Hello! It's been a long time since the release of SoulSov Prelude 1.0, also known as "just Chapter 1." Tomorrow, 2.0 will be released, including Chapter 2!

I'd like to use this devlog to outline changes made between the original release and 2.0. That's right: It's SoulSov Patch Notes Babey!

As of tomorrow (3/7/25):

• Chapter 2 will become playable. Additionally, a free demo version of Soul of Sovereignty will be released. This demo ends about halfway into Chapter 1. Save data is not transferable from 1.0. What do you think this is, a well-made game?
• The flower glossary and character profile sections will be expanded, to update incrementally throughout Chapter 2. If you forget (or just don't want) to check for updates as you play, you can view the fully unlocked glossary and cast pages on a new playthrough.
• Upon clicking "Start" on the title page, a menu of three starting points will appear. You may choose to read from the beginning of Chapter 1, the middle of Chapter 1 (after the demo), and the start of Chapter 2.
• Text has been revised to capitalize the term "Fayimic," which was incorrectly left lowercase in the flower glossary of Chapter 1. I've also corrected one instance where the cloud sage was called the "wind sage," and I was so so good by not just retconning it with "well some people also called it that."
• Text has been revised to remove two mentions of "the Devil." I decided against using the term because after spending more time with it, I honestly just don't think it fits. The scene at the end of Chapter 1 uses the updated "Outer Voice." This won't affect the story at all.
• An Auto Highlight Ren'py Module has been implemented. With my settings, the effect is pretty subtle. But it's there. Please acknowledge it.

That's it for patch notes.

Originally, I wanted this update to come on the one-year anniversary of the original release, December 15th. However, 2024 was a whirlwind year for me, which slowed progress more than anticipated. Chapter 3 is in early development now. Here's hoping I'll get to write another one of these posts within the year...

But for now, thank you for being here, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the new chapter.