🌙 Everholm - Chinese Localization Preview & Major Update Sneak Peek!
Hi everyone!
We’re excited to share that a preview of our Chinese localization is now live on the beta branch of Everholm! While we continue polishing this translation, we also want to give you a sneak peek into what’s coming in our major upcoming update.
To access the beta version, go into the Everholm Steam properties -> Betas -> select: Public - beta For Public -> run the game!
🛠️ What We’re Working On:
🌑 A Deeper, More Meaningful Story
- Story progression will no longer be hidden behind NPC heart levels.
- Dreams and key story moments will be tied to Underworld biomes and boss fights.
- Expect foreshadowing, twists, and a satisfying conclusion at the end of the storyline.
🧍♀️ NPC Rework & Dialogues
- NPCs are getting full portraits with emotions and reactions.
- Dialogues will move to classic bottom-screen boxes with player choice options.
- Heart levels will unlock new recipes, blueprints, and gifts.
- Updated designs for a more cohesive and age-balanced cast.
📖 Lore & Exploration
- Discover Everholm’s past through collectible Archive Pages.
- New quests and events will unveil deeper NPC backstories and world lore.
🧭 Quest System Overhaul
- Smarter, more relevant quests based on your progress.
- Two types: item-based and action quests (like finding lost animals or clearing monsters).
- Better pacing and more rewarding questlines.
🍀 Luck System Rebalance
- New mechanics and activities for bad luck days.
- No more streaks of endless bad luck — we’re capping them!
- Always something fun to do, every day.
📚 Archive
- Archive: donate rare items and pages for rewards and lore.
- Translate lost scriptures
- Discover secrets and mysteries!
🧑🍳 Cooking Expansion
- More recipes, ingredient synergy, on-the-go cooking, and deeper gifting/crafting integration.
🌟 Achievements, Ports & More
- Steam achievements incoming!
- Full localization begins with Chinese and expands from there.
- Consoles (Switch, Xbox, PS) are in our sights post-update.
We’re incredibly grateful for your support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being part of Everholm’s journey! 🌾💜
— The Everholm Team