: The update significantly optimized Soul Familiar movement and tile attack checks to reduce lag spikes when many entities were on screen.
: Hundreds of minor issues were addressed, such as fixing errors when the character Chaunter possessed certain enemies and resolving visual glitches in the level editor.
: A new arena type, Shiver Island , was added, featuring Deep Water tiles that could lead to drowning if a player stayed in them for too long. Gameplay Balance and Technical Fixes Crypt.of.the.NecroDancer.v3.4.0 (2).rar
Beyond new content, v3.4.0 focused on technical stability and balancing:
: The update introduced several refinements for Reaper, such as ensuring Soul Familiars no longer block her movement and adding unique colors for familiars in co-op mode to reduce visual confusion. "Merry Cryptmas" and Versus Mode : The update significantly optimized Soul Familiar movement
To celebrate the 2022 holiday season, the update introduced the within the game's Versus Mode:
: When Reaper defeats enemies, they release souls that transform into familiars to fight alongside her. Gameplay Balance and Technical Fixes Beyond new content,
The centerpiece of the v3.4.0 update was the addition of as a playable character for all platforms. Previously a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Reaper's mechanics revolve around a unique soul-collection system:
