Corrupt Mode (Update)

*For the Corrupt Mode game mode, see Corrupt Mode (Game Mode).*

# Description

*Corrupt Mode* is a free content update for Haiku the Robot. Its name, content, and release date were revealed on December 1st, 2022. It was released on December 16th, 2022 for Steam and Switch.

A new challenging game mode that offers an entirely new experience to playthroughs! Explore an alternative timeline of Arcadia with a storyline twist - Haiku is the virus.

With the virus now flowing through your circuit board, you are more vulnerable with only one health point

- if you die, you will respawn at the last unlocked repair station.

Temporary health upgrades are also available to help you overcome some of the more difficult challenges in the game. Additionally, the core game has two new train stations; one in the most requested Central Core and one in the Sunken Wastes

# Content Added

**Corrupt Mode (Game Mode) - a one-health-point game mode**

* Temporary health upgrades
* Alternative storyline and world changes
* Unlocks after completing the core game

**Train Stations:**

* Central Core Station
* Sunken Wastes Station

**Achievements:**

* Eradicate Atom
* Infected Core

**Fixes and Improvements**

* The upgrade station found in the Central Core now lets you purchase both upgrades. Previously players would have to reload the game to purchase the other upgrade.
* Minor improvements to the heat detection system - mainly regarding the heat gauge refreshes between entering and exiting heated/normal rooms.
* Added three new map tiles that won't affect completion percentage but will still be missing from the map, so you'll have to find them!
* Deadzone slider to help with any joystick drift or overly sensitive joysticks.
* Achievements can now be viewed in-game (especially beneficial on Switch).
* And lastly, the memorial of our beloved speedrunner Schy can be found in a secret location within the Last Bunker - only if you get there before their best time of 22m. 24s.75

**Update 1.1.4**

Some minor life improvements for the Corrupt Mode:

* Added map markers for the temporary health pickups.
* Added 4 new temporary health pickups worldwide (closer to certain boss fights).
* Removed two achievements related to Corrupt Mode from the Steam page, they are still accessible within the game itself but cannot be found/viewed on the Steam page.

Many players felt that their sense of accomplishment for completing the base game was taken away when their 100% ribbon disappeared. To avoid this feeling in the future, all additional/optional achievements will now be accessible through the in-game "Achievements" menu located in the Settings.

# Development

On September 9th, aka the Switch Release day for Haiku the Robot, Mister Morris revealed on Kickstarter that he was working on a free content update that would release before the end of the year, this update soon became the Corrupt Mode Update.

It was officially announced on December 1st and later released on December 16th

Interestingly, many were surprised to see Corrupt Mode unveiled because this stretch goal in the initial Kickstarter was not fully funded with only £29,853 being raised total. Many believed it was going to be the promised Boss Rush Mode but this wouldn't be shown off until the one year update when Obscure Information was revealed, Corrupt Mode was also given a slight name change with the exclusion of the -ed ending. Additionally, we were also given an alternative ending through the Corrupted Mode but considering that Corrupted Mode takes place in an alternative timeline it is unknown if that was the initial idea for the Alternative Ending stretch goal.

# References

1. ↑ New Corrupt Mode coming on December 16th! on Haiku, the Robot's official Steam page.
2. ↑ New Corrupt Mode now available! on Haiku, the Robot's official Steam page.