1. Adjusted the initial quantity of Guardian Owl, from 20 to 5.

1. Optimized the mission trigger locations and timing for CH3 "A new threat?", CH6 "Source of the commotion", and CH7 "Defense of the West Tower", ensuring smooth progression for subsequent missions.
   
2. Fixed an issue where Wanin in the party could still pick up puppet Wanin.
   
3. Fixed an issue where the quest "Tools in the cave" might not be completed.
   
4. Optimized the completion location for the achievement "Silence & Fear" to better align the achievement's unlock timing with the story.

1. Fixed the issue where switching to FullScreen mode in [Steam Deck] desktop mode caused display issues.
   
2. Optimized the Save System when switching from the 1st save record to the 99th save record scroll method.
   
3. Optimized interaction with campfire and NPCs in the 【Longhorn Crypt】 level.
   
4. Optimized certain exploration point to better align the Cuckoo's Exploration with the actual exploration point locations.
   
5. Optimized camera glitches during cooking in certain levels.
   
6. Optimized the placement of reborn points and save points in certain levels.
   
7. Optimized some merchant selling content.
   
8. Optimized translation of dialogue content in the lower-left corner in certain levels.
   
9. Optimized monster attack behavior and sound effects in certain levels.
   
10. Fixed the issue where the "NEW" tag disappeared in the Save System for the latest save.
    
11. Fixed an issue where Auto Save could not be selected when loading a game.
    
12. Fixed an issue where switching Screen Resolutions could cause interface display problems.
    
13. Fixed an issue with the Screen Resolutions AUTO function not working correctly.
    
14. Fixed an issue with incorrect descriptions in recipe.
    
15. Fixed an issue with incorrect level name displays in 【Mid Brambles Path】 and 【Riverside Bridge】 levels.
    
16. Fixed an issue with incorrect maps in 【Maze Road】 and 【Grassland Cave II】 levels.
    
17. Fixed an issue where the tunnel near 【Uzato East Entrance】 would show the door as still closed after being opened.
    
18. Fixed an issue with flickering background lighting in the room of the 【East Entrance of Keeper Camp】.
    
19. Fixed an issue where Shama would experience abnormal animations when entering an event while in a freezing state.
    
20. Fixed an issue where the regenerate small amount of HP buff would disappear after Shama equipped the Maid Costume.
    
21. Fixed an issue where using the subattack [Glacier Engraving], [Inferno Engraving], [Hydro Barrier], and [Umbra Hydro Barrier] could fail to trigger effects.
    
22. Fixed an issue where Shama would sometimes fall through the floor in certain scenes.
    
23. Fixed display issues in certain cutscenes.
    
24. Fixed an issue where some interface options did not provide sound feedback.
    
25. Fixed text descriptions for some skills and items.
    
26. Fixed special effect display issues for some skills and items.
    
27. Fixed an issue where Wanin using special attacks could cause the game to crash.

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1. Health item recovery adjustments:
   ◆The health restoration for general items (e.g., Honey, Dark Rye Bread, Goat Milk, etc.) will change from a percentage-based recovery to a fixed point recovery. Therefore, the effectiveness of health restoration will decrease as the overall health of characters increases with their levels.
   ◆Some dishes will still retain percentage-based recovery advantages.
   ◆Adjustment of cool down time for HP recovery effect of Maid Costume.

1. [Save System] Added more chapter images, which will change based on the current progress in the game.
   (Adding new chapter images does not affect existing saves.)
   
2. [Map System] Updated background images for selecting map areas, making the geographical location of area options more related to the background image.
   
3. [New voices] Added some system voices in Japanese and Chinese.
   
4. [Forging system] For the forging system, adjustments and additions to crafting recipes:
   ◆Added recipes for Freeze Bottle No.3, Lightning Bottle No.3, and Cursed Bottle No.3.
   ◆Adjustment crafting recipes:
   [Lunch Box] Fine Silicon Sand reduced from 80 to 40. Kaolinite reduced from 80 to 40.
   [Black powder] Phosphorus powder reduced from 5 to 2. Fools' gold fragment from 5 to 1.
   [Refined Black Powder] Black powder reduced from 2 to 1. Phosphorus powder reduced from 5 to 2. Fools' gold fragment reduced from 10 to 3.
   [Stun Bomb No.3] Stun Bomb reduced from 2 to 1.
   [Poison Bottle No.3] Poison Bottle reduced from 2 to 1.
   [Flame Bottle No.3] Flame Bottle reduced from 2 to 1.
   [Acid Bottle No.3] Acid Bottle reduced from 2 to 1.
   [Slashing Bottle No.3] Slashing Bottle reduced from 2 to 1.

1. Optimization of Shama and Wanin EX Act abilities; after using EX Act, a temporary immunity to all negative status will be obtained.
   
2. Optimization and damage increase for Mormolia skill, Phantom Combination Kick.

1. Optimized triggering position for Chapter 3 quest "Bibi! FLY!!!" to ensure smooth progression.
   
2. Adjusted dialogue content with Haba after completing Chapter 9 quest "A hatred called Roca."
   
3. Adjusted triggering position for Chapter 14 quest "The Incident" for more logical continuation.
   
4. Enhanced the experience between Chapter 15 mission "Take a Detour" and "Find the brooch," with added mission information for better coherence.
   
5. Adjusted the timing for achieving achievements "Ichthyosus Curse" and "The Heretic Assassin."
   
6. Timing optimization for dialogue content in the lower-left corner during Chapter 2 mission "Enter the cave" and adjusted triggering position.
   
7. Added dynamic expressions to Tangeshou merchants, making them more lively.
   
8. Corrected abnormal displays for some performance character animations.
   
9. Grammar optimization for some performance mission explanations and lower-left dialog content.
   
10. Optimized camera angles displaying the forging interface in some stages.
    
11. Optimization of save point locations in some stages.
    
12. Optimization of camera and respawn point locations in some stages.

1. Fixed animation playback issues on Steam Deck.
   
2. Fixed occasional quest completion issues for Chapter 14 quest "Part ways" and side quest "Ale as the reward."
   
3. Fixed an issue in Chapter 15 quest "Find the brooch" where Yaza soldiers could still discover the player, allowing them to enter the house boat.
   
4. Fixed occasional abnormal actions for Shama during special operations and box pushing.
   
5. Fixed Wanin's skill "Spinning charge" occasionally displaying abnormal effects.
   
6. Fixed abnormal death issues for Shama or Wanin in a stunned state.
   
7. Fixed occasional freezing when switching companions during pet selection.
   
8. Fixed abnormal chest recovery in the "Andoro Chamber" stage.
   
9. Fixed BGM playback failure in the "Shepherd Grassland" stage.
   
10. Fixed abnormal water effect displays in some scenes in the "Forest Ruin Path" and "Tazarra Mun" stages.
    
11. Fixed errors in some lower-left dialog content and avatar displays.
    
12. Fixed abnormal health display in some boss battles.
    
13. Fixed abnormal monster animations in some stages.
    
14. Fixed discrepancies between displayed search points and actual locations after using the skill "Cuckoo Exploration" in some stages.

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[h4]When Shama disguises itself as a barrel and attempts to push a box, it may experience abnormal movement issues.

Please update the game for the changes.
Thank you for your support and playing Heroine Anthem Zero2. [/h4]

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Fixed the bug where the abnormal death of 'Shama' in the 'Special Form' state could result in a chance of preventing reborn.
Please update the game for the changes.
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1. Optimized the storyline segment in Chapter 15 related to Shama infiltration of the Yaza's Dead Sea Mercenary stationed at Nield Wharf in order to search for the brooch, enhancing the thrilling experience of infiltration.

• ( Players who have already surpassed this chapter are recommended to start the new plot by Wanin going to Riverside Road from the mission of Chapter 15 " Thinking something. ")

2. Added a new achievement, Trouble-making Medal, in Chapter 15.

• ( To complete this achievement, you must first obtain the key item, Mysterious Silver Medal, by searching Meowgiko's House in Chapter 13.)

3. Added a side story in Chapter 17 about the [Whereabouts of Meowgiko] when going into the depths of the [Grassland Cave].

• ( Players who have already surpassed this chapter are recommended to experience the new story from the mission Polar Night is coming of Chapter 17.)

4. Added a hidden side story about the [Bathtub]. Now you can interact with the [Bathtub] to see the interesting storyline and CG illustrations!

• ([Bathtub] NPC location: Chapter 7 East Brambles Path, Chapter 11 Lolon Room, Chapter 13 Amber Lake, Chapter 16 【Tub Secret Tunnel】. Find the bathtub and interact with it.)

5. Added new portal mechanisms on each level in the Sewer Zone of Chapter 17. Simply talk to the stone statue NPC to quickly return to the entrance!
6. Optimized the special effects of Shama's Cow Costume. When wearing the Cow Costume and using the compet skill“Go! Bibi fly!”, the flying time will remain longer.
7. Added dynamic expressions to some merchants, making them more lively.
8. Adjusted the probability of obtaining a Guardian Owl from treasure chests.
9. Optimized some empty treasure chests in levels of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Cimu could probably drop by opening the treasure chests.
10. Optimized the mission On the Road Once More of Chapter 2 by adding directional guidance prompts.
11. Adjusted the timing and contents of dynamic dialogues, as well as merchant dialogues in the Imprisonment Ruins of Chapter 4.
12. Optimized the prompts from Longhorn Woods Entrace to Horned Woods Bridge and dynamic dialogue prompts to guide players to the right direction in Chapter 6.
13. Optimized Ancient Sewer by adjusting the trigger location of dynamic dialogues, ensuring that they are not blocked by in-game story in Chapter 16.

1. Optimized the controls for Wanin and Shama. Dash will not be interrupted while doing the Dodge action.

1. We have made improvements and optimizations to the game's memory performance and the methods of loading resources.

[h4]『Optimized the Forging system』[/h4]
1. Making the forging process easier when choosing the equipment for Shama or Wanin, and enabling players to quickly switch the selection of weapons and armor types by Star Level or Enhance of the equipment.

• Switch The Characters: Keyboard [Tab], Xbox [▲], and PS Controller [▲].
  
• Switch Type of Equipment: Keyboard [Q], Xbox Controller [R3], and PS4 Controller [R3]
  
• Switch enhancement and upgrade: Keyboard [Left Ctrl/Left Alt], Xbox Controller [L2 or R2], and PS4 Controller [L2 or R2]

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2. Optimized the visual and sound effects for [Forging Success] and [Forging Failure]. Wanin different actions and sound effects will be displayed based on the forging result. After the Forging Failure, the process will end soon, and no need to reach 100% completion to proceed with the subsequent forging.
3. Updated forging information display. Removed weapon information and added weapon effects, attack power, and a comparison of pre and post-upgrade information.
4. Added new failure rules for forging. If players fail after hammering three times during the enhancement or upgrading process, the forging result will be shown immediately.

[h4]『Optimize the Cooking system』[/h4]
1. Added tab classification for new effects in the cooking system:

• Keyboard [Left Ctrl or Left Alt], Xbox Controller [L2 or R2], and PS4 Controller [L2 or R2]

The tab classification is divided into five categories: HP Recovery, Immunity and Removal of the Traits, Increase Attack Power, Reduce Damage, and Specialties.

[h4]『Optimize the Map system』[/h4]

Optimized a minor remodeling for the map system to enforce the main mission and allow players to better understand the locations for each quest.
1. Updated the operation of the interface, optimizing the positioning and control methods for the map and text options.

• Keyboard [Left Ctrl/Left Alt], Xbox Controller [L2 or R2], and PS Controller [L2 or R2]

2. Added a quick shortcut to switch to the mission target map and the player's current map.

• Keyboard [Q], Xbox Controller [R3], and PS4 Controller [R3]

3. Optimized the display of level maps with more recognizable mini maps.
4. Improved the selection order of the area map for smoother movement.

[h4]『Optimize other system』[/h4]
1. Optimized the skill interface, displaying newly acquired skills at the top of the list.
2. Optimized the sorting of the quick interface, arranging items and subattack by category.
3. Optimized the quest reminders, displaying current quest guidance in the lower right corner when the ESC interface is opened.

1. Added an "Auto Save" function, automatically saving progress during certain story segments.

2. Options for Friendly:
Added the option to turn on the Friendly, making the content more live-stream-appropriate.

• To turn the options for Friendly on, players must go to [Title Screen] > [System] > [Keep Friendly] for configuration before entering the game.
  

1. Fixed the problems in the Quick select interface during operations.
2. Fixed the current skin which was not displayed in the costume interface during Shama’s preview.
3. Fixed the abnormal image display when the forging was completed.
4. Fixed the text display problems after switching languages in the game.
5. Fixed the abnormal positioning issues of Tub in the mission "Go back to Meowgiko" in Chapter 2.
6. Fixed the abnormal movement range problems of the boss "King Clump" of the level "Tazarra Mun" in Chapter 3.
7. Fixed the abnormal player positioning when interacting with NPC in the Imprisonment Ruins level in Chapter 4.
8. Fixed the dynamic dialogue prompts that were not displayed in the Evil Prisoner Road level in Chapter5.
9. Fixed the incorrect display location of the quest in the map in the level“Distress at the West Tower” in Chapter 6.
10. Fixed the BGM issue after switching scenes in the mission "Catching Up."
11. Fixed the problem of misplacement of specific attack moves by the boss in the quest "Become the prey?" in Chapter 9
12. Fixed the wrong timing with triggering the Insects Tomb scene in the Lighting Fall in Chapter 10.
13. Fixed the abnormal display issue of the main quest when going back with Reca in the mission "Part ways."
14. Fixed the specific chests which couldn't be opened in Nightmare difficulty in the Chapter 18 level Ice Fall Cliff
15. Fixed the abnormal display of text information in the quest " Bell sound of the demon" in Chapter 19.
16. Adjusted the short timing of dynamic dialogue display in the Chapter 20 quest "Wrath of the Son of Abyss."
17. Fixed content errors in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and English dynamic dialogues in the side mission "Lost Blacky."
18. Fixed the issue where unlit fire pits could be used for cooking without using the log in certain scenes.
19. Fixed the abnormal flashing issues with monsters’HP bars in some levels.
20. Fixed the abnormal movements in sliding passages in some levels.

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[h4]We will be conducting a major update for version 1.9 soon.[/h4]In addition to optimizing the storyline segment in Chapter 15 and Chapter 17, adding side story and CG illustrations.We have also improved the Forging system, Cooking system, and Map system for easier use.Furthermore, we have added the Keep Friendly (making the content more live-stream-appropriate) and Auto Save functions!Please stay tuned for this exciting update!

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1. Fixed the problem that the NPCs in the Uzato Market could not talk to each other.
   
2. Fixed the camera problem when reviving in Path of Great Ice Wall.
   
3. Fixed the malfunction of Sunset Valley in the map.
   (Reminder! You can switch between viewing the large map and the small map interface with Tab, or Y or ▲on the controller.)
   
4. Fixed the issue that the tracking darts of Shama would be blocked by the cheval de frise.
   
5. Fixed the equipment UI freeze when switching quickly.
   
6. Fixed the error pop-up when closing the game.

1. Optimized and adjusted the plot for Anasul kidnapping in Chapters 2 to 3, as well as the plots related to the appearance of Meowgiko, Rubit, and Hammer Barbarian.
   (Players who have surpassed this chapter are recommended to re-visit Chapter 2 Undergound Path to experience the new plot.)
   
2. Added two new achievements in Chapter 3, Owner of the brooch and Meowgiko Letter.
   
3. Merchant Kurfa is now selling items from Chapters 9 to 15 in Uzato Market.
   
4. Merchant 小市 is now selling items from Chapters 16 to 20 in Uzato Market.

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1. To add and optimize the story plot and some side quests in Chapter 15, increasing the thrilling experience of the gameplay.
   
2. Add a side story about the whereabouts of Meowgiko when going into the depths of the prairie cave in Chapter 17.
   
3. To add a hidden side story about bath tub.
   
4. Optimize the Map system
   We plan on having a minor remodeling for the map system to enforce the main mission and allow players to better understand the locations for each quest.
   
5. Optimize the Forging system
   Making the forging process easier when choosing the equipment for Shama or Wanin, and enabling players to quickly switch the selection of weapons and armor types by Star Level or Enhance of the equipment.
   
6. Optimize the Cooking system:
   The tab classification is divided into five categories: All Item,Recover HP,Cures and immunity weakness, Increase attack, Other.
   
7. Options for Kids Friendly
   Add the option to turn on the Kids Friendly feature, making the content more live-stream-appropriate.
   
8. More customization for the controller.

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