The focus of this update was integration. Existing scenes were being transferred into Ren'Py so that beta testing and proofreading could begin as early as possible. The process turned out to be more time-consuming than expected, while unfinished renders and mini-game-dependent material still remained.
On the writing side, Episode 2 dialogue was receiving its final polish. Different relationship paths required substantial variations, especially in a major scene where the player's choice of partner changed the tone and content of the sequence.
Feedback from Episode 1 also influenced the new episode. In particular, the team reduced the amount of story delivered through phone messages and shifted more important interactions into face-to-face scenes. Joshua was preparing to move directly into Episode 3 while visual production on Episode 2 continued.