ue to the large volume of updates, we have released some of the items from the update we announced the other day as an early patch today.

Bug Fixes:

Fixed a bug where pressing the confirm button twice was required immediately after entering the shop screen.
A confirmation dialog is now displayed when selecting "Take the Fragment and Leave."

New Feature: High-Speed Mode

Added a "High-Speed Mode" that speeds up post-slot chain animations and battle scenes.
Can be enabled in the options menu.

Preliminary SteamDeck Support

Players can now use the right analog stick and confirm button, as well as the D-pad to select main options.
(Full support is planned for the future.)

Round Limit Feature

If you do not defeat a monster within 20 rounds, the monster will flee and no experience will be awarded.
Boss monsters will enter a berserk state from round 21 onward.
Note: The round limit may be adjusted based on balancing.
Note: In future updates, you may be required to defeat a monster to obtain its “Ultra Soul.”
Note: This will also affect branching paths later on (currently, it has no impact).

Ring Enhancements

“Ring of Fate” is now available for purchase from the start.
“Healing Ring” HP recovery increased from 1 to 2.
“Ageless Ring” HP recovery increased from 3 to 5.

Expanded Effects of Chain Items

Previously, melee weapons could only chain with other melee weapons.
Now, depending on the weapon, they may chain with ranged weapons or other items as well.
This allows for more efficient builds within the round limits, preventing prolonged battles.

Remaining Update (Update Part 1):

Addition of support items with growth elements: “Familiars.”
Addition of conversation events and choices between battles.
Addition of new characters.
Game and story progression changes based on branching choices.