The spinning dash animation used in #hylics 2 is likely a reference to the flying animation used by the protagonist in Asmosnos, Mason's first game. Here's a side-by-side comparison!

Nearly a year ago, on January 30th, @s-for-sprinkles.bsky.social was allowed to reveal the full design of #hylics 2's cut character, Instar. These sprites were completely wiped from H2's files and had to be given by Mason directly.

Thus, January 30th is international Instar day!!

The shawl on Wayne's alternate costume, formerly known as "Decres," was actually hand-drawn.
From Mason in Hylicord, "I never figured out fabric simulation in Blender so I hand-drew the shawl on each frame. Maybe it's better in new Blender. Or I need to find some fashion design software."
#hylics