Crimson Veil News

[p]Hey, all! This week, I’ve mostly been focused on creating more artwork. I haven’t had as much time as I’d like to work directly on the game itself, and part of me feels like I might be falling behind schedule. But then again, that feeling is pretty familiar at this stage of development. The update will be ready when it’s ready, and I just have to stay positive and keep moving forward at a steady pace.[/p][p]That said, here’s a bit of what I worked on this week. First up, I have a sketch of… a new lamia bad ending?![/p][p][/p][p]That’s right—there will be some lamia content in the next update for those who enjoy that side of things. This particular bad ending will be exclusive to the final contract and to the vampire route.[/p][p]I also finished the illustration of Muddy that I shared previously. Here’s a preview:[/p][p][/p][p]Tier 2+ patrons can view the full version—along with an alternate—right now on the official Crimson Veil Discord:
[/p][p]http://discord.gg/Mqz6WGn95j[/p][p][/p][p]It can be found in the Hall of the Hunters channel, exclusive to members.[/p][p] It will also be posted on Patreon later this week.[/p][p][/p][p]https://www.patreon.com/MKRUdesign[/p][p][/p][p]There’s still plenty more art on my plate, but I think I might shift my focus back toward some game design work for next week’s update.[/p][p]That’s all for this week—until next time, everyone![/p]

[p]This week, it was a bit difficult to find consistent time to work on the game, as my mother had just been released from surgery and I needed to help take care of her. It wasn’t a major procedure and she’s doing well now and on the road to recovery, but taking care of family is always a source of stress and takes priority. That said, I still managed to squeeze in some progress during the small pockets of free time I had.[/p][p]First, I’d like to introduce two new Kitsune characters—Kohta on the left and Rin on the right.
[/p][p][/p][p]Both are Hotaru’s faithful underlings, born from her magic and formidable in their own right. I’ll be sharing more details about them in the coming weeks.[/p][p]Additionally, the Wandering Experiment enemies I teased in a previous update have now been properly added to the game. Here’s a preview of one of them in action:[/p][p][/p][p]Tier 2+ Patrons can view the full-resolution images of all three Wandering Experiments on the official Crimson Veil Discord, which you can find here: link. As always, Patreon previews can also be found in the Hall of the Hunters secret channel.[/p][p][/p][p]https://www.patreon.com/MKRUdesign[/p][p][/p][p]discord.gg/Mqz6WGn95j[/p][p]   [/p][p]The illustrations will also be available on Patreon for tier 2+ members later this week.[/p][p]That’s all I have for this week. Until next time, everyone![/p]

[p]This week has been all about solidifying ideas and refining the sketches I shared last time. I’m still actively working on them, but tier 3+ patrons should start seeing WIP updates popping up on the Crimson Veil Discord throughout the week as things continue to take shape.[/p][p][/p][p]discord.gg/Mqz6WGn95j[/p][p][/p][p]I’ve also added a new enemy to the lineup: Wandering Experiment #4.[/p][p][/p][p]This creature is assembled from the “best” traits of past failed experiments, now twisted into something far more dangerous. Alongside that, I sketched a new image of the familiar wight Muddy. [/p][p][/p][p]There may be more going on in that illustration than meets the eye… but you’ll have to experience the quest for yourself to understand what it really means.[/p][p]Lastly, the newest episode of the Crimson Veil video walkthrough series is now live! You can check it out here: [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]That’s all for this week. Until next time, everyone![/p]

[p]This week, I’ve been spending time brainstorming and outlining more details for the final contract quest coming to Crimson Veil. I can now confirm that this quest will bring players back to the Lingrave Wastelands, and more specifically, to the ruins of a certain abandoned medical facility. Mila will once again be forced to delve into its dark hallways to assist Patty—retracing steps that longtime players may find unsettlingly familiar.[/p][p]Within those corridors, players will encounter a brand-new enemy type exclusive to this quest: the Wandering Experiments.[/p][p][/p][p]These roaming corpses have long since outlived their usefulness. Trapped within the facility’s walls, they wander aimlessly—mindless, violent, and highly resilient despite their torn-apart appearance. They show no understanding of mercy and will tear apart any living thing unfortunate enough to cross their path. I’ll be sharing more details about these enemies and their behavior in the coming weeks.[/p][p]Lastly, I want to briefly mention that a new minor update—Version 5.7.2—is now available on Steam and Itch.io. This update addresses a handful of issues and visual bugs from the previous release, so I recommend updating when you get the chance. Save files from versions 5.7 and 5.7.1 are fully compatible with this update.[/p][p]That’s all for this week. Until next time, everyone![/p]

[p]This week, I’ve returned to working on the game and have started planning a small version update to address a few minor bugs. More details on that soon.[/p][p]The bulk of my time, however, has gone into coloring one of the major focuses of the next update’s quests—the mysterious elder kitsune, Hotaru. [/p][p][/p][p]I’ve just finished all of her character portraits, and Tier 2+ patrons can preview them now on the Crimson Veil Discord server. You’ll find them in the Hall of the Hunters channel, which is exclusive to Tier 2+ members. If you’d like to take a look and share your thoughts, you can join here:[/p][p][/p][p]https://discord.gg/Mqz6WGn95j[/p][p][/p][p]The image set will also be available on Patreon later this week:[/p][p][/p][p]https://www.patreon.com/MKRUdesign[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, have you had a chance to check out the Crimson Veil video walkthrough series yet?[/p][p][/p][p]You can find the hunter route playlist here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]I’ve been continuing to work on it alongside game development, and a new episode has just been added. It’s a great resource for players who want extra guidance beyond the written walkthrough, so be sure to check it out—and feel free to leave a comment or two![/p][p]That’s all for this week. Until next time, everyone![/p]