Patch 01.09 for Crypt of the NecroDancer introduces exciting new content with the Hatsune Miku character pack. Players can now embody the iconic virtual singer, Hatsune Miku, who moves in all eight directions and attacks enemies with a spring onion while dancing through them. In a twist on the traditional gameplay mechanics, Miku doesn’t use a shovel; instead, she digs by dashing through enemies into walls and can charm monsters and shatter walls with her new ability: SING. Additionally, players can land consecutive hits to deal increasing damage and regain SING charges.
Accompanying the new character is a vibrant soundtrack featuring 15 Hatsune Miku songs, including two tracks crafted by Danny Baranowsky. This soundtrack is automatically enabled when playing as Hatsune Miku but can also be selected for other characters in single-player mode via the “Change Soundtrack” menu. However, due to differences in song speed and duration, using this soundtrack on other characters will contribute to the “Custom Music” leaderboards.
In addition to the new content, Patch 01.09 addresses several bugs and issues, including fixing screen tearing artifacts, resolving song playback errors without the AMPLIFIED DLC, ensuring proper cutscene audio, and addressing input latency and button mapping issues. Furthermore, compatibility mode has been added for joining online multiplayer lobbies hosted on older versions, allowing seamless entry into lobbies hosted on version 4.0.0 or above, regardless of the player’s game version.
Crypt of the Necrodancer Update 1.09 Patch Notes
New DLC: Hatsune Miku character pack
New character: Hatsune Miku
- Move in all 8 directions, don’t stand still!
- Dance through enemies to hit them with your trusty spring onion!
- No shovel – dig by dashing through enemies into walls instead!
- Charm monsters and shatter walls with your new ability: SING!
- Land consecutive hits to deal increasing amounts of damage and regain SING charges!
New soundtrack: Hatsune Miku
- Dance along to 15 Hatsune Miku songs added to the soundtrack, including two new tracks created by Danny Baranowsky!
- This soundtrack is enabled by default when playing Hatsune Miku.
- It can be selected for other characters in single-player via the “Change Soundtrack” menu.
- Due to differences in song speed and duration, using this soundtrack on other characters submits to the “Custom Music” leaderboards.
- Added compatibility mode when joining online multiplayer lobbies hosted on older versions:
- Any online multiplayer lobby hosted on v4.0.0 or above can be entered, even if the game is on a newer version.
Bugfixes
- Fixed screen tearing artifacts.
- Fixed some songs not playing correctly if the AMPLIFIED DLC is not installed.
- Fixed some cutscenes not playing their audio correctly.
- Fixed high input latency if multi-button combos are enabled.
- Fixed button mappings resetting themselves after being unbound manually.
- Fixed music playback stuttering when using an extended storage device.
- Fixed Linka and GC CRAB character skins not being selectable.
- Fixed Reaper not being selectable as a skin for other characters when “Show all characters” is checked.
- Fixed “Uninstall” menu option not working on mods that were previously loaded in the same session.
- Fixed error when entering the “All Zones Mode (Seeded)” stairs.
- Fixed Shopkeeper Ghost continuing to sing after being defeated in online multiplayer.
