Hello, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the Winter update! The game is reverting back to normal, and we have some more bug fixes and whatnot to submit. We've been mostly working on some new things, stuff that won't be in the demo unfortunately. We'll submit some screenshots soon on X/Bluesky/Discord!

• Pathfinding has been optimized further for hopefully better performance in lower end systems.

• Stopped Henri from being able to deplete stamina in inappropriate times.

• Henrietta will now remind players when they have a meeting time, such as for meeting prisoners or dinner time.

• Keybinds should now remain the same between saved games.

• Fixed Jar Sprite appearing in next room after you use Ice Ball.

• Some enemies will be able to pathfind better.

• Unfrick'd expression errors introduced by GameMaker update.

• Fixed Froggo getting "Freeze" state even if hopping.

• Fixed issues with Seb cutscene order not being proper.

• Reduced mounds spawned and fixed mounds and weeds not being deleted at midnight.

• Fixed Carniflora pain state being messed up from ice ball.

• Nerfed floor stain and dirt pile amounts.

• Fixed Fluke Vivid Ore journal entry being inaccurate.

Hello, everyone! Hope winter is treating you all well. We've got a big update for you all, with a manor decorated with Holiday Spirit and numerous bug fixes! This Christmas Event will last for the remainder of December, so give it a try while you can! There will be presents scattered throughout the manor. Spread some cheer to different NPCs for different benefits!

• A new lighting system that blends lights very nicely and utilizes the shader system fully.

• Fixed one green potion not being in pool of potions brewed.

• Fixed sleepiness icon appearing for a moment while loading a save where Henrietta is not tired.

• Fixed crash when reloading a save game after being eaten.

• Fixed button in Great Hall not being lower depth.

• Fixed wet washcloth becoming dry after dropping it.

• Fixed floor tile in Library not being a lower depth.

• Fixed hammer super destroying curtain in Dining Room.

• Fixed backyard mannequins giving more essence than they should.

• Fixed sprite projectile freeing you from Carniflora at the wrong time.

• Fixed sprite projectile and arrows still flying even during game pause.

• Fixed Vania not giving a description about ingots.

• You can now only win Magical Chests once a day.

• Added new Fay voice blip.

• Voice blips are slower and now vary between pitches.

• Added new Gyro animation style and sprites.

• Added rare Ice Gyro variant.

• Added Ice Ball item which can be obtained from Ice Gyros, Vania, or treasure chests.

• Fixed Acolyte digestion frames being wonky.

• Christmas! Added gift functionality to new NPCs like Fluke and Carniflora Heads.

We hope you enjoy the update and have a great holiday season!