Update 8.5 adds Blood Moon, golden versions of carried Weapons and Weapon Parts, and new difficulty achievements. The official notes do not give a complete enemy or boss rulebook, so use the first runs to collect evidence instead of turning one modifier into a permanent build rule.
Check these before the run
- Use the Training Room first to check whether your damage actually reaches targets during the window you care about.
- If the starting Battle Scar is a bad fit, reroll it before building around a route that depends on it.
- If you die before the engine starts, take reliable survival or a shorter setup.
- If the engine starts but cannot finish, add uptime, coverage, or a boss-facing payoff.
- If the trigger is too conditional, replace one link rather than stacking a fourth conditional piece.
- Use the run decision tool for route discipline, and use the Item Encyclopedia for in-run reference rather than mixing up the two jobs.
The official notes confirm the mode and rewards, but not the full enemy modifiers, boss patterns, or clear-rate picture. Record those in-game before turning them into site-wide advice.