update · June 19, 2026

The Totemist Demo Update Speeds Up Intro and Fixes Save Bugs

The Totemist demo update streamlines opening exposition, increases dialogue speed, and fixes a cross-save hat bug.

The Totemist demo receives an update focused on faster onboarding, reduced upfront exposition, and general visual polish.

Faster Onboarding

The opening sequence has been redesigned to reduce cognitive load. Changes include a faster intro, higher dialogue speed throughout the game, a shorter mayor introduction, and less upfront lore.

Bug Fixes

A save bug where Tully's unlocked hats carried over into completely new playthroughs has been fixed.

Visual Updates

Various in-game art assets received visual touch-ups. Clockwork Tony also created brand-new capsule art from scratch for the game.

Why this patch matters

Streamlined opening pacing and fixed save bugs make the updated Totemist demo a much quicker entry point.