This update brings major system improvements and additional content to enhance your gaming experience. Let's dive into the details:

Additions:

1. Vitals UI Redesign: The Vitals UI has been redesigned for a more simplified and elegant look. It is now located in the top right corner to help clear UI clutter.
2. Enhanced Controller UX Support: Native controller support has been enhanced for a smoother experience.
3. Input Prompts: Input prompts have been added to improve hint usage, aiding in better gameplay understanding.
4. New Accessibility Options:
   • Colorblind Modes: Added support for deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia.
   • Character Outline: New options for black and white outlines to assist with visual aid, using pixel-perfect outlining.
   • And more to come! We're always looking for feedback on improving accessibility.
5. Shop and Leveling Mechanic: The shop is still in progress and requires further polishing. It will be updated in a future patch along with the leveling mechanic.
6. New Attack Animation for Yui: Added a new attack animation for Yui, extending her ground combo to four hits. This is a temporary addition, intended to be a toggleable equip inspired by Kingdom Hearts.
7. New Mutated Frog Enemy: Introduced a new frog enemy. It's a bit clunky and will need further polishing.
8. GameInstance Implementation: Implemented GameInstance for better data tracking across levels.
9. Player Animation Improvements: Added a new "battle" idle animation and a dash animation to improve player animation quality.
10. New Crystal Caverns Map: Introduced a new default Crystal Caverns map along with its new background music composed by Joel Smith, the game director.

Minor Additions:

• Various bug fixes and optimizations have been implemented to enhance the stability and performance of the game.
• Additional Shaders to improve aesthetic and feel of assets.

Planned Features:

• Fully Completed Crystal Caverns Level: The Crystal Caverns level will be fully completed, featuring intricate design and challenging gameplay elements.
• Yui's New Form: During the Crystal Caverns mission, Yui will obtain the Talerune artifact, unlocking a powerful new combat form. This transformation will reveal new abilities and skills, setting the stage for further discoveries and challenges in her journey.
• Working Levels: Leveling Yui will grant rewards such as increased stats and additional ability equips. These equips will change how Yui plays in terms of combat and movement, allowing for a more personalized gameplay experience.

Known Issues:

Our journey to perfection continues, and we appreciate your patience and support. Here are some known issues we're actively addressing:

• While the base resolution has been increased, we are monitoring any unforeseen issues related to scaling.
• Unexpected balances regarding the new additions of menus and other functions are considered and monitored closely.
• When using an item within the inventory would soft lock the player.
• Loading into a save creates a chance the load window is not removed from viewport.

As always, your feedback is invaluable to us. Please report any bugs or share your thoughts on the new features. Your input helps shape the future of our game.