Changelog - Unearthed Stories

6.0.0 ~ November 1st, 2024 ~ Future Societies

Shiny New Stuff!

• FUTURE SOCIETIES IS HERE! Enjoy two new sci-fi stories:
  • TALES OF THE STARS (cosy, low-stakes, far-future), and
  • STATIC SIGNAL LIVING LEGACY (high-stakes near-future sci-fi).
• Slice-of-life stories now display chapters in the main menu.
• New books means new effects!
• A new flow for first-time readers to improve usability.

Improvements!

• New UX functionality improvements.
• Minor improvements for compatibility and privacy.

5.0.0 ~ July 19th, 2024

Shiny New Stuff!

• Invited authors are here! Enjoy the new interactive short-story THE PAWN, by author Thomas J. Devens.
• Added new loading messages, and there are some easter eggs hidden there.

Improvements!

• Move to the next chapter after finishing one, instead of returning to the chapter index.
• New UX functionality improvements
• Minor improvements for compatibility and privacy

4.3.0 ~ July 2nd, 2024

Improvements!

• Minor improvements to performance.
• New UX functionalities.
• Minor improvements for compatibility and privacy.

4.2.0 ~ April 16th, 2024 ~ Elusive Pathways

Shiny New Stuff!

• Clear disclosure of authorship on loading screen. Prowess Games does not use AI. We support human creators.
• Two new stories! REFLECTIONS and MEANS OF EGRESS.
• New effects to go with the new stories.

Bug Fixes!

• Minor improvements to performance.
• Tweaks to improve UI fluidity.

4.1.0 ~ January 30th, 2024

Improvements!

• New cover images for DRIFTING TAVERN and MIEN.
• Improved interface for tablets and wider devices.
• Improved safe area for a number of devices.
• Improved colours for the sepia palette.
• Changed chapter list visualisation on single-chapter stories.
• Minor performance upgrades when scrolling through chapters.

Bug Fixes!

• Minor changes for robustness.
• Fixed the update availability detection for newer devices.

4.0.0 ~ January 13th, 2024

News!

• iOS preorder open!

Improvements!

• Improved authentication flow for first time users.
• Finetuned notifications for a seamless user experience.
• Improved GDPR flow for EU users.
• Reorganised the bookshelf!
• Improved transitions between scenes.

3.2.0 ~ December 1st, 2023 ~ Gifts Season

News!

• The gift season is here! Enjoy free-to-read chapters in POTIONS SHOPPE and DRIFTING TAVERN.
• New effects, frames, and mechanics.
• New maintenance mode to improve user experience.
• Finetuned notifications for a seamless user experience.
• Targetting the latest Android devices.

Bug-fixes!

• Fixed icon for theme-based setups on Android devices.
• Optimisation of ads, for overall performance.
• Fixed unlocked images on a story’s gallery.

3.1.0 ~ September 20th, 2023

Enhancements!

• Improved feedback for GDPR forms.
• Improved ads loading times.

Bug-fixes!

• Corrected bugs on artwork tabs.
• Other minor performance fixes.

3.0.0 ~ September 1st, 2023 ~ Cats Take Over

News!

• Cats are taking over - enjoy a new VIP story, HERALD.
• DRIFTING TAVERN and POTIONS SHOPPE have new, free-to-read chapters.
• New effects for new stories.
• Some stories now display blurbs from BookTubers and other authors on the artwork page; these are permanently unlocked.
• New tags to help you assess stories at a glance.

Enhancements!

• Improved GDPR consent for EU players.
• Minor stability fixes.

Bug-fixes!

• Improved artwork tab, to showcase correct images.

2.2.0 ~ July 14th, 2023

Enhancements!

• Improved loading performance - get to read ASAP!
• Faster and smoother transitions.
• Refreshed the start up loading.

Bug-fixes!

• Improved some error messages.
• Fixed minor issues during start up.

2.1.0 ~ June 19th, 2023

New!

• Gestures are here!
• Pinch and pan around the artwork to enjoy every detail.
• Swipe from chapter index back to home.

Bug-fixes!

• Fixed a minor issue on RESTORERS ending.
• Fixed the errors preventing users from logging in with Google Play!
• General performance improvements during startup and login.

2.0.0 ~ June 1st, 2023

Immerse yourself on realms of fantasy and science fiction. Unearthed Stories brings:

• Free-to-play interactive stories, all fantasy and sci-fi, and more coming.
• Uncover special artwork as you play, including character portraits and maps.
• Adjust the reading style according to your preferences. Pick from dark, white, and sepia modes.
• Activate and deactivate special effects on the stories.
• Discrete interface — play whenever you want.
• Play anonymously or register with Google Play.

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