As a new year dawns, we're thrilled to update our community on the tremendous strides we've taken since our last Devlog. Let us present our latest endeavor: [b][h2]"The House Always Wins."[/h2][/b] Step into the the Grand Aethernus Casino, the domain of the cunning Ringmaster and his entourage. A street artist by trade and manipulator by necessity, the Ringmaster orchestrates daily shows with his troupe, luring patrons into the casino, skillfully fostering their indulgences to ensure they keep returning—or never leave at all. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41320579/49acd48ff943fd72c5fd99e0dbffdabca4addce8.jpg[/img] The Aethernus, once an old hotel, now stands transformed into a four-story casino complex. It comprises a basement, a stage for the Ringmaster's performances, a casino where “The Beast” incredible feats of strength entice gamblers, and a hotel section where the enigmatic "Magic Eye" captivates guests with enchanting tricks and vivid retellings of the troupe's greatest achievements. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41320579/9dfe1f46aa1bf7b0be770079a1f145788fc20cef.gif[/img] Regrettably, all things come to an end. A series of vanishing acts culminated in the tragic murder of one troupe member, abruptly halting the shows and causing the Ringmaster to disappear. The enigmatic agency known as Intersection took a keen interest in the building, purchasing it and enlisting your services to uncover its concealed secrets. Gather your friends and embark on the quest to unravel the mysteries of the Aethernus Casino. But be careful! The Ringmaster still haunts these halls, craving one final, spectacular performance—with you as the new unwitting members of the troupe. Your employers suspect that an eerie distortion within the casino has the power to manipulate perceptions, inducing hallucinations and subjecting individuals to the Ringmaster's control after prolonged exposure. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41320579/4baaa22c1742c539150fb101e5385da22033610a.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41320579/221f98015f8fb58a332bc88ca1deaf08a6100e0a.jpg[/img] There's an abundance of exciting features to reveal including new monsters, innovative mechanics, and forthcoming details about the release date. Stay tuned for our next devlogs. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41320579/580e459db5feb9de6ac8927dd00625a7f999758e.gif[/img] Thank you for reading, and here's to a fantastic new year ahead. Don't forget to take a look and wishlist our upcoming prologue! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2460430/Hired_2_Die_Prologue/