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Dear all,
The wait is over! One year ago today, I released v0.1 of
Apocalypse 2059. Today, I'm excited to share the Winter Special episode with you - and an important announcement about this project's future.
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Our Discord server is now live and I'd love to have you there! This is where we'll be having discussions about future Character Tales CG themes - I really want to hear your thoughts and ideas about what kind of artwork you'd like to see for each character. Your input will directly influence the development of these special pieces. Plus, it's a great place to discuss the game, share feedback, and connect with other players.
What's New in Winter Special
Step into a completely different world from our usual wasteland - a warm, peaceful winter evening where MC and the characters gather without danger or survival struggles. This standalone episode features:
Character Routes:
- Skylar's Route
- Emily's Route
- Lana's Route
Content:
- About 1 hour of new story content
- 700+ new CGs
- Completely standalone from the main story
- Free for everyone, as always
About Harlie's Route
I need to be honest with you:
Harlie's route is not included in this release.
I know many of you were looking forward to her story, and I'm genuinely sorry for not delivering what I promised. The reasons are straightforward - time management failures and trying to maintain quality standards rather than rushing something subpar.
My commitment: Harlie's complete route will be finished and released as an update in 2026, as part of what should have been in the initial release.
I apologize for this disappointment, but I'd rather delay than deliver something that doesn't do her character justice.
Major Announcement: Project Changes
As we celebrate this one-year milestone, I'm making significant changes to how this project operates.
All previous membership tiers have been replaced with a single option:
☕ Just Here - $1.99/month
This is a "thank you for being here" tier, purely symbolic.
Why This Change?
Over the past year, I've completed three major updates and maintained monthly Devlogs and bonus images. But I've realized that the "must produce regular content" mindset is turning creation into mechanical obligation.
I want to return to those first eight months - when I created purely because I loved it, without the pressure of "must reward supporters monthly."
This isn't giving up. This is going back to the beginning.
What This Means Going Forward
- Main Story: Chapter Three resumes in March or April 2026
- No More Monthly Obligations: I'll create when inspired, share when ready
- Everything Eventually Public: Early access for supporters, but nothing stays locked forever
- Sustainable Creation: Quality over deadlines, always
About November's Bonus Image
You might have noticed I didn't finish November's bonus image - I was focused on completing the Winter Special. It will come in late December or January.
See? This is exactly why I need this change. I'd rather be honest about limitations than force myself to meet arbitrary schedules while quality suffers.
Membership Gifts for Supporters
To everyone who has supported this project - whether through Patreon or Itch.io - I want to express my gratitude.
For Patreon supporters: I'll be creating individual membership gift links for everyone who has supported this project. These will be sent via Patreon DM over the next few days, granting you 1 - 6 months of continued access to the new tier.
For itch.io supporters: If you've donated or purchased on itch.io and would like access to the Patreon early content, please leave a comment below or contact me, and I'll send you a gift link as well.
These gifts are yours regardless of whether you continue supporting. You can cancel anytime.
Heartfelt Thanks
To the localization team:
- XerxesBreak for continuing to provide excellent Chinese translations
- Debios for bringing this story to Russian-speaking players
To every supporter who has pledged even once - your names appear in the game's credits, and your encouragement has been invaluable.
To everyone who has played, commented, provided feedback, or simply enjoyed the story - you're why this project exists.
Special thanks to those who've stuck with this project through delays and growing pains: Solstorm, XerxesBreak, KX@Tierd, The one, Tyjan, Donald Merle Scott, maxlee7923, doodladoo, lubu nicholas, ye, Sixie Liu, J, jpani, YUA ARASAKI, ChenTN, Lemon Shark and many others.
Looking Forward
This winter special marks the end of Year One and the beginning of a new approach. The wasteland journey continues in 2026, but now I'm creating on terms that sustain rather than drain.
Some of you might be disappointed by these changes. Some might understand completely. Either way, I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
The story isn't over. Thank you for being part of this journey.
See you in the wasteland.
As always, Apocalypse 2059 remains completely free for everyone to enjoy.
P.S. - If you encounter any bugs or technical issues, please report them in the comments or on Discord. Your feedback helps make the game better for everyone.
P.P.S. - Full Chinese support included (thanks to XerxesBreak). Russian localization by Debios available on his
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Winter Special uses separate save function from the main story.
