“A Blade in the Dark” — Major Story Expansion

Version 0.5.5 for the Heretic Path route is now live!
This update brings a significant story expansion, new event logic, revised branching, and the introduction of a long-teased character who has been lurking behind the scenes for quite some time.

This patch pushes Heidi deeper into danger, suspicion, and moral grey zones as she continues her struggle against the spread of the xenos cult.

New Major Event: The Intruder in the Night

A new story sequence has been added to the Heretic Path — a late-night confrontation in Heidi’s apartment.

Event Highlights

• A masked intruder slips into Heidi’s bedroom without triggering alarms.

• A tense interrogation occurs with a blade pressed to her throat.

• Multiple dialogue variations let you shape Heidi’s personality and tone.

• The intruder questions her actions, her loyalties, and her involvement in “unorthodox activities.”

• Despite the suspicion, Heidi is ultimately spared — for reasons that remain unclear.

• The visitor shows a troubling mix of professional interest and personal curiosity toward Heidi.

• No name is revealed. Only hints.

• The encounter sets up future story branches and deeper narrative arcs.

This is one of the most atmospheric and character-driven sequences added so far. Expect tension, ambiguity, and a growing sense that Heidi is no longer moving unnoticed.

Additional Changes in v0.5.5

Improved Sleep Event Priority

• Reorganized internal logic for nighttime events.

• Ensures the correct sequence of:

  • Intruder encounter

  • Daemon dream events

  • Cultist infiltration events

  • Normal rest

• Fixes several conflicts where events could override each other incorrectly.

Expanded Dialogue & Roleplay Options

Heidi now has additional personality expression during key scenes, including defiance, honesty, sarcasm, or nervousness.
These choices do not yet create major branching but enrich the narrative tone.

Story Progression Prep

This update lays groundwork for future content:

• More encounters with the masked visitor

• Increased external surveillance

• Deeper interactions with warp-touched forces

• Events tied to corruption, loyalty, and alignment

General Improvements

• Cleaned up sprite commands and shortcuts

• Improved code readability and event ordering

• Minor grammar and pacing fixes

• Updated UI behavior in several transitions

Development Notes

This update focused strongly on atmosphere and character interaction.
The masked intruder event has been in planning for several months, and v0.5.5 finally brings it into the playable story. This moment marks a turning point: Heidi is no longer navigating the Heretic Path alone — someone is watching, judging, and becoming increasingly invested in her next decisions.

Future updates will expand on this character’s presence, deepen the mystery surrounding them, and introduce consequences tied to Heidi’s past actions.

Thank you for your support and patience. More content and refinements are coming soon.

Stay tuned for the next update!