A demo update has been released that includes significant performance updates! Most importantly the lag some players have experienced on the level-up screen and The Settlement have been optimized. Additionally, a new option has been added under the General section to enable a "Performance Mode" which removes some effects to further optimize performance.

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Full patch notes

New features and content:

• Flavor text has been added to the graves in The Settlement's graveyard.
• "Performance Mode" option has been added under the Options -> General section. Enabling it will boost performance in certain areas that use special weather effects such as The Settlement's clouds.
• The number of available save slots has been expanded from 6 to 30.
• A minor explanation of Spirit Dust has been added to the game's Prologue.
• Spirit Dust bar will now change color when leveling up.
• Additional dirt paths have been added to the Emerald Trail to make the path clearer to players.

Grammar/Spelling errors:

• Fixed "Antidote Herb" spelling
• Fixed some of Father Nolwenn's dialogue
• Minor dialogue reduction when speaking to the Goddess Behra in the level-up screen.

Performance optimizations:

• Overall performance boost by removing unused scripts.
• Optimized the Spirit Dust donation screen to avoid severe lag spikes.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed a small visual bug on a tree in the Violet Hills
• Fixed a small visual bug on Joachim's head in the Emerald trailhead
• Fixed the "Autosave" timing when praying at the Sanctuary
• Fixed bug where Batho would disappear if you speak to him from the side
• Fixed Prisoner Lambda's running animation when facing downwards
• Fixed Fast Travel options when skipping Prologue

Other:

• Added choice to open Manafinder LinkTree instead of forcefully opening it when completing the demo to make it less obtrusive
• Slightly adjusted the vertical positioning of the map name shown when entering a new area