Starmaker Story 1.8 Patchnotes

New Systems

• New Trait System
  • Choose your starting strength during the intro.
  • Progress traits to unlock new scenes, dialogue options, and alternative quest solutions.
  • Traits:
    • Lewd
    • Smart
    • Athletic
    • Creative
    • Charming
• Anna’s Mood System
  • Anna now has a dynamic mood system that directly impacts photo quality.
  • Events and the new gift system influence her mood, rewarding players who pay attention to her needs.

New Districts & Locations

• New District: Harbor
  • Help Dr. Evelyn Frost with her science experiments.
  • Unlock new experimental items that allow for fun and risky modifications for Anna.
• New Location: Library
  • Includes a brand-new character and related events.
• Downtown Map Rework
  • New visual style and new mini events.
• New Look and Mini Events for Downtown
• New Scenes for the Suburbs Park
• Suburbs Public Pool Rework
  • New events, new characters, and expanded interactions.
• Church Rework
  • New characters, new events, and expanded content.

Reworked Areas & Events

• Neon Row Rework
  • New visuals and added mini events.
• StarCon Rework
  • New events, improved visuals, and better overall immersion.
• Multiple Locations
  • Reworked visuals and audio across several areas.

Characters & Quests

• New Events and Scenes for Anna
• New Pool Scenes for Anna (and Charlotte)
• Alice’s Quest Improved
  • Added a progression system with new scenes.
• New Side Quest: Emma
  • Go cryptid hunting with Emma.
• New Side Quest: Astrid
  • Explore a vampire lair while avoiding Lady Noire.
• New Late-Game Shop for Joey
  • Includes new items.
• Over 50 New Mini Talk Events
  • Spread all across Peak City.

Visual Updates

• Haniya – Full Visual Rework
• Norah – Full Visual Rework
• Over 100 CGs Reworked
  • CGs from versions 1.0–1.2 updated to match the new pixel algorithm.
• New Icons for Most Inventory Items
• Amelia – Visual Overhaul
  • Her face has been reworked to look cuter.

Gameplay Improvements

• Minigame Improvements
  • Most minigames received visual upgrades, gameplay tweaks, or new features.
• Save System Rework
  • Unique save files.
  • Improved stability.
  • Reduced file size.

Extras

• Some fun secret stuff 👀
• A lot more under-the-hood improvements and polish.