[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43951377/4183cc4fc9f1923bca2c4bdf1a2c83cfccc1b4ec.png"][/img][/p][p]Thank you for your continued attention and support! [i]Dustless[/i] is participating in [b]Steam Next Fest[/b], and we’re excited to announce the launch of a new demo alongside the event. You're warmly invited to download it, try it out, and share your valuable feedback and suggestions with us![/p][p][/p][h2][b]Update Highlights[/b][/h2][list][*][p]Improved control responsiveness — actions like jumping and attacking now flow more smoothly.[/p][/*][*][p]Added a Lunar Phase system — attacks now interact with moon phases, allowing seamless combos between normal attacks and sword techniques depending on the phase.[/p][/*][*][p]New animations added.[/p][/*][*][p]Reworked the level completion flow.[/p][/*][*][p]Modified map structure — some incomplete areas from the previous demo have been temporarily removed.[/p][/*][*][p]Due to underlying code changes, the Challenger Battles feature has been temporarily disabled.[/p][/*][/list][p][/p][h2][b]A Note from the Developer[/b][/h2][p][i]Dustless[/i] is a solo-developed project, and with limited time and resources, some of the early ideas for the demo unfortunately proved difficult to realize. I regret to share that I will no longer be pursuing the Metroidvania-style direction for [i]Dustless[/i]. The scale and complexity of large exploratory maps go beyond what I can manage on my own.[/p][p]After discussions with my publishing partners and careful consideration, I've made the tough decision to shift the game’s future development toward a side-scrolling action-adventure focus. The core will now center around refining the combat system and crafting memorable boss fights, while reducing complex map layouts and exploration elements — all in the hopes of delivering a tighter and more engaging combat experience.[/p][p]Thank you again for your understanding and support. I’m all ears for your feedback after trying out the new demo![/p][p][/p][p]Wishing you a great time playing, 神刀之死[/p]