Hey folks!
Now that Scarlet Hollow's Rumors Update has launched and we're back from a quick post-release break, it's time for another update on how things are going at the studio!
But first, things you might have missed:
1. We released the Rumors Update for Scarlet Hollow at the end of July, rebalancing some of the ealier parts of the game and expanding Episode 5 with over 60,000 words of new content.
2. We did a UI overhaul to Scarlet Hollow, making the size of the textbox contextually change based on how many dialogue options are available to the player. This should make it easier to parse menus that have a lot options to choose from!
As for what we're working on now and what's coming soon...
1. We'll be releasing some new merch for Slay the Princess this month! If you want first dibs on it, make sure to join our Discord (though we'll also be sending out a newsletter and posting a Steam announcement on the StP page, too!)
Scarlet Hollow fans, fret not! We've also got some really exciting items in the works that aren't ready to be revealed just yet...
2. Episode 6 of Scarlet Hollow is picking up momentum, with over 22,000 words written so far! For those of you who have caught up with multiple playthroughs, you probably won't be surprised to hear that it's a fairly complex opener, though still pretty manageable!
Our plan is to tackle the rest of the game section by section, opening them up to alpha testers as they're ready, with us aiming for the first section to be finished by late fall. If you want to become a tester and be one of the first people to get your hands on new story content, you can sign up on our Patreon!
A lot of you are going to be questioning your choices, so buckle up for some pain and discomfort >:]
3. On the publishing side of things, development on Prove You're Human is going excellently. We're trying to keep a lot of this one under wraps for now, but having read the first couple of acts, the script is both really funny while deeply serious. We couldn't be happier with the work our friends over at Sunset Visitor are doing on the project.
4. We've got some other things we're excited to share with you down the line, but for now, until the work is finished, our focus remains on Scarlet Hollow. In the shortest term, keep your eyes peeled for something special coming in late October for both of our games!
All the best,
Tony and Abby