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Steam News24 April 20262mo ago

Demo update(4.20-4.24)

New Mind Control Mechanics, Bargaining Optimizations, and Performance Enhancements Dear Builders, This week’s update focuses on expanding core gameplay and refining the foundational experience.

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changedNew Mind Control Mechanics, Bargaining Optimizations, and Performance EnhancementsDear Builders,
changedNew Mind Control Mechanics, Bargaining Optimizations, and Performance EnhancementsThis week’s update focuses on expanding core gameplay and refining the foundational experience. Here are the major changes you will encounter in the game:
addedI. Strategy & Gameplay ExperienceAll-New Mind Control Mechanic: The system is now live! You can unlock Mind Control by completing specific character Wish Quests, allowing you to use natural language to command NPCs to perform tasks.
addedI. Strategy & Gameplay ExperienceClearer Bargaining Dynamics: We have added real-time scoring, "Spaceship Tips," and detailed rule descriptions to the bargaining interface. This makes strategic feedback during negotiations much more intuitive.
changedI. Strategy & Gameplay ExperienceStreamlined Item Management: Optimized the classification of "Heart Keys" within the Backpack and Warehouse for easier navigation.
addedII. Narrative & Interaction ExperienceDialogue Log Function: A new History Log feature has been added. You can now review previous dialogue at any time during story sequences to ensure no critical information is missed.

Astrobuilder changes

changedDear Builders,
changedThis week’s update focuses on expanding core gameplay and refining the foundational experience. Here are the major changes you will encounter in the game:
addedAll-New Mind Control Mechanic: The system is now live! You can unlock Mind Control by completing specific character Wish Quests, allowing you to use natural language to command NPCs to perform tasks.
addedClearer Bargaining Dynamics: We have added real-time scoring, "Spaceship Tips," and detailed rule descriptions to the bargaining interface. This makes strategic feedback during negotiations much more intuitive.
changedStreamlined Item Management: Optimized the classification of "Heart Keys" within the Backpack and Warehouse for easier navigation.

New Mind Control Mechanics, Bargaining Optimizations, and Performance Enhancements

Dear Builders,

This week’s update focuses on expanding core gameplay and refining the foundational experience. Here are the major changes you will encounter in the game:

I. Strategy & Gameplay Experience

  1. All-New Mind Control Mechanic: The system is now live! You can unlock Mind Control by completing specific character Wish Quests, allowing you to use natural language to command NPCs to perform tasks.

  2. Clearer Bargaining DynamicsWe have added real-time scoring, "Spaceship Tips," and detailed rule descriptions to the bargaining interface. This makes strategic feedback during negotiations much more intuitive.
  3. Streamlined Item Management: Optimized the classification of "Heart Keys" within the Backpack and Warehouse for easier navigation.

II. Narrative & Interaction Experience

  1. Dialogue Log FunctionA new History Log feature has been added. You can now review previous dialogue at any time during story sequences to ensure no critical information is missed.
  2. Early-Game Narrative Polish: We have refined the scripts and animations for the Main Story (Chapters 1 & 2), specifically improving scenes like the Opening Library and the Shelley Vault.

  3. Character Interaction Adjustments:

    • The Invitation System now features a wealth of new free-form dialogue.

    • "Situation Puzzles" (Lateral Thinking Games) are now more challenging; you must successfully complete the deduction to earn character Affection rewards.

III. Visuals, Audio & Performance

  1. Faster Interface LoadingUtilizing new underlying pre-loading technology, we have significantly reduced lag when opening complex information screens, such as Market Prices and Faction Intel.
  2. Audio-Visual EnhancementsAdded a new batch of character illustrations and status icons, along with ambient sound effects for various environments.
  3. Exploration FixesResolved known issues such as pathfinding collisions (getting stuck in walls) and abnormal icon accumulation in the Shop interface, ensuring smoother trading and exploration.

Source

Steam News / 24 April 2026

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