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[Hotfix] Subtitle Improvements, Hidden Ending Clue Visibility Adjustments, and B

Empty Gauge · published 22 Apr 2026, 20:37 UTC

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Hello, this is the developer of Empty Gauge.

This hotfix makes broad improvements to the in-game subtitle system and adds a clearer hint presentation in Day 3 so that some clues related to the hidden ending can be found more naturally.

I also cleaned up how the hidden ending hint text is displayed on the main menu and fixed several bugs found during gameplay.

## Changes

- Improved the flow and readability of in-game subtitles
- Adjusted some subtitle text and display timing
- Improved the visibility of certain clues related to the hidden ending in Day 3
- Improved how the hidden ending hint text is displayed on the main menu
- Fixed issues that could make progression feel awkward in certain situations
- Other minor bug fixes and stability improvements

Thank you to everyone who reported issues and shared feedback.
I’ll keep working to improve the overall gameplay experience.

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