Deep Russian Depression Anniversary (#2)
Hello. Today marks the second anniversary of the failed release of Deep Russian Depression, which had been scheduled for February 24, 2024. A lot has changed since then, so let me fill you in on the current status of the project.
First off, we are closer to a potential release than ever before — the game has successfully passed the build review and can now be launched for sale. However, there's a catch: Steam moderators had some questions regarding the text in the Early Access section, so we'll need to wait a few more days for them to approve the revised version. I'm not sure if I'll be able to release the game on the nice-looking date of 02/26/2026, but if needed, I can always postpone the launch to 02/28/2026, 06/22/2026, or 02/04/2040.
Also, I should warn you that, as of now, there isn't much exciting content in the game — buying it at this stage is really just the best way to support further development. That said, even if someone does purchase it, I still won't be able to receive the money, since I don't have a foreign bank account to withdraw funds from. So why buy the game now? Well, we need to sell around 10,000 to 20,000 copies to unlock the ability to create community items — stuff like custom emoticons, profile backgrounds, and other goodies in the style of Deep Russian Depression. I've prepared something provocative yet within the rules that I think a lot of people might enjoy, but I don't want to spoil the surprise just yet.
As for the price, I'll likely set it to the minimum allowed in each region, so users can grab a copy of the game for themselves or their friends as a joke gift. If anyone's willing to pay more, the best thing they could do is buy multiple copies of Deep Russian Depression for many friends.
Regarding future development plans — there's a bold and unconventional idea for an additional story arc that could really help sell the game to a broader audience. However, making it happen would require funding I don't expect to have anytime soon, as well as collaboration with external parties, which would involve negotiations. So for now, that part remains up in the air.
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[h2]Deep Russian Depression is Available to Purchase![/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858710/
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First off, we are closer to a potential release than ever before — the game has successfully passed the build review and can now be launched for sale. However, there's a catch: Steam moderators had some questions regarding the text in the Early Access section, so we'll need to wait a few more days for them to approve the revised version. I'm not sure if I'll be able to release the game on the nice-looking date of 02/26/2026, but if needed, I can always postpone the launch to 02/28/2026, 06/22/2026, or 02/04/2040.
Also, I should warn you that, as of now, there isn't much exciting content in the game — buying it at this stage is really just the best way to support further development. That said, even if someone does purchase it, I still won't be able to receive the money, since I don't have a foreign bank account to withdraw funds from. So why buy the game now? Well, we need to sell around 10,000 to 20,000 copies to unlock the ability to create community items — stuff like custom emoticons, profile backgrounds, and other goodies in the style of Deep Russian Depression. I've prepared something provocative yet within the rules that I think a lot of people might enjoy, but I don't want to spoil the surprise just yet.
As for the price, I'll likely set it to the minimum allowed in each region, so users can grab a copy of the game for themselves or their friends as a joke gift. If anyone's willing to pay more, the best thing they could do is buy multiple copies of Deep Russian Depression for many friends.
Regarding future development plans — there's a bold and unconventional idea for an additional story arc that could really help sell the game to a broader audience. However, making it happen would require funding I don't expect to have anytime soon, as well as collaboration with external parties, which would involve negotiations. So for now, that part remains up in the air.
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[h2]Deep Russian Depression is Available to Purchase![/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858710/
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