Chapter 14 Released

• Chapter 14 has 703 new renders, 11 new Scenes 
• Chapter 14 continues the drama and choices that have defined the story so far.
• New branching paths shape the future of each family member — decisions matter more than ever.
• Includes new renders, expanded conversations, and reworked story flow to reduce inconsistencies from earlier playthroughs.

• Philipp & MC now have extended morning routes and conversations, giving players more room to steer their paths.
• In this morning conversation: Added a brand-new flashback scene with a winter setting and location many of you have been waiting for.
• Leni and MC’s talk has become one of the most intense and defining moments so far — outcome open, but with lasting consequences.
• Expanded Lotta’s path with new scenes in Chapter 14 — watch her story develop in surprising ways.
• Anne and Philipp share a heartfelt, one-on-one conversation (or more) that deepens their relationship.
• New conflicts: A tense fight between Theo and Dominique at the beach, witnessed by Philipp.
• Dominique’s story goes beyond the surface, revealing new sides of her character.
• A daring new encounter: Philipp lures a certain transgender character to his vacation hom
• Philipp’s meeting with Max sets the stage for their relationship’s future — will it grow or fall apart?
• Philipp has to make sacrifices along the way. The question is yours: hold on to the old, or dive into the new?

• Introduced new background variables starting in Chapter 8.
  • These don’t affect your current save or Chapter 14.
  • They mainly tidy up story flow and remove small inconsistencies from earlier chapters.
  • It will reduce interference between the playthroughs.

• Shift to Ren'Py 8 for better stability
• Added a possibility to change the player's name during the game. 
• Tyras route: The Tyras route can now be avoided at all and it will be not be shown in the Normal Version
• Major new scenes with Kiara, Franzi, Tanisha, and others
• The return of some side characters you may not have expected
• A new location with its own atmosphere and tension
• Several quality time scenes (some you might have to work for)
• Over 680 new renders
• Multiple branching outcomes—your previous choices are catching up with you
• Bug fixes and UI improvements across the board

Release of Chapter 12

• A ton of new content with Anne, Tanisha, Kiara, and others
• More branching than ever before—your past decisions really matter now
• Over 700 new renders
• A few visual and code improvements behind the scenes

Release of Chapter 11!

• Peak in the Erotic Storyline: This chapter represents a high point in the sensual and erotic themes of the game. It's bold, intense, and pushes boundaries. While this chapter focuses on these elements, future chapters will shift more toward storytelling, with steps already taken in earlier updates.
• Gallery preview added: With hints "On" you can also see the necessary stats for the scene 
• Gallery scene path hinted in-game: With hints "On" the Gallery scenes are hinted in the game menu
• In-game smartphone: You can now close it by clicking on it. In-phone menus can be closed by clicking on the lower side of the phone (grey bar).
• New Path for Philipp: I’ve also implemented a new path for Philipp in Chapter 11, marking what could be a turning point in his coming-of-age journey. This addition allows players to explore deeper facets of Philipp’s character, hinting at decisions that might shape his future. Without spoiling too much, the choices he makes now could influence whether he embraces one side of himself or another.
• Special Edition Made Easy (for MAC and Windows): The Special Edition is now available as a simple zip file. Download it, unpack it into the game folder, and enjoy exclusive content without the need for separate installation.
  For detailed instructions, refer to the Special Edition Installation Guide included in the download or on the itch.io page.
• Philipp’s Path Option: You can now disable Philipp’s Path in the Settings menu if you choose. However, disabling this path may result in missing certain story content, so keep that in mind as you explore the game.
• New Story Content: Dive deeper into the relationships and explore new twists and decisions. Your choices continue to shape the story and determine the outcome of key moments.
• Visual Excellence: Over 720 stunning new renders and visuals bring this chapter to life.

1. Philipp’s Path and Other Settings:
   You now have control over key story elements in the Preferences menu:
   • Philipp’s Path (enabled/disabled): Disabling this path avoids certain storylines but may cause you to miss content.
   • Show Hints (enabled/disabled): Enable or disable hints to guide you through the game.
   • Special Edition only: Content (enabled/disabled)
2. Special Edition Installation:
   To install the Special Edition, download the zip file and extract it into the game folder of Family Vacation. Restart the game to access the DLC content. For step-by-step guidance, check the Special Edition Installation Guide included in the download.
3. Save File Issues:
   Older saves might behave unpredictably. Roll back if it doesn't work
   
   

• Game Settings Not Working:
  If Philipp’s Path or Show Hints settings aren’t functioning as expected, check the Settings menu to confirm your preferences. 
  Rollback to a scene before the menu, then enable or disable the function. 
  After making adjustments, restart the game.
• Special Edition DLC Not Loading:
  Ensure the zip file was extracted into the correct game folder and restart the game.
• Save File Issues:
  Open the save file, roll back to previous screen and go from there.