• Concert Experience Mode: Immerse yourself in a concert-like gameplay mode with no UI frame except for scores at the bottom, offering a streamlined and cinematic play experience.
• Feature Adjustment Integration: The Concert Experience mode is now available as an option for the "DEFAULT GAME MODE" setting.
• Spinner Sound Options: New spinner sound customization options have been added, including SPINNER SOUNDS and SUPER SPINNER SOUNDS adjustments featuring 10 sound variations from classic gunshots to remastered and heavy classic sounds.
• Audio Adjustments: Added new SPINNER ATTENUATION and SFX ATTENUATION settings.
• Spinner Enhancements: A running total score display for spinners and a new "Spinner Champ" high score award for exceptional spinner performances.
• Super Pistons Feature: Engage a dynamic new feature after completing the 5 rollover lanes. During Super Pistons, scoring is doubled, progress accelerates, and timers extend with repeated bumper hits.
• RGB Lighting: Pop bumper lights now use RGB indicators to display current levels.
• Self-Destruct Button Improvements: Modified earning process with multiple methods to unlock it, extending functionality outside Hardwired mode for advanced play strategies.
• Piston Award and Resurrect Adjustments: Introduction of HOLD BONUS X rewards at key milestones, and new RESURRECT DIFFICULTY adjustments offering EASY, MEDIUM (new default), and HARD settings for a tailored challenge.
• Captive Ball Combo Overhaul: Revamped captive ball mechanics now award progressive combo values and enhance lock progress, controlled by new adjustments such as CAPTIVE BALL EXTRA COFFINS, CAPTIVE BALL EXTRA LOCK PROGRESS, and CAPTIVE BALL COMBO BEHAVIOR.

Tweaks for Enhanced Gameplay:

The update includes fine-tuning of audio volumes, score multipliers, shot awards, resurrect mechanics, and visual elements. Specific tweaks cover:

• Improved spinner volume, Metallica ramp scoring, and multiball awarding systems.
• Enhanced animation handling for Mystery Awards, smoother Right eject timing, and Grave Marker Multiball mechanics.
• Refined UI and visual cues, including improved resurrect hit displays, cross hit counters, and outlane light behavior.

Bug Fixes:

Numerous issues have been resolved to ensure a smoother gameplay experience, including:

• Correcting playfield multiplier inconsistencies and super jackpot callouts.
• Fixing achievement unlocks, total screens, and mystery award synchronizations.
• Resolving multiball info display errors, grave marker resets, and adjusting replay value issues.

How to Update:

Stern Pinball encourages users to automatically download and install this new code through the award-winning Insider Connected platform:

1. Open the coin door and press the black/enter button to enter Test Mode.
2. Using the four buttons on the coin door, navigate to the Stern Insider Connected Setup menu.
3. Go down to the Software Update menu.
4. If an update is available, the page will provide the option to download and install it manually. This menu also allows setting up automatic updates for future releases.

For additional instructions, release notes, and support, please visit sternpinball.com/support/game-code/.

About Stern Pinball: Stern Pinball is the world leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of the most advanced and innovative pinball machines. With a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, Stern Pinball continuously updates its gaming titles to provide fans with cutting-edge technology, immersive gameplay, and the iconic feel of classic pinball.