🚀 Demo Update v0.0.2

[p]We’ve been watching the data and listening to your feedback. This update focuses on tightening the gameplay loop, ensuring the late-game feels as smooth as the early-game, and fixing those pesky UI bugs that were slowing down your ascent to riches.[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Quality of Life & UI Improvements[/h2][p]We’ve overhauled how you interact with the game to make the experience more intuitive:[/p]

• [p]Escape to Settings: You can now quickly toggle settings using the Esc key.[/p]
• [p]Resolution Fixes: Added automatic handling for Ultrawide monitors—no more stretched UI.[/p]
• [p]UX Clarifications: The Reboot Preview button has received a visual facelift to better communicate your progress.[/p]
• [p]Settings Panel: Decreased scroll sensitivity and added a dedicated 'Exit' button for better navigation.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]📈 Balance & Mechanics[/h2]

• [p]Exponential Multipliers: Payment upgrade multipliers now scale exponentially. Your late-game earnings are about to get significantly more "absurd."[/p]
• [p]Dynamic Descriptions: Payment upgrade texts now update dynamically to reflect your current stats.[/p]
• [p]The Whale Fix: Fixed a bug where the Whale Gambler’s Mega Jackpot chance increased even when the machine was depleted.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚙️ Performance & Optimization[/h2][p]Late-game complexity shouldn't mean a frame-rate tax.[/p]

• [p]FPS Drops: Significant optimizations applied to late-game calculations to keep the action fluid.[/p]
• [p]GPU Efficiency: Applied general GPU usage optimizations to keep your rig cool while the money heats up.[/p]
• [p]SFX Priority: New audio mechanism to ensure background music and sound effects don't clutter the mix.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]📝 Full Patch Notes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed: Jackpot Frenzy now correctly resets when a Reboot is started.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: RAM capacity tutorial no longer triggers every single time.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: RAM capacity status UI now resets properly after a Reboot.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Sleep VFX issues on Gamblers.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Hover state visuals no longer get stuck during the Reboot panel.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Bell Gambler upgrade description no longer "sticks" open.[/p]

[p][/p][p]A Note from us[/p][p]If you’re enjoying the demo, please consider Wishlisting the full game! Wishlists are the lifeblood of indie games on Steam—they tell the algorithm that this is a project worth showing to more people.[/p][p]Have feedback? Drop a comment in the Steam Discussion forums! Or you can simply fill out our feedback survey that will guide us through your experience [/p]