Hey guys,

Wanted to give an update to what's going on and where we're at.

As discussed previously we had some major fall backs in terms of art progression. And while things aren't exactly progressing as well as I had hoped they would we are finally making slow progress again. 

I've made the decision to start getting older scenes animated, which involved getting the original artwork cut up ready for animation. Those with access to the basic rewards can see 2 examples of this new animation. The aim is to get the first sex scenes of each crew member animated before moving on from there. I'm not saying every scene will end up being animated (since that would be very costly, especially with having to get the original art cut up.), but the major ones should end up being animated at the very least.

Additionally those with basic rewards can see some future scenes involving NPCs (Joira & Catsuki), which are to be added next. On top of this there will be minor reworks to the crews starting story lines, mainly just focused around a couple of choices which has rolling impacts later in the story as well as adding in some date like mechanics. I also want to go back and make it so you don't have to romance each crew member / NPC during their story, even though I'm sure most people play that way, but I think I will save this for later on down the line.

Finally in terms of the combat mechanics we are making small bits of progress, but due to it requiring quite of artwork it has been slow and steady. I didn't want to deep dive into RPG mechanics for (such as having to worry about equipment and things like that) and instead I've decided to do a single equip per character which is called a "Memory Core" (See below). They boost attack and/or health by different amounts as well providing a unique effect and can be equipped by any character. They unlock at major parts in the story (for main, side and NPC/crew specific stories) and will give you flexibility in how you customise your crew. 

With all that said I think the next build will be a semi-reset of the game (and will likely require new saves), featuring new content, rework of old content and introduction of the battle system. But I know a lot of people aren't probably interested in replaying the entire game again, so I will like add in an option for an "advanced start" where it will skip you to the end of the current game's content and ask you for the key choices you need to make. I'm still planning this feature out and I hope I can get it ready for the build.

In terms of when to expect this new build, so far I have it estimated for end of August. That should give plenty of time to wrap everything up, get the artwork in that needs to be in and make the necessary changes (as well as adding in all the missing battle sequences.) 

I appreciate its been a long wait, but I'm hoping things are slowly getting back on track. We've pulled back some concepts in order to try and get this game to its end, but the good news is I am more than open to reintroducing these as extra content later down the line. But after the next build I want to focus on getting the crew's final "loyalty missions" done as well as progressing the main story all the way to end.

Thank you all for your patience and support, it really means a lot the belief people have for this game and I want to do my best to make it everything I want it to be as well. 

 - Charon

Hey guys,

The rewards have been updated with the latest Alt Universe image set.

In terms of the main project, we are slowly coming back to it now and hopefully we can have something to show by the mid of the year (June-ish time). My focus on has been going back over the game for making improvements as well as getting the battle mechanics implemented too. Since artwork has really slowed I've been looking at going back to some of the original scenes and getting them animated to try and build up the foundation of the game again. 

I'm hoping we will be able to show more in the not too distant future, but I'll keep you updated of any changes!

 - Charon

Hey guys,

Just to let you know the reward folders for this month have been updated! With AU 0.5 available to download featuring Shuma. 

If I don't speak to you before I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas (if you celebrate it) and see you fresh in the New Year! ^^

 - Charon

The reward folders have finally been updated, sorry about the delay! 

Alternate Universe has been updated to 0.4!

 - Charon

Hey guys,

So, there's a bit of a big update about the project and it's unfortunately not good news. As you are aware the project has not had the smoothest of sailings this year. In fact this year has been specifically rough for the project and me too. And it seems the rain continues to pour... 

I'll cut straight to the chase and say I'm very disappointed to announce, through measures beyond my control, there has been significant delays in the art department for the past short while. I won't go into details as that would be disrespectful and unprofessional to those involved, but it unfortunately has affected the ability to generate a new build in a timely manner.

With that said, the project is going to go on a hiatus for a while as we try to pick things up again and go from there. I know this is disappointing news, especially given everything else that has happened this year, but it is unfortunately beyond my control to prevent. 

To clarify a couple of things though:

Hopefully this will be the last hurdle in the project until it comes time to release it completed. I appreciate you all for sticking with the project through thick and thin, it really means a lot and I hope by the end of this journey we can all celebrate with what has been created! 

If you have any questions, please ask here or in the discord as normal. 

 - Charon