Isla Hearts - Patch Notes (January 20, 2026)
Critical Fixes:
Fixed save/load bug where players were teleported back into lost battles after saving at the inn
Fixed battle UI persisting on screen after defeat
Fixed equipment changes during battle ending the fight prematurely
Fixed "SAVE NOT AVAILABLE HERE" error at castle entrance
Fixed forest encounters being completely blocked after 3 explores (cave search bug)
Battle Changes:
"Do Nothing" button for players who want to skip their turn
Technical:
Removed encounter suppression during cave search - encounters now consistent at 55% rate
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