UPDATE 0.4 (+0.4b)



Changelog 0.4 'Intelligence Update'

! Notice

Ruby's hearts have been reset. This is to bring her relationship standards in line with Mariko. You will start with 1 Ruby heart if you accepted her 'Thanks' after helping her out.

Going forward, hearts will generally be only obtainable through romance routes/interactions.

Content

  • Blue Dreams: You can progress slightly further down the 'Blue Dreams' questline.
  • Mari Content: New Mariko content added, 2nd heart is now obtainable
  • Intelligence Skill Tree: Please note that skill trees are work-in-progress, perks can change drastically and be removed entirely throughout the development.
  • Loot system added: Enemies have a small chance to drop consumable items. Drops from this general loot table will always show up on the last slot of the victory screen.
  • Materials added: Enemies now have a chance to drop crafting and upgrade materials. Drops from the Material loot table will always show up as the first 4 slots of the victory screen. Requires the 'Synthetics' perk in Intelligence skill tree.
  • Apartment Expansion added: You can commision expansion of the apartment, this expansions adds Armory. Armory includes crafting and upgrading. Currently, only upgrading is enabled.
  • New Location - Library: Located next to the Armitage Academy. Research required. Available Day 4+
  • New Side Quest: There was an accident at the library.
  • New Character: New minor character added

Combat

  • New Bladed weapon: Push Daggers, low critical chance but body shots attack twice per turn. 15% Headshot chance, but attacks only once.
  • Battery indicator redesign: Battery indicator has a new look and works properly now, each battery charge is represented by a segment.
  • Victory screen: Added a new victory screen. Contains number of turns it took to beat your opponent and a loot window.
  • Added loot tables: Please note; some enemies do not drop loot.

Quality of life

  • End of Content warning: End of content warning has been implemented. Once you reach the end of content for the version you're on, the objective will read [End of Content in the current version.]
  • Supporter Program: All wallpapers have been moved to a new dedicated 'Customize' page. Accesible through the computer.
  • QuickView: QuickView added to the landing page of Codex. The landing page now shows a quick overview of your progress. Shows stats, their maximum achievable level in the current version, and hovering over a stat gives you a hint on how to level up that skill. Also shows Faction ranks and hints on how to increase Faction rank.
  • Gear Swapping: While swapping lethal weaponry, the weapons are filtered inside the inventory window instead of a separate window that used to show up over the holographic player model.
  • File Size: Game's size has been reduced further. All background png files were converted to WebP at 95% fidelity. Reduction in quality should not be noticeable, but the size has been greatly reduced.
  • Menu transitions: Sped up menu transitions, this should make the UI feel less clunky and more responsive.
  • Browser Research: Some leads that you've already researched at the computer will be moved to 'Previous Searches' after they're finished. Clutter reduction.
  • AuraLink settings: AuraLink settings no longer exit the settings completely when you cancel out of a category.

Balance

  • Bounty Rewards: Low Hazard bounties will pay out less credits on average.
  • Accuracy adjusted: Weapon Accuracy has been adjusted.

Minor

  • Supporter Program: New Live wallpaper: Mariko Main Menu has been added to the supporter program, together with the new Riley Spotlight wallpaper.
  • Weapon descriptions: Reworded some weapon descriptions.
  • Scrollbars: Scrollbars have a new, less obnoxious design.
  • Fixed ellipses: Some incorrect ellipses now have 33% more periods.
  • Rooftop is accessible from the appartment navigation menu

Bugfixes

  • Fixed a bug that would let the player open AuraLink menus from the Map screen
  • Fixed a bug that would break appartment computer, when closed while an app was running
  • Fixed a bug that made 'Analyze' hack go wild when used on Sovern
  • Fixed 2 menus at the Black market that would jump back into wrong categories
  • Fixed a couple of visual bugs
  • Fixed damage not calculating properly in some circumstances
  • Fixed wrong notifications during some 'Run Errands' events
  • Fixed an incorrect price tag
  • Fixed a bug that'd let Erika give out more than 1 free stim every week

Changelog 0.4b

Minor

  • Added additional functionality to QuickView
  • Reworded some confusing skill hints
  • Book Club now progresses the time of the day
  • Tooltips will now remain visible even after obtaining the skill
  • All WebP files are now properly archived
  • Stat screen now shows amount of unallocated skill points
  • Added skill point iconography to the skill tree interface

Bugfixes

  • Fixed the multiple dagger glitch at the library
  • Fixed the 'SavedByErika' bug
  • Fixed a couple of visual bugs
  • Fixed Turn Counter not being centered in some circumstances
  • Fixed a bug that would make the book 'The Neon Jump Volume 3' innacessible
  • Fixed a bug that would let the player talk to Riley about things he wasn't supposed to know yet
  • Fixed Ruby wearing incorrect clothes when commanded
  • Fixed wrong battery cost indicator on the Analyze hack
  • Fixed corruption interactions still raising hearts with Ruby

Files

com.serial.code-release.apk 687 MB
Jul 07, 2023
SerialCode-0.4b-mac.zip 653 MB
Jul 07, 2023
SerialCode-0.4b-pc.zip 667 MB
Jul 07, 2023

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