Patch Notes - The Hard Mode Update — Pixel Chess Idle RPG Steam update #867442

New Feature: Hard Mode (Roguelite) For those seeking a true challenge, we've added a new way to play Pixel Chess! Roguelite Progression: accessible from the Main Menu. High Stakes: If you lose a round, your Level resets to 1 and you lose 50% of your Gold. Persistent Power: You keep ALL your purchased upgrades, allowing you to grow stronger with each run. Victory: Survive past Level 16 to conquer the run. Separate Save: Hard Mode has its own save file, so you can switch between your relaxing Normal run and your intense Hard run at any time without losing progress. Other Changes Difficulty Rebalance: As previously announced, enemy scaling in Normal Mode has been adjusted (0.2x per level) for a smoother experience. UI Updates: Added a dedicated Hard Mode button and Victory Screen.