Post-release Status + Update on Steam Keys!
POST-RELEASE STATUS
Hey guys!
Hope you've been enjoying the game so far! 😁
Now that Volume 1 is finally out, we wanted to talk a little bit about what's next for Peach Hills.
As many of you have probably noticed by now, Volume 1 wraps up the first big narrative arc we've been building towards for a while now. But this is just the beginning, not only for Jim, but for all the characters you've met throughout the game so far.
If you'd like to talk about the lore, discuss theories, or just have a Q&A session about the story, let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear what you guys think 😄
And since a lot of you have already been asking us what comes next... well, we can finally reveal that we're already working on an Epilogue for Volume 1!
The Epilogue is currently in pre-production and we already have more than 20 new NSFW renders in development, some of them featuring a completely new character 😏
Story-wise, the Epilogue takes place in the days following the ending of Chapter 8 "Lockdown" and will act as a bridge between Volume 1 and Volume 2.
The Epilogue will release as a Patreon-exclusive bonus chapter, which brings us to the second part of this post.
AN UPDATE ON TIER BENEFITS AND STEAM KEYS
As many of you know, receiving a Steam key was one of the rewards for supporting the project through the Executive, First-Class Executive, and Academy Magister tiers during the development of Volume 1.
Now that the game has officially released, Steam keys for Volume 1 are no longer part of the rewards for new subscriptions to those tiers, so we'll be updating the rewards structure moving forward.
What we can already tell you is that supporters on those tiers will receive early access to the Epilogue, access to all the related WIPs and development updates, as well as extra goodies like the downloadable CG Gallery.
Now, about the Steam keys
We know some of you may have forgotten to send us a message to claim yours, so we'll be extending the claim period until Monday at 11:00 AM UTC-6.
Just as a reminder, the only tiers eligible for this benefit are the Executive, First-Class Executive, and Academy Magister tiers mentioned above.
If you're eligible and haven't contacted us yet, make sure to send us a message!
We're still distributing keys manually one by one, so a little patience is appreciated 😅
That's all for today, guys.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the game!
— The PHD Team 🍑
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STATUS POST-LANZAMIENTO
¡Hola chicos!
¡Esperamos que hayan estado disfrutando el juego hasta ahora! 😁
Ahora que el Volumen 1 finalmente ya está disponible, queríamos contarles un poco sobre lo que sigue para Peach Hills.
Como probablemente ya habrán notado, el Volumen 1 cierra el primer gran arco narrativo que hemos estado construyendo desde hace tiempo. Pero esto es apenas el comienzo, no solo para Jim, sino para todos los personajes que han conocido a lo largo del juego.
Si les gustaría hablar sobre el lore, discutir teorías o simplemente tener una sesión de preguntas y respuestas sobre la historia, ¡háganoslo saber en los comentarios! Nos encantaría conocer sus opiniones 😄
Y ya que muchos de ustedes nos han estado preguntando qué viene después... bueno, finalmente podemos revelar que ya estamos trabajando en un Epílogo para el Volumen 1.
El Epílogo se encuentra actualmente en preproducción y ya tenemos más de 20 nuevos renders NSFW en desarrollo, algunos de ellos protagonizados por un personaje completamente nuevo 😏
A nivel narrativo, el Epílogo se desarrolla durante los días posteriores al final del Capítulo 8 "Encierro" y servirá como puente entre el Volumen 1 y el Volumen 2.
El Epílogo se lanzará como un capítulo extra exclusivo para Patreon, lo que nos lleva a la segunda parte de esta publicación.
ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE LOS BENEFICIOS DE LOS TIERS Y LAS STEAM KEYS
Como muchos de ustedes saben, recibir una Steam key fue una de las recompensas por apoyar el proyecto desde los tiers Executive, First-Class Executive y Academy Magister durante el desarrollo del Volumen 1.
Ahora que el juego ya se lanzó oficialmente, las Steam keys para el Volumen 1 ya no forman parte de las recompensas para nuevas suscripciones a esos tiers, por lo que estaremos actualizando la estructura de recompensas de cara al futuro.
Lo que sí podemos confirmar desde ahora es que los supporters de esos tiers recibirán acceso anticipado al Epílogo, acceso a todos los WIPs y actualizaciones de desarrollo relacionadas, además de recompensas adicionales como la descarga de la CG Gallery.
Ahora, sobre las Steam keys
Sabemos que algunos de ustedes quizá olvidaron enviarnos un mensaje para reclamar la suya, así que extenderemos el periodo para solicitarlas hasta el lunes a las 11:00 AM UTC-6.
Como recordatorio, los únicos tiers elegibles para este beneficio son Executive, First-Class Executive y Academy Magister.
Si eres elegible y todavía no nos has contactado, ¡asegúrate de enviarnos un mensaje!
Seguimos distribuyendo las keys manualmente una por una, así que agradeceremos un poco de paciencia 😅
Eso es todo por hoy, chicos.
¡Que tengan un excelente fin de semana y disfruten el juego!
— El equipo de PHD 🍑
Comments (7)
also I really like your visual style
I would like to see more scenes with Celeste in the future. There’s an option to add Russian language? I can read in English, but it would be easier for me to use Russian
Yeah, Celeste will definitely be getting more spicy content in the future 😏 As for Russian language support, we haven't really looked into it, but who knows! We've had a few people ask about it already, so we'll see what we can do
Dear Developers, After thoroughly completing this current version, I have observed that the game has made significant and commendable progress. I would like to detail my feedback as follows: 1. Positive Improvements: -- The graphical performance has been highly optimized to ensure a significantly smoother experience. Furthermore, the frequency of application crashes and system freezes, particularly when operating on laptops, has been substantially reduced. -- I evaluate that the missions are much more logically interconnected compared to the previous iteration. The inclusion of foreshadowing elements and information regarding Chapter 2 effectively heightens the mystery and overall appeal of the game. Additionally, strictly following your provided walkthrough guarantees a seamless progression where no objectives are missed, resulting in a highly fluid and uninterrupted gameplay experience. 2. Inquiries: I also have a few specific questions regarding the game's future direction: -- Could the upcoming versions further elucidate Jim's abilities? I have noticed that Jim possesses inherent talents in magic and spellcasting, and potentially even the capacity to perceive the past and the future. However, these profound capabilities have not yet been explicitly demonstrated in the current gameplay. -- Will players on the Steam platform eventually be granted the same exclusive privileges as the Executive-tier (or higher) backers after a delay of one to two months? -- Upon the release of subsequent updates, will players be required to restart their playthroughs from the beginning, or will there be compatibility to resume our progress using pre-existing save files? Thank you for taking the time to read my assessment. I wish the project continued success and robust development. I am eagerly anticipating the implementation of absolute cinematic sequences in your future releases.
Hey there! That's great feedback, thanks a lot! 😄 Regarding Jim's powers: yes, that was completely intentional. In this volume we wanted to focus more on the world the characters live in and the setting surrounding Peach Hills and the Empire The next installments will dive much deeper into the backgrounds and stories of the characters. We already have arcs that have only been lightly teased so far, like Ellie's or Scarlett's, or characters like Raven will become much more important as the story moves forward. There are also characters we only briefly introduced in this release, such as Leonora Gray, who will have a much bigger role in the future As for Jim... he's only just started to awaken his abilities, and that's probably for the best, because he's going to need them a lot in the future Regarding Steam players, I assume you're referring to the epilogue. For now, the plan is for the epilogue to remain a perk for Patreon backers As for future installments, they will be released as separate games from Peach Hills Division Volume 1, each with its own save system and dedicated save folder. They won't be played from within the Volume 1 build itself Thanks again for your feedback and for playing the game! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed the experience, and we hope you'll enjoy what's coming next just as much
Can we get an ETA on if/when itch.io will be updated with the 1.0 release? Thanks!
Hi! V1.0 is only available on Steam