v0.15 of Rebel Duet is now around 65-70% complete. Most of the Act 3 climax has been rendered, and I've expanded parts of it with a few extra scenes, including a brief (~5 min) reveal of Avarenth's past.
This section of the story is quite a bit different from previous fight scenes, as the stakes are much higher and there are some lasting consequences that come from it. Without spoiling too much about the fight itself, you can expect both the protagonist and the girls to be pushed to their limits.
Working on these scenes has been a lot of fun, as there are some new types of magic introduced, and we get to see the main characters at their strongest with nothing holding them back.
After the climax, Act 4 will give the characters more time to breathe and relax. Alongside the main story, there will be a larger focus on romance, sexual content, and everyday life moments.
For example, the next update (v0.16) will expand the harem elements with the first Rena x Valerie threesome, and a more 'intimate' date with Mira.
If I had to rate some of the story arcs by how dark they are, I'd say Act 3 is around a 4/5, Act 4 is more like a 2/5, and Act 5 will probably be the darkest at 5/5. Act 4 is intended to be more of a breather, while still playing an important role in the main story.
Overall, this update is shaping up to be a pretty large one with a nice variety in content. Though the first half is quite dark and intense, the new Act 4 scenes will shift things back to a more relaxed atmosphere.
Thank you again for supporting Rebel Duet, and I hope you enjoy playing v0.15. I'll have one more devlog to share before it drops.