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Author Sim Demo v0.0.1 - Patch Notes (2026/02/05)

The following minor changes have been made to the demo: Added an explanation for the greyed out “Start Writing” button in the manuscript window Added an “Exit To Menu” button to the settings window Added a warning messa

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addedAdded an explanation for the greyed out “Start Writing” button in the manuscript window
addedAdded an “Exit To Menu” button to the settings window
addedAdded a warning message when selecting “New Game” while a life is still active, warning that the current save will be deleted
changedRevised the wording in tutorial explanations and timed event instructions for improved clarity
addedAdded an explanation regarding the scope of the demo (limited to one lifetime)
changedUpdated playlist artwork in the music window

Author Sim changes

addedAdded an explanation for the greyed out “Start Writing” button in the manuscript window
addedAdded an “Exit To Menu” button to the settings window
addedAdded a warning message when selecting “New Game” while a life is still active, warning that the current save will be deleted
changedRevised the wording in tutorial explanations and timed event instructions for improved clarity
addedAdded an explanation regarding the scope of the demo (limited to one lifetime)

The following minor changes have been made to the demo:

  • Added an explanation for the greyed out “Start Writing” button in the manuscript window

  • Added an “Exit To Menu” button to the settings window

  • Added a warning message when selecting “New Game” while a life is still active, warning that the current save will be deleted

  • Revised the wording in tutorial explanations and timed event instructions for improved clarity

  • Added an explanation regarding the scope of the demo (limited to one lifetime)

  • Updated playlist artwork in the music window

  • Fixed issues with improper keyboard navigation

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Steam News / 5 February 2026

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