Nov Update

It's been a while since the last update, because the Steam playtest has gotten another update that I never uploaded here.  

I'm probably missing out on stuff for the patch notes, but I'll try to list as much as I can remember.

• There's a lovely new icon drawn by @KOCHIYA_CHAN. 
• Most of the UI (not the HUD) has been reworked to better support controllers.
• Tutorials -> Archives. This also contains some story and lore details, and they'll unlock as you progress through the story.
• Onsen area has been added to the hub. The invisible walls have been removed, but there isn't much else to see. 
• You can now change outfits from the changing rooms in the onsen area. These (should) apply when you load into the game.
  • Added a bathing outfit. This will not be saved. 
  • Added a Ruqun-inspired outfit (the same kind you see in Apothecary Diaries)
• Some model tweaks.
• Added a new character/boss: Kana (Little Oni). This is an optional boss, so you don't have to fight her at all if you don't want to, but she effectively serves as a 2nd tutorial boss before Louise. 
• Added bathing outfits to Louise and Kana as well. It's more of a test run for changing NPC costumes as well, though. 
• A lot of interactions have been reworked, and I haven't updated their display positions since I plan on reworking that in future too. So for now, enjoy the displays being at your feet.
• A lot of dialogue and story details have been rewritten. The broad details are probably still quite similar, but you should start a new game just in case. 
• Fixed some bugs with knockdown status persisting after reload.
• Fixed a bug with returning to the hub mid-grab locking your controls. 
• Adjusted some enemy attacks. 

Skill Changes

• Hitbox sizes for some player abilities have been increased.
• Petalfall (Charged) damage has been buffed by a lot. It now does much more damage through blocks too, but it comes at the cost of more HP and having a slightly longer animation lock. It's meant to be a skill that's very risky to use, but almost always worth it if you can do it safely. 
• Execution damage has been increased against Louise. Each character can now have their own multipliers for execution damage, so the Louise fight can progress a lot faster now if you perform these. 

Most likely, this will be the last major content update before the full demo launch on Steam. I'll probably be prioritizing that in future, so please wishlist on steam if you haven't yet already. 

Cover image for this is by @uzoumuzo_.