Kill The Skeletons

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• Patch Notes·23 Jun 2025Official

  Kill The Skeletons - Beta Release Update (Update 1.0.5)

  ⚔️ Kill the Skeletons — Major Update Patch Notes ⚔️Greetings Bone Collectors!As development continues, we're temporarily pausing feature expansion to focus on improving and stabilizing the current game systems. Our priority during this phase is to enhance existing features, rebalance the mechanics, fix lingering UI issues, and apply much-needed performance optimizations. This includes refining visual effects and ensuring core systems are more logical, stable, and enjoyable to play with.With that in mind, here’s everything included in this update:🧙 Wizard Reworks & Balance ChangesClick the Wizard has been buffed. His prices are now much cheaper and more accessible early on.Lightning Wizard has been completely reworked:Now truly casts Chain Lightning.Enters a visible casting animation when attacking.Visual clarity and effects have been overhauled.⚙️ System & Economy ChangesGold has been removed from the game.Players now collect Bones directly from skeletons.Bones are dropped while attacking—you no longer need to land the final blow to earn.Quests have been removed to streamline progression and focus on core combat.Skeleton achievements have been expanded and are now fully activated on Steam.🔧 Bug Fixes & PerformanceMajor UI bug fixes and improvements to overall gameplay flow.Skeletons can now be clicked accurately on the head or torso—collision issues resolved.Fixed the infamous sliding untouchable skeletons bug.Skeleton hit reactions are now smoother, with improved bounce and impact animations.Spears, trails, and combat effects have been moved to GPU particle systems for better performance and visuals.Background CPU saver no longer slows or pauses progress—background gains are now stable.🌐 UI & CommunityAdded a Discord Invite Button to the main menu—join the community and share your builds, bugs, and memes!Steam Store visuals and screenshots have been updated to reflect the new look and feel of the game.That’s all for now! Thanks for your continued support and feedba...
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• Patch Notes·7 Jun 2025Official

  Alpha 11.11 Update

  Patch Notes: Fixed: Weapons and upgrades not appearing in the Research Menu after being gained. Adjusted: Chaos Crystal cost for Click the Wizard has been significantly reduced. Improved: After a timeline reset, weapons no longer need to be unlocked one by one.
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• Announcements·7 Jun 2025Official

  Kill The Skeletons - Alpha 0.11.10 - New Feature Expansion!

  Kill the Skeletons - Alpha 11.10 Update UI & UX ImprovementsPurchase Amount Buttons: Buttons that change the quantity of item purchases now visually indicate the selected amount through color changes.Menu Navigation: All menus, including the Escape menu, can now be closed using the Esc key for improved accessibility.Item Star Ratings: Star level indicators for items have been replaced with more informative tooltip boxes for clarity.Upgrade Buttons: Upgrade buttons now display the expected damage increase after leveling up an item. A full redesign of this system is planned for a future update.Item Info Panel: Completely reworked with a larger layout, updated fonts, and improved coloring. Descriptions for each item are now included in this panel.Offline Gain Menu: UI has been revamped, now featuring smoother animations upon activation."Click the Wizard" Menu: Interface has been refreshed to support new gameplay mechanics. Gameplay Adjustments"Click the Wizard" Mechanic: This mini-game now consumes Crystals per click for balance reasons. Players can toggle the wizard between active and paused states. The game will remember the wizard's state after closing and reopening.Offline Gains System: Fixed an issue where earnings gained while offline did not affect Time Crystal (Respect) systems or weapon progression.Item Purchase Interface: Completely redesigned for compactness and ease of use. Scrolling between weapons is now smoother and faster due to improved scroll ratios.Gold Buff Calculations: Resolved issues with gold buff stats not displaying correctly in player statistics.Bug FixesError Message Spam: Fixed a bug where holding the purchase button would flood the UI with error messages each tick. Now, warnings are displayed at 1-second intervals.Skeleton Upgrades Display: Addressed an issue where skeleton upgrade labels would disappear after a game reset.Skeleton Health & Name Bug: Fixed a performance issue that caused skeleton names and health bars to render inconsisten...
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• Announcements·26 May 2025Official

  Kill The Skeletons - Alpha 0.10.3

  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45551765/cb66120c1646be4903ea8b112a77730d4102656c.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45551765/1e6ceea31fb02f7db5ea9f7dd0862715b8a8bc3e.png 🛠 Update Notes - Visual & Gameplay Improvements, UI Overhaul Hello everyone! We've just released a new update focused on improving both the visual experience and core mechanics of the game. Here's what's new: ⚔ Weapons & Combat General Weapon Improvements: All weapons received visual and structural updates for a more polished look and feel. Sword Behavior Changed: Swords no longer teleport — they now smoothly glide toward skeletons. Spears Enhanced: Visual quality has been improved. Spears now emit a trail smoke in their direction for better clarity. After attacking, they bounce and glide. Runes Adjusted: Instead of instantly firing lasers, runes now activate more gradually and visibly. Mage Fireballs Updated: Fireballs now leave a trail behind to help players track them. Also, to indicate spell preparation, fireballs float around the mage's head. Towers Revamped: Towers now launch magic projectiles rapidly, making defenses more dynamic. 🎥 Camera & Visuals Camera Zoom Smoothing: The camera no longer jumps in and out. It now zooms smoothly with automatic FOV (Field of View) calibration. Improved Shadows: Overall shadow quality has been significantly enhanced. Post-Processing Outline: Adjusted for cleaner visuals and better definition. 🧩 User Interface Overhaul Complete UI Redesign: While core features remain, unnecessary details have been moved to tooltips or other sections. The interface is now cleaner and less cluttered, reducing visual fatigue. Font Overhaul: All fonts across the UI have been adjusted to improve readability. Scroll Fixes: Scrolling to the bottom of UI panels no longer causes camera zoom issues or unintended world interaction. Crystal Reward Screen: Sound effects were adjusted, and the issue where sounds couldn't be muted has been resolved. Skeleton Health Bars: Redesigned for better visibility. Damage & ...
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• Patch Notes·21 May 2025Official

  Relase Update - Kill the Skeletons Alpha 0.9.1

  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45551765/f5f6b4992b6d16361aa4a1c94c46072c5bcd9959.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45551765/1e6ceea31fb02f7db5ea9f7dd0862715b8a8bc3e.png Patch Notes – Release Date: 21.05.2025 This update introduces new features, improvements, and several important bug fixes. New Features: 2D Mode Added Players can now experience the game from a 2D perspective for a fresh gameplay experience. (This is actually a power efficiency mode :d) Gameplay and System Changes: Weapon Star Upgrade System Reworked The star-based weapon upgrade system has been redesigned for better balance and clarity. Golden Skeleton Spawn Behavior Changed The golden skeleton no longer spawns as a button in the world. Performance and Technical Improvements: General performance enhancements implemented Improved lighting system for better visual fidelity Texture and model quality upgraded Optimized settings menu by removing unnecessary performance-draining options Fixed stuttering issues on the main menu Audio: Updated music and sound effects Audio has been refreshed to enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion. Bug Fixes: Fixed various weapons that previously contained bugs These weapons should now function as intended. We appreciate your continued support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates and new content!
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