TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE- news & patch notes

We are planning a price revision effective after June 4, 2026 (JST).

The revised price will be as follows:

Revised Price: 2,800 JPY

(Overseas pricing will be set according to each region.)

※ This is a price revision.

※ This is not a sale discount.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/664989013663296833/

We have released ver. 2.1.2.

Changes:

• Eased the unlock conditions for SHIRANUI Tier 101～104

  ※If the conditions are already met, they will be unlocked automatically after the update.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue in Practice within Game Modes where the availability check for the VANISH option in NORMAL mode was not being applied correctly depending on the control type

• Fixed an issue where the TGM control type field frame could be applied when using the STANDARD control type

• Fixed a crash that could occur if the application was closed from the pause menu during Versus Mode

Regarding Future SHIRANUI Difficulty Adjustments

We are currently reviewing the difficulty balance of SHIRANUI.

In particular, we have received a significant amount of feedback regarding its “mechanical behavior,” especially that players feel they stand no chance against the opening tempo.

For higher SHIRANUI levels, the difficulty has been designed by simulating judgment errors based on past player data.

However, we are considering feedback that this can result in players being defeated instantly without being able to take any meaningful action.

At the same time, we fully recognize that lowering the difficulty under these circumstances may undermine the sense of achievement for players who have already cleared it in its current state.

That said, taking future developments into account, we are considering implementing a downward difficulty adjustment in a future version.

We understand that this may raise questions such as how this compares to the difficulty of modes like MASTER.

Please understand that this decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation, including discussions with the licensor regarding future plans. Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/806848596440871803/

• Introduction of “Legacy input”
• Deprecation of “Latency-mitigation” 　Since the behavior of “Latency-mitigation” was designated as NG, we introduced “Legacy input,” which can partially incorporate behavior from past TGM titles.
• Fixes for the hidden mode: 　・Fixed an issue with difficulty-setting data. 　・Changed behavior so that, except when using replay data, the settings for “HOLD,” “Next queue length,” and “Legacy Input” now follow the Options settings. 　・Enabled lock-delay resets by horizontal movement and rotation for STANDARD rule only. 　These fixes address problems caused by conflicts between the input-feel differences of STANDARD vs. TGM and remnants of “Latency-mitigation.” As a result, adjustments had been made on a development build where the difficulty was unintentionally lower, creating a gap with the retail build. We have rebalanced the mode while preserving its “survival” concept. 　Note: There is a considerable difficulty gap between the STANDARD and TGM control types.
• Changed ver. 2.1.0 replay data to be unplayable.

• Fixed an issue where the STANDARD rule category for the hidden mode did not appear on the Replay Data list screen.
• Fixed unintended behavior of “Legacy input.” 　・Addressed the 2.1.0 issues and enabled use under STANDARD as well. 　・With this fix, replay data up to ver. 1.8.6 is expected to play correctly; however, ver. 2.1.0 replay data will be unplayable.
• Fixed an issue where the hidden-mode icon color was fixed to silver.

• Added STANDARD control type to: NORMAL / NORMAL 1.1 / NORMAL 2.1 / NORMAL 3.1
• Added TGM control type to: MARATHON / SPRINT / ULTRA
• Added a hidden mode
• Updated Credit 2
• Added control-type icons on the ARCADE mode selection screen
• Added an indicator showing HOLD is unavailable during gameplay
• DirectX 11 support (improved stability of graphics settings behavior / reduced render latency)
• Changed the font
• Added a feature to view achievement progress

• Fixed an issue in Practice Mode where some UI elements remained after Retry
• Fixed an issue in NORMAL-series modes where unintended line clears could occur at the end of END GAME
• Fixed an issue in Textbook → Practice Mode where the sample play display was inappropriate

• Operating environment is now guaranteed for Windows 11
• V-Sync is forcibly set to OFF
• Recommended environment: ・Single-monitor setup ・Fullscreen ・High-refresh-rate monitor (180 Hz or higher recommended) 　※Under the above conditions, we have confirmed latency equivalent to 16 ms.
• The font has been changed.

• Implemented the render-latency countermeasures introduced in ver. 1.9.2 (beta).

• In ver. 1.8.5, V-Sync was forcibly set to OFF as a workaround; fixed an issue where the Graphics Options might still display V-Sync as ON.

• Ranking display?related fixes.

This event is a special format.

Please accept Producer Hirashima's challenge based on NORMAL mode.

※Note: There is a comment stating that, for various reasons, this is not a serious playthrough.

Placement will be evaluated primarily on the following:

・Level priority

※Grade priority (not displayed during replay, but prioritized)

■ How to Enter:

Obtain the replay file

https://app.box.com/s/ux4zof87164mqhdkgwnyxhmtuvrqbgmp

※There were no issues, so we will resume.

event #04.zip

After extracting, you will get the following file.

File name: normal_3_1_20250910_155341.bin

Place it in the folder below:

C:\\Users\\\AppData\\Local\\tgm4\\savedata\\\replay_data\\

You may put it in a subfolder within replay_data.

Launch the game and take the challenge!

Menu:

PRACTICE → Event Mode → Replay & Race (or Play under the same conditions)

Select “NORMAL (3.1) 2025/09/10 15:53”

■ Streaming / Posting (Entry)

Stream this run live or upload a recording.

To prevent cheating, this run cannot save a replay.

■ Awards / Prizes:

Multiple winners will be selected for each style.

The winners’ poster names are planned to be listed in the newly added in-game “Credit 2.”

■ Event Details:

Period: September 12, 2025 14:01 ～ September 26, 2025 23:59 (JST)

Eligibility: TGM4 purchasers (excluding those stripped of eligibility in tgm_series)

How to Submit:

Post to a video site viewable for free by anyone (YouTube, Twitch).

Include #tgm4 #hira_p_evnt04 in the post title.

■ Other Notes:

If your poster name contains inappropriate content, we may ask you to change it.

Awards may be rescinded at the organizers’ discretion. Please participate with this understanding.

If problems arise, the event may be canceled at Mihara’s discretion. Thank you for your understanding.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/554627540143057338/

We have released Ver. 1.8.3.

This version changes the behavior for retaining settings when playing alongside replay data or when playing under the same settings.

Reason for the change:

To ensure event fairness, we had previously disabled changing settings. However, since no anticipated issues arose across the last three events, we have decided to revise the scope of settings retention.

Please understand that if any problems occur, we will promptly revert to the previous behavior.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/554627540143063731/

• Fixed an issue where BGM might not play in NORMAL (2.1).
• Fixed issues related to replay data.
• On the Replay Data list screen, when displaying in performance order, data that has lost compatibility is now treated as out of ranking (excluded).

• Adjusted the volume of certain BGM tracks.

• Corrected UI text.
• Adjusted the volume of certain sound effects in ASUKA mode.
• When displaying replays in performance order, entries without a title now sort correctly.
• During replay playback for NORMAL (1.1/2.1), the correct grade is now displayed.
• Fixed an issue that occurred when exiting via the menu during Practice mode.

• We plan to roll out Ver. 1.8.1, focused mainly on bug fixes, by tomorrow evening (JST).
• We plan to hold “Challenge from Hirashima-P Part 4” this Friday. We’ve prepared replay data for NORMAL 3.1. Even if you haven’t unlocked NORMAL 3.1 yet, you can join using this replay data; however, the event rules are not TGM style. Note: Unlock conditions for NORMAL 3.1
• Clear NORMAL to 999 to unlock NORMAL 1.1
• Clear NORMAL 1.1 to 999 to unlock NORMAL 2.1
• Clear NORMAL 2.1 to 499 to unlock NORMAL 3.1
• On the current Ver. 1.8.0 title screen, if you move the stick left and right a few times…? Please show us on social media with the tags #tgm4 #tgm_decoration.

• Added option to configure mitigation controls for users experiencing environmental latency (Latency-mitigation system).
• In windowed mode, the cursor is now shown on the title bar and window frame.
• Minor UI text revisions.
• Adjusted level-bar display.
• Added a secret to certain game modes.
• Added a second secret to certain game modes.
• Added data-display settings to Score Ranking.
• Fixed line-clear scoring when the BIG option is enabled in MARATHON mode.
• Added decorations (not shown under normal conditions).
• Added “1.1 + α” to NORMAL. 　“1.1” is added based on your play status in NORMAL. 　Thereafter, additional modes unlock based on your progress in the added mode.
• In the Replay Data list, when sorting by performance in categories where existing titles can be earned, the order now prioritizes “Title > Reached Level > Time.”
• Rankings and Replay mode items now display all modes from the start (no longer require playing them first).
• Added an alternative game-field display method (selectable in Options).
• For TGM style only, certain UI changes are now configurable via Options.

• Fixed an issue where scores could be miscalculated during replay playback.
• Corrected the counted number of BIG-mino line clears in achievement aggregation.
• Implemented countermeasures for an issue occurring in SHIRANUI mode (memory shortage).

During verification of the Ver.1.7.0 update, it was discovered that the adjustment data for ASUKA EASY mode was unintentionally referencing data from another mode.

Therefore, after an emergency consultation with our licensor, we have issued an urgent Ver.1.7.2 update to correct this.

Cause:

Although almost no changes were planned for ASUKA EASY, during the process of adjusting the presentation, the data for a different mode was mistakenly referenced.

The debug team, seeing a difference in the diff, assumed that ASUKA EASY had been changed, confirmed that change, and the fix passed the debug check.

We sincerely apologize for this.

As a result of this fix, any replay data for ASUKA EASY from versions earlier than Ver.1.7.2 will no longer be playable.

Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3328480/discussions/0/603036615015802803/

• Adjusted the result screen presentation for ASUKA (Easy)
• Enabled advancing the result screen with the confirm button
• Updated Credit Roll 2
• Added a setting to toggle the display or hiding of replay data from past versions.

• Fixed an issue on the result screen where the pinch time SE could sometimes play
• Text corrections and adjustments

• All replay data for TGMstyle versions below Ver.1.7.0, as well as all versusmode replay data, can no longer be played back.

• The BGM system has been revamped.
• The method for evaluating titles in NORMAL mode has been changed.
• Title icon display in NORMAL mode is now supported.
• To see icons on the modeselection screen, you must earn the title again after updating to Ver.1.7.0.
• In marathon mode, you can now choose SPRINT or ULTRA.
• New rankings have been added for SPRINT and ULTRA.
• Some text on the options screen has been revised.
• All TGMstyle behaviors except for KONOHA have been overhauled. As a result of these changes, the following replay data from versions below Ver.1.7.0 can no longer be played: NORMAL and TGMstyle ASUKA / ASUKA (Easy) / ASUKA (Hard) / MASTER, SHIRANUI, and versus battles.
• Adjustments were made to SHIRANUI and versusbattle modes.
• In practice mode, when skipping levels in ASUKA (Hard), the foxcount correction range has been expanded (from 1000 onward).
• The results screen shown after game end has been redesigned.
• Certain endofgame effects in NORMAL and ASUKA have been tweaked.
• In score rankings and practice launched from replays, categories have been separated by control typeexcluding versus battles. Switch controls with START on gamepad or F1 on keyboard.

• Fixed an issue where, if you entered the preview screen from the 2P (rightside) gamepad or keyboard settings, it previewed using the 1P settings.
• Fixed a problem in Replay&Race where, if you selected Retry from the pause menu, the BGM could play at unintended times.

• TGM Style Control Behavior Updated We’ve revised control inputs for all modes playable in TGM Style. 【【【Important 】】】 As a result, the following replays from versions earlier than 1.7.0 can no longer be viewed: ・All replays played in TGM Style ・Versus-mode replays ・SHIRANUI replays
• Planned Addition of New Game Rules in Marathon Mode (Currently under review by the licensor.)
• Result Screen Flow Changed After gameplay ends, the way “RESULT” is displayed has been updated. ・Previously: “Game Over” appeared first, then the performance evaluation. ・From Ver.1.7.0 onward: “RESULT” is shown immediately after gameplay ends, followed by “Game Over.” ・The RESULT screen varies by game mode.

• Adjusted the title-ranking system in NORMAL Mode (now easier to earn titles).
• Added title icons to NORMAL Mode.
• Fixed an issue where, when entering the preview screen from 2P (right-side) gamepad or keyboard settings, the preview still used 1P’s settings.
• Updated some text in the Options menu.
• Fixed a bug in “Race Replay” where, if you selected “Retry” from the pause menu mid-play, the BGM could restart at unexpected times.

• Fixed an issue where the KONOHA (Easy) leaderboard was not sorting as intended.
• Resolved a problem in Practice mode that prevented level settings from being applied correctly for players without the ASUKA MASTER title.
• Corrected an issue in NORMAL mode where Tetrominoes in the bonus game (post Level 999) were not appearing as stealth pieces.

• Added EASY and HARD modes to ASUKA Mode HARD mode can only be selected by players who hold the ASUKA MASTER title. Note: Players without the title can still load and practice using those replays.
• New KONOHA (Easy) Category ※In Practice → Replay, all options except the Event Mode category have been removed.
• Added KONOHA (Easy) Leaderboard
• Marathon Mode Line-Clear Counter ※Marathon Mode now displays the number of lines cleared in its category. Note: Pre-update replay data will show as “0.”
• Guideline Revisions Since these changes affect attack power in all versus modes, versus-mode replays recorded on versions earlier than 1.6.0 can no longer be viewed. Marathon Mode scores will be affected, but existing replays will still play back (displayed scores may differ).
• Overhauled Input Device Handling Only XInput devices are supported. Up to 4 keyboards and 8 controllers can now be recognized. Any connected device can be used for menu navigation during gameplay; the device used to start the game will be assigned to in-game controls.
• Font Change for Medal Counts in Master Mode
• Added Entries to Credit Roll #2 Winners’ list for Event 2 Champion, runner-up, and third-place lists for CTWC 2025
• VSYNC Indicator Update in Windowed/Borderless Fullscreen VSYNC will display as “On” when the primary display’s refresh rate is a multiple of 60 Hz.
• Exit Fix on Gamepad/Keyboard Settings Screen You can now exit the settings menu even if some buttons remain unassigned.
• Added Core-Dump Output Feature A new “Advanced Settings” submenu has been added under Options. You can configure crash-dump output (default: “None”). Dumps are written to: 　C:\Users\\AppData\Local\tgm4\dump Files are named tgm4_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.dmp (approx. 150 MB, or up to 3 GB in full-size mode).

• Fixed an issue in ASUKA Mode replay playback where the fox animation would sometimes glitch.

• Minor code tweaks rather than feature changes
• Vulnerability fixes please accept these without further explanation
• Updates we prefer to keep low-key no explanation?please don’t make a fuss! ：）

• Added EASY and HARD modes to ASUKA Mode HARD mode can only be selected by players who hold the ASUKA MASTER title. Note: 　Players without the title can still load those replays for practice.
• Guideline Revisions ・These adjustments affect attack power in all versus modes, so any versus-mode replays recorded on versions earlier than 1.6.0 will no longer be viewable. ・Marathon mode scores will be affected, but existing replays will still play back (displayed scores may change).
• Overhauled Input Device Handling ・Only XInput devices are supported. ・In the new system, up to 4 keyboards and up to 8 controllers can be recognized simultaneously. ・Any connected input device can be used to navigate menus while the game is running, and the device used to start the game will be assigned to in-game controls.
• Font Change for Medal Counts in Master Mode
• Added Entries to Credit Roll #2
• Winners’ list for Event 2 Champion, runner-up, and third-place lists for CTWC 2025
• Changed VSYNC Display in Graphics Options In windowed or borderless-fullscreen mode, VSYNC will show as “On” when the primary display’s refresh rate is a multiple of 60 Hz.
• Menu Exit Fix in Gamepad/Keyboard Settings
• You can now exit the settings menu even if some functions remain unassigned.
• Added Core Dump Output Feature A new “Advanced Settings” submenu has been added under Options. You can now configure dump output on application crash (default: “None”). Dumps are written to /LOCALAPPDATA/tgm4/dump with filenames like `tgm4_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.dmp` (approx. 150 MB, or up to 3 GB in full-size mode).

• ASUKA Mode Replay Playback: Corrected a glitch in the fox animation during replay.

• Addressed stability issues when a non-primary monitor has a refresh rate higher than 240Hz

• Fixed a bug where keyboard input would become unresponsive
• Fixed an issue in MASTER mode replays where the medal count display was not updating correctly when using fast-forward or rewind during playback.

• Revamped Title Coloring Rules Title coloring has been updated: When comparing titles earned across different styles, if a title is equal to or higher than its counterpart and qualifies under the coloring rules, it will now be displayed in gold.

• Higher-ranking titles in MASTER mode are now unlocked These titles can be viewed in replays from versions prior to Ver.1.5.0, but cannot be earned in those versions. To officially earn the titles, you must play on Ver.1.5.0 or later.

• Input System Overhaul Support for DirectInput devices will be discontinued. Moving forward, only XInput devices will be supported. This overhaul will also bring a more modern input architecture, including multi-keyboard support.
• Implementation of ASUKA EASY / ASUKA HARD ASUKA EASY A new mode designed for players who’ve played NORMAL or MARATHON and want a more relaxed way to enjoy the game. No unlock requirements. ASUKA HARD A challenging mode available only to players who have earned ASUKA MASTER qualification.
• Unlocking of ROUNDS Numbers in MASTER Mode The grading tiers in MASTER mode will be unlocked. You can already check this information via existing replay data.