• Added episodes to Story Mode
  1 episode per character including Remilia Scarlet (5 episodes in total)
  

• Network battles now sync and start at the same time for both players.
  

• Fixed an issue where after changing color palettes, characters would be displayed in their original colors for a brief moment at the start of battle.
  

• Added the option to toggle dynamic camera movement (eg. during melee combos) on or off.
  

PLAYISM

• Players may now select network regions freely.
  

• Made it less likely for characters to go offscreen when the camera switches during a melee attack.
  

• Slightly increased the charge time for charged melee attacks.
  

• Demon King Cradle: Slightly adjusted behavior during a Guard.
  

PLAYISM

• Added the playable character Remilia Scarlet.
  Note: Can be used in Versus, Network, and Training Mode.
  Note: Story chapters involving Remilia will be added at a later date.
  

• Added BGM for Remilia.
  

• Added a tutorial for changing lock-on targets.
  
• Added a section for Accel Spells in the Accel Drive tutorial.
  

• Password-locked rooms are now supported.
  
• Rooms are now searchable by name.
  
• The player's ID is now saved upon login.
  

Roadmap

PLAYISM

• Fixed an issue in the previous version where the Drive Gauge were set to increase by the wrong amount when the player's shots hit the opponent.
  

• Made adjustments to the 2v2 battle in Story Mode to visually differentiate the player's targeted character and the character currently targeting the player.
  

• Slightly lessened the vertical hovering range during movement.
  
• Shortened the hit stop effect for regular melee attacks.
  

• The background music will now be muted automatically when the game window is inactive.
  

PLAYISM

• Changed the way controllers are recognized. Fixed the issue where if the game detected the data of a previously-registered controller on the computer, that controller would be prioritized over the currently connected controller
  

• Added videos to explain spell effects.
  

• Added the Drive Gauge under the opponent's HP bar at the top of the screen.
  
• Added visual indication for Guard Break, insufficient Boost Gauge, and reloading.
  
• The text under the Drive Gauge will now change to display "SPARK DRIVE" when activating Spark Drive.
  

• Implemented additional text.
  

• Adjusted synchronization processes. (This is an ongoing adjustment)
  
• Fixed a bug where successful attacks did not raise the attacker's Drive Gauge.
  

PLAYISM

• UI adjustments
  

• Lowered the CPU level of the 1st and 2nd battles.
  

• Added "Next" and "Return to Select Menu" options after each input tutorial.
  

• Implemented a simple Training Mode. (More in-depth settings will be added on a later date)
  

• Fixed an issue where spells in which you rush towards the opponent would let the player character go out-of-bounds.
  
• A barrier will be displayed when characters are close to the edges of the stage. (This is a temporary patch)
  

• Common: Fixed animations for melee attacks and spells. (No changes were made to hitboxes)
  
• Patchouli: Fixed an issue which caused Patchouli to be immobile for a longer time than other characters when launched into the air.
  

Regarding the issue where controllers don't work:
We are working towards a proper fix for this issue, but as a temporary measure, please try the following:
Unplug all controllers from the PC
Go to the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\LocalLow\AreaZero\VOP\Save folder
Delete the Key.dat file
This can potentially fix the problem when you next launch the game. [

PLAYISM

• Fixed typos.
  
• Changed the design of the story panel select screen.
  

• Backstep Attacks: Can no longer be cancelled when they fail to hit the opponent. Reduced invincibility duration.
  
• Fixed an issue where attempts to execute a Backstep Attack, Rush Attack, or Side Attack would often trigger a regular melee attack instead.
  

Regarding the issue where controllers don't work:
We are working towards a proper fix for this issue, but as a temporary measure, please try the following:
Unplug all controllers from the PC
Go to the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\LocalLow\AreaZero\VOP\Save folder
Delete the Key.dat file
This can potentially fix the problem when you next launch the game. [

PLAYISM

• Dream Sign "Evil-Sealing Circle": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated.
  Dream Sign "Wild Exorcism Dance": The spell will no longer reload while active.
  

• Love Sign "Master Spark": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated.
  
• Loving Heart "Double Spark": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated.
  
• Comet "Blazing Star": The spell will no longer reload while active.
  

• Human Sign "Slash of Present World": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated.
  
• Reincarnation Sword "Slash of Circular Vicissitude": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated.
  
• Spirit-Cutting Sword "Slash of Ascension to Buddhahood": The spell will no longer reload while active.
  

• Earth Metal Sign "Emerald Megalith": Reverted changes. Will now refill the Boost Gauge when activated. Reduced knockdown value.
  
• Moon Sign "Silent Selene": The spell will no longer reload while active.
  

Regarding the issue where controllers don't work:
We are working towards a proper fix for this issue, but as a temporary measure, please try the following:
Unplug all controllers from the PC
Go to the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\LocalLow\AreaZero\VOP\Save folder
Delete the Key.dat file
This can potentially fix the problem when you next launch the game. [

PLAYISM

• The opponent's name will now be displayed during battle.
  

• Spells and melee attacks can no longer be canceled with shots.
  
• Activating Accel Drive will now fully replenish the Boost Gauge.
  
• The stun caused by the opponent activating Accel Drive can now be guarded.
  
• Accel Drive can no longer be activated while guarding.
  
• Reduced the passive regeneration rate of the Drive Gauge.
  
• Dealing and receiving damage now fills the Drive Gauge.
  
• The animation shown when taking damage while in Accel Drive will no longer be influenced by the increased movement speed.
  

• "Crisis" Series: Fixed known issues found in the "Crisis" series of abilities.
  
• Assault Spirits: Fixed issue where the ability had no effect
  
• Magic Influence: Fixed issue where the ability had no effect
  

• General: Lowered the knockdown values of melee attacks (neutral, front, back, and sides)
  
• Shot: Shots are now more effective at chipping away Guard, but no longer count towards Graze.
  

• Spirit Sign "Dream Seal -Concentrate-": Reduced effect duration
  
• Dream Sign "Evil-Sealing Circle": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge
  
• Dream Sign "Wild Exorcism Dance": Added flinch effect. Improved close-range homing. Reduced knockdown value. Reduced Accel Gauge recovery gained from Grazing this spell.
  

• Love Sign "Master Spark": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge. Reduced reloading time.
  
• Loving Heart "Double Spark": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge. Reduced reloading time.
  
• Comet "Blazing Star": Reduced knockdown value.
  

• Human Sign "Slash of Present World": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge.
  
• Reincarnation Sword "Slash of Circular Vicissitude": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge.
  
• Spirit-Cutting Sword "Slash of Ascension to Buddhahood": Improved cross-up hit box in close range, Reduced knockdown value.
  

• Earth Metal Sign "Emerald Megalith": Canceling after this spell will now consume a fixed amount of Boost Gauge.
  
• Moon Sign "Silent Selene": Reduced knockdown value.
  

PLAYISM

• Adjustedthe effect of certain abilities.
  
• Made it so that the Boost Gauge does not recover when using certain spells.
  
• Adjusted the cooldown times, knockdown values and damage value of Master Spark and Double Spark.
  
• Fixed issues where text would glitch out in the Network Lobby.
  

PLAYISM