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Beta Update 2025/6/26

[p]This is Beta version, we cannot guarantee compatibility of save data, etc.

before playing the beta version,
UsersusernameAppDataLocalLow59StudioWizardryFoV2savedata
You can back up your saved data from above location.

If you agree to the above, right click on "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals" in the Steam library, select properties, and enter the password "IReadAnnounce" in the beta tab. The "publicbeta" version can be selected. This will automatically update the system, and you can also return to the current normal version by selecting no beta from the Beta tab. However, we will not be able to provide support for data corruption caused by version inconsistencies due to the use of this switch. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]New[/p]
  • [p]When creating a character, a random name is entered as the default name.[/p]
    [p]It is of course possible to freely enter a name as in the past. The change is intended to improve the experience on various gaming consoles, including portable gaming PCs (AKA. Steam Deck).[/p]
  • [p]Added error message when various option files are missing during scenario loading[/p]
  • [p]Added a menu for future portrait DLC under "Change Marks"[/p]
  • [p]Ability to replace users in the base image[/p]
    [p]This is a test. may be changed or discontinued in the future without prior notice.[/p][p]Under \\Data\\User[/p][p]Make new foldiers[/p][p]\\MyTownSD (SD)[/p][p]\\MyTownHDA (HD_A)[/p][p]\\MyTownHDB (HD_B)[/p][p]\\MyTown32 (3:2)[/p][p]Put your Images[/p][p]town0.png :Home[/p][p]town1.png :Pub[/p][p]town2.png :Inn[/p][p]town3.png :Temple[/p][p]town4.png :Shop[/p][p]town5.png :Castle[/p][p]town6.png :Outside[/p][p]town7.png :Grounds[/p][p]town8.png :Labylinth[/p][p]It is not a feature that affects only certain scenarios, at least not at this time.[/p]
[p]Updates[/p]
  • [p]More menu speed optimizations[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted handling of teleporter events directly leading to the next teleporter event[/p]
    [p]At this time, only teleporter to teleporter is eligible. There is a possibility of expanding the coverage in the future.[/p]
  • [p]The message when selling items has been made the same for the home and the NPC store.[/p]
  • [p]In riddle events, full-width alphanumeric characters in answers are now recognized as half-width alphanumeric characters.[/p]
    [p]This is an adjustment to ensure that English speaking players and Switch players will be able to complete the event correctly.[/p][p]The exception to this is that currently mixed full-width and half-width alphanumeric content is not yet supported.[/p][p]ex: full-width ABC -> Converted to half-width “ABC” [/p][p]ex2: ABC (full-width A, half-width B, full-width C) -> Not converted[/p][p]We would appreciate your feedback on the official Discord, etc. to determine if further adjustments are necessary.[/p]
[p]Fixes[/p]
  • [p]Some special characters were garbled in the message.[/p]
    [p]We would appreciate it if you could report any garbled text on the official Discord, etc. as needed.[/p]

Update 2025/5/22

we have various plans for next year that we hope will continue to be enjoyed by our users. We hope you will continue to support "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals" in the future.

This update includes all of the following patch notes:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1308700/view/516333443304390859
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1308700/view/516334095974793242
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1308700/view/542231772987917494

and

Updates
- Updates scenario server address.

Beta Update 2025/5/16

This is Beta version, we cannot guarantee compatibility of save data, etc.

before playing the beta version,
Users\username\AppData\LocalLow\59Studio\WizardryFoV2\savedata
You can back up your saved data from above location.

If you agree to the above, right click on "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals" in the Steam library, select properties, and enter the password "IReadAnnounce" in the beta tab. The "publicbeta" version can be selected. This will automatically update the system, and you can also return to the current normal version by selecting no beta from the Beta tab. However, we will not be able to provide support for data corruption caused by version inconsistencies due to the use of this switch.

Updates
- At the entrance to the labyrinths edge of town, all the labyrinths that can be displayed should be displayed even if the labyrinths are not numbered consecutively. This should only affect a very few user scenarios.

Beta Update 2025/4/23

This is Beta version, we cannot guarantee compatibility of save data, etc.

before playing the beta version,
Users\username\AppData\LocalLow\59Studio\WizardryFoV2\savedata
You can back up your saved data from above location.

If you agree to the above, right click on "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals" in the Steam library, select properties, and enter the password "IReadAnnounce" in the beta tab. The "publicbeta" version can be selected. This will automatically update the system, and you can also return to the current normal version by selecting no beta from the Beta tab. However, we will not be able to provide support for data corruption caused by version inconsistencies due to the use of this switch.

Updates
- Added dialog display after teleportation in test mode in the labyrinth.

Fixes
- Screen refresh stopped when entering a floor where a specific event existed.
- Screen refresh stopped when entering a specific floor moving event using a specific procedure and method.
- When auto-mapping view option was disabled, teleportation from a teleportation disabled area to an enabled area was not possible.
- When pressing the L key in the castle store or inn, the correct menu was sometimes not displayed.

Beta Update 2025/4/17

This is Beta version, we cannot guarantee compatibility of save data, etc.

before playing the beta version,
Users\username\AppData\LocalLow\59Studio\WizardryFoV2\savedata
You can back up your saved data from above location.

If you agree to the above, right click on "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals" in the Steam library, select properties, and enter the password "IReadAnnounce" in the beta tab. The "publicbeta" version can be selected. This will automatically update the system, and you can also return to the current normal version by selecting no beta from the Beta tab. However, we will not be able to provide support for data corruption caused by version inconsistencies due to the use of this switch.

New
- More Optimizations

Updates
- Adjust the brightness of the lighting in the labyrinth
- Adjust the input state of the buttons after a soft reset
- When a invalid value resistance settings in item, the display will show "Blank" resistance. The game process is the same as before, and there is no effect at all.
- Changed alternate image from “face_d” to ‘face_c’ when portrait “face_i” is not available.


Fixes
- After healing/ressurection at the temple, button mashing could affect the value of the BGM volume
- Unintended random teleportation could occur after the end of a battle at a battle point
- The initial cursor could be in an unintended position at certain pool events
- For riddle (battle) events, the flag was not turned off after the event.
- Portrait “face_l” was not displayed when selecting targets for attack spells, etc.
- Some walls in the distance were not displayed in fast-movement mode.