DebtQuest Devlog - itch.iohttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquestWork your way from rookie collector to office legend while balancing money, relationships, and life.https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1589527/042-patch-notes0.42 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1589527/042-patch-notesFri, 17 Jul 2026 03:58:19 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.42 Reputation Overhaul Reputation is now designed as a long-term career stat. Reputation bonuses now scale up to 500 Reputation before reaching their maximum effect. Reputation itself c...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586876/041-patch-notes0.41 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586876/041-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 05:40:10 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.41 Shop & Inventory UI Polish The newly separated Shop & Inventory interface has been refined for a cleaner experience...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586789/040-patch-notes0.40 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586789/040-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 02:31:24 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.39 Audio Music Currently Available for Main Menu, End of Day/Week, and Game Over Fixed termination music not playing during career endings. All career-ending scenes now automatically sw...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586768/039-patch-notes0.39 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586768/039-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:58:06 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.39 Permanent Achievements Added a permanent achievement collection accessible from the title screen. Achievements earned during any career are now permanently recorded across all save s...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586754/038-patch-notes0.38 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586754/038-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:37:38 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.38 Disciplinary Status Light Added a disciplinary status indicator that behaves like a live dashboard status light. Employment status is now determined by the most severe active discipl...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586738/037-patch-notes0.37 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586738/037-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:08:14 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.37 Achievement & Stability Update Fixed an achievement bug that could incorrectly unlock event-based achievements. Event completion achievements now require successful completion instea...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586719/036-patch-notes0.36 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586719/036-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:38:07 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.36 Improvements Added Performance Write-Ups to the Operations Dashboard and career statistics. Improved performance tracking visibility throughout the game. Performance discipline now i...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586700/035-patch-notes0.35 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586700/035-patch-notesWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:09:47 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.35 Improvements Fixed manager performance write-ups incorrectly being treated as consumer complaints. Performance-based terminations now display the correct career judgment and ending...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586685/034-patch-notes0.34 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586685/034-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 23:49:01 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.34 Stability Fixed a crash that could occur during the new daily manager review sequence. Improved manager relationship handling for older saves and added safeguards to prevent review-r...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586627/033-patch-notes0.33 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1586627/033-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 22:51:48 GMTdevlogPatch Notes v0.33 Daily Performance Reworked the daily performance scoring system. Daily reviews now evaluate: Collections vs. expected daily pace Call activity Payments secured Accounts resolved Repu...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585591/032-patch-notes0.32 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585591/032-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 04:47:40 GMTdevlogPersistent Managers Players now receive an assigned manager. Assigned on Day 1. New manager assigned after each promotion. Managers are selected from real coworkers one or two ranks above the player...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585568/031-patch-notes0.31 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585568/031-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 03:41:17 GMTdevlogNegotiation System Energy Accuracy Fixed a bug where the negotiation menu could display one energy cost but charge another after equipment reductions. Energy costs are now rolled once when the menu op...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585495/030-patch-notes0.30 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585495/030-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 01:50:30 GMTdevlogNew Payday System Added dedicated payday.json event pool. Payday events now occur only on Workday 5 (Friday morning) . Removed payday dialogue from the regular morning event pool. Expanded payday even...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585458/029-patch-notes0.29 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585458/029-patch-notesTue, 14 Jul 2026 01:06:32 GMTdevlogCall tracking Fixed calls made not incrementing correctly during player actions. Confirmed daily stats reset correctly while lifetime stats persist. Third-party call logic Fixed a bug where conversati...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585330/028-patch-notes0.28 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1585330/028-patch-notesMon, 13 Jul 2026 22:50:33 GMTdevlogRADIO MUSIC REMOVED TEMPORARILY Copyright and all that jazz. YOU CAN ADD YOUR OWN .OGG MUSIC FILES INTO EACH GENRE FOLDER, TO ADD YOUR OWN MUSIC FOR THE RADIO FOR NOW. EXAMPLE FOLDER: .....\DebtQuest\...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584374/027-patch-notes0.27 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584374/027-patch-notesMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:47:17 GMTdevlogHALL OF THE FALLEN (RENAMED BURNOUT BOARD) Added Hall of Fame For Ended Careers Fixed Items/Equipment Symbols Bug...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584357/026-patch-notes0.26 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584357/026-patch-notesMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:23:08 GMTdevlogAdded More Burnouts Scenarios Burnout & Career Overview UI Updated...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584330/025-patch-notes0.25 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584330/025-patch-notesMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:32:28 GMTdevlogShop/Inventory and Relationship UI Update Items and Equipment Have Identifying Symbols Coworkers Display Gender Symbol ...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584253/024-patch-notes0.24 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584253/024-patch-notesSun, 12 Jul 2026 22:55:25 GMTdevlogTITLE SCREEN UPDATE New Cinematic Opening...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584226/023-patch-notes0.23 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1584226/023-patch-notesSun, 12 Jul 2026 22:14:43 GMTdevlogPlayer Actions Reorganized Radio Options Order Corrected Daily and Weekly Report Updates...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583797/022-patch-notes0.22 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583797/022-patch-notesSun, 12 Jul 2026 20:17:56 GMTdevlogUI UPDATES: Player Screen - Radio - Working Calls - Coworker Stats - Coworker Contacts Also 3rd Party Balance Changes...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583489/021-patch-notes0.21 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583489/021-patch-notesSun, 12 Jul 2026 17:24:50 GMTdevlogBetter UI for Player Menu, Achievements, Relationships, and Radio...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583431/020-patch-notes0.20 Patch Noteshttps://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583431/020-patch-notesSun, 12 Jul 2026 16:25:25 GMTdevlogNew Anime Radio Station New Music for Gamer, Classic, and Anime...

]]>https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583004/hello-a-current-snapshot-of-recent-updatesHello! A Current Snapshot of Recent Updates...https://zephlar.itch.io/debtquest/devlog/1583004/hello-a-current-snapshot-of-recent-updatesSun, 12 Jul 2026 05:53:07 GMTdevlog

DebtQuest Development Log Version 0.19 Quality of Life & Content Expansion Relationship screen simplified. Relationship list now displays only: Name Friendship Level Detailed stats moved exclusively t...

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