Game/Demo updated & future Steam Next Fest! — Shards of the Heart Steam update #1493673

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!