Patch Notes - Version 1.5.003

Improvements and Fixes:

1. EXP Bug resolved: Accumulated special EXP in battles will now reset to the base reward value upon getting a Game Over.
   
2. Boundary Fix: Players can no longer jump out of bounds on top of the spikes in room 11 of the Mt. Town Cave.
   
3. Input Handling: The Onism browser will no longer receive input while the quit game menu is open (PC only).
   
4. D-pad Support: The D-pad can now be used to control movement in the Mind Dungeon.
   
5. Item Refill Trunk Interaction: Opening the item refill trunk in Alex's room will no longer cause repeated interactions. The game will now wait for the animation to finish before the chest can be interacted with again.
   
6. Mouse Confirm Button: Using the mouse as the Confirm button will now only count during the frame the mouse is clicked.
   
7. Legacy file loading: If you find yourself in the Legacy Questionnaire scene, the game will now direct you to the new intro.
   
8. Launcher Settings: Launcher settings will now be restored when the launcher is next opened, and controller settings in the save file will be overridden by launcher settings.

At long last, YIIK I.V (version 1.5) is available! We want to thank all of you for your patience and interest in the update. We've poured our hearts and souls into this and hope you enjoy what we've created.

For those of you who haven't been keeping up, here’s what's new:

• A whole new battle mode.
  
• A new playable protagonist, the Nameless Child.
  
• Over 10 new areas to explore.
  
• An improved Mind Dungeon for a more engaging leveling-up experience.
  
• Recreated cutscenes and brand new story elements.
  
• So many surprises there aren’t enough bullet points to get it across.

This update is huge!

Please give it a try!

An unusual error manifests on April 4th, a day that echoes the enigmatic code 404. In a desperate act of innocence, a child relinquishes her name for an invitation to a birthday party, her hope tethered to the faint possibility of finding her brother. Meanwhile, Alex, a recent college graduate, returns home, only to find his reality unspooling like a threadbare tapestry. Guided by a cat which slips through the very fabric of his mind, Alex descends into the depths of his consciousness where he witnesses the impossible: a woman, locked away in an iron maiden, vanishing into thin air. A vision which ignites an undying obsession and threatens to unravel the boundaries of his world.

• Combat in YIIK I.V is an arcane dance, a turn-based system where players use everyday weapons against bizarre entities, aided by the power of Karta. When players or enemies take damage, they start to bleed, and every action taken while bleeding brings them closer to defeat. It’s a race against time to outlast the enemy and stem the flow of blood.

• Navigate landscapes that blur the line between reality and dreams. These spaces are filled with intricate puzzles, deadly traps, and odd adversaries that challenge your perception, pushing the boundaries of what you know to be real.

• The narrative shifts between the perspectives of Alex and the Nameless Child, drawing you into their separate yet intertwined realities, each twist revealing deeper layers of their destinies.

• The game’s soundtrack features over 200 tracks across a wide range of genres, from drum and bass to progressive rock. Much of the music is performed by live musicians, adding a vibrant and authentic layer to the experience.

YIIK I.V launches on December 2nd!
This massive update is free for all YIIK: A Postmodern RPG owners.

Featuring new characters, storylines, a revamped battle system, quality-of-life improvements, and over 10 hours of additional gameplay!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JPgKdo5HSo&ab_channel=Alexyiik

Join us for the YIIK I.V stream on Nov 19th at 8 PM! 📅✨ The release date reveal is just around the corner. Don't miss it! #yiikIVdrip #gamedev #yiik

Streaming on: https://www.youtube.com/@alexyiik7902

🎉 YIIK I.V has gone gold! 🌟 Stay tuned for the release date announcement. 📅🎮#yiikIVdrip #yiik #NintendoSwitch #Playstation #Steam #gamedev

On April 4th a YIIK I.V demo will be available on steam. Wishlist it today!
We’ve chosen the title YIIK Nameless Psychosis. Step beyond the perspective of Alex and play as the Nameless Child as she seeks to help the Good Brother and the Bad Brother.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2863840/YIIK_Nameless_Psychosis/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdeGRnRLfsw

YIIK I.V is a free update for YIIK a Postmodern RPG.

It includes a new battle system programmed from the ground up.
New dungeons and bosses.
Reimagined cutscenes.
Brand new characters and storylines.
And many surprises.

YIIK I.V is launching early 2024!

The Allanson brothers have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on YIIK I.V The game is complete outside of the Japanese language option.

Right before the Christmas break they received the completed translation from DragonBaby, and will begin work on implementing it on January 2nd.

Thank you for your patience!

-AckkStudios