Hey, I don’t think it’s allowed to post a link to a new build before the ratings are over? It’s the same as uploading a new build to itch directly (which isn’t allowed, even for people with game-breaking bugs).
Well, ignoring that, I think it’s ok to keep the current difficulty. Seeing the leaderboard and the comments, it seems like a lot of people were able to reach the end. Felt like the new build was a bit too easy haha. Sometimes challenge is good. Like Getting Over It (maybe not a good example cos it’s a rage game but u get my point) didn’t change the map because a lot of people gave up.
Or maybe if you want to make a easier for weaker players (like me haha), make a separate easy mode, with a separate leaderboard? Playing the post-jam version with this leaderboard feels like cheating lol.
Still think your game is quite good! Keep it up!