Cradle Dev Log #7
Hey everyone,
Happy first day of spring 🌿
It’s a symbolic date — brighter mood, more energy, and honestly the kind of season that makes you want to create. I hope you’re starting March with the same feeling.
I also wanted to share a clear and honest update on where we are.
The project is alive — and work is ongoing
First and most important: Cradle is alive, and development hasn’t stopped. We’re still working on it, still building, still moving forward.
At the same time, I want to be transparent: progress hasn’t been as fast as I wanted.
When we worked on the previous chapter, there was a rare period where I could dedicate myself to Cradle almost 24/7 — no work schedule, fewer outside responsibilities, maximum focus. That gave us momentum and made everything move faster.
Right now it’s different: development happens in the time that remains after work, and only when there’s still enough energy and focus left. That’s the reality of the current phase.
About the February ETA
Last month I gave a tentative ETA for the end of February 2026 — and I didn’t make it.
I tried to push too hard, and it turned into stress. On top of that, the update still needs more fixes and polishing before it’s ready. I’d rather take a little more time than ship something rushed that doesn’t feel satisfying.
Thank you
I want you to know this: we’re still deeply in love with this universe, and that passion hasn’t faded at all. And we truly appreciate you — our community — and your support, especially everyone supporting the project financially. We don’t take that lightly.
There’s still so much we want to show you. So many characters you haven’t met yet. So many moments we want to bring to life.
Looking forward
My long-term goal is to get Cradle to a rhythm of one update every ~3 months — but for that, I’ll need to work on it full-time. I hope we can reach that point soon, and start delivering more consistently.
For now, we’ll keep moving at a pace that’s realistic and sustainable — and I’m hoping we’ll still be able to make you happy with something this month.
Thank you for sticking with us. ❤️
— First Wish