[h3][✨The below changes are part of the v1.0 update! Stay tuned for the release date announcement!✨]
[/h3][p][/p][h2]Hello Researchers![/h2][p][/p][p]This is a special devlog, because it’s the last one planned for the Early Access period. I’ve recently completed adding all the content for the full release, and have started the playtesting + polishing phase. Whoo!
The next dev update will be the release date announcement 👀🎉[/p][p][/p][p]In the meantime, here are some of the content to look forward to for 1.0 (
spoilers for Eira's wedding dress design below!).[/p][p][/p][h3]Legendary Research 💠[/h3][p]There are 4 legendary research tasks. They only unlock after the MSQ is complete, and have unique rewards. The legendary creature/fish can only be tamed/caught once. The legendary plant, however, can be found repeatedly.[/p][p][/p][p]
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Find the 4 legendaries![/p][p][/p][h3]Wedding Outfits, Spouse Routines 👰[/h3][p]Each marriage candidate has a unique wedding outfit that they wear to their wedding.[/p][p]
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Eira's wedding dress reveal![/p][p][/p][p]Spouse routines have also been added, where spouses will path from their new home to their regular workplaces and other locations. Spouses will have new dialogue in certain scenarios. There will also be small cutscenes on your birthday and wedding anniversary.[/p][p][/p][h3]Show Affection 💕[/h3][p]Show affection to your spouse any day, any time![/p][p][/p][p]
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That is, unless your spouse is upset…[/p][p][/p][p]While there isn’t a relationship decay mechanic, it is possible to make your spouse unhappy by gifting them disliked gifts or skipping Hangout Events multiple times. Their dialogue changes when they are unhappy. Gifting them liked/loved gifts will make them happy again.[/p][p][/p][h3]Collections Menu 📖[/h3][p]Here, you can review pristine parchments, cooking recipes, and research samples. Pristine Parchments will also be added in the v1.0 update - these papers are hints for secrets that the player can discover.[/p][p]
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Check the Cooking Recipes you've unlocked![/p][p][/p][h3]Other additions 🎨[/h3][p]Supporting NPCs such as the Caravan Owner now have their own portraits! I finally have some time to work on these additional artwork. Look at him :D[/p][p]
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[/p][p]There are also a bunch of other additions that I'll leave for you to discover when you play![/p][p][/p][h3]What’s next 📝[/h3][p]I’ll be working on the trailer + marketing materials, as well as playtest and polish the game to give as smooth of an experience as possible. Stay tuned for the release date announcement! (I'm soo excited!) ✨[/p][p][/p][p]- Miki[/p]
