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Patch 4.8.8 is out!

[p]Hello, all! 👋[/p][p][/p][p]While working on the new chapters, we’re also maintaining the current Steam version.[/p][p]Your feedback is important to us, and we’re doing our best to address the issues you’ve reported.
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛠️ Patch 4.8.8 – Summary[/h2][hr][/hr][h2]
Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • [p]Pierro no longer appears in places where he shouldn’t.[/p]
  • [p]Direct navigation with the Firesquito: he no longer gets stuck at the potion room exit or moves off-screen.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed screen tearing that occurred when the camera was moving.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the save meta window keep showing after loading a save file.[/p]
  • [p]The ‘J’ shortcut now correctly toggles the inventory in and out.[/p]
  • [p]Pixa text no longer overlaps.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed controller navigation in the Difficulty Level menu.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a Unity security breach.[/p]
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Optimization [/h2]
  • [p]Textures now load only when needed, improving memory usage.[/p]
  • [p]The storm sequence at the start of Chapter 1 is now optimized and uses less memory.[/p]
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Visual Fixes & Improvement[/h2]
  • [p]The shrink-head cutscene now displays correctly.[/p]
  • [p]Improved visibility for all UI icons, including the HUD, hotspot interactions, and inventory items.[/p][p]Their contrast has been enhanced, and their resolution doubled—so they now appear sharper and less pixelated, especially on larger screens.[/p]
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⚠️ Important Note
[/h2][p]Your older save files may not work properly after the upgrade, so please keep that in mind.[/p][p]If you encounter any issues with the new version, feel free to report them in our Discord Technical Support Channel channel. We're here to help.
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🎯 Next Goal[/h2][p][/p][p]We are aiming to release two new chapters in mid-2026 — here’s a small glimpse of what’s coming:
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[/p][h2]General Fixes in Progress[/h2][p][/p]
  • [p]Mouse support while a controller is connected – we’re working on a proper solution for this.[/p]
  • [p]A few missing voice lines – these will be added with the release of the new chapters.[/p]
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[/p][h2]About the Development[/h2][p][/p][p]If you’d like to learn more about the development, you can follow our Kickstarter updates.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Cheers,[/p][p]~ Adventure4Life Team[/p]