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UPDATE 0.3 (+0.3b)

Added 2023-05-14 12:45:32 +0000 UTC

Update 0.3 is now in early access! + Hotfix

This update adds new content to many existing areas of the game, including the first Mariko Quest where you can earn Mariko's first heart. Additionally, a new boss is available at the EVCO, and you can make slight progress in the Blue Dreams quest. The update also includes a few bug fixes, mainly in the combat system, and some quality-of-life changes. For more detailed information, check out the changelog~

*Update contains avoidable head patting.

CHANGELOG 0.3

Content

Mariko's Request: Mariko might have a little request for you. Content accessible after she's done researching your shard.
Mariko's First Heart: You can earn Mariko's first heart.
New Special Bounty: Sovern the Psychmage has been causing issues for the Ceres corporation, they want her - preferably alive. Available at the bounty board, upon reaching EVCO Faction Rank 20+.
Ruby's missing: Crack this puzzling mystery once you reach Ruby's corruption 7 or greater. Not available on weekends.
Blue Dreams: You can progress slightly further down the 'Blue Dreams' questline. (Day 6+) the next time you wake up, Mariko will give you a rundown on what she found out.

Combat

Added Hacking support for enemies: Some enemies can now use hacking, albeit a slightly simplified version.
New Ability [GhostShift]: Dodge equivalent against Hacking. Using Ghost costs 1 battery charge per use.
New Hack [Analyze]: Unlocked with level 4 hacking. Shows detailed info about the enemy. + Whatever other information can be found about them. Costs 1 battery charge, casts instantly, turn is not used.

Balance Changes

Nerfs
Glock Base Damage 12-20 > 9-16
Nanoblade Base Damage 12-15 > 9-12
Nanoblade Chest Shot Crit Chance* 4% > 2%
Overheat Base Damage 12-25 > 12-20
Buffs
Fist Base Damage 1-5 > 1-6

*The crit chance on nanoblade was a bit overtuned, now it's the same as Glock's crit chance

Technical

Added Power Rank: This stat keeps track of your relative combat power and influence. Located in the Statistics screen. Increases with all other stat increases (Current Cap - 6)
Added Faction Rank: This stat helps keep track of your progress in the faction. Currently available for EVCO. This stat is raised by doing jobs and tasks for the faction. (Cap - ∞)
Mariko Main Menu: Mariko will gladly accompany you on your journey to the 'Load Game' button. Can be changed in settings.
Gallery Redesign: Small gallery redesign. Less clutter. More streamlined.
Added new combat music
Removed some placeholders: To prevent confusion, I've removed some placeholder options.

Minor changes

Stim+ available at the Black Market: Stim+ can be purchased at the Black Market. Costs 2000 Credits. Erika will still provide 1 Free Stim+ per week if you have none.
Adblock Moved: Removed adblock from interaction menu, now it's a dedicated button. To prevent future clutter.
Alert Notification: Added animated text
Changed outlines of character names

Bugfixes