patch · September 10, 2025

Earthion Update 3.3.0 Resets Leaderboards for Console Prep

Earthion version 3.3.0 arrives with ROM version 3.3.0, leaderboard resets for console release preparation, balance changes, and localized bug fixes.

Earthion has received a major update alongside ROM version 3.3.0 in preparation for its upcoming console release. Because of score calculation changes in the new ROM, all existing leaderboards have been wiped.

Leaderboard Reset and Upload Rules

All online leaderboards are reset with this patch. Score uploads are now strictly limited to the latest patch version. Leaderboards have also been added for Challenges 1 through 6, and leaderboard name display bugs have been fixed.

Stage and Boss Adjustments

Stage 7 features an adjusted collision position for the boss beam attack. Stage 8 includes a hit collision fix for the head of the first boss, the Neurocrawler. Stage 4 addresses an unexpected glitch during its boss battle. A bug involving the final boss wreckage bonus has been altered so players cannot claim it after dying.

Scoring and Gameplay Tweaks

A new one million point bonus is available for players who clear the game without missing a single shot. NOVA's damage display error is fixed. Music player playback frame counts have been corrected, and the countdown sequence is now easier to skip.

Interface and Localization

Title screen prompts in the ROMs now display a button overlay for Start instead of text. Frontend and ROM version numbers are now visible in the Extra menus and uploaded scores. Prologue subtitles no longer break or stick if viewed twice or skipped. Localization fixes update the prologue text for YK-ⅡA in English and Portuguese, correct a Japanese typo, and resolve ending display issues in Portuguese.

Why this patch matters

Version 3.3.0 lays the groundwork for console launch with strict leaderboard rules, vital boss collision fixes, and helpful quality-of-life additions.