Ren'Py Desert Stalker [v0.18.3] [Zetan]

[Penumbral Evanescence]

How much of this impacts the plot? The background we see? MC's daughter's journey?

A lot of the early game events have been changed quite a bit since previous versions. I.e., for example, the first mission that Shani undergoes with Zaton to the ancient ruins with the mutant zombies was just one of the many events from the early game that have been changed with new visuals/scenes/graphics, etc.

Shani's journey into the Zone as part of her pre-trial Stalker certification ritual IIRC may have also been changed/redesigned as well. To what extent, not exactly sure, but I think there was some discussion about that some pages back.

 

[Niteshnit]

Hey, I have a question. Which regions can I buy this game on Steam? I tried in both Singapore and Hong Kong, but it says it’s not available in either region.

It's not released yet

 

[GustavoGanz]

Hey, I have a question. Which regions can I buy this game on Steam? I tried in both Singapore and Hong Kong, but it says it’s not available in either region.

There are many countries where Steam does not offer these games. It doesn't work here either. Personally, it doesn't bother me because if I like a game, I support the DEVs directly (Patreon, SubStar, etc). My tip would be: use VPN in the USA, it should work there. Provided the game is available via Steam.

 

[Nulldev]

How much of this impacts the plot? The background we see? MC's daughter's journey?

AFAIK, only minor graphical changes, for example. first scene: You can knock Asha out hard, originally she hit her head on a rock on the ground, now her head bashed against the car. Same result, prettier pictures.

 

[Sora076]

So tomorrow or Friday the beta will drop usually i skip the beta and wait for the next version but this time i'm really excited for the reworks that probably i'm gonna indulge myself no matter the bugs of missing content it might have.

 

[Leinad_Sevla]

Igor and Kateryna are very obviously slavic.

Now I can see it, particularly with Igor. Don´t know how I didn´t, guess I either missed it or never thought about it. Kat was very obvious, I agree.

 

[AX90FENRIR]

man i made a second run just to actually understand all the things happening for the plot and 0.17 is this close, oh boy this is gonna get good...

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Desert Stalker Steam release announcement

Hey everyone, this has been long overdue. This is a public post just to let everyone know that the beta is going to be uploaded on Friday the 6th.

After that phase, the release will go its usual path. Expect a big new event, open world content and a reworked early game (expect some scenes to be "expanded"...)

That said, the main reason for this post is...

Desert stalker will become available on

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on 13.12.2024 for $17.99!
We are still working hard to polish the game as much as we can, that's why the beta testing will be extended. Lots of potential bugs we need to fix.

I thought of saying "We hope you enjoy the next update" but I am confident that the wait will have been worth it.

 

[sazaar]

let me guess, he'll move the 6th to the 13th so as not to offend those who buy it on Steam. And due to the game's shortcomings on Steam, it can't be released, and then there are holidays, so wait until January )

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

let me guess, he'll move the 6th to the 13th so as not to offend those who buy it on Steam. And due to the game's shortcomings on Steam, it can't be released, and then there are holidays, so wait until January )

The point of a beta (in all of software development, not just VNs) is to catch bugs and fix them before the major release. Moving the beta from the 6th to the 13th would defeat this purpose.

 

[MAGO-DAG]

Desert Stalker Steam release announcement

Hey everyone, this has been long overdue. This is a public post just to let everyone know that the beta is going to be uploaded on Friday the 6th.

After that phase, the release will go its usual path. Expect a big new event, open world content and a reworked early game (expect some scenes to be "expanded"...)

That said, the main reason for this post is...

Desert stalker will become available on

You must be registered to see the links

on 13.12.2024 for $17.99!
We are still working hard to polish the game as much as we can, that's why the beta testing will be extended. Lots of potential bugs we need to fix.

I thought of saying "We hope you enjoy the next update" but I am confident that the wait will have been worth it.

Ohhh, this discussion promises to be fun(or not)

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

let me guess, he'll move the 6th to the 13th so as not to offend those who buy it on Steam. And due to the game's shortcomings on Steam, it can't be released, and then there are holidays, so wait until January )

What a dumb comment.

 

[lxl_Fenris_lxl]

Everything good ends with capitalism... it will never end well!

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Everything good ends with capitalism... it will never end well!

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He's been making money off his hard work since the beginning via sites like Patreon. Suddenly a Steam release is a problem? Get real.

 

[JJJ84]

Desert Stalker Steam release announcement

Hey everyone, this has been long overdue. This is a public post just to let everyone know that the beta is going to be uploaded on Friday the 6th.

After that phase, the release will go its usual path. Expect a big new event, open world content and a reworked early game (expect some scenes to be "expanded"...)

That said, the main reason for this post is...

Desert stalker will become available on

You must be registered to see the links

on 13.12.2024 for $17.99!
We are still working hard to polish the game as much as we can, that's why the beta testing will be extended. Lots of potential bugs we need to fix.

I thought of saying "We hope you enjoy the next update" but I am confident that the wait will have been worth it.

Regarding the rework/remake of the earlier sections of the game, is that still ongoing even after the beta on the 6th?
Or as of this beta (and steam release for that matter), all rework the devs are doing gonna be completed?

I'm asking cause I haven't replayed the early parts despite knowing devs were doing the rework; just wanted to wait till they complete it all before trying out the reworked parts.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Regarding the rework/remake of the earlier sections of the game, is that still ongoing even after the beta on the 6th?
Or as of this beta (and steam release for that matter), all rework the devs are doing gonna be completed?

I'm asking cause I haven't replayed the early parts despite knowing devs were doing the rework; just wanted to wait till they complete it all before trying out the reworked parts.

Based on the last devlog on Sunday, there are still reworks left. If they aren't able to finish it by then, they will continue after the beta. Looking at the log, it seems like the First Asani visit is still going on, but I might have missed something there.

 

[lxl_Fenris_lxl]

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He's been making money off his hard work since the beginning via sites like Patreon. Suddenly a Steam release is a problem? Get real.

I treat every good craftsman his slice of the cake, but sharing this game on Steam will make access difficult for many users.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

I treat every good craftsman his slice of the cake, but sharing this game on Steam will make access difficult for many users.

In what way? Patreon, SubscribeStar, and Itch.io are not going away.

 

[MAGO-DAG]

I treat every good craftsman his slice of the cake, but sharing this game on Steam will make access difficult for many users.

None of this will be difficult for many users and there will be no problems for patreon and other sites.
Steam in addition to earning money, will also help the game rise to even higher fame, which gives activity and numerous fans from Steam.

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

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He's been making money off his hard work since the beginning via sites like Patreon. Suddenly a Steam release is a problem? Get real.

Steam release will be good for a lot of people as now they can pay once, and get the updates same day as everyone, besides the alpha/beta which they shouldn't as they would just complain about all the bugs, and a lot of dev don't release them on Steam anyway.

I mean some release the alpha/beta but you have to specifically go into Steam and change to the beta channel.