What Comes Next?
Update 0.2.1, Episode 3, and Future Plans
July 1
In this post, I want to talk about the upcoming update, the beginning of development on Episode 3, and my plans for the future of the game.
Update 0.2.1
Version 0.2.1 will mainly focus on technical improvements.
The main goal of this update is to improve performance, stability, and overall usability, especially on mobile devices.
I had to fix and rework many parts of the game to make the Android version more stable and comfortable to play.
Main Changes
Improved performance on mobile devices.
Improved button responsiveness in the boxing mini-game.
Optimized the scenes where you ride with Sharki.
Slightly improved performance on the main map.
Completely reworked the controls for the shooting range in Episode 2.
Added an option to skip the prologue when starting a new playthrough.
Improved the cheat menu on mobile devices, making cheat codes easier to enter.
Added a new character model for Mari.
Improved the sharpness and visual quality of the other character models.
Save Import and Export
The save transfer system will also become much more convenient.
The game will now be able to export and import saves as regular text files.
This means you will be able to:
transfer saves from PC to Android;
transfer saves from Android to PC;
create backup copies of your saves;
avoid losing your progress when installing a new version of the game.
Episode 3
Now that Episode 2 has been released, it is time to fully begin working on Episode 3.
As you already know, the game is planned to have four episodes.
Episode 3 will be the largest episode in terms of events, mechanics, and available content.
Dates and Character Questlines
In Episode 3, I plan to add a proper dating system.
Each available girl will also receive her own questline.
Every character will have new events, personal story content, and more opportunities to develop your relationship with her.
I also plan to add at least 3 to 4 new 18+ scenes for each of the main girls.
A New Girl
Our little harem is about to grow :)
A new femme fatale will appear in the game.
She will introduce the longest and most noir-inspired questline in the entire game.
I will share more information about her later. For now, I do not want to reveal too much.
The Open Map Returns
Episode 3 will bring back free exploration of the map.
Several new locations will be added, including:
a pier;
a beach;
a bar;
an abandoned church;
and other new places.
There will also be many new activities:
night racing;
fishing;
new mini-games;
additional ways to earn money;
new events around the map.
Some of these activities will include upgrade systems.
You will be able to improve:
your car;
your boat;
your fishing rods;
and other equipment.
New Outfits
Episode 3 will include a new clothing pack for the main character.
The girls will also receive new outfits.
For now, I can only reveal a few of them:
Sharki will receive pajamas.
Vogel's new outfit is still a spoiler.
Mari's new outfit is also still a spoiler.
I will show the rest later :)
When Will Episode 3 Part 1 Be Released?
Episode 3 Part 1 will most likely be released around the middle of autumn.
It is expected to contain approximately 3 to 4 hours of gameplay.
This will only be the first part, so the complete Episode 3 will be much larger.
What Else Can You Expect?
Episode 3 will include:
new villains;
consequences of your previous decisions;
new important choices;
further relationship development;
new storylines;
additional activities;
more freedom to explore the map.
Your previous choices and the decisions you make in the future will have a greater impact on the story.
A Personal Message
To be honest, I was a little disappointed by the small amount of feedback on Episode 2.
I had high hopes for this episode and put a lot of effort into it, so the lack of responses made me feel a little discouraged.
The problem is not that the feedback was negative. There was almost no feedback at all.
There are currently around 600 members in the Discord server, but there is almost no activity.
Sometimes this creates the feeling that people simply do not care about the game.
I am trying to continue working on the project because I genuinely enjoy it, but your feedback is extremely important to me.
It does not have to be positive.
You can tell me what you liked, what you disliked, and which parts felt boring, confusing, or inconvenient.
Any honest and respectful opinion helps me understand what I should improve and which direction the game should take.
Your activity will also have a major influence on whether I create additional content after the main game is finished, such as:
DLC with new girls;
new storylines;
the ability to continue playing after the ending;
additional content for the existing characters.
I do not want to spend months creating content that nobody is interested in.
However, if I can see that people genuinely want more content and are looking forward to it, I will have much more motivation to continue expanding the game.
So please do not hesitate to leave comments, share your thoughts, and tell me about your experience with the game.
It is important for me to know that you care.
Thank you to everyone who plays the game, supports the project, and continues to follow its development ❤️
Comments (15)
好耶!
When will Chapter 3 be released? (My English is not good)
对了我去看了结是第二集结束
目前这就是游戏的全部内容了,接下来只能等后续更新……
我可能玩的是搬运版本,可能连0.18都不算我的这个版本是打败了那个屠夫,然后就结束了,结尾是一群穿着斗篷的人,我也不知道这是什么版本,可是就是非常好玩,特别是音乐开头都很好,我想玩到正版😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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我想我,发布这条信息的时候,你可能在睡觉,这是时间差吗?😁
我是一名中国人我非常喜欢游文您的游戏可是地区限制我加入不了你的会员,机缘巧合之下,我下载到了0.18版本非常好玩,可以告诉我下载的地方吗?求求你了,真的非常好玩🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
привет,когда увидел игру,то залип в неё на весь день.Ну очень она понравилась. 1 эпизод был шикарен,так же как второй.Буду ждать 3 эпизод.То,что контента будет больше это радует.Единственное я не знаю как скачать 18+ мод,или где его купить.Но даже без него играть было приятно.
Hi! First of all, I’d like to thank you for creating a game that I personally really love. Secondly, I want to apologize if anything I say sounds a bit odd; I’m a Spanish speaker, but I’m using Google Translate. Overall, I absolutely love your game. At first, I was just looking for a random 18+ game, but the story really hooked me; I found myself focusing more on the narrative and the characters than anything else. I recently finished the second chapter and am really eager to see what happens next. In my opinion, it’s a fantastic game—far better than most of what you find on itch.io. My only suggestion was going to be to allow players to keep playing after the current chapter ends, but I see you’re planning to implement that in the next update, so that’s great. It’s amazing that you’re handling the project all on your own while maintaining such high quality. Please keep working on it; even if it doesn't always seem like it, there are people like me who are eagerly awaiting the next chapter but might be too shy—or something similar—to say so. I wish you the best of luck with the ongoing development. I’ll be eagerly looking forward to the next chapter! I’ll try to be more active by reporting any issues I come across or simply sharing a few personal recommendations.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tus amables palabras! Haré todo lo posible por mantener este mismo nivel de productividad en el futuro. Según las estadísticas de itch.io, he visto que a bastantes jugadores hispanohablantes les ha gustado Shiftide, ¡y eso me alegra muchísimo! :)
А версия 0.2.1 уже вышла?
Выйдет первого числа, в августе
Привет! Я играл в 1-й эпизод на телефоне — очень понравилось. Сейчас готовлюсь ко 2-му и специально зашёл написать, потому что вы сказали, что тишина вас расстраивает. Хочу, чтобы вы знали: игра интересная и очень увлекательная, мы ждём продолжения и очень ценим вашу работу. 3-й эпизод с рыбалкой и системой свиданий — это то, чего я реально жду. Пожалуйста, не бросайте проект! Даже если молчат — это не значит, что игра стало не интересной или что то подобное. Просто многие стесняются или забывают написать. Удачи вам и спасибо за игру ❤️
Большое спасибо за теплые слова! Я в любом случае, доведу проект до конца :) Разница только в том, сколько будет дополнительного контента...
