UPDATE 0.3 (+0.3b) (Patreon)

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

• Fixed a couple bugs in the combat system.
• Optimized the combat system to be a bit more efficient.
• Various general optimizations

Changelog 0.3b

HOTFIX

• Fixed a major bug in the combat system that broke Enemy AI
• Fixed Mariko's Breasts command jumping to kiss instead after 2 uses
• Fixed Stim+ showing 'False' instead of 0 when depleted
• Fixed Blackstar Leakipedia infinite scroll bug
• Added Mariko spotlight wallpaper to Supporter Program

Note: 0.3 released with a major game breaking bug. Please download the hotfixed version.

DOWNLOAD LINKS (HOTFIX - 0.3b)

PC/LINUX MEGA.nz GoogleDrive

MAC MEGA.nz GoogleDrive

ANDROID MEGA.nz GoogleDrive