The next branch has now been updated to 1.8 Beta 2. This build has bug fixes and minor enhancements. The full list of fixes is here: https://ministry.kronosaur.com/program.hexm?id=1&status=closed&tag=101
Meanwhile, I'm slowly making progress of Part II, the post-Heretic adventure. There's a lot of work left to do, but I'm very excited about it. I'm planning on releasing it by the end of the year.