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Phorust Studios · Runic Forge, Gamersky Games·-10%$7.19
Jun 15, 2026 · 2mo ago

Steam Next Fest - Patch Notes [DEMO v1.0.46]

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Patch focuses on polish, accessibility, and backend stability for the Next Fest demo, adding new content and UI/audio QoL but with save compatibility removed and broad balance and bugfix work.

Bug fixes1

  • Bug FixesNumerous visual glitches corrected for a cleaner presentation.Dozens of small visual bugs have been fixed across the game

Other changes21

  • Save Game CompatibilityOld saves will not load with this build; players should start fresh.Older save files are no longer compatible
  • New Features & Content
    • Gameplay has been expanded with more progression paths and content.Extended progression and content
    • Players can unlock additional buildings, increasing strategic options.Several new buildings can now be unlocked
    • Gold is now accessible, enabling new economic choices.Gold resource access has been unlocked
    • An extra main quest adds more narrative progression and questing.1 additional main story quest is now available
    • More research paths become available to customize playstyle.Several new research options have been added
    • Advisor research adds quality-of-life improvements accessed via specific hubs.New Advisor research providing extra QoL improvements (unlocked in Leader’s Hut / Manor)
  • Balance Changes
    • Labor force adjustments to smooth pacing and pacing feel in gameplay.Worker quantities have been adjusted for improved pacing and gameplay feel
    • Rewards from research paths adjusted for balance.Many research rewards have been rebalanced
    • Overall combat tuning to improve balance and pacing.Combat has been rebalanced
  • Bug FixesSeparate audio controls allow independent tweaking of music, SFX, and UI sounds.Audio system overhauled — different sound categories (music, SFX, UI) can now be adjusted independently
  • UI & Quality of Life Improvements
    • UI Scaling:UI now scales to fit different resolutions and devices, including Steam Deck.Full UI scaling support added with Automatic or manual options (Steam Deck friendliness)
    • Players can hide helper arrows for a cleaner screen.Option to hide helper arrows
    • Display options improved for stability across setups.Resolution options updated to be more robust and reliable
    • New guidance to help players learn features faster.New tutorial tip added to better explain key game features and buttons
    • Improved readability on 4K displays by adjusting zoom and scale.Adjusted zoom and game size specifically for 4K screens
    • Quick key to hide the HUD for clean screenshots or focused play.Hide UI - Shift + F11
  • Technical & Stability
    • New launch flags to mitigate crashes and improve boot stability.Added multiple launch options / command-line arguments to help players experiencing crashes
    • General stability improvements to support ongoing development.Large number of code improvements to increase stability and flexibility for ongoing full-game development
  • LocalizationGame localized to additional languages, expanding accessibility.Added Traditional Chinese and Korean support
  • Overall Patch FocusThe update prioritizes polish and a solid technical base for the final game.Polish, accessibility, and technical foundation emphasized for full game

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