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• Announcements·14 Aug 2026Official

  Hero’s Adventure: Another Tale Delayed to December

  Hello everyone, We have an important update regarding Hero’s Adventure: Another Tale. After taking another careful look at the current build, the team has decided to delay the release to around late December this year. We’re sorry to ask everyone to wait a little longer. As development has progressed, we’ve realized that the game still needs more time and polish. Rather than rushing it out on the original schedule, we believe giving the team more time is the right decision. What’s in the Game Before sharing what we’ll be working on over the next few months, we’d also like to give everyone a clearer picture of the current scope of Another Tale. The game currently includes a Prologue and four main chapters, followed by an epilogue that explores what happens after the main story. There are 13 companions with their own side stories and character events, along with four endings and one True Ending. A single playthrough is expected to take around 20–30 hours, with a full playthrough including additional content and collectibles taking around 60 hours. There are also additional modes and challenges inspired by features from the original game. While Another Tale isn't structured the same as the original, the team aims to deliver a substantial RPG experience. What We’ll Be Working On Over the coming months, our biggest focus will be deepening the relationships between the protagonist and their companions, with improvements to the story, visuals, and writing. This includes: Expanding key emotional moments for more major companions. Adding new scenes and visual assets to better convey these relationships. Introducing “Campfire” conversations, where companions share small stories and everyday moments. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42856625/1b94472d377336398bd4cbd04738cea2fc9072fa.png These are just some of the areas currently being explored, and we'll share more once our plans take shape. We know many of you have been looking forward to Another Tale, and we sincerely apologize for the del...
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• Announcements·13 Aug 2026Official

  Spin-off Another Tale Launches Aug. 19

  Hello, everyone! we have some big news to share today! Our spin-off, Hero’s Adventure: Another Tale will launch on August 19, with a two-week launch discount bringing the price down to $16.19. Meanwhile, Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion is also available at its lowest-ever discount, running through August 27 to see you through the final days of summer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42856625/090c237cd5368e7b4ba627c1e9e5c79d643ae46e.png The announcement may seem sudden, but it’s actually been a long time coming. Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Half Amateur Studio becoming truly independent! It’s thanks to all of your support that we’ve been able to build a team of our own and keep developing the series. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us, especially our longtime players who shared so much valuable feedback during playtests, offline events, and beyond! We’ve also put together a fun video and a little tune of our own, using the newly updated portraits to look back on the journey of the original game. It’s just something we made for a bit of fun, and there’s also a sneak peek at the Hero’s Adventure: Another Tale trailer at the end. https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1mMgL6EEeV/ (The song featured in this video was created with AI assistance. All music and art assets used in the games themselves are original works created by human artists.) Back to Another Tale. What you’re probably most interested in is how the game has been shaping up lately. New Pixel-Art Portraits The most noticeable change is the addition of pixel-art portraits for the entire cast. Our art team gave every major character a wuxia makeover. They’re available at no additional cost, and you can choose your preferred art style right from the start or switch it at any time during the game. There’s simply no substitute for the charm and warmth of pixel art, and we’ve certainly felt just how much love and appreciation you’ve shown for the pixel-art style of Hero’s Adventu...
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• Patch Notes·28 Feb 2026Official

  Feb 28 Demo Update — [Quest Fixes] & [Gameplay Adjustments]

  Hi, everyone! We have just released a new patch to address several issues that were impacting your journey, including the disappearance of Xiao Cui after loading a save and menu freezes during cutscenes. Please note: The game currently only supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese. English localization is still in development. The detailed patch notes are listed below for your reference. —————————— V0.1.0228B100 Patchnote 【Bug Fixes】 Quest Progress: Fixed an issue where Xiao Cui would disappear after loading a save file created after obtaining the key from her on Birthday; Soft-lock: Fixed a bug where opening the Menu during a cutscene would cause the game to hang; UI/Input: Fixed an issue in the Multi-select interface where using the mouse would prevent the keyboard from confirming the selection. 【Adjustments & Optimizations】 Recruitment: Adjusted Shen Qianqian’s recruitment limit. She can now hire multiple allies instead of just one; Combat: Rebalanced the power and damage scaling of certain moves; Equipment: Added additional effects to the accessory, “Night-Glow Pearl” (Ye Ming Zhu); Economy: Balanced the Coin rewards for defeating Longevity Palace disciples at the Protagonist’s Home; the reward now matches the amount of Coin lost when leaving home. If you encounter any further bugs or have feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our official Discord. We are working hard to ensure the smoothest experience possible. Thank you for your support!
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• Patch Notes·26 Feb 2026Official

  Feb 26 Update — [Movement Fixes] & [Combat Mechanics Adjustment]

  Hi everyone, We have just pushed a fresh update to address several critical issues, including the keyboard movement freezes and the soft-lock at Qianji Workshop during the Lantern Festival. Additionally, we’ve refined the Defend and Charge mechanics in combat to improve the tactical flow of battle. Steam Next Fest is now live, and we are incredibly grateful to all the players who have tried our demo! If you are enjoying your journey, please add the game to your Wishlist! Leaving a review also provides us with immense encouragement as we continue to polish this spin-off during its development phase. Please note: The game currently only supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese. English localization is still in development. V0.1.0226B100 Patch Notes 【Bug Fixes】 Movement: Fixed an issue where characters could get stuck when moving via keyboard. Soft-lock: Fixed a bug where players were incorrectly teleported to the Qianji Workshop while it was closed during the Lantern Festival, causing the game to hang. Skills: Fixed an issue where certain skills would incorrectly apply effects to the wrong character. Exploits: Fixed an issue where specific loot items in Cu’s house could be picked up repeatedly. 【Balance & Adjustments】 Defend Mechanic: Changed from “Negates 3 hits” to “Active for 2 turns”. Charge Mechanic: Changed from “Active for the next attack” to “Active for the following turn”. Narrative & Text: Polished various story scripts to improve immersion. If you encounter any further bugs or have feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our official Discord. We are working hard to ensure the smoothest experience possible. Thank you for your support!
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• Patch Notes·25 Feb 2026Official

  Steam Update: Feb 25 | Bug Fixes & Skill Rebalancing

  Hi everyone, We’ve just deployed a new patch to address several issues affecting the gameplay experience, including the Shen Qianqian recruitment softlock and HP/MP recovery bugs. We have also optimized several character skills, story events, and in-game texts. Check out the full patch notes below for details: V0.1.0224B100 Patch Notes Bug Fixes Recruitment Fix: Resolved a specific softlock issue that occurred when attempting to recruit Shen Qianqian. Combat Experience: Fixed a bug where HP and MP were not fully restored upon leveling up during combat. Item Drop: Fixed an issue where the “Unremarkable Stone” failed to yield other items upon use. Fixed a bug where players would not receive a reward from Shen Qianqian after spending 1000 coins to secure a seat and choosing the "Lend a Hand" option. Optimizations & Adjustments Skill Rebalance: Optimized Baili Tayun’s “Pickpocket” skill, increasing the success rate of stealing items during combat. Quest Logic: Improved Lu Xiaokui’s storyline. Players can now head to the Qianji Workshop to complete her quest even during the Lantern Festival in Qixia Town. Narrative & Text: Polished various story scripts to improve immersion. Please note: The game currently only supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese. English localization is still in development. If you encounter any further bugs or have feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our official Discord. We are working hard to ensure the smoothest experience possible. Thank you for your support!
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