Hi. Yes, we are currently adhering to the standard distribution model for such games:
- The stable version of the game is available for free and publicly.
- The latest version of the game is available to subscribers only.
- If you wish, you can choose not to subscribe to us and simply purchase the version once (all hotfixes will be available to you, but new content will only appear in a new separate version).
Closer to the full release, when the game is almost ready, we will remove the free version and make the purchase a one-time purchase (as on Steam, for example). But this is unlikely to happen soon.
This update is not just localization - we added new quests, two new characters and updated old scenes, but I understand your position.
The next update will include academy management mechanics - faculties, subjects, school rules, prefect appointments. You can learn more in our developer diaries.