Steam News29 May 20251y ago

25.05.29 Update

The demo is scheduled to be updated sometime next week. Important Notice Due to the difficulty of maintaining save file compatibility across major system changes, the save management system has been migrated to a versio

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What changed

8 fixes5 additions19 changes4 removals

Gameplay
Compatibility
Fixes
Events
Performance
Balance

changedThe demo is scheduled to be updated sometime next week.

changedImportant NoticeDue to the difficulty of maintaining save file compatibility across major system changes,

addedImportant NoticeI recommend starting a new game.

removedImportant NoticeAs a result of this change: The Recovery Potion migration feature and The save point conversion system have been removed.

fixedBug FixesFixed an issue where XP values and equipped gear were overwritten with default values during loading after recent internal code changes.

fixedBug FixesFixed a bug where villagers spawned by the Soulbinder could respawn after resting.

Project SJHG changes

changedThe demo is scheduled to be updated sometime next week.

changedDue to the difficulty of maintaining save file compatibility across major system changes,

addedI recommend starting a new game.

removedAs a result of this change: The Recovery Potion migration feature and The save point conversion system have been removed.

fixedFixed an issue where XP values and equipped gear were overwritten with default values during loading after recent internal code changes.

The demo is scheduled to be updated sometime next week.

Important Notice

Due to the difficulty of maintaining save file compatibility across major system changes,
the save management system has been migrated to a version-based structure.
Old save files may still function, but conflicts with the previous migration system can lead to loss of certain character data.
I recommend starting a new game.

As a result of this change: The Recovery Potion migration feature and The save point conversion system have been removed.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where XP values and equipped gear were overwritten with default values during loading after recent internal code changes.
Fixed a bug where villagers spawned by the Soulbinder could respawn after resting.
Fixed an issue where the dragon encounter event was not resetting properly.
Fixed an issue where frame rate settings were not saved properly.
Fixed a bug where the Texture Streaming Pool size setting was not saved correctly.
Fixed an issue where the Harvester would remain in the world after the player died to it.

System Changes

Ability System Refactor

Previous: A single instance of each ability was reused.
- This made abilities with input buffering or chaining extremely difficult to manage
NowSpecific abilities will create a new instance each time they are used.

To support this change:

Fixed threading issues caused by input competition during ability chaining.
Input effects on the player are now more strictly enforced.
- e.g., SP regeneration only begins after an ability fully completes.
To balance thisSome SP costs have been slightly reduced.

Combat Changes

Players can now chain between light and heavy attacks freely.
Previously: Light Dash → only Light Attack
Now: Light Dash → Light or Heavy Attack

Removed restrictions that prevented chaining near the end of light/heavy attack animations.
Extended the input window for chaining.
As a result, dodge chaining now triggers on button release instead of press.
If an input is received during the valid chaining window, it now triggers immediately, without waiting for the window to end.
- Previously, only dodge chaining triggered immediately.
Because chaining is now more responsive and combat speed has increased, damage values have been adjusted for balance.
You can now change direction during specific frames of light/heavy attacks.
It is now possible to unequip your current Spirit (weapon).

Progression

Level-up XP table has been adjusted.
XP rewards for certain monsters have been updated.

Miscellaneous Changes

Cleaned up internal tag usage logic.
AI no longer detects the player during executions.
Some abilities used by the Goblin Battle Mage now track the player more accurately.
Reduced the frequency of grotesque hair stretching bugs on villagers (groom asset issue).
The Soulbinder is now invincible for 5 seconds after spawning.
Added new attack patterns to The Harvester.
Dragon breath damage has been reduced.
Items can no longer be used while in a death state.

New Ability: Return of the Wraith

Fires a slow-moving skull at a target.
On hit, it deals damage and returns to the player.
When it touches the player, it restores health.

New Item

Mark of the Wraith

On hit, leaves a mark with a chance to deal damage based on the target’s max HP over a set duration.
Against bosses, the effect is reduced to one-third.
Enemies killed by this damage drop an additional 20% souls.