Steam Deck
Kiff news - the game works fantastically on the Steam Deck. I luckily managed to get one after rerouting it through various kind family members overseas where it eventually got to me in South Africa, and though I imagined the game would work well since I purposefully made Bru & Boegie an accessible one-button experience, I was still well-pleased to see the game looked as vibrant as ever, and input worked out of the box without any fiddling. Nice.
Chinese Translation
A very professional person I met online named Jung has translated the entirety of the game into Simplified Chinese, and the option is already available in a recent update to the public demo and the full game (though the full game only launches later in October, some people may have review keys). Jung's taken special care to understand the word-play puzzles and South African slang in their correct contexts and translate them appropriately. The Steam page has also been translated to Simplified Chinese, and I've added translated Chinese screenshots too. Bru & Boegie: EPISODE 1 - Get da MILK! is translated as: 布鲁与博希：第一季 - 无可奶何！Cool eh.
OST Soundtrack
The groovy boppin' OST Soundtrack is now available as low-cost DLC for the game! Listen to the lyrics of the theme song on repeat until its secret meaning becomes clear (there is none afaik) or enjoy one of the many soothing background music pieces with extended playtimes for your listening pleasure. 🎶
NPC Dab Responses
Ever wanted NPCs to respond in interesting ways when you dab in their personal space? Dreams do come true. I had this working in an early build of the game until it wasn't, but I've since fixed it and it's working robustly. Dab near an unsuspecting NPC to elicit a response from them - usually one of contempt. 🔥
Language Select
Because there's now a second language available the game prompts the player to select a language right at the launch of the game. The game's language can be changed at any time during normal gameplay via the Options menu.
Improvements to Start Screen
The Start Screen has received some upgrades - using the power of time and energy I added Bru zooming up on his bike and jiggling around before the title options appear, and also added a big ol' 'Wishlist Episode 2' button.
Bug Fixes
As usual, plenty minor bugs fixed.
The time is drawing near for the full game's release on the 29th October. Are you as excited and nervous as I am, dear reader? I hope so! 'Excited', I mean - no need for you to be nervous.