Yes. If you have automatic updates enabled, it will install the newest version with trackers and ads. You could disable the automatic update for these apps and hope they stay relevant to your os for a little while.

Which OS and which WM are you using? Looks fantastic!

Yeah same. Even though it was a “thumbs up” review I will wait and see what others have to say about it. If it really is a walking simulator then the traversing mechanics are the most important part.