: To improve combat fluidity, the update added a separate fire and lock-on button option. This allows for more precise control over Kyuu's weapons rather than relying on a single shared button.
: Integrated cloud saving, allowing players to sync their progress across multiple devices.
: The aiming reticule was updated with new colors and sizes to improve visibility against busy backgrounds. Ex.Zodiac.v0.6.23.rar
While this specific version is older—with the game having since moved to newer builds like as of December 2025—it remains the foundation for the game's modern control accessibility. Devlog - Ex-Zodiac by Pixeljam, Ben Hickling - Itch.io
: This version introduced highly requested mouse controls , allowing players to use their mouse for aiming and movement, alongside the traditional keyboard and gamepad options. : To improve combat fluidity, the update added
: Resolved a background rendering issue in Cyberspace stages specifically for users running the game in 16:10 aspect ratio .
The update for Ex-Zodiac , released in September 2022, was a significant quality-of-life milestone for the 90s-style rail shooter. It focused on modernizing the control scheme and streamlining the user experience. Key Features of v0.6.23 : The aiming reticule was updated with new
: An Auto-Fire toggle was added, reducing the physical strain of constant button-mashing during intense segments. Technical Improvements :
