Writing Updates
Hey everyone! I'm still deep in development on Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven and plan to stay focused on it for the next few months. As always, I’ve been having a blast working on more complex content. I’ve seen some Reddit posts recently saying that Safe Haven is one of the most replayable games out there, and that seriously made my day. Replayability has always been one of my top goals. Those are the kinds of games I love to play, and it means a lot to know that goal is resonating with so many of you.
Safe Haven Part 4 Progress
This month, I’m wrapping up Chapter 17. With a little luck, I might have it finished by the end of the month. That would give me next month to focus on playtesting and proofreading before I submit it. There’s still more I’d love to add, but my priority is making sure Part 4 is solid and stable before moving on.
One new feature I’m really excited about is the addition of manuals. Your character can read these to boost certain skills, even pushing from level 5 to 6, or 6 to 7, and allowing you to go beyond the normal limits for non-preferred skills. These manuals will be rare and hard to come by, but they're essentially free skill points. They should feel like a real reward when you find one.
I’m also planning to expand both the challenge and romantic content next month. Lately, I’ve been adding a lot for the Delusions, Dependent, and Pet Owner challenges, but I want to give some attention to the other challenge types as well. I also want to deepen the relationship dynamics, especially those arguments that can happen when you’re juggling multiple romantic partners and the truth finally comes out.
Questions?
If you’ve got questions about Part 4 or what’s coming next, feel free to reach out! I’m always happy to chat and keep you in the loop.
Comments (13)
Just want to show some appreciation, thanks for your work. I have not a lot of things to look forward in my life but the part 4 is one of them ! Playing this game is actually one of the very few thing I'm able to do when depressed.
Jim, is there a chance to make Alexey and Amir being ROs? I’m hoping for 1 RO per faction, and ur description of them make me fan over myself 🤭🤭
I'm probably not adding any additional ROs right now. But I appreciate your interest in them!
It was truly the most replayable text game I've ever played. Thanks a lot for your work, Jim—I've been a fan since your first game, Zombie Exodus, in 2011.
Hey Jim, 2 questions. First, will we meet Elsie again after chapter 13 in part 4? And second, what would happen if you romanced Monika while already being with both Jillian and Gina?
1. Elsie will pop up again in Part 4. 2. Monica's romance develops slower. All 3 are open to poly, so it may go well.
I get to make the MC even stronger with the manuals?! Sign me up! Where can these manuals be found? Thru scavenging, or something similar. Now that I think about it, would be a great gift for the group to give MC.
Hi Jim.i wanted to ask about the content in the full release?how many additional chapters from the demo?
The full release will have all the chapters that you see in the demo. There will be additional content in the chapters but the majority of the game is available to everyone for testing. The big advantage is being able to use your actual characters in the game. There is no way to do that in the demo.
G'day Jim! Just wondering if there are any plans for allowing us to pick more than 3 challenges in the future?
Maybe it's something that I can add in the free update. A lot of people have asked for it.
Hello Jim. What about the parents storyline?
It is on my list to either complete next month or when I have the free update (Part 4-2).