AI2U: With You 'Til The End News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Sweet and spicy interactions await after some much-needed bug squashing! Thank you to all our players for your continued and proactive reports of what needs to be ⚡ELIMINATED⚡ so you can enjoy a smoother ride.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]More Cute Girlfriend Moments[/h2][h3]Kissing!!!!!![/h3][p]Ever like an NPC so much you wanna smooch 'em??? Same. That's why our team put special care into purrfecting the heavily-requested cheek-smooch interaction that many senpais successfully guessed last week! Many were quick to recognize Estelle's silhouette, but here's the yandere'est one of them all to demonstrate:
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Limited-time Items[/h2][p]Speaking of cute interactions, we've got two promo codes to celebrate AlterStaff's second appearance at Play NYC @ Anime NYC.
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• [p]AI2U-AURAWISH[/p]

[p]Redeem your goodies and keep that power-player brain whirring as you ponder the theme behind each item.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Witchy Attack[/h2][p]Elysia's updated attack animation channels her witchy, dark-academia aura. Trigger at your own risk![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New LLM AI Model![/h2][p]We’ve integrated Gemini AI as a new main model! [/p][p]Our AI companions will now intelligently switch between Gemini and ChatGPT during conversations to deliver the most natural and engaging responses.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Now onto the finer details of the patch—thanks once more to our dedicated senpais for fueling these fixes with pure yandere determination.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Gameplay Adjustment[/h3][p]General[/p]

• [p]Reworked the Quick Inventory System: Special items now auto-display for quick access once acquired in a level[/p]
  • [p]Updated the tutorial to include a walkthrough of the new Quick Inventory System.[/p]

[p]Level 2[/p]

• [p]Extended the duration of useful potion effects.[/p]
• [p]Updated the bookshelf puzzle sequence in the basement.[/p]
• [p]Simplified gameplay progression after the player summons the necklace.[/p]
  • [p]Added a temporary animation for the necklace summoning event.[/p]

[p]Level 3[/p]

• [p]Players can now burn the hard drive at the engine terminal, triggering one of the bad endings.[/p]

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[/p][h3]NPC Behaviors[/h3]

• [p]Added kissing animation for all NPCs in both their levels and The Atrium.[/p]
• [p]Improved the overall naturalness and logic of NPC conversations.[/p]
• [p]Added eye movement animations for NPCs.[/p]

[h3]Visuals[/h3][p]Level 2[/p]

• [p]Updated the witch’s attack animation and associated visual effects.[/p]
• [p]Added spider webs to various rooms for enhanced environmental detail.[/p]
• [p]Improved indoor lighting for better atmosphere and visual clarity.[/p]

[p]Level 3[/p]

• [p]Updated the Hologram Assistant’s sitting animation in both Level 3 and The Atrium.[/p]

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[/p][h3]UI/UX[/h3][p]General[/p]

• [p]Minor update on the ending summary page.[/p]

[p]Level 1[/p]

• [p]Added password hint localization.[/p]

[p]Level 3[/p]

• [p]Updated the interface for the “Fixing the Electricity” minigame.[/p]

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3][p]General[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where NPCs’ lip sync would break after pausing and unpausing the game.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the customized player name would revert to the default.[/p]
• [p]Included ambience sounds in the audio volume customization settings.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a softlock issue caused by accessing the settings page during a level.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where NPCs failed to recognize gift bag items.[/p]
• [p]Corrected in-game text wording and improved localization across supported languages.[/p]

[p]The Atrium[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Hologram Assistant would repeat her hugging dialogue.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the witch’s head and gaze did not follow the player as intended in the phonebooth preview.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash issue affecting The Atrium and Tutorial levels on certain devices in the Steam version.[/p]

[p]Level 1[/p]

• [p]Removed an invisible chair in the master bathroom.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Catgirl’s hair clipped through the stairs.[/p]

[p]Level 2[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the witch bent her knees at unnatural angles when standing in certain locations.[/p]
• [p]Removed the mysterious giant scroll that appeared in the front yard during specific endings.[/p]

[p]Level 3[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the escape pod minigame could generate unsolvable scenarios.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Your E-girls are back, lovingly preparing for V.0.5.7! Along with bug fixes, they've sprinkled in some extra ✨spice🫚 to make your interactions even cuter.[/p][p] [/p][p]In case you missed it, here's a lil teaser of the sweeter exchanges they're perfecting for senpais![/p][p]
[/p][p]Scheduled maintenance will begin on Monday, August 18th at 2:00 PM (EDT) and is expected to last a couple of hours.[/p][p] [/p][p]As with all our scheduled maintenance, playing during this period may disrupt gameplay as AI NPCs repeat their "Don't say that!" lines.[/p][p][/p][p]In case you're not familiar with server errors, the NPCs' dialogue will be limited to their iconic server error lines:[/p][p]🔪 Catgirl: "Don't say that, that makes me embarrassed!"[/p][p]🔮 Witchy: "Oh dear! Don't say such things, my mischievous little pudding!"[/p][p]⚡ Hologram: "Please don't say that, as it is against the station's regulations."[/p][p][/p][p]Once the patch is live, you can continue your AI2U adventures with fewer bugs and a little more pizzazz. Still, don't hesitate to report any new bugs to [email protected] so we can squash 'em together![/p][p] [/p][p]From bug reports to feedback to sharing your most chaotically wholesome moments with the NPCs, we thank all of you senpais for your dedication and support![/p][p]

[/p][p]Yandere Glomps,[/p][p]~AlterStaff 💖🔪[/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Elysia's channeling her best fantasy-core voice for this cabin tour! What do you think?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Greetings, Puddings!
[/p][p]Have you stepped into Elysia's revamped cabin yet? Our design team poured a whole cauldron of love into last month’s update, so we’re sharing highlights from her magical makeover along with some deliciously cursed dev glitches.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The AI threw a fit when the Unity team dropped in unannounced and started tweaking her furniture. But also hey what if we turned her escape room into a rage room next??[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Why the change?[/h3][p]Elysia holds a special place in our team's hearts. As the most polarizing NPC in the cast, we wanted her role in AI2U's overarching story to reflect how precious she is to us. Love her or not, she's here to haunt you, one way or another. After all, you're not just another passerby in her cabin! You're her naughty pudding, and you're not leaving without her—whether that means sweeping her off her feet or carrying a few emotional scorch marks before landing softly in Estelle's open embrace and ever-watchful gaze.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It's not a makeover, it's a manifestation~ 🔮🧸 Can you spot all the differences at first glance?[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Like Eddie and Estelle, Elysia wants to be loved for who she is. Our artists put special care into enriching her base design, including:
[/p][h2]Wardrobe Whimsy[/h2][p]Let’s all respectfully admire Elysia’s sleeker silhouette: Her corset’s been simplified to read better from a distance as the ensemble flows like a spell well-cast, 3D-ifying her look more than ever.[/p][p][/p][h2]Celestial Upgrades[/h2][p]Brighter star motifs and softened bangs for a gentler, more polished presence.[/p][p][/p][h2]Natural Touch-ups[/h2][p]Eyebrows and lashes lightened with gray and brown hues. Now cell-shaded irises help her eyes pop and match the AI2U signature NPC look.[/p][p][/p][h2]SHE HAS KNEES NOW[/h2][p]With improved lace trim and leg shading, her more stylized laces and legs are here to chase you in playthroughs and glitch spectacularly in Unity. We adore this glitch gremlin sm.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Time to respawn in Elysia's enchanted home! The familiar space still hums with cosmic charms without losing the earthy cottage comforts from the original setup.[/p][p] [/p][p]
[/p][h2]Entryway[/h2][p]A first new impression, still 100% Elysia-coded.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Kitchen & Dining[/h2][p]A space as sweet and savory as her affections.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Study Room[/h2][p]Best place in the cabin for dramatic arguments before signing your life away.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Courtyard[/h2][p]Entire vibe shifted thanks to a particularly friend-shaped statue.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Alchemy Room[/h2][p]Enjoy brewing potions in a room whose changes are the definition of "alchemized."[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Where the magic happens Bedroom[/h2][p]The living quarters get an extra-celestial look, perhaps to help this immortal witch ease into slumber.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Basement[/h2][p]Summon all sorts of shenanigans in the basement, now with spookier touches. Ironically, this secluded corner of the cabin has never brimmed with as much life as it does now.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ll let Elysia know to revise the contract accordingly![/p][p][/p][p]If you explored the revamped level, you know there’s more lore waiting to be unraveled. There’s still so much to uncover in this Early Access stage. Elysia and her fellow NPCs have plenty more secrets, stabbings, and surprises in store.
[/p][p]We’d love to know if this glimpse of Elysia’s cabin changed how you see her—or has she only bewitched you more? ✨[/p]

[p]Localization[/p]

• [p]Improved Japanese, and Spanish localization for better immersion and clarity. (Big thanks to our volunteer translators for helping AI2U feel more immersive and true to each locale!)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Gameplay Adjustments[/p]

• [p]Added one extra puzzle piece in the secret room to reduce difficulty in level 2.[/p]
• [p]Reduced excessive ellipses (…) in NPC responses. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where in Level 3 AI girlfriend forgot where she is.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where in Level 3 control room, AI NPC can't response correctly when the locker is empty.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Other Fixes[/p]

• [p]Removed incorrectly filtered keywords such as "therapist", "escort", and "twinkle" to improve the naturalness of conversations.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The sun is out, the days are long, and the perfect time to dive into the first-of-its-kind AI Girlfriend Escape Room is now because AI2U: With You 'Til The End is part of the 🌸 Steam Summer Sale! 🌸[/p][p][/p][p]Pick up AI2U: With You 'Til The End now for 10% OFF![/p][p][/p][p]Find yourself in a world where your choices, interactions, and conversations shape your relationship with your adorable yandere AI girlfriend![/p][p]Depending on how you play she may just love you a bit too much... or exactly enough. Obsessive? Maybe. Protective? Definitely. Dangerous? Well… that all depends on you! 🔪💖[/p][p][/p][p]✨ AI2U: With You 'Til The End Features - [/p]

• [p]💕 Heart-melting (and spine-tingling) romance[/p]
• [p]🧠 Smart, emotional, dangerously devoted AIs[/p]
• [p]🌀 Multiple endings (some sweeter than others…)[/p]
• [p]👁️‍🗨️ Choices that really matter... especially to her![/p]

[p]You know what they say: True love never dies. Not if she can help it.[/p][p]
Sale ends July 10th! So don't miss out![/p][p][/p][p]Mwah~ (❤⩊❤)[/p][p][/p][p]~AlterStaff 💖🔪[/p]