: Ensure your game is currently on version 0.3.33 . "Update only" patches are typically incremental and will fail or cause bugs if applied to the wrong version.

: If the game uses the Ren'Py engine, you may want to delete the cache folder located inside the game directory to ensure new assets load correctly.

: If the game fails to launch after overwriting, you may have missed a file. Try downloading the full 0.3.34 version instead of the update-only patch.

: Locate your save folder (usually in AppData/LocalLow or the game's root folder) and copy it to a safe location before proceeding. Update Instructions

: Use a tool like WinRAR , 7-Zip , or Windows Explorer to extract the .zip file. You should see a folder containing game files (like game , renpy , or a new executable).

: If your saves don't appear, ensure they weren't overwritten in the saves folder. If you backed them up, move them back into the new game directory.

Drag and drop them directly into your main Become Alpha game directory.