New dialogue has been added for John inside the mansion area. These lines act as contextual hints, informing the player whether their companion’s corruption or Netorare (NTR) state has progressed. 3. Visual CG Additions for the Searching Game
: New visual CGs trigger in the mansion lobby if a fallen party member is targeted during the night but cannot be located during the search mini-game. What Changes in the Patron v0.8.9 Follow-up?
Unlike other rings that give flat armor or dodge, this ring offers zero physical mitigation. Physical hits will hurt—especially with the curse active.
The "New" tag in v088b is a direct response to the infamous v088a exploit, where players could remove the curse by dropping the ring in a holy font. That bug is fixed. However, the devs added a new hidden quest line: "The Schism of Shards." By combining the ring with three newly added "Tears of Mortals" items, you can unlock a permanent passive blessing—but at the cost of permanently marking your save file as "Blessed-Cursed," altering final boss dialogue.
Throughout the ages, the Cursed Ring has been passed from one owner to another, each meeting a tragic fate. Some say that the Ring is cursed, slowly corrupting the hearts of those who dare to wear it. Others claim that the Ring is a test, a challenge to the wearer's will and character.
: It is highly recommended to start a new save file for this version to avoid bugs.
: It challenges traditional religious and philosophical understandings of morality, free will, and the intervention of divine forces in mortal affairs.
General bug fixes and UI adjustments based on feedback from the itch.io devlog : The developer recommends starting a new save file
As of version 0.88b, the storyline boasts a significantly refined structure, with character arcs that are more defined and a pacing that is meticulously balanced. The introduction of new characters and plot developments adds freshness to the narrative, while the expansion of the world-building provides a richer backdrop for the story to unfold.
New dialogue for at the mansion, providing hints about your companion's progression.
is not a patch for people who like clean builds or predictable rotations. It’s a patch for gamblers, lore-hunters, and anyone who has ever shouted "JUST ONE MORE HIT" before getting flattened by a boss’s phase-two AoE.