Steam News19 January 20265mo ago

Day One Update and Patches

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for playing and reporting bugs. Here's what I've fixed based on your feedback: Bug Fixes Combat & Progression Fixed battle state not clearing after defeat, which caused the "cannot save duri

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Hey everyone! Thanks so much for playing and reporting bugs. Here's what I've fixed based on your feedback:

What changed

7 fixes1 addition1 change1 removal

Fixes
Performance
Gameplay
Security
Balance

fixedHey everyone! Thanks so much for playing and reporting bugs. Here's what I've fixed based on your feedback:

fixedCombat & ProgressionFixed battle state not clearing after defeat, which caused the "cannot save during battle" error when returning to the inn Also removed saving from any point. Now you can only save from save locations such as after bosses or in specific areas. This is to increase the difficulty of the game. Adjustments may be needed, so please let me know your thoughts in the community!

fixedCombat & ProgressionFixed level drain calculation displaying incorrect amounts (e.g., showing "6 levels lost" but draining you to level 1)

fixedCombat & ProgressionFixed crash when Trojan Succubus steals items during defeat sequence

fixedTemptation MechanicsFixed temptation not carrying over from exploration into battles

fixedForest ExplorationFixed encounter balancing

Isla Hearts changes

fixedHey everyone! Thanks so much for playing and reporting bugs. Here's what I've fixed based on your feedback:

fixedFixed battle state not clearing after defeat, which caused the "cannot save during battle" error when returning to the inn Also removed saving from any point. Now you can only save from save locations such as after bosses or in specific areas. This is to increase the difficulty of the game. Adjustments may be needed, so please let me know your thoughts in the community!

fixedFixed level drain calculation displaying incorrect amounts (e.g., showing "6 levels lost" but draining you to level 1)

fixedFixed crash when Trojan Succubus steals items during defeat sequence

fixedFixed temptation not carrying over from exploration into battles

Bug Fixes

Combat & Progression

Fixed battle state not clearing after defeat, which caused the "cannot save during battle" error when returning to the inn Also removed saving from any point. Now you can only save from save locations such as after bosses or in specific areas. This is to increase the difficulty of the game. Adjustments may be needed, so please let me know your thoughts in the community!
Fixed level drain calculation displaying incorrect amounts (e.g., showing "6 levels lost" but draining you to level 1)

Fixed crash when Trojan Succubus steals items during defeat sequence

SP System Overhaul

SP now persists between battles instead of resetting to full
SP only restores when you Rest & Save at the inn or save terminals
Makes SP management more strategic and items like SP Tonics more valuable

Temptation Mechanics

Fixed temptation not carrying over from exploration into battles
Cave trap chests now properly apply temptation that affects your next fight

Forest Exploration

Fixed encounter balancing
Removed "Explore (Careful)" option - simplified to just "Explore"
Forest exploration now always available, even after discovering the cave

Cave Balance

Fixed exploit allowing infinite gold/potion farming from the "DANGER" path chest
Chest can now only be looted once per run

As always, let me know if you run into any other issues.

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Steam News / 19 January 2026

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