fixed an issue where the Mystic Nymph could be summoned again while reacting with a mechanism.
  • Fixed an inconsistency with red text colors in Nuwa's phone calls.
  • Fixed an issue where some pools in the Empyrean District would permanently trap players if they fell in.
  • Fixed a lack of directional sound effects in the Feng boss fight.
  • Fixed an issue where some sound effects did not play properly while riding a specific elevator.
  • Fixed an intermittent error with flame trap sound effects when there were too many flame traps in the Factory.
  • Fixed a flickering issue with some objects during Shennong’s cutscenes.
  • Fixed an incorrect playback timing for the sound effects during the cutscene when Yi gave Shuanshuan the Mystic Nymph.
  • Fixed an issue where some of Shuanshuan's voice lines did not play correctly during the True Ending cutscenes.
  • Adjusted the voice lines of Shaman during the Yellow Dragonsnake Medicinal Brew cutscene.
  • Fixed an issue where the Soul Collect drop was missing and couldn't be found.
  • Fixed an issue where sound effects did not play correctly in some cutscenes.
  • Fixed an issue where some voice lines did not play correctly during Jiequan's duel phone call.
  • Fixed an issue where performing a Charged Strike could lead to a stuck issue.
  • Fixed an issue where Kuafu disappeared during the cutscene after giving Abacus Ji’s Hair.
  • Fixed an error where the ambient sound effects disappeared in the New Kunlun Central Hall.
  • Fixed an issue where dialogue bubbles disappeared too quickly during the Return Home Ending.
  • Fixed an abnormal twitching of Yinglong dragon boat's tail.
  • Fixed a potential memory leak issue when dying in the Dream Area ruled by Lady Ethereal.
  • Fixed a game freeze error when getting killed while answering a phone call on the dragon boat.
  • Fixed an issue where the player would hear a hit sound when passing through a flame trap using the Immortal Dash.
  • Fixed an issue where some items in the Factory Area could disappear and become uncollectable.

Nine Sols FAQ

Hello,

We have recently received numerous reports about missing save files caused by crashes and unexpected shutdowns.
To help resolve common issues, we have created the Nine Sols FAQ page to provide potential solutions.

We are planning to implement more convenient support for Nine Sols to help you fix the issue more quickly and efficiently.
Meanwhile, the development team will continue to work hard to provide an improved gaming experience.
Thank you all for your ongoing support.

[7fa8f8e6] Patch Note

[Add]



  • Added sound effects for Shuanshuan playing Qiankun.
  • Added sound effects for dialogue bubbles to pop up for Shanhai 9000.
  • Added sound effects for patrol bots in Prison.
  • Added water dripping sounds in the cutscene before Jiequan Boss Fight.
  • Added sound effects for the stone door opening in Livestock Harvesting Platform.

[Fix]



  • Fixed an issue where the game could freeze and become unresponsive.
  • Fixed an issue with continuous attack detection by the specific monsters in the Factory (Production Area).
  • Fixed several memory leak issues.
  • Fixed an issue where executing a Charged Strike could get stuck when attempting to block.
  • Fixed stuttering issues with some visual effects.
  • Fixed some English localization errors.
  • Updated the credit roll to include the names of crowdfunding participants.
  • Corrected errors in the credit roll.
  • Fixed the issue where music and sound effects could disappear when opening the menu during the escape from Tianhuo Research Institute.
  • Fixed an issue where some traps did not deal damage.
  • Fixed missing sound effects.
  • Fixed an issue where Skull Kick could cause the boss phase transition animation to be skipped.
  • Fixed an issue where some items in Factory (Underground) were missing and could not be collected.
  • Fixed an issue where some text in Goumang's Soulscape disappeared too quickly.
  • Fixed an issue where players respawned at incorrect points after taking damage from specific traps in Factory (Underground), causing continuous damage to the player.
  • Fixed an issue where some platforms in Lady Ethereal's Soulscape would not appear as expected.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could freeze if the jade menu was quickly accessed right after resting at a Root Node.
  • Fixed an issue where the Root Node in Apeman Facility (Monitoring) could not be accessed if missed (it can now be freely accessed via Teleport).