Changelog

[GAMEPLAY]

• Implemented a new difficulty selection system, allowing players to tailor their experience.
• Refined various movement mechanics, including single-step interaction flows for vertical doors.
• Updated core battle system logic, improving combat encounter dynamics.
• Adjusted the end-turn mechanic to utilize a ‘Hold Position’ input.
• Introduced an explicit interaction flow with new trigger modes, providing clearer player feedback for object interaction.
• Modified treasure behavior and loot interactions.
• The Pause UI now displays Objectives instead of XP Bonuses, shifting player focus to in-game goals.

[UI/UX]

• Main Menu Overhaul:

  • Implemented a completely redesigned Main Menu interface and controller.
  • Added new functionality to the Main Menu for loading saved crews and securely deleting save data.
  • Integrated a new difficulty selection screen and its associated flow directly into the Main Menu.

  • General UI Improvements:

    • Restructured game options by migrating the Settings Panel to a dedicated Options Screen, improving navigation.
    • Enhanced gamepad support across the UI with new slider components and updated navigation schemes.
    • Refactored selectable slot and inventory UI elements for improved clarity and interaction.
    • Introduced new UI templates and foundational option screens to streamline future UI development.
    • Resolved button bar positioning issues by standardizing its canvas reference for consistent display across all UI elements.
    • Refined UI hint visibility logic to align with player turn states, ensuring hints are relevant and timely.
    • Improved cursor action prompts and validation, making player actions more intuitive.
    • Introduced semantic hold types, replacing previous confirmation dialogues with clearer interaction feedback.

[FIXED]

• Resolved issues related to scene loading and game startup, ensuring smoother transitions into gameplay.
• Prevented unintended double-submits during UI slot selections.
• Locked UI submissions during new game confirmations to prevent accidental game starts.
• Corrected button bar positioning issues across various UI elements.
• Reverted “Vertical door confirm” changes to address reported issues, restoring previous door interaction behavior.
• Addressed various minor bugs and stability improvements.

[TECHNICAL]

• General project cleanup, including asset management, removal of unused package metadata, and meta file organization.
• Enhanced the build system for improved reliability and better compatibility with Linux builds.