Update 0.2.8 (Expelliarmus) and public 0.2.6

Greetings, Headmasters and Headmistresses! We're thrilled to announce that Update 0.2.6.3 (Alohomora) is now available for everyone! Download the update and delve into the magical enhancements.

For our esteemed Magisters and above, Update 0.2.8 (Expelliarmus) has transitioned to Beta!

Update 0.2.8 Features:

• New Paladin Boss Questline: Face a mighty new paladin boss in a challenging new quest.

• New Victory Scene: Witness a captivating new scene upon defeating the paladin boss.

• Unique Inner Conflicts: Every character now grapples with their own internal struggles for you to uncover and navigate.

• Impactful Choices: Your decisions in dialogues now influence the balance of a character's "Inner Conflict," shaping their development.

• Notifications: New in-dialogue notifications highlight the impact of your choices on character relationships and inner conflicts.

• Dedicated "Characters" Tab: A new "Characters" tab in your Quests panel provides information about your companions, their inner conflicts, current states, and how your actions have affected them.

• Character-Driven Quests: Embark on new quests focused on specific characters, offering opportunities to directly influence their internal conflicts and personal journeys.

• All characters on scenes are now animated!

• Game Analytics (Optional): Help us improve the game by opting into anonymous in-game analytics. You can opt-out at any time in the settings menu, and all collected data is completely anonymized, focusing on in-game trends and player choices.

• Mandrake Collider Fix: No more struggling to interact with those pesky Mandrakes!

• HUD Visibility Fix: Resolved an issue where the HUD could sometimes behave erratically in dialogues.

• New Game+: Relive the magic with all your hard-earned resources! Load any save file, access the Esc menu, and select "New Game+" to start a fresh adventure with your current inventory intact.

• Improved Dialogue Panel: Manage your dialogue with a new mini control panel, allowing you to access the history log, hide the panel for a clearer view, or enable "fast mode" to skip previously read text.

• Extensive Localization Fixes: We've squashed countless typos and errors for a smoother reading experience.

Starting a New Game

With the addition of the "Inner Conflicts" system, we recommend starting a new game to ensure your characters receive the full benefit of these new features. However, to expedite your journey, you can load your latest save and choose "New Game+" from the Esc menu, transferring all your collected resources to your new adventure.

We hope you enjoy these magical enhancements! Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to shape the world of Magic Academy. Thank you for being a part of this adventure!