Summary of the First Year Since the Early Access Release and Outlook for the Off
Some Summaries:
Sales Situation: Our game has been launched on STEAM and EPIC platforms, with a cumulative sales volume exceeding 40,000 copies. The total number of unconverted wishlists on both platforms exceeds 200,000. Currently, the highest sales regions in order are Japan, Mainland China, the United States, Taiwan, and South Korea. Although the total sales volume is not very high, it is enough to support all our development plans. We are very grateful for everyone's support for our relatively unknown development team.
Player Reviews: Currently, on STEAM, there have been 830 reviews, with an overall positive rating of 86%. Notably, the game's overall positive rating once reached a high of 88%. However, it subsequently declined due to update delays and various bug issues.
Update Information: The game has undergone three major updates in June, July, and November, nearly doubling the size of the game map compared to the original version. The main storyline now takes about 20-25 hours to complete.
Outlook for the Official Version
We are currently working hard on the content for the official version. The map size of the official version will increase by another 30% on the existing basis, and the main storyline is expected to take about 25-30 hours to complete. Besides the main storyline, we will also add more hidden elements to the game (including hidden boss challenges that offer swimsuit rewards).
About the Release Date Our official version will include a PS5 version. A multi-platform strategy will better develop our future, and a simultaneous release will maximize the initial launch buzz. Since we aim to launch alongside the PS5 console version, we will focus on the PS5 version's review process first, after the official version's content development is complete. This includes Sony's review process and CERO's age rating review. Since this is our first time doing this, we may encounter some issues, making it difficult to determine the final release schedule. However, we can use this time to polish the game, minimize bugs, and optimize various aspects of the game.
Kind, Icesitruuna
0.803 Patch Update Announcement
0.803 Patch Update Announcement
1. Memory optimization to further reduce memory usage. However, graphics cards with 2GB or less VRAM may consume an additional 1GB or more memory if set to higher graphics settings. 2. Fixed a bug where some BGMs were not playing correctly. 3. Fixed a bug that caused rapid fire when setting the attack button to RT or LT. 4. Fixed a bug where exiting the game from the title menu did not work under certain conditions. 5. Fixed a bug where a mechanism in the Altar level was activated prematurely. 6. Fixed a bug where the water valve switch in the Sewer level did not work under certain conditions. 7. Fixed an issue where the Japanese version of Windows could not directly open the electronic guidebook. 8. Fixed a bug where the controller vibration did not match the screen vibration at high frame rates. 9. Fixed a bug where certain growth items were not displayed. 10. Fixed an error with the dynamic bone animation of Nia's initial outfit's ribbon. 11. Fixed incorrect prompt words on some maps. 12. Adjusted some issues where voice and dialogue did not match. 13. Fixed a bug where using a teleport stone to return to the base and then back again caused the protagonist to turn into a white shadow or the character model to become invisible for a moment. 14. Fixed a bug where idle chatter continued during menu access in some conversations. 15. Fixed camera obstruction issues on some maps.
Kind regards, Icesitruuna
0.8.02 Update Patch
0.The electronic strategy guide has been updated to include all the methods for obtaining mineral materials and ingredients. 1. We attempted to fix the issue where the Steam Deck could not share cloud saves with the PC. However, since our development team's Steam Deck is damaged, we cannot test this at the moment and would appreciate help from our player friends to test it. 2. Fixed a bug in the sewer level where if you run to the left to close the "water valve switch" with a special skill, then go to the right to open it, it would bug the level. 3. Fixed the issue where characters would fall indefinitely after hitting the sandbag and switching characters. 4. Fixed a bug where using the Thunder Eagle Fist on the ground and then landing would turn the protagonist into a swimming state. 5. Optimized the problem where the protagonist gets stuck and unable to move or jump at the edge of platforms. 6. Fixed the Royal Wizard's magic core effect, making projectile types like Gatling effective as well. 7. Fixed the inconsistency between the special effects and the hit detection timing of the Burning Soul power. 8. Fixed an issue where calling the menu during the transportation process at the underground sewer bi-directional transport point could cause the game to freeze. 9. Fixed the problem where some text in the casual chat storyline would disappear immediately after appearing. 10. Fixed a bug where the special effect of the Wind Wing wings would not disappear when switching characters at the moment of landing. 11. Fixed a bug where the map icon would not turn to black and white after defeating the Big Face Boss. 12. Fixed the issue where characters could get stuck in the walls in certain parts of the Altar level. 13. Fixed the issue with some missing sound effects. 14. Fixed a bug where after defeating the Magic Giant Lizard boss and saving the game, if you close the game before returning to the base and then re-enter the game, the interaction with the captain would not trigger the dialogue. 15. Fixed a bug in the Graveyard Train battle where the loading screen would freeze if all protagonists die.
Kind, Icesitruuna
Significant Update: Version 0.8.01 has been released, start of a 25% discount
Version 0.8 will be our last major update in the Early Access (EA) stage. From the early access version 0.5 to the current version, the total scale of our game's map has nearly doubled. We thank everyone for their support. In the coming months, we will dedicate our efforts to producing the final content. The remaining map still has a considerable scale, but to expedite progress, we've decided to directly aim for the official release milestone. The STEAM official version will also be released in sync with the PS5 console version.
Here is a more detailed list of the contents for version 0.8:
Update List for V0.8:
Two new maps have been added, which means players who had previously achieved 100% exploration will see their exploration rate drop to 79% after the update. Some characters have new skills. New weapons, armor, accessories, and recipes have been added. A new magical device "Storm Beast" has been introduced, which can be obtained at the "Altar." Two new BOSS battles and their challenge rooms have been added. Several new monsters have been added. New side quests have been added. New achievements have been added. Three new pieces of background music have been added, which will be included in the current music DLC. Additionally, some bugs related to the map's fog of war black blocks have been fixed, causing the initial position in the map "Forgotten City - Sinking Street" to be re-covered by black blocks. Therefore, even players who have already run through this area will need to visit it again to clear these black blocks of fog to achieve a 100% map exploration rate.
Salute, Icesitruuna
Due to a colleague resigning, the update for v0.8 will unfortunately be delayed
We are a very, very small team, with each member carrying crucial responsibilities. The resignation of our partner has led to a lack of some content. To ensure the completeness of the version content, the producer (myself) has temporarily set aside other tasks, fully committed to producing this part of the content, aiming to complete and release the 0.8 version update as soon as possible.
In the meantime, we have also found an experienced veteran with nearly 20 years of industry experience to fill his position. The entire team is filled with confidence and believes that we will be back on track shortly.
We are deeply aware that this delay may bring significant disappointment to players who have been looking forward to this, and we sincerely apologize for this. We promise that we will accelerate our work progress and present our latest achievements to you as soon as possible. Also, we will report our development progress and the latest news to you through the STEAM store community at the earliest time.
If you have any questions or suggestions, we warmly welcome you to contact us at any time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Once again, thank you for your understanding, trust, and support. We look forward to bringing you a more perfect and captivating gaming experience in the near future!
Hello everyone! In conjunction with the STEAM TGS2023 event, we're rolling out a 25% discount on our main game and introducing the Hairstyle DLC. Mark your calendars: this begins at Eastern Standard Time (EST): 9 p.m. on September 20th.
We've created a DLC that includes 9 universal hairstyles. As the main game goes on a 25% discount, the Hairstyle DLC will also be available for purchase.
Initially, we designed it so that each of the three characters could only use three hairstyles specific to them. However, we later felt that making all hairstyles universal was a better choice. As a result, we've adapted these 9 hairstyles to fit the faces of all three characters.
Additionally, we've optimized the facial models of the characters.
Now, for the main event! The hairstyles only took up less than 5% of our workload. We've dedicated over 95% of our time to creating new main content, which will be introduced in the version 0.8 update, set to release around the end of September or early October.
In this update, we're introducing two new level maps, two BOSS battles, and a plethora of new items, gear, and skills. What's even more exciting is the introduction of the most powerful BOSS in the game so far: the Guardian Knight - Alicia. This BOSS will be a significant milestone in the storyline, and after defeating her, players will break the seal and enter the realm of the undead. We hope this BOSS provides players with even more excitement and challenges.
0.7.11 Update Patch
1. Important! The maximum quantity for items such as materials, magic cores, food, and equipment is unified to 99. Obtaining items beyond this limit will set the quantity to 99. 2. Fixed some text description errors. 3. Fixed the issue where the protagonist's secret technique skill appeared as empty. 4. Fixed the issue where the level of the mage device showed as 1 after adjustments. 5. Fixed some misalignment issues with the protagonist's model. 6. Fixed the issue where the game would get stuck when acquiring movement skills in water. 7. Fixed the poor effect of the lobsterman magic core. 8. Fixed the problem where swimming was not possible upon entering water areas. 9. Added a loading screen for game startup. 10. Optimized the footstep sounds in some scenes. 11. Optimized the hit detection range for some skills and mage devices. 12. Adjusted the positions of some scenes. 13. Optimized game memory usage efficiency. 14. Accelerated game startup speed. Kind regards, Icesitruuna
0.7.9 Update Patch
1. Fixed some text description errors. 2. Fixed the issue where the field of view didn't restore after using the Arc Dragon Blade to kill monsters in certain scenes. 3. Fixed some problems with the incorrect display of abnormal status effects. 4. Fixed issues with certain main character models and weapon models. 5. Fixed the problem of certain monsters penetrating into the scene. 6. Fixed the poor automatic injection effect of the Flying Dragon Man Demon Core. It now works with all life potions. 7. Raised the level cap of other main characters to level 65. 8. Added information about the drops from Skeleton Death God. 9. Synchronized the rate between real-time and in-game time. 10. Added support for displaying with the Switch Pro controller. 11. Added the feature to replenish main character's ammunition during rest. 12. Optimized the performance of the Arc Ice Dragon Sword. 13. Improved the impact feedback of the spear. 14. Adjusted the highlighted characters in certain casual conversation scenarios. Kind regards, Icesitruuna
Patch Update V0.7.8
Fixed the issue of the magic core installation interface crashing due to having too many equipment.
Set the maximum limit for various types of equipment internally.
Fixed an issue with a certain save list displaying incorrectly.
Fixed the "Idle Empowerment" Buff.
Fixed the ability "Shiyana's Phantom Swift Leg."
Best regards, Icesitruuna
The giveaway event has ended, and we thank everyone for their support.
For those players who couldn't get the swimsuit, there's no need to worry. We will integrate the swimsuits into the 4th season's fashion pack after a few months. However, the waiting time will be slightly longer, as we plan to release a hairstyle pack in our next update.
