The game features a 2D pixel-art "Tower" lobby system where players are sorted into floors based on their performance in a "Ranking Match" placement to ensure they face opponents of similar skill [15].

A new mechanic where corners can be shattered, resetting the neutral game while rewarding the attacker with a "Positive Bonus" that increases tension gain [37].

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Initially launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam), the game later expanded its ecosystem to support cross-play [12, 14].