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UPDATE 0.4 'Intelligence Update' (+0.4b)
🕑 Added 2023-06-28 16:07:56 +0000 UTCUpdate 0.4 is now in early access!
This update adds a brand new location called the 'Library' which allows players to level up their Intelligence skill to level 10. Additionally, the update includes new systems such as apartment expansion, a loot system, a gear upgrading system, and a new bladed weapon. It also introduces a brand new mini-quest, a new minor character, and new Mariko content. Furthermore, this update breaks the record for the lowest game size so far, coming in at less than 700 MB depending on the platform.
Changelog 0.4 'Intelligence Update'
! Notice
Ruby's hearts have been reset. This is to bring her relationship standards in line with Mariko. You will start with 1 Ruby heart if you accepted her 'Thanks' after helping her out.
Going forward, hearts will generally be only obtainable through romance routes/interactions.
Content
- Blue Dreams: You can progress slightly further down the 'Blue Dreams' questline.
- Mari Content: New Mariko content added, 2nd heart is now obtainable
- Intelligence Skill Tree: Please note that skill trees are work-in-progress, perks can change drastically and be removed entirely throughout the development.
- Loot system added: Enemies have a small chance to drop consumable items. Drops from this general loot table will always show up on the last slot of the victory screen.
- Materials added: Enemies now have a chance to drop crafting and upgrade materials. Drops from the Material loot table will always show up as the first 4 slots of the victory screen. Requires the 'Synthetics' perk in Intelligence skill tree.
- Apartment Expansion added: You can commision expansion of the apartment, this expansions adds Armory. Armory includes crafting and upgrading. Currently, only upgrading is enabled.
- New Location - Library: Located next to the Armitage Academy. Research required. Available Day 4+
- New Side Quest: There was an accident at the library.
- New Character: New minor character added
Combat
- New Bladed weapon: Push Daggers, low critical chance but body shots attack twice per turn. 15% Headshot chance, but attacks only once.
- Battery indicator redesign: Battery indicator has a new look and works properly now, each battery charge is represented by a segment.
- Victory screen: Added a new victory screen. Contains number of turns it took to beat your opponent and a loot window.
- Added loot tables: Please note; some enemies do not drop loot.
Quality of life
- End of Content warning: End of content warning has been implemented. Once you reach the end of content for the version you're on, the objective will read [End of Content in the current version.]
- Supporter Program: All wallpapers have been moved to a new dedicated 'Customize' page. Accesible through the computer.
- QuickView: QuickView added to the landing page of Codex. The landing page now shows a quick overview of your progress. Shows stats, their maximum achievable level in the current version, and hovering over a stat gives you a hint on how to level up that skill. Also shows Faction ranks and hints on how to increase Faction rank.
- Gear Swapping: While swapping lethal weaponry, the weapons are filtered inside the inventory window instead of a separate window that used to show up over the holographic player model.
- File Size: Game's size has been reduced further. All background png files were converted to WebP at 95% fidelity. Reduction in quality should not be noticeable, but the size has been greatly reduced.
- Menu transitions: Sped up menu transitions, this should make the UI feel less clunky and more responsive.
- Browser Research: Some leads that you've already researched at the computer will be moved to 'Previous Searches' after they're finished. Clutter reduction.
- AuraLink settings: AuraLink settings no longer exit the settings completely when you cancel out of a category.
Balance
- Bounty Rewards: Low Hazard bounties will pay out less credits on average.
- Accuracy adjusted: Weapon Accuracy has been adjusted.
Minor
- Supporter Program: New Live wallpaper: Mariko Main Menu has been added to the supporter program, together with the new Riley Spotlight wallpaper.
- Weapon descriptions: Reworded some weapon descriptions.
- Scrollbars: Scrollbars have a new, less obnoxious design.
- Fixed ellipses: Some incorrect ellipses now have 33% more periods.
- Rooftop is accessible from the appartment navigation menu
Bugfixes
- Fixed a bug that would let the player open AuraLink menus from the Map screen
- Fixed a bug that would break appartment computer, when closed while an app was running
- Fixed a bug that made 'Analyze' hack go wild when used on Sovern
- Fixed 2 menus at the Black market that would jump back into wrong categories
- Fixed a couple of visual bugs
- Fixed damage not calculating properly in some circumstances
- Fixed wrong notifications during some 'Run Errands' events
- Fixed an incorrect price tag
- Fixed a bug that'd let Erika give out more than 1 free stim every week
Changelog 0.4b
Minor
- Added additional functionality to QuickView
- Reworded some confusing skill hints
- Book Club now progresses the time of the day
- Tooltips will now remain visible even after obtaining the skill
- All WebP files are now properly archived
- Stat screen now shows amount of unallocated skill points
- Added skill point iconography to the skill tree interface
Bugfixes
- Fixed the multiple dagger glitch at the library
- Fixed the 'SavedByErika' bug
- Fixed a couple of visual bugs
- Fixed Turn Counter not being centered in some circumstances
- Fixed a bug that would make the book 'The Neon Jump Volume 3' innacessible
- Fixed a bug that would let the player talk to Riley about things he wasn't supposed to know yet
- Fixed Ruby wearing incorrect clothes when commanded
- Fixed wrong battery cost indicator on the Analyze hack
- Fixed corruption interactions still raising hearts with Ruby
DOWNLOAD LINKS (0.4b)
PC/LINUX MEGA.nz GoogleDrive
MAC MEGA.nz GoogleDrive
ANDROID MEGA.nz GoogleDrive
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SavedByErika Error Quickfix for BASE 0.4
PLEASE DO NOT apply this patch to the 0.4b version. This quickfix is strictly for the base 0.4 early access build of the game. I'm only leaving this up here for now in case anyone hasn't patched their 0.4 version yet. Version 0.4b is updated with all the latest bugfixes, including those provided by the Quickfix.
Download: MEGA.nz GoogleDrive (261 KB)
Some players are affected by a 'SavedByErika' error that crashes the game. If you're affected please copy the contents of this zip file into your SerialCode folder.
Comments
Kuro
Heya~ Yep all versions I release are compatible with old saves. The game will automatically patch your save file upon loading it for the first time in the new version. Unless specified otherwise this applies to all updates as I try to maintain the compatability to the best of my ability. Of course, some bugs or issues may arise and if you do encounter any problems don't hesitate to report them. As far as supporter code goes, you might have to enter it again. However I'm not entirely familiar with game data storage on all 4 platforms, so it may differ depending on the platform. Hope that covered everything :)
Eisbear
So you were able to include the Skill Tree and Loot System. Cool thing that. As this is my first update here and since you've changed a lot, do you think old saves from 0.3b are compatible? And do I need to input my supporter code again ('cus of changes, new version or anything)?
