1.14.0 Patch Notes and Release Day (Patreon)

Hello Everyone!

We hope the preview pictures has whetted your appetite, for those who have access. For our public patrons, don't worry. Those pictures will still go public before release, and will be accessible by anyone in a little under a week, on July 24th.

Luciana and I are hard at work on the backer build. It's coming along beautifully and we think you're going to fall in love with these characters all over again, but it needs a bit more polish for us to finish up and perhaps sneak in a couple more upgrades (Don't worry, we'll update the patch notes below if we do!). 

As a result, we are releasing the backer build version on Friday, July 29th. This means the public release will be two weeks later on Friday, August 12th.

But what's in this update you ask? Let's get to some Patch Notes!

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Romance Expansion 

Love is once again in the air and this time brings new content for Cass (Punk) and Xun (Dryad). These romances both features not only the opportunity to grow closer to them by solving a problem, but also the chance to pair them up with another of your employees that you've gotten close to!

Cass Romance

Your rebel without a cause is pining over the one who got away and this update completes the romance path for Cass. Will you help to track down her lost love to help her get back her swagger, or will you pair her up with your neighborhood siren to see the kind of music they make together?

MC Romance or BFF Content - Cass can be romanced by the Main Character (you!) as an Exclusive romance, or her path can be completed platonically. Both paths feature new story content and a steamy encounter, while the romance path also contains a new repeatable date opportunity to enjoy your new found closeness.

Petra Siren Pairing - Alternatively, you can solve two birds with one stone by introducing Cass to Petra (Siren) and reward yourself with a new band playing at the Tower. After their initial content, Petra and Cass will both show up occasionally during work at Inferno for some very boundary-pushing performances! 

Xun Romance

Family is always trouble isn't it? Xun is full of life and has no regrets about her choice, but there's still the problem of a change in lifestyle. How is she supposed to keep a connection to her family when she's suddenly a nature spirit AND a woman?

MC Romance or BFF Content - The MC can always volunteer to help her return to her family with a story close enough to reality to be believed, but don't be surprised if you don't want to leave after getting to know her folks.  Xun can be pursued as an Polyamorous romance. While both paths result is new story content and a new sexual encounter, the romance also features a repeatable date.

Damien Bull Pairing - If Xun needs someone polite and charming to back her up, you know just the stud! Sending Damien will help assist Xun with her family, but you may find nature taking its course in regards to Damien's desire to start a family. In addition to a new steamy encounter, you can also run into this pairing occasionally while working at Shakes 'n Sundaes.

Solo Resolution - If you don't feel comfortable getting involved, you can encourage Xun to solve the situation on her own. Though this path does not feature extensive additional content in this patch, it may alter the epilogue for Xun during game end.

Additional Fixes and Modifications

Additional Date Opportunities - A new system will be introduced in Chapter 3 that allows you to go on additional dates. This will make it a little easier to do more pairings, or to form a bit of a harem if that is what you're in to. 

Devil's Own Luck Achievement - This achievement is now a little more reliable to pick up and work toward. Formerly, the achievement was 'cheat-proof' so that if you missed Xavier on your first attempt, you could not hit the back button or reload your save in order to try again. Because of the high amount of RNG luck involved, we have removed the 'cheat-proof' check. Now, if you want to, you can reload or back up and repeat the first night of hunting Xavier until you get lucky!

Maximum Vault/Energy Cap - Selene is a very flexible girl, but she does have her limits!  Or, at least, now she does. Since we're closing in on the end-game, we've implemented a maximum Vault expansion cap of 204800 energy. If you have more than that, your excess energy will be set down to that amount. The 'Huge Tracks of Land' achievement has been modified to reflect this.

Nadia Focus Bug - When you're ready for the big game with Nadia and happen to ask Mason about foci, he incorrectly told her you had some, when he didn't!  We've corrected Mason's inventory paperwork so he has the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Cassy Date Closure - Fixed the date for Cassy's romance from firing for BFF relationships. Though she appreciated the extra time, the date is pretty explicit about the lovey dovey stuff and shouldn't be shared with the 'friends only' path.