Changes in the version 1.2.9 -Removed some unnecessary API calls. -Fixes in the translations.

A new part of The Lost Tales is coming. You can look forward to the release on November 26th. There is also a free demo version where you can sample the first chapter of the new game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3340810/Hero_of_the_Kingdom_The_Lost_Tales_3/

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Changes in the new version: * The game has added a dozen of new faces for minor characters. * The game has fixed a number of minor bugs and translation errors. * The game uses a new engine with more effective and in some cases sharper rendering. * The game uses Steam API v1.55. * Windows version requires Windows 10 or higher. * Windows version no longer supports 32-bit executable. * Windows version uses DirectX11 instead of DirectX9 with greatly increased efficiency. * Windows and macOS versions have better support for windowed mode, and the game window can be resized. * macOS version requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later. * macOS version has universal binary and supports both Intel x86-64 and Apple Silicon. * macOS version uses Metal instead of Open GL when running on Apple Silicon. * macOS version uses AVFoundation instead of Open AL when running on Apple Silicon. * macOS bundle is signed and notarized.

The game now supports Ukrainian language. Many thanks to Denys Nyzhnyk and his team. They did an excellent job in the war-time situation in their country and they are truly the heroes of the kingdom.

Changes in the version 1.03: -Added Ukrainian localization -Minor fixes

Changes in the version 1.02: -Corrections in German, Dutch and Hungarian scripts. -Fixed a few minor visual glitches.

Changes in the version 1.01: -Waitress at the bazaar now sells vegetables. -Innkeeper at the Hidden Island now sells milk.

Demo version of the game is now available. Enjoy it!