If you are currently playing v0.30 or v0.35, you will notice a significant jump in quality.
The "b" in v0.40b indicates a hotfix build. Advent Games has addressed a notorious save-corruption bug that affected the end of Chapter 3. Furthermore, the rendering engine has been optimized; load times between the kitchen and living room areas (surprisingly resource-heavy due to dynamic lighting in the original release) have been reduced by roughly 40%.
Living Together relies heavily on relationship points. While a full flowchart isn't always necessary, here are tips to ensure you stay on the "good" path for your favorite character in this version.
It is important to note that Living Together is intended for an adult audience. However, unlike many games that use "adult" to mean explicit content only, Advent Games focuses on emotional intimacy. Version 0.40b handles themes of loneliness, career pressure, and the fear of ruining a friendship by admitting romantic feelings. Living Together- -v0.40b- By Advent Games
The developers have included a detailed content warning at the start of the game, and the v0.40b patch notes specifically mention the addition of a "Fluff Mode" toggle that allows players to skip the more stressful argument scenes if they only wish to enjoy the romantic side of the story.
Since the release of v0.40b approximately two weeks ago, the response on the Advent Games Discord and Reddit communities has been overwhelmingly positive.
Praises:
Constructive Criticism:
Advent Games has acknowledged the feedback and promises a minor v0.40c hotfix to add tooltips explaining the affection system better.
Q: My game crashes during a specific scene in v0.40b. What do I do? A: Try rolling back to a previous save. If that fails, download the patch again. The ".b" in the version number usually indicates a hotfix, so ensure you have the specific 0.40b file and not just 0.40. If you are currently playing v0
Q: Can I continue my save from v0.30? A: Yes. Advent Games typically allows save carry-over. However, if you were using a "Modded" save, you might need to update the mod to work with v0.40b.
Q: How do I unlock the secret ending? A: Without spoiling too much, the secret or "true" ending of this chapter requires maximizing your relationship points with all main characters, not just one.