The previously announced update is now live, delivering core system enhancements, stage expansion, and exciting new challenges.

• Zodiac System Introduced
  Replacing the former Training System, the Zodiac now grants stat bonuses based on your level.
  
• Stage Expansion
  The number of stages has been increased to 30, offering extended progression and more diverse encounters.
  
• Two New Bosses Added
  Prepare for new threats as two powerful bosses now await beyond the threshold.
  
• Combat System Improvements
  Weapon cooldowns and delays between switches have been removed to support fast-paced multi-weapon combat.
  Enjoy seamless chaining of attacks and more dynamic gameplay with your full arsenal.
  
• Transcendence Adjustments
  Upon Transcendence, your level is now preserved, and skill points are granted immediately for smoother restarts.

• Monster strength curve adjusted: HP and spawn patterns rebalanced for smoother progression.
  
• Reduced mana costs on most weapons to allow more frequent weapon usage.
  
• Item drop rate increased to support easier early-game progression.
  
• Soul Energy cost slightly increases as skills are upgraded, encouraging more strategic use.
  
• Soul Energy income slightly reduced in higher stages.
  
• The number of initial weapon slots has been increased from one to two.
  
• Transcendence is now unlocked upon first defeat or after clearing the first boss.

Two new weapons have joined the fight, offering fresh ways to control the battlefield.
They’re now available — and there’s no better time to jump in and try them for yourself.

• Frost Piercer
  Unleashes a piercing roar of frost in a straight line, striking up to 8 times.
  Especially effective against enemies charging along the horizontal axis.
  
  

• Void Vortex
  Summons a vortex that deals damage over time and pulls enemies inward.
  A powerful tool for controlling groups within its range.
  

You can now choose your starting weapon set based on difficulty.
Each option reflects the difficulty you select.

• Three options are available, visually labeled as Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert.
  
• Choosing Sword or Scythe grants two starting weapons.
  
• Choosing Staff provides a single, high-impact ranged weapon.

• Added additional sound effects for improved responsiveness.
  
• Supplemented missing translations across various interfaces.
  
• Softened visual effects in shop interfaces where conversations are active.
  
• Differentiated upgrade icons that previously shared the same appearance.
  
• Stage selection now opens with the most recently unlocked stage in view.
  
• Reduced overly intense visuals on certain weapon attack effects.

• Fixed an issue where some eligible weapons would disappear during Transcendence.
  
• Resolved a bug that allowed multiple Transcendence triggers from rapid clicks.
  
• Corrected a case where Soul Shard values could become negative during scouting.

But over time, we’ve come to understand where the challenge felt sharp — and where it simply felt punishing.

This upcoming update, arriving next week, smooths out the difficulty curve, rewires core systems, and opens the door to deeper battles beyond stage 20.

Whether you're just getting started or reaching for the farthest gate, things are about to feel a lot better — and a lot more dangerous.

The old Training system is gone.
In its place, the Zodiac System brings clarity, strategy, and long-term growth.

At each Transcendence, you now choose a constellation — and with it, a unique stat path that applies as you level up.

No more random rolls.
No more hoping for the right stat.
Now, you shape your build from the start.

Want raw power?
Choose the Taurus and gain Attack +1 every level.
Looking for something more brutal? The Scorpio rewards those who walk the hardest path.

Devoloper Comment:

“Skill points were always precious — but the old Training system made it frustrating to use them well.
Random results often meant players couldn’t build the character they wanted.
With the new Zodiac system, every level feels like progress, not a gamble.”

Moonlit Reaper has always encouraged multi-weapon combat — but until now, it didn’t feel all that different from just using one.

That changes here.

• Harvester switch intervals have been slashed
  
• Harvester skill cooldowns are gone
  
• Combos now follow your full weapon set

You’ll move faster, hit harder, and feel the difference between every build.

And this is just the beginning —
future updates will continue to expand the thrill of multi-weapon combat.

Devoloper Comment:

“We wanted multi-weapon combat to feel like a rhythm — not a routine.
Before, you could carry many weapons and still fight like you had one.
Now, every strike, every shift, every weapon — it all flows together.”

Previously, Transcendence returned you to level 1, slowing your early progress even as permanent upgrades carried forward.

That’s now changed.

With this update, your current level is preserved after Transcendence.
You’ll also instantly receive skill points equal to the number of levels you earned.

This allows for faster rebuilding, more meaningful early decisions, and a smoother transition into your next run.

Devoloper Comment:

“Transcendence shouldn’t feel like rebuilding from zero.
Now, your momentum continues — and your choices start making a difference from the very first battle.”

Moonlit Reaper was never meant to be punishing — but over time, it became clear that the early game felt harsher than intended.

This update revisits the balance across all stages.

• Enemy health values have been adjusted
  
• Spawn patterns beyond stage 15 have been refined

The goal is to preserve the thrill of challenge,
while ensuring that every player — from first-timers to seasoned Reapers — can enjoy the full journey.

Devoloper Comment:

“We designed Moonlit Reaper to be challenging, not discouraging.
This rebalance keeps the danger — but lets more players reach the point where the game truly opens up.”

The game now extends to stage 30, opening new ground —
and with it, two figures that cast long shadows across the game.

You’ll face more than just stronger enemies.
You’ll face emotions turned into monsters.

One drains what makes you smile.
The other crushes what's left of your breath.

A hollow echo of joy — she drains happiness with stacking debuffs that wear you down.

A silent oppressor — it overwhelms with relentless summons and heavy phase pressure.

They don’t break you. They make you realize you’re already broken.

Devoloper Comment:

“We didn’t just raise the stakes.
We designed fights that make you think, adapt — and enjoy the chaos.
Every boss should challenge your build, your reflexes, and your fun.”

This isn’t the end of the journey — just a deeper step forward.

Next time, we’ll take you up to stage 35,
where new enemies and evolving threats will test every harvester you’ve mastered.

We’re also working on improvements to the combat system —
to make every run feel sharper, more dynamic, and more fun to play.

Thank you for playing Moonlit Reaper.

Your feedback, your battles, your persistence — they shape every step we take.
See you in the next update.

— Avocado Factory —