# Version 0.2.4β Is Now Available
This update focuses on improving battle resolution, redesigning the character creation process, and making the in-game manual and interface easier to read.
It also includes numerous fixes based on feedback from the 11th test, covering multiplayer synchronization, combat, equipment, UI, and many other gameplay systems.
The major changes are listed below.
## Progression & Multiplayer Fixes
Fixed an issue where the story could become stuck because dialogue failed to appear.
Fixed a multiplayer synchronization issue that incorrectly reduced Concentration, Will, and remaining Channeling uses.
Fixed several duplicate dialogue choices.
## Combat
Improved the battle victory conditions.
Training battles now end early instead of counting as a full defeat when HP falls below the specified threshold.
Two-handed weapons are now affected by arm condition.
Fixed accuracy calculations for Rabbitfolk and Sheepfolk characters.
Increased the base defense success rate.
Reduced the penalty that arm injuries apply to defense.
Fixed outdated status information shown in the turn order panel.
Restored the ability to select the current area.
Updated the titles shown when selecting Channeling or item targets.
## Equipment
Fixed two-handed weapons being equippable in one hand.
Fixed one-handed equipment being placed in two-handed slots.
Fixed Beast-Leg races being able to equip leg armor.
Fixed carry weight being calculated incorrectly.
## Character Creation
Redesigned the confirmation screen with a horizontal layout.
Added random name suggestion buttons.
Equipment tooltips now display detailed information.
Fixed incorrect current attribute values shown during confirmation.
Improved the display of unavailable races.
Improved navigation in the perk list.
Rewrote the character creation guide.
Reorganized the skills list.
## Text & Display
Narrative text is now displayed in italics instead of faded colors.
Improved the readability of furigana.
Fixed message panel text positioning.
Unified button text spacing throughout the interface.
## Manual & Explanations
Improved the appearance of links inside the manual.
Increased heading readability.
Added explanations for two-handed weapons and defense calculations.
Improved the Battle AI explanation interface.
## Scenario & Time
Time skips now apply the same recovery effects as resting.
Corrected several incorrect year values.
## Channeling & Choices
Fixed negotiation choices remaining selectable when requirements were not met.
Required values and current values are now displayed for negotiation choices.
## Audio
Standardized the format of all background music.
Improved music loading to reduce delays during scene transitions.
Replaced the track Prayer of the Stars.
## Other
Session logs are now archived with timestamps to assist future bug reports.