Release notes

The changing story of Hwawollu. Browse game versions and website updates by date.

v1.0.1 (17) · · Game update

Character staging and voice improvements

Refined dialogue portraits and each character’s Korean voice performance.

  • The protagonist and their scene partner now share matching face scale, eye level, and body framing.
  • Distinct voices and delivery reflect each character’s age and personality, with 500 Korean lines refreshed.
  • Higher-quality audio is available in the web game and through an in-app update for the iOS 1.0.1 (17) test app.
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2026-10-20 · · Website

A clearer site in each language

We reduced decorative Chinese lettering to make the site easier to read.

  • Outside Chinese, section ornaments and secondary Chinese name readings are simplified, with numbers and localized labels for months and chapters.
  • Chinese lettering, natural Japanese prose and the original markings on hwatu cards are retained.
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2026-10-20 · · Website

An update history in one place

Release notes are now available on the main website.

  • Browse game and website updates separately, with dates and version numbers.
  • Find the notes through the menu, news section, footer or support page, and share a link to any update.
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2026-10-20 · · Website

Current gameplay and softer illustration edges

We refined the main site’s presentation while keeping the atmosphere of Hwawollu.

  • Replaced the demo with a 15-second video of current gameplay.
  • Reviewed the top and side edges of character illustrations and softened visible straight cutoffs.
  • Refined the mobile menu and page layout, keeping the original three hero scenes featuring the twelve spirits.
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v1.0.1 (17) · · TestFlight · iOS internal testing

iOS 1.0.1 · TestFlight build 17

A new iOS test build includes the latest game updates.

  • Version 1.0.1 brings together game and interface improvements made since the previous test build.
  • Available for internal TestFlight testing. External testing and an App Store release will be announced separately.
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v1.0.0 (16) · · TestFlight · iOS internal testing

iOS 1.0.0 · TestFlight build 16

An iOS test build with interface and account-linking improvements.

  • Refined the layout and interaction flow during play.
  • Improved Apple and Google account-linking guidance on login, home, settings and onboarding screens.
  • Fixed cropped character faces in event illustrations.
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Test build availability depends on the distribution channel. Internal TestFlight testing does not indicate external testing or an App Store release.