Update Notes for Apr 13
Changed Larika's "month of Sundays" line in Chinese translation Fixed a color error and size inconsistency in File 05 CG
Methods: The Canada Files
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Changed Larika's "month of Sundays" line in Chinese translation Fixed a color error and size inconsistency in File 05 CG
Fixed Viu saying Larika's line in Chapter 16
Fixed error in evidence in File 06
Added additional explanation to Chapter 29 about mystery Cynthia apartment number fix Chinese translation typo fix
Fixed incorrect apartment number in File 06 Fixed suspect statement issue in File 06 Chinese translation typo fixed
Missing/corrupted Chinese translations fixed Other small improvements
Another patch to address achievement unlocking
Fixed Steam achievement issue! Important note : If the game is failing to launch after the update, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. Fixed autopsy not appearing properly in Chapter 28 English typo fixes
Note: If you're having issues, fully uninstall and reinstall the game to make sure all the game files are properly updated. Loading from old saves may result in bugs after this update. To celebrate the 1.0 release, I've put together this special presentation — enjoy! In this upda
Sixth & Final case of the Detective Competition. Detective Larika Downs v.s. Mastermind Joane Tremblay. Long-buried secrets await their reckoning. Methods: The Canada Files – Full Release Launching Mar. 5, 22:00 (UTC-5)
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Fixed "Wrong Room" evidence number count
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Typo fixes in Chinese localization