Game update

Video Fixes, Auto-Forward & More Quality of Life Updates!

Shale Hill Secrets · published 26 Jun 2025, 01:27 UTC · build 19003469

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Hello everyone,We're back with another update packed with fixes and features that you requested. Your incredible feedback has been driving our development, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Animations

First up: those pesky animation issues. We've completely re-encoded all in-game videos to a more compatible format, which should put an end to those crashes a few players have been experiencing. Please, let us know how the animations are running in this latest build (0.18.20 or newer).

Auto-Forward

The feature you've been asking for the most is finally here. Auto-forward lets the text advance automatically – just look for the button in the text box (bottom left). Want to customize the speed? Head over to Settings > Gameplay Settings and make it perfect for your reading pace.

Borderless Fullscreen

Fullscreen mode now runs borderless, which means you can enjoy the full-screen experience while easily alt-tabbing between applications. Multi-monitor users, this one's especially for you!

Thank you to every single player who took the time to share feedback with us. Your input is what makes each update meaningful.Stay Foxy,
The Love-Joint Team.

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