Pre-Release Journey: The Road to Update 0.4-P4

Hello Everyone!

It’s Thursday—an unusual day for a post—but tomorrow is Friday, the day of the long-awaited update release! I’m here to give you all the details. This post turned out to be quite long, but I hope you’ll take a bit more time than usual to go through it. Let’s get to it!

This Week’s Work

This past week has been dedicated to testing builds. Taking this extra time was well worth it as we found and fixed several issues that could have affected your experience.

We’ve prepared two builds for release:

• Version 0.4-P3 – With all the updates and improvements, this version will be available to everyone starting tomorrow evening.

• Version 0.4-P4 – This includes everything from 0.4-P3 plus the highly anticipated 24th in-game day.

We’ve also prepared and tested builds for Android, ensuring a smooth experience across platforms. Now, let’s dive into the details of the 24th in-game day.

24th Day Content Overview

By the Numbers:

• 2,726 static HD renders

• 72 new HD animations (60 fps)

• 7 exclusive HD reward renders of Amy

• 9 exclusive HD reward renders of Jessie

• 10 exclusive HD reward renders of Phoebe

• 6 exclusive HD reward renders of Susan

• 36 standard HD reward renders

• 40 new BIOS avatars

• 7 new music tracks

Key Events of the 24th Day

• Morning Event with Phoebe at Home
  The MC must tell Phoebe about the surprise he and Monica have prepared. How will Phoebe react?
  (~145 renders)

• Storyline Event with Jessie
  This major event focuses on Jessie’s attempt to become part of Atmosphere's secret organization. Will she succeed? The event also involves MC, Yui, and Mia.
  (~570 renders)

• LEWD Event: Susan’s New Apartment
  The MC tries to win Susan’s forgiveness. But how far will he go to achieve this?
  (~570 renders and 43 animations)
  Note: No “Pegging” content is included in this event to preserve the focus on Susan and the MC’s relationship.

• Nightclub Evening Event
  The MC, Phoebe, and Monica hit the nightclub for a night of fun. This event also introduces secondary characters, including Olivia and a new face you’ll meet.
  (~715 renders)

• LEWD Event: A Romantic Surprise for Phoebe
  The MC takes Phoebe on a romantic getaway—a highly anticipated event for her fans. This scene also lets you influence Phoebe’s future decisions regarding her webcam modeling path.
  (~545 renders and 29 animations)

• The Day’s Final Mission
  The MC receives a new mission to undertake. No spoilers here—you’ll have to see for yourself!
  (~122 renders)

Additional Changes and Updates

• Bug Fixes: We addressed many issues reported during this development cycle to improve your gameplay experience.

• Analytics Removed: No more data collection—analytics have been completely removed from the game.

• Engine Update: The game has been upgraded to the latest stable version of RenPy 8.3.3. (Note: 32-bit builds are no longer supported.)

• New Mechanics: Several new gameplay features have been added. I’ll explain them in detail in a separate post soon.

• Visual Improvements: Enhanced graphic elements improve the overall experience.

A Bright and Exciting Update

This update is one of the most vibrant and content-rich we’ve released. I sincerely hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it. Stay tuned for my follow-up post detailing the new mechanics and features.

Have a wonderful evening!

Sincerely,
Dr.Mad and the Team