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MoR's latest update is finally complete and now available to all tiers! This release marks two major milestones: the completion of The Last Relative, the game's fourth main quest, and the highest render count of any update so far. The final chapter of The Last Relative features over 100 unique rende

Hello guys! This is the final alpha update for 0.8.5.1 with all planned features implemented. Content since A2: Added a new interaction/mini-quest with Stacey that happens roughly five days after finishing The Last Relative (or waiting five days if TLR was finished in earlier versions). Activate it

Greetings, fellow Ikaanians! 0.8.5.1 (A2) is finally complete, featuring roughly 99% of all content planned for 0.8.5.1. This release includes the conclusion of The Last Relative, Kateryna's acquisition event and the ability to add her to your household. Kateryna comes with over 150 renders, bringin

Hello everyone! I've made some great progress over the past week and am currently ahead of schedule. Kateryna's acquisition quest and her entire archive (150 renders) are now complete, with only a batch of unique dialogues, traits effects and background texts left to finish. Because of that, rather

Hello guys! It's done. The Last Relative is now fully fleshed out, with all renders and most texts completed. TLR Chapter 5 ended up with 97 (!) unique renders and over 30,000 words of dialogue/event texts - roughly three times the amount I originally planned. Although I hope most of you will agree

Hello guys! Here's a quick report and some previews of what I'm currently working on. So far, The Last Relative Chapter 5 consists of 42 unique renders and over 25,000 words of dialogue/events. We're looking at at least 20 additional renders before the chapter is considered finished. I'm also altern

Hello guys! I'm now back from my vacation and we'll celebrate this with the real 0.8.5.1 alpha version. This is, as usual, a pretty big update with lots of new features, including a completely new location called Gritter's Cove, a trade hub located deep inside the Celior jungles (you can reach it fr

Hello guys! I've just finished Phases 1 and 2 of Last Relative – Chapter 5, setting the stage for the grand expedition that the MC and Stacey will undertake in the hope of uncovering the truth behind his missing brother. I've also released a pre-alpha build over on Discord containing these new phase

Hello, guys! I hope you enjoyed last week's big 0.8.5 release! I'm already working on the next update, 0.8.5.1, which is scheduled to enter alpha in a couple of weeks. The main focus of 0.8.5.1 is the conclusion of The Last Relative. This final chapter will take the MC and Stacey on a grand, lore-he

Hello, fellow Ikaanians! MoR's latest update is now complete and available to all tiers. The 0.8.5 release is the largest update in MoR's history, introducing a massive amount of new content, features and improvements: Overhauled random NPC framework. NPCs acquired through auctions or combat now car

Alright guys, 0.8.5 is now 95% finished. I hope I'll have time to wrap up Stokke Hills Fortifications next week, in addition to another batch of education scenes. Compared to A2.5, this update includes: Various content You can now interact with the raiders at Marston Fort and pay them to avoid getti

Hello guys! With the A2.5 update, 0.8.5 is considered more or less finished. This release comes with a massive amount of content touching on everything from combat and sex frameworks to renders and overhauled panes. Changelog compared to 0.8.5 (A2): Siege warfare. Marston Fort is now protected by po

Hello guys! Here are some previews of the A2.5 version, which goes live for Tier4+ subscribers this Friday. This massive update features a ton of new content: Occult skill teachings and overhauled Education pane with new scenes. Marston Fort (and soon Stokke Hills Fort) will now have fortifications

Hello everyone! Our next Alpha update is now live for Tier4+ subscribers. The changelog from A1.1 to A2 (can be found on Discord) is too long for this post but here's a quick summary: New chastity/dildo wearables that can be used during sex and in the training room. Followers can now be invited to w

Hello everyone! Work is moving forward on MoR's next big alpha update, which introduces a ton of new sex framework enhancements that include new devices, new traits, overhauled sex interactions, thousands of new dialogues/events, over 100 fresh renders and a lot of updates to the random NPC framewor

Hello guys! The first 0.8.5 release has gone through a long haul of iterations (from 085a to 085i) and is now considered stable enough for me to start working on the A2 release, which'll see a lot of improvements to MoR's various sex engines. I've posted some updates on Discord regarding this, but I

Hello everyone! Here's another round of bugfixes for the latest Alpha release. Fixed a critical bug that could cause offsprings and scripted randies to inherit the newrandie variable from old NPC containers. Added a new page to the NPC debug menu where you can set an NPC's Weapon Specialty, remove C

Hello guys! Here's a new update that addresses several major bugs, along with a small range of tweaks and other improvements. Fixed a critical bug that wouldn't unset the $newrandie properly after inspecting captives. This bug could potentially cause the traits and skills of story NPCs to be overwri

MoR's latest major update has finally arrived for our Tier4+ subscribers, bringing a wide range of exciting new features and improvements. This update is one of the most substantial overhauls since the tech upgrade back in 2023, featuring a reworked Random NPC engine, a new LOG and many other QoL im

The pre-Alpha crew is currently hammering out bugs in the upcoming 085 (A1) release, while I'm busy tweaking background and skill/trait scripts. It's looking good and we're still set for a Tier4+ release on Friday. I've recently implemented a new Singing and Occult skill (for NPCs), as well as sever

Hello guys! The new random NPC overhaul is shaping up well. I'm about 80% finished, currently polishing the final section, "family backgrounds". In total, it's grown into roughly 50,000 words of events and dialogues, making sure that every captured or purchased NPC feel unique and engaging. There ar

Hello guys! For the past couple of weeks, I've been busy coding the new random NPC generator, which will be able to produce much more interesting NPCs with expanded backgrounds and background-dependent skill boosts and traits. Many NPCs also feature unique Insight effects, new traits and other Easte

Hello everyone! The wait is finally over - Grimdark Studios' next big update is now completed and available for all tiers. Main features include: New Aesir quest: The Valkyria. This task introduces an overhauled story NPC and replaces The Valkyria's old archive with a new Aesir girl set. Feasting fr

Hello guys! The complete version of 0.8.4.10 is now out for Nobility+ subscribers, with all planned features implemented. Content The Wolf Oath: New Monster Hunter framework at Odensborg. Requires Standing 10+. Introduces a repeatable mission engine with new monsters, unique loot and other stuff. Ov

Hello guys! I'm currently working on the upcoming big Alpha release, which goes live on Wednesday next week (March 11). This update introduces a monster-hunting framework known as The Wolf Oath. Tied to the Aesir community, it allows the most trusted and capable hunters of Ikaanos to undertake dange

Hello guys! As promised, here's a little weekend treat for you - the 0.8.4.10 (A2) update. New content New Feasting framework (Odensborg). New Business Venture (Aesir Tribe): The Armory. You're now able to challenge the Hall Warden of Odensborg. Added Av128's new wardrobe (21 renders). Added Aisha H

Hello guys! The next MoR version is now available for Tier4+ subscribers. Main content: The Valkyria (Chapter I): New Aesir quest. New Story NPC: The Valkyria (overhauled Av128). Comes with a rewritten background story, a new unique Hopes and Dreams effect, special first-day dialogues and more. Many

Hello guys! The next MoR update is now live and available for everyone. Main features include: New NPC assignment: Preacher. New hang out scenes (Rebecca). Barmaid scenes. Fishing framework overhaul. New District: Myrdalen. Aesir quest: The Outpost. New Tavern: The Alebarrel. Aesir business venture:

Hello guys! Time for another update. New Aesir Quest: The Outpost Escort a crew of timberwrights through the dangerous jungles of Kanji Gardens and help The Aesirs rebuild their lost hunting outpost. A medium adventure that features 13 unique renders and various choices that can shape The Aesir's st

Hello guys! I'm now back from my Christmas break and ready to push out the next 0849 release. This update resets the entire Aesir faction and introduces the first interaction steps with Myrdalen's new warlords. Features: Aesir introduction (3 renders, lots of lore). Aesir NPC donate missions. The Al

Hello guys! The next big Alpha update is now available for Tier4+ subscribers. This update finally concludes the Catholic Faction arc by implementing Rhea, a new story NPC with lots of unique traits, dialogues and other events. Other main features include: New District: Myrdalen. Not much to see yet

Hello everyone! The latest Alpha release is now available for Acolyte+ subscribers. Content New (large) quest: The Saint, which concludes the Catholic Faction arch. You have to finish The Hunt and The Knight before The Saint kicks in (wait a few days, step out into Redhaven, where Father Marinelli a

Hello guys! The 0848 version is now ready and available for all tiers. This beast of-an-update features: The Catholic Faction Overhaul. A massive content feast that comes with six quests, three investment opportunities, new NPCs and other repeatable events like crusades. 4th Anniversary content. Two

Hello guys! Here's the final 0848 Alpha release, featuring: The clinic conclusion to Rhea's quest (blood sample collected). Requires Caitlin's Clinic and Caitlin as Roaming or as an assigned Follower. Two new 4-year anniversary locations/features. [Grimdark difficulty] Walking alone in Stokke Hills

Greetings, fellow Ikaanians! A new MoR update has arrived, expanding the Catholic faction storyline and introducing a range of additional features. New content/tweaks - New Catholic quest: The Hunt. ((Requires The Seed to be completed. Wait 2-3 days before returning to the church as there's a timer

Hello everyone! MoR's next update is now completed, featuring: The Iron Order (join or support the Catholic Faction's elite military unit). Crusade framework. New Story NPC (male knight with two new traits - Iron Knight and Zweihander). Random Arousal script. NPCs can now start the day with slightly

Hello guys! A new archive update is now out for Tier4+ subscribers. Gameplay changes Updated and tweaked the Floor Crawler interaction pane. Added 150 words of new dialogue to various sex and training room situations. The Jaeger trait will now bring in extra yields if the Jaeger is assigned as a Hun

Hello guys! MoR's next version is now available for Tier4+ subscribers. This update's main feature is without a doubt the overhauled catholic faction, which offers four quests and three business venture in the A1 release. These quests come with 40 unique renders and 20,000 words of events/dialogues.

Today, four years ago, MoR was posted for the first time on itch.io. What started as a modest slave simulator with just two quests, five NPCs and a handful of districts has grown into something far beyond what I ever imagined. It’s been an incredible journey - and it’s nowhere near finished! Thank y

Hello everyone! The 0847 update has finally arrived, after a slight delay caused by my bout with the Raanic flu. Main content: Conclusion of the grand SMR quest (Aria > Kymanto route). This quest, which is the longest in MoR's history, features over 165 renders and 100,000 words of dialogue/event te

Hello guys! This is the final and 100% completed version of 0.8.4.7 with all planned features implemented. Changes from A2.6: Arizona SMR + Aria threesome set. Arizona's armor and inspect pic sets added to both the SMR and NWO version. Various SMR tweaks. Various bug fixes. Some typos fixed. Old Dow

Mayor's office interactions You can now interact with Arizona at Town Hall (once per day) with a chance of scoring +1 to either WILLPOWER, INT or Academics (cap: 100) or an Influence (+200) boost. You can now have sex with Arizona at the mayor's office (once per day), with a chance of scoring +1 to

Hello guys! It's finally here! The A2 update sees the conclusion of SMR, Masters of Raana's grandest quest (yet) as well as a long list of bug fixes and other tweaks/improvements. Today's update has roughly 35 fresh sex scenes for Arizona (SMR) - all her oral, missionary, anal, doggy and cum scenes

Hello guys! This version's main feature is the continuation of the SMR questline. Wait 5-6 days until a letter of invitation arrives in your mail box. It also features everything from the changelog. PM me if you need a new link or head over to Discord to grab the latest archive. Have a nice weekend!

Hello everyone! 0.8.4.6 is now available for all tiers! Features: SMR Chapter 3. Court intrigues, high-tech dungeons and a new story NPC (Louisiana Adler). Louisiana Adler - comes with a full wardrobe set, sex scenes and two unique traits. Revital overhaul. More info HERE. MC Clothes. You can now eq

Hello guys! Here's another big update for 0846, featuring: Louisiana Adler (continue SMR to enable her acquisition). Lui comes with two unique traits (one will be distributed to future NPCs after testing), a full background, hopes and dreams, dinner anecdotes and golden dragon special. She also has

Hello guys! As mentioned on Discord, I've been sick for the past week - probably hit by the Raanic flu. I'm still pretty exhausted so it'll take some time before progress returns to full capacity. Thankfully, I managed to wrap up 0846 (A2) last night. Content SMR Chapter 3 (part 2). Features the "ma

Hello everyone! Version 0846 is now live and available for Tier4+ subscribers. Main features: SMR Chapter 3 (see journal for instructions). Ammo crafting overhaul. Scavenger overhaul. New combat map for Outer Marston swamps/Cole's Canyon. Workshop changes (new tooltips, overhauled costs etc.). 50+ n