- Selling items & UI fixes - 23 September 2026
Update Notes Added ReList, an online marketplace accessible through the character's phone, where players can sell unwanted items, weapons, and armor. Added a Phone option to the notebook pause menu. ReList can also be opened directly by pressing P. Added an introductory conversation with April explaining how to use ReList. Fixed the battle item list not scrolling properly when more than five usable items were available. Consolidated several overlapping interface, item, and battle plugins to improve stability and reduce conflicts. Lowered prices for weapons sold at the police station.
- Updates and fixes - 22 September 2026
FixesFixed a missing audio file during the training-dummy fight that caused the game to crash.AddedPlayers now earn money after completing each case.Added a new healing spot in Lost Skulls in Chapter 1.Hid additional money throughout the maps for players to find.A new achievement in Chapter 1 is available.Balance changesMade the training dummies more challenging in each chapter.Increased the amount of money earned from battling enemies.The next chapters will be coming soon! Thank you everyone for playing and giving feedback!
- September 11, 2026 small update - 11 September 2026
Removed dev testing shortcut in Sawyer's house that skipped directly to Chapter 6.
- September 2026 Small Fixes - 1 September 2026
Fixed some audio issues and a deleted song file that caused shop scenes to crash.
- Chapter 2 audio fix - 10 July 2026
Uploaded a patch that fixes a game crash at the start of Chapter 2 caused by a missing audio file.
- Shards of the Heart is Now Available in Early Access! - 2 July 2026
After many years of development, Shards of the Heart is finally available in Steam Early Access!Thank you to everyone who supported the project through Kickstarter, wishlisted the game, played the demo during Steam Next Fest, and followed development along the way. Your support helped make this possible.The Early Access version includes:Chapters 1-5 of the storyInvestigation and detective gameplayTurn-based RPG battlesMultiple romance routesSteam achievementsSave compatibility for future updatesMy goal during Early Access is to continue expanding the story with new chapters while polishing the game based on player feedback. Save files are designed to carry forward into future updates, so you can continue your adventure as new content is added.If you enjoy the game, leaving a Steam review is one of the biggest ways you can help an indie developer. Every review helps more people discover…
- Demo Update June 2026 - 7 June 2026
A new build of the Shards of the Heart demo is now available.Changes include battle UI improvements, target indicators, skill cost displays, HP gauge adjustments, typo fixes, and various quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.Thank you to everyone who has played the demo and shared their thoughts. Your feedback has helped improve the experience as we prepare for Steam Next Fest.
- Chapter 1 Rewrite Update + Soundtrack Announcement - 15 May 2026
A new update for the Shards of the Heart demo is now live!Over the past few days, I’ve been going back through the game from the beginning and revising a large amount of dialogue and character interactions to better match the tone and direction of the story. A lot of scenes have been rewritten to feel more natural, emotional, and grounded, especially during the earlier parts of the game.Some of the changes include: • Revised dialogue and character interactions • Improved character tone and relationship progression • Updated scenes throughout Chapter 1 • Various polish and writing improvements • Music replacements and soundtrack integration by EeelizeI’m also very excited to announce that the official Shards of the Heart soundtrack will be available for purchase on June 15! All sales will go to supporting Eeelize and her music.A huge thank you to Eeelize for composing music for the game.…
- Skill fixes and changes - 7 May 2026
Small combat/UI update for the demo:Fixed an issue where one of Leandra’s battle skills could not be selected properlyAdded automatic healing target selection, so healing spells now default to the party member with the lowest HPAdditional UI polish and minor fixesThe demo has also been updated with the recent notebook-style UI redesigns and visual improvements.
- Shards of the Heart – UI Update - 30 April 2026
Shards of the Heart – UI UpdateThis update focuses on improving the overall look and readability of the game’s interface. A large portion of the UI has been redesigned to better match the notebook-style aesthetic and provide a cleaner, more consistent experience.UI ImprovementsComplete overhaul of the Shop UINotebook-style layout with updated panelsImproved item readability and organizationCustom highlight system for selectionsUpdated Save/Load UIRedesigned to match the notebook themeClearer file layout and readabilityUpdated Item Menu UICleaner layout with improved spacingBetter separation between item list and descriptionsUpdated Character Page UIDisplays current and required XP more clearlyUpdated Message Log UIStyled to match the notebook aestheticVisual ImprovementsAdded black outlines to tilesetsImproves object visibility and separationGives environments a more stylized lookAdditi…
- UI Upgrades, Dialogue Updates, Steam Next Fest Info! - 21 April 2026
Hey everyone!I wanted to share a quick update on Shards of the Heart and say thank you for all the support so far. The demo has now been added to 800+ libraries and the full game has reached 90+ wishlists. I really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to play and check it out.This update focuses on UI improvements and some story refinements:Changes & Improvements:Updated Character Page UINow displays current EXP and how much is needed to level upEquipment shows up correctlyRedesigned Save/Load UIRedesigned Item Menu UIUpdated Message Log UIUpdated Character Page UIImproved and adjusted dialogue throughout the gameMinor story changes involving April and JunoShards of the Heart will also be part of Steam Next Fest starting June 15!As always, feedback has been super helpful, and I’ll keep refining things as development continues.Thank you again for the support!
- Demo Update — New Shop, Visual Improvements, and Environment Changes - 8 April 2026
The demo for Shards of the Heart has been updated with several improvements and additions!Changes in this update:Sawyer’s apartment has been redesigned to better reflect her character and living situationA mysterious item shop has been added, featuring a new shopkeeper (you’ll learn more about her later.)Fixed an issue where shadows were not displaying correctly on mapsVending machines have been updated with new selections, and items now vary depending on locationWe have also reached over 85 wishlists for the full game! Thank you for your support!If you haven’t yet, you can play the demo now and wishlist the game to stay updated!
- Game/Demo updated & future Steam Next Fest! - 4 March 2026
The game/demo has had some updates made and are live now:Sound volume has been lowered on background music and sound effects.Rebecca (Sawyer's cat) has a new meow, along with some new sound effects.Currency has changed from G to $, and item prices/money earned from battles/etc have been changed to match.Consumable items have more variations and names, along with effects.A new item shop is in the main shopping center with a new shopkeep.Vending machines in different locations have unique inventory fitting to the map they're in. Relationship menu has been taken out temporarily and is going to be reworked.Currently the demo has been added to libraries over 650 times and there are 70+ wish lists for the full game! The demo will be set to appear in the Steam Next Fest in June 2026, and after that, the full game will be put into early access. Thank you for all your support!
- Shards of the Heart Demo Update — Character Pages, Fixes, and Achievements - 18 February 2026
Hi everyone!I’ve just released a new update for the demo that adds some important features and fixes:New: Character PagesYou can now view each character’s information from the menuEquipment can now be changed directly from the character pageThis includes viewing currently equipped gear and customizing your loadoutFix: Brooke Fight BackgroundThe battle background during the Brooke encounter is now displaying correctlyFix: Steam Achievements ReconnectedSteam achievements have been reconnected and should now unlock properlyIf you completed certain milestones before this fix, achievements may unlock automaticallyIf you notice any achievements not unlocking when expected, please let me knowThis update improves both gameplay functionality and overall polish, and it will also help ensure achievements work correctly moving forward.If you run into any issues or have feedback, feel free to share…
- Demo added to 450+ libraries! - 8 February 2026
Over 400 players have already added the demo to their libraries! Thank you for the incredible support! Seeing people step into this world means everything. I’m so excited for you to experience the story.
- 35 Wishlists! - 7 February 2026
Thank you everyone who wishlisted the game, we have 35 wishlists so far! I'm very happy to see excitement for the game! If you're interested in it but haven't wishlisted, please do!
