Gameplay & Balance
Game Scaling Adjusted: Forest runs now typically reach level 5–10, and the game ends on the moon around level 25.
Kill Count Benchmark: A strong run can yield approximately 2,300 kills.
Poison Debuff: Update Poison effect has been rebalanced and now includes a new visual animation.
Level-Up Crash Fixed: Fixed a crash that occurred when leveling up before the end of a level.

UI & Visuals
Health Bar Visuals Updated: Color and style improved for better feedback.
Upgrade Menu Improvements: Icons added and current upgrades are now displayed during upgrade selection.
Mouse Crosshair Added: A custom crosshair now replaces the default mouse cursor in-game.
Bullet Visuals Improved: Bullets now use a new sprite and fade animation when fired.
UI: Start, pause, and sound menu buttons now feature updated assets.
New Font Added: Orbitron font implemented for a clean, sci-fi look.

Audio
Audio System Upgraded: Additional audio channels allow overlapping sound effects without cutting.
Sound Settings Persistence: Audio settings are now saved between game sessions.