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Heya!
We're not yet confirming the
specific release date, but we have an update on how we'll deliver this first release.
As we mentioned, Tae and I are going on holiday for the last two weeks of November, so we need to release the update on the 16th of November at the latest.
Due to the scope of what we're doing, we've decided that the release next week will be an "early-access beta".
What does that mean?
All story content, images, NSFW animations and trophies will be present in this update.
This version will also include the fully implemented new UI and Glossary.
What will be missing?
We wanted to launch this update with safe-for-work (SFW) animations and sound effects throughout. This will be a stretch for us to finalise everything before next week. We're already pushing it for the NSFW ones, but we'll work as efficiently as possible to prepare these in time.
This version will also not include a "recap" of Realms 1 & 2. We wanted to implement this immediately, but developing a complete, interactive recap will still take much more work. It's something we will be working on as the Realm progresses. This means you will need a completed Realm 2 save to import into Realm 3. Please ensure you have played to the very end of Realm 2 and exported a save to continue this in Realm 3.
Should I play this version or wait for the "full version"?
Yeah, you should play this one. This first version will still feel like a complete update. It has everything our previous updates have offered and is the second-largest update we've ever done, as it is slightly shorter than the Realm 2 finale (which was actually two planned updates released as one). The SFW animations and sound effects will be all that's missing - but these are more things that we're aiming to add to improve the game's quality overall. So, if you would rather wait for these before playing, please do so. We will release this version before we launch the second Realm 3 update.
Depending on your choice towards the end of Realm 2, this update offers two separate branches, so if you want to experience all of the content this release provides, you will need to play it once on a witch path and once on a demon path.
As Realm 3 is a separate game with an entirely new UI and underlying code, this will also be a great chance to get some early feedback on any enhancements we can make or if there are any bugs we've failed to identify.
We will release this update for all qualifying Patreon supporters on the same date. Starting with the second release, we will change how early different tiers receive access to adapt to our new release schedule.
What are we doing right now?
Tae's work on this update is done, and she's working on the next ones. Autum3 (our animator) is also working on future updates.
Shoe Lace is finalising the animations, lighting them, and working his magic to enhance Autum's already fantastic work.
I am working with our programmer to finalise everything in the code. Most of this is done, but we are tweaking parts of the UI and fixing little imperfections.
I need to finish proofreading the update and finalising everything in the code, such as where certain tracks will play, and ensure the choices and other features work correctly. I will create the gallery entries once we have the NSFW animations to finalise the lewd scenes.
Our composer has been facing severe storms and power outages, so he hasn't been able to work on any music over the past week; however, we have the two tracks we absolutely need for this update. He's assured us he's staying safe, and that's what's important.
The enhanced glossary has now been implemented within the game, and I'm so pleased with how it looks. All that's missing are images for a few entries, and I need to adjust the placement of some existing pictures to fit the tiles better. A preview of the glossary is at the top of this post
Thanks for reading. If you have any questions, let us know!
Jay
