Episode 5.2 - Current Progress

Hey everyone!

Today I’d like to share a little more with you and reveal a few things about what’s coming. Since we’re getting closer to the biggest moments in the game, and we still plan to release the full version by the end of 2027, we’ll slowly start showing more of what’s ahead - of course, without major spoilers.

But before that, let’s start with a quick progress update.

We’re almost done with the scripts for the new Episode 5.2. There’s only one extra scene I still want to add, plus a few character dialogues that need some improvements. We’ve already completed nearly 40% of the renders for the new episode, including a huge new activity in the bar and almost three full scenes.

From now on, every new episode will be bigger than the previous ones, so development time will naturally get longer - but more on that in a moment. As for coding and testing, there’s not much to say there right now.

Now let’s talk about what’s next and our roadmap for future updates.

At the moment, we plan to release 5 more updates. Episodes 5.2 and 6.0 should still come out this year, while Episodes 6.1, 6.2, and the final 7.0 are planned for next year.

As I mentioned, these updates will be larger and include more scenes - especially the hotter ones that many of you are waiting for. Since we’re entering the final part of the story, most scenes now need to connect with each other. That’s why we decided to make bigger updates instead of leaving you with a cliffhanger after every scene.

And speaking of endings… we’re planning 5 of them - or actually, maybe even 6.

These will be the main story endings. They are somewhat connected to the characters in the game, but most importantly, they will reflect your past and future choices. Not all endings will be positive, not all will be happy, and not all will be bad either. Just like in real life, some decisions push us in certain directions, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if we truly ended up where we wanted to be :)

Many people have asked about this, so I also want to reveal one thing: the new phone app called “Bonds” does not always lead to a specific ending, and the characters there are not tied to one particular ending either. However, they will definitely have some impact on where your story ends up.

Does that explain much? Not really - and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. Until the very end, you won’t be fully sure how much your decisions really mattered.

Besides the main story endings, there will also be smaller side outcomes. For example, your choice to compete with or cooperate with Madison will not affect the main ending, but it will definitely change some scenes along the way and your relationship with her.

That’s all I’m revealing for now - you’ll have to wait a little longer for more.

As always, I’m leaving you with a few renders from the new episode, and may Riley be with you.

Have a great weekend!