October 30, 2025

OL2: Beta Build 1.4.22 🍂 (PC, Mac, Android)

It's beta day! Sorry it's coming so late, there were bugs to fix today and my internet didn't want to work. But it's here now and you can play Part 1 of a Step 2 Moment. I think it's quite nifty. You'll be able to see even more how there's similarities and differences in your OL2 experiences being a child in Step 1 and being a teen in Step 2. Assistance could almost be considered a sequel to one of the Step 1 Moments 😲.

Disclaimer:

No Information in the beta can be shared publicly.

Screenshots can't be posted, videos can't be uploaded, even  discussing what occurs in the events publicly is not allowed and will  get your access to future builds revoked.

You can do all of those things within the private GB Patch Discord  server or leave your feedback as a comment.

Download Links:

Windows/Linux Download

Mac Download

Android Download (If Google Drive doesn't work, use the Dropbox Mirror)

And since we've had some problems in the past with so many people downloading beta builds that they get locked out by Google Drive, I've uploaded mirror builds! If the first ones listed don't work, you can try these.

Windows/Linux Download Mirror

Mac Download Mirror

Android Download Mirror (Dropbox)

Or you can bypass the quota by logging in to a Google Drive account, then on the file's download page, click "Add shortcut to Drive" in the upper right corner. Save it to your Drive, then create a new folder, put it inside, and download the folder!

Save files from the prior beta should work in this beta!

New Content:

  • Step 2 Moment: Assistance Part 1

  • New CG

  • Some image optimization

  • Added art that was missing in prior build

  • Fixes to typos/errors from the prior build

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Thank you for your patience. There will be some surprises for people in this Moment, haha. Have fun!

Comments (69)

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Flailing Fantasy Art · November 9, 2025

Omfg this is so completely unrelated but I was replaying OLBA and talking to Jeremy and ?????? IS EVERETT THE SAME KID WHO SWEARS AT US WHEN WE PRANK CALL??

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Myalso · November 10, 2025

Yes, swearing is his thing even as a kid

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Ghosty · November 7, 2025

Mann last part was such a rollercoaster poor Qiu :( also kina funny how tall Qiu is next to Baxter who is 17 😂 and aaah Tamarack!!! She still has a wild side 💞

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Michala Thompson · November 4, 2025

My MC is going to be so heartbroken when Baxter leaves

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GardeniaSpade · November 3, 2025

Ahhh young Baxter is adorable 🥰 I wanna pinch his cheeks, don’t worry young Baxter there’s someone in California waiting for you

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koda · November 2, 2025

anyone else get an exception when sword fighting qiu? 😭

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ilseM Izumi · November 2, 2025

ommggggg it was so shortt Im STARVINGGGGG

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ethan fehrman · November 1, 2025

this is my first time supporting my favorite developers and getting access to a beta, i’m very excited and treated myself for my 18th birthday. really looking forward to this.

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littledylan · November 1, 2025

vianca trying her best to be an ally and encouraging was so fucking funny LMAO so excited for more moments to come outtt,, really love step 2 so far

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Flailing Fantasy Art · November 1, 2025

Making cookie bars and eating cookie dough, made me think of Tamarack (was gonna comment on wrap-up post but somebody there said they couldn't see the beta builds so didn't want to put spoilers in case it was a more public post)

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icantspellanythingsadface · October 31, 2025

Giggled a little for a whole minute at the option for thinking Baxter was hot

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Sandpixie · October 31, 2025

Excuse me, why is baxter so gorgeous now? You can't do this to me

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KaiserPretzel · October 31, 2025

Without spoiling anything for people who haven't played it yet, Qiu's portion was such a rollercoaster!

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pastelgoblin · October 31, 2025

noooooo!!!! don't end it there!!!

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Jaredand19 · October 30, 2025

THAT CLIFFHANGER HURRRRRRTTTTT oh my gosh. It was so nice to see Qiu feel less pressured, dance the way they want with MC, no expectations for perfection. Them goofing off with saying "my beloved Rat-Mouse King" SAHHHHH43FFEWDHIBJ they were so happy playing around, only for Baxter to ruin it. AGHHHHHHH IT HURTS. I wanna know why Baxter looked to MC again at the end- I wonder if he's gonna be in the same show or something? DEBWIDFHBHI2E Also-a question: Would we be able to get more save slots?

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Flailing Fantasy Art · November 9, 2025

Ooh, yeah, I'm already running low and having to ration/overwrite saves 🥲

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jojo💖 · October 30, 2025

AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! i finally had the free time to play this and omg ITS SO GOOD??????? the different scenes with qiu after ballet were so fun, i can't choose which one's my favourite!! and i keep giggling at qiumc's dynamic they're so damn cuuuute omg😭😭😭 also i'm not sure if this is the correct place to report this and maybe it's just me, but after you beat qiu in the sword fight and choose a choice, it gives a syntax error and ignoring it takes you straight to the scene with baxter. i hope i didn't break it on my end somehow😭

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Columbine Grace · October 30, 2025

Maybe it's cause I'm a massive fan of Baxter but seeing him pop up- OH MY GOD???? IN THIS ART STYLE??????? HEEEYYYYYYY BABY

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Na~ · October 30, 2025

Love it sooo much can’t wait for the full game release!!<3

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mika · October 30, 2025

HELLO OMG I HAVENT CHECKED THE PATREON IN AWHILE AND THIS IS AN AMAZING THING TO OPEN UP TOO OMGGG I CANT WAIT TO PLAY

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Juno · October 30, 2025

what an amazing way to start my morning <3

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ִAsh ࣪ ִֶָ☾. · October 30, 2025

the cliffhanger was diabolical BUT i wanna ask- there’s a moment right before we get to the dance hall where there mc sees their reflection in the windows, followed by three dots. my question is - are we going to get an option menu of figuring out how the mc feels about how they look, like we did in OL1?

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KaiserPretzel · October 31, 2025

I hope we get something like this! Hopefully with the callbacks in later steps too, where the mc reflects on how they used to feel.

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RottingMothguts · October 30, 2025

GRAHHHH LOCKED OUT OF BOTH!!!! But I shall breathe, as we finally have the beta

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MaskyArt · October 30, 2025

OMG the legit meme of is that the grim reaper but replaced with baxter-- ALSO OMG QIU AND TAMARACK ARE SO ADORBS ^^

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Emi K · October 30, 2025

That cliffhanger in Assistance was diabolical. I loved it lol. ❤️

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Tam · October 30, 2025

I just exploded out of being too thrilled at the visitor, right at the end too! Looks so good too! Can't wait to see more, though - one of my favs. Beautifully done as always - hope you are feeling better!

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Meebochii · October 30, 2025

The way I screamed when Baxter showed up omfg

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:3 · October 30, 2025

Loved the little moment <3. Quick question, will there be another Halloween moment in step 2 or is that just a step 1 thing? Besides that, can't wait for the next update :)

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GB Patch · October 30, 2025

There is a Step 2 Halloween Moment!

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Elizabeth · October 30, 2025

WHY must you drop this just before I have to go to work!? I'll never be able to focus knowing this is waiting for me now!

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Flailing Fantasy Art · October 30, 2025

Aside from how great the story and art and how (I love every single atom of this game thank you so much for making it), it's so amazing how y'all managed to do the saves where we get to just keep going even in different builds ☺️

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Flailing Fantasy Art · October 30, 2025

Baxter's reappearance........this game is gonna kill me ×_×

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A · October 30, 2025

OH MY GOD BAXTER???????

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Flailing Fantasy Art · October 30, 2025

IKR???

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elyelysia · October 30, 2025

aaaa i just woke up and i have work in a few hours, but at least i have stuff to do after work !!! can’t waittttt

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OwlAndy · October 30, 2025

It's almost midnight here so I will download and play tomorrow!! I'm very excited!!

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Marzur · October 30, 2025

Khomo?! I wasn't expecting this!!! Yaaaay!

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RAGDOLL · October 30, 2025

Am I dreaming? I was so excited for a new Beta it 3 am I'm at work on a night shift can't wait to play it when I get home 💕💕💕

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Mint · October 30, 2025

yippie! i just got home from work and was about to pop open bg3 when i was like 'lemme check my email a new beta should be dropping soon' and my labors have been rewarded, new plan for the night!

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Lunar · October 30, 2025

oh man i've been having such a bad week, thank you so much for this!

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Lyagushkha · October 30, 2025

ABLBLBEAEDSSSAAAAA GO CRAZY GO STUPID GO CRAZY time for another playthrough

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Kizuna22 · October 30, 2025

Well, I suppose sleep can wait

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Minty · October 30, 2025

Oh man, uploaded at 1am for me. At least I'll have something to look forward to in the morning.

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Trinity · October 30, 2025

You always make my day! I make a whole time slot so I can play this game all day🩷

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Lien Hua · October 30, 2025

Honestly I needed this, thank you for all of your hard work this month. :)

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Magical_Girl_Wannabe · October 30, 2025

Thank you GBPatch. I was about to burn out and have been struggling with Uni but I've now ascended by this release. Thank you for blessing us

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Doc_Witch · October 30, 2025

Sorry about university, I feel that

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Grimmelyn · October 30, 2025

Switching straight out of another game to go see my babies!

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nightshade · October 30, 2025

IM SO EXCITED! MY AFTER WORK STRESS RELIEVER WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ANGST 🤣🤣🥰

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Flailing Fantasy Art · October 30, 2025

TwT I wasn't able to get 1.4.21 or 1.4.22 on my phone, but I shall let my new OC experience the pc version of 1.4.22, I loved the step 2 opening for 1.4.21 -w-

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Hope · October 30, 2025

Omg im almost home I cant wait

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Hope · October 30, 2025

Just finished i love it 😭

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Bryan · October 30, 2025

Yeees

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Mintz · October 30, 2025

chattt I’m not at my computerr 😭😭😭

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Doc_Witch · October 30, 2025

lmao, god's speed getting back to it

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Doc_Witch · October 30, 2025

Nice, I get to play this after my session tonight

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Jayden · October 30, 2025

looks like i have plans after work

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✶ ro · October 30, 2025

YAYY ITS HERE!!!

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Specky-X3 · October 30, 2025

ITS HERE I KNEW I SENSE THE UPDATE AHAHAHA

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Mikkhinz Prado · October 30, 2025

I'm alive again- 🥹

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Doc_Witch · October 30, 2025

Welcome back to the land of the living

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ca.444 · October 30, 2025

and we all cheered!!!

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Draven · October 30, 2025

How does one transfer .21 files to this

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GB Patch · October 30, 2025

You don't have to transfer them. Just download the new build and your saves will be registered by it.

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Lokerai013 · October 30, 2025

yayayayayayayay!

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toping · October 30, 2025

literally counting down the minutes until im off work to play this

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killjinx · October 30, 2025

good evening everybody 🫶 happy beta build day

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elliott · October 30, 2025

FUCK UEAHHHH ive been waiting 🥹