DevTalk: The Skin Shop and Character Wardrobe
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Customization has always been a feature that allows you to express your preferences and build a stronger connection with your favorite characters. Today, we'd like to give you a closer look at our plans for the Skin Shop and the Wardrobe system in DLC.
Accessing the Skin Shop
The Skin Shop is designed as an interface available through the MC's laptop.
Whenever you have access to a smartphone and a laptop, you can also browse available outfits.
We're currently considering two navigation approaches:
Laptop → Skin Shop → Select Character → Select Outfit
or
Smartphone → Laptop App → Skin Shop → Character Bio & Wardrobe
Choosing a Character
The first step is selecting the girl whose wardrobe you'd like to explore.
Each character will have their own collection of outfits, ranging from default appearances to rarer and more exclusive skins unlocked through progression or special conditions.
Skin Gallery
Every outfit is represented by a thumbnail containing useful information at a glance.
Each skin may display:
🔑 A purchase price;
🔑 Rarity indication through colored borders;
🔑 Unlock requirements;
🔑 Purchase and equip buttons;
🔑 Indicators showing whether the outfit is currently equipped.
If additional conditions must be met before obtaining a skin, requirement icons will appear alongside explanatory tooltips.
Outfit Preview
One of the most important parts of the system is the preview window.
When hovering over or selecting a skin, you will see a full-size preview displayed on the right side of the screen.
Clicking on an outfit immediately updates the preview, allowing players to see exactly how it looks before making a decision.
Color Variations
Some outfits will support color customization.
You will be able to purchase additional color variants for in-game currency, providing more ways to personalize your favorite looks.
Unlocking New Outfits
Not every outfit needs to be purchased.
Some skins will be awarded through story progression, achievements, side activities, or other gameplay milestones.
Whenever a new outfit becomes available, players will receive notifications: "A new outfit is now available!"
Some outfits will be easy to obtain.
Others will require dedication, the completion of specific objectives, or the uncovering of hidden opportunities throughout the game.
We hope this system adds another layer of fun and personalization to the experience.
Night Icons Team