Ova Magica 1.0 Beta Application + Progress News
[p]Hello everyone! 💚[/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to share some big news: the Ova Magica 1.0 Beta test version is planned to go live at the beginning of December! That means we’ve reached a major milestone in development💪, and we’d love to invite you to help us test the new content.[/p][p][/p][p]To participate, please join the Ova Magica Discord server: https://discord.gg/DcWXRqKAZQ[/p][p][/p][p]You’ll find details on how to apply in the Discord announcements channel!
(Note: To participate you must own Ova Magica on Steam)[/p][p][/p][p]About the big question: the release date[/p][p][/p][p]We know many of you are wondering when Ova Magica will fully launch. Because of publishing logistics, console preparations, and general launch planning, we can only share a date when we’re absolutely sure we can deliver it. What we can say for now is that Ova Magica will not release in 2025 anymore.[/p][p][/p][p]In the past, Beta updates went live on Steam shortly after testing. But this time, we’re preparing a full 1.0 release across Steam and consoles, which means a lot more needs to happen behind the scenes than the actual development itself: localization, marketing materials, trailers, platform processes, and more.[/p][p][/p][p]We also have over 200,000 words to localize, and while the localization is already well underway, it still needs more time. The Beta will remain English-only as we continue finishing translations for all announced languages for the full release.[/p][p][/p][p]So while the Beta starts in December, the final 1.0 launch won’t follow immediately afterward. We’ll need several more weeks/months to complete the publishing, localization, and overall launch preparations required for a full multi-platform release.
[/p][p]We know waiting can be tough, and we truly appreciate your patience. We want to be transparent with you, and we’ll officially announce the 2026 release window once everything is far enough along that we can commit with confidence.
Some may now ask why we are launching the Beta early. It’s important for us to get feedback as early as possible so we have enough time to implement it and fix any bugs before the full Ova Magica release. That’s why we decided not to wait until other parts are further along.[/p][p]
Thank you all so much for your support, excitement, and kindness. We’re getting close—and we can’t wait to take this next big step together with you! 💚[/p]
(Note: To participate you must own Ova Magica on Steam)[/p][p][/p][p]About the big question: the release date[/p][p][/p][p]We know many of you are wondering when Ova Magica will fully launch. Because of publishing logistics, console preparations, and general launch planning, we can only share a date when we’re absolutely sure we can deliver it. What we can say for now is that Ova Magica will not release in 2025 anymore.[/p][p][/p][p]In the past, Beta updates went live on Steam shortly after testing. But this time, we’re preparing a full 1.0 release across Steam and consoles, which means a lot more needs to happen behind the scenes than the actual development itself: localization, marketing materials, trailers, platform processes, and more.[/p][p][/p][p]We also have over 200,000 words to localize, and while the localization is already well underway, it still needs more time. The Beta will remain English-only as we continue finishing translations for all announced languages for the full release.[/p][p][/p][p]So while the Beta starts in December, the final 1.0 launch won’t follow immediately afterward. We’ll need several more weeks/months to complete the publishing, localization, and overall launch preparations required for a full multi-platform release.
[/p][p]We know waiting can be tough, and we truly appreciate your patience. We want to be transparent with you, and we’ll officially announce the 2026 release window once everything is far enough along that we can commit with confidence.
Some may now ask why we are launching the Beta early. It’s important for us to get feedback as early as possible so we have enough time to implement it and fix any bugs before the full Ova Magica release. That’s why we decided not to wait until other parts are further along.[/p][p]
Thank you all so much for your support, excitement, and kindness. We’re getting close—and we can’t wait to take this next big step together with you! 💚[/p]