Here it is, the public release of Chapter 2 1.0! 🥳

It is called "1.0" because it concludes the main story arch for Chapter 2. That does not mean it is "final" - I will still improve each Chapter in the future (1.1, 1.2 versions etc.). I recommend to pay attention to the "developer notes" as they will explain this pretty well in-game.

Here's the changelog:

Ch2 1.0 EA + Public Changelog

Content:

- tomb gate can now be opened enough to get through, finishing second main story quest (hint: needs at least 15 donations and her foot healed)

- idol loot sequence incl. 2 minigame puzzles

- showdown for exiting the tomb with variations based on your choices and affection level (some end in battles)

- you will be informed which of the 3 endings you unlocked for Chapter 3

Public release additions:

- added render for running in treasure chamber

- added render for dialogues before exiting chamber

- added "damaged" renders of Clara when you defeat her in battle

- added render for Clara climbing out of cave in front of you

- added new "golden coin" secret / gallery image

- added some additional sound effects

Public release fixes/improvements:

- fixed a bug where the quick menu was accessible during boss battles

- improved Clara's expressions during idol chat

- improved Clara's face in "squeeze through gate" render

- improved the way the open gate doors look in the main chamber and they also open wider, visually

- adjusted 2 pieces of dialogue where she would incorrectly reference her hurt foot although it's healed

Known issues / unfinished stuff:

- Clara will still reference/demand donating in interactions even after you retrieved the idol, which obviously doesn't make a lot of sense. I will overhaul these dialogues later in a more holistic way, as I also want to make her reactions more befitting to her current corruption/affection level.