ARZETTE: THE JEWEL OF FARAMORE
PATCH NOTES

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Version 1.2.0 Release Notes

Released April 15th, 2024

Hi everyone, we have one last big update patch for Arzette rolling out now! These are mostly minor bug fixes and small tweaks, as well as features for speedrunners and advanced users. Thank you for playing Arzette, we sincerely appreciate it! We look forward to seeing players enjoy their time in Faramore for years to come.

This update will go live for Steam first and roll out to consoles over the coming days.

FIXES

• Fixed uncommon crash error in prologue

• Fixed HUD text lowering in size when non-English languages are selected

• Various minor gameplay fixes and tweaks

• Various minor sprite fixes

• Restored last frame of cutscenes being held as the scene ends

• Fixed dark rooms that had lamp layering issues

• Fixed a variety of minor localization errors

• Updated credits

• Updated ratings for certain countries

GAMEPLAY UPDATES

• Updated version to 1.2.0

• The number indicating the active resource amounts (for example, the number of rubies you're carrying) will now turn green when that resource is maxed out

• Added a hidden option to skip NPC quest introduction scenes if you already have their required quest item, replicating version 1.0.0 cutscene behavior. This option can only be accessed after you've cleared the game once and set before starting a new game.
  
  To enable this option, once in the new game menu, hold the attack button for a moment - red warning text will appear as confirmation. Press the attack button again to disable the option.

• Added launch options for advanced users on Steam. See here for details.

Thanks again for all of the support!

Miscellaneous: The previous version of the game on Steam is accessible via the 'archive-patch' branch (alongside the original version under 'archive'). Additionally, the 'sceneskip' text file method on PC for skipping scenes has been removed in favor of the updated method, seen above. 

Steam Deck Update

Released March 5th, 2024

Small update to add Steam Deck verified support to the Steam version. No other content changes or version number increases.

Version 1.1.0 Release Notes

Released February 21st, 2024

Thank you so much for playing Arzette! We're still reeling from the overwhelmingly positive response. Based on community feedback, we're pleased to roll out a patch that fixes a myriad of small issues as well as added a much-requested feature - quest cutscenes for NPCs will now always play the first time! 

This update will go live for Steam first and roll out to consoles over the coming days.

Here is the complete list of changes:

FIXES

• Various minor gameplay fixes

• Minor localization fixes

• Game will now detect system language and switch automatically (language preferences can still be changed and saved)

• Added mouse button icons to Steam version

• Fixed Steam screenshots not working

• Fixed crash error caused by certain controllers on Steam

• Fixed fullscreen stretching issue on Steam version

• Fixed a certain unlockable mode retaining Casual difficulty

• Fixed background corruption in certain situations

• Fixed the Heart Hoarder achievement triggering during a certain mode

• Fixed bonus stages spitting you out of elevators too early on all platforms

• Fixed certain HUD elements to only display appropriately in a certain mode

• Fixed uneven pixel scaling with HUD elements

• Updated credits

GAMEPLAY UPDATES

• Added version number to title screen for all versions (version 1.1.0)

• Added exclamation points above important NPCs when you have items to give them

• NPC character's first cutscenes are always seen (currently-existing save files should see most first scenes even if character's quest is complete)

• Added clearer hint for Arzette Coin in the Count Denny stage

• Made key easier to find in Creece Canyon

• Removed blue magic from certain enemies in Ryha River

• Removed Zazie quest requirement to finish Rudy's quest

Thanks again to everyone enjoying their journey through Faramore! 

Miscellaneous: The previous version of the game on Steam is accessible via the 'archive' branch. For this game version only, creating an empty text file called "sceneskip" and placing it in your installation folder will restore the previous cutscene behavior.