Hello everyone,
First of all, I want to apologize for the delay. A lot has happened, and those who joined our Discord server (currently around 100 members) are already aware of most of the news. If you'd like to support the development, share your ideas, or just stay in the loop, feel free to join us too. So, I’ll keep this announcement brief and to the point.
Unfortunately, there is no longer a team behind the project. As many of you know, NextPhase was a small group of developers. However, due to financial constraints and life circumstances, NextPhase is now a solo-dev operation. There's no need to worry—everything is still on track. The entire concept of Liminal Shift, its artistic direction, and design have always been mine as the creator and lead developer. These changes won’t affect the quality of the game, but the roadmap has shifted and, unfortunately, development will take a bit longer. Now, let’s get into the exciting updates and what’s changing!
Chapter 2 is now titled the Bonus Chapter.
This chapter will be significantly different from the first episode. It won’t be just a walking simulator—expect more horror, interactivity, and puzzles that will require you to think in order to progress. Because of these differences, it will come with a content disclaimer and be labeled as a "Bonus Chapter." Development has already begun, and a large part of its design is already completed. Here are some details about it:
PINKROOMS
In this bonus chapter, you’ll find yourself in Level 947—a seemingly peaceful backrooms level. At first glance, it appears cute and calm, but beneath the surface lies something deeply unsettling. You may encounter an entity, and you'll need to take certain actions to move forward through this surreal home. Your goal is to find a way out. Remember: while Level 947 might be considered safe, you should NOT stay there for too long.
YouTube, Devlogs
I’m also excited to share another piece of news: I’ll be starting devlogs on YouTube very soon!
Through short and fun videos, I’ll be sharing everything from what the game has gone through to how Liminal Shift is being developed and what’s coming in the future. This is a great step forward for NextPhase, so subscribing to the YouTube channel would be an AMAZING way to support the project!
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@NextPhaseStudios
Now, let’s talk about some upcoming changes to the current build of the game:
-There are certain moments in Liminal Shift where the silence is both peaceful and terrifying, it makes you hesitate before taking your next step. To heighten these feelings and enhance the sense of progress, the free save system will be replaced by a checkpoint-based system in the next menu update.
-I’m aware of the bug that causes you to fall out of the world in the office corridor, and this will be fixed with the upcoming menu update.
-If you encounter any more bugs before the full release, feel free to report them via Discord. I’ll personally take care of them (after all, there’s no one else left, funny but true).
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/zrNJBmhxSu
Liminal Shift will officially release with the Pinkrooms chapter. However, the number of bonus chapters may increase in the future, and existing chapters may be improved or expanded. That entirely depends on you and your feedback.
With Pinkrooms, we’re taking a major step toward making Liminal Shift stand out from other liminal space games, just as we always intended.
Thank you so much for reading.
Your support through Discord, YouTube subscriptions, and simply liking this announcement means the world to me.
With respect,
See you soon!