Tales of Seikyu News

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Tales of Seikyu playtest this month. We received a lot of great feedback from the community, so much so that we actually extended the playtest to give you more time with the game!

You shared all kinds of thoughts with us, including what you loved and what you felt needed a little work in order to make Seikyu a truly wonderful experience. Now that we’ve had some time to review your feedback, we wanted to go through some of the areas we’re aiming to show a little love to ahead of our Early Access launch (date TBA).

Please bear in mind that Tales of Seikyu is still under development and that the areas outlined below are intended to give you an idea of what we’re taking a look at as a result of the playtest feedback. These may be subject to change and are not the only parts of the game we’re working on.

[h3]Tour of the Town:[/h3]
It seems that the kind-hearted mayor of Seikyu, Yui Oda, needs to work on her tour-guide skills! We’re aiming to update the introductory tour of the town to make onboarding more enjoyable for players.

[h3]Days Last Longer:[/h3]
We get it, when every day is magical, you never want them to end! There’s plenty to do in Seikyu, so we agree that there could be a little more time allocated to each day.

[h3]Farming Updates:[/h3]
We’re looking into ways to ensure farming is straightforward and rewarding (without demanding too much time and attention).

[h3]Key Remapping and Updated Gamepad Keys:[/h3]
It’s important to us that our controls feel as natural and intuitive as possible.

[h3]Fox Shrine Portraits of Fox Ancestors:[/h3]
Meet the family! ≽ܫ≼

[h3]In-World Signs to Help You Navigate Seikyu:[/h3]
You’re new in town, after all.

[h3]Updated Map:[/h3]
You’ll have to wait and see on this one 👀

[h3]More Foraging Variety:[/h3]
Making Seikyu a treasure trove of plants, minerals, and more. Collectors, rejoice!

[h3]More Bag Storage:[/h3]
If we’re adding more foraging variety, you’re gonna need more space in your inventories, right?

[h3]Fishing Optimization:[/h3]
Polishing the fishing mini-game to make it reel-y fun (get it?). °‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·｡

[h3]More Sound Effects:[/h3]
The ASMR possibilities are endless.

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]
Self-explanatory. We’re calling the exterminators!

[h3]Safer Waters:[/h3]
On second thought…maybe going into the water shouldn’t immediately kill you? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[h3]Crafting System Updates:[/h3]
Oh, the things you’ll make!

[h3]Lighting and Texture Optimization:[/h3]
It’s all about the aesthetic, after all!

We’re really excited to implement your playtest feedback into the game, and we’re so grateful to everybody who took the time to play and share their thoughts with us. We love our community and hope you’ll join the fun over on the official Tales of Seikyu Discord.

All aboard the ferry to Seikyu! We're pleased to announce that our playtest is officially live ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ̀ˋ

We've selected 1,000 lucky travellers to visit the wonderful world of Seikyu, so check your emails to see if you've been invited to join the fun. The Tales of Seikyu playtest will run until November 4th, giving you 10 whole days to enjoy the countryside, meet the villagers, and uncover the secrets of your fox-spirit ancestry.

As a reminder, we'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out the feedback form in the title screen of the game. We'll be asking you all sorts of questions, from your experience with certain features and mechanics to which villagers you love the most!

This also feels like a good point to mention that the playtest version of the game does not represent the final product. We'll be making lots of improvements and updates based on your feedback between now and Early Access (date TBA). So, don't worry if you spot an NPC somewhere they shouldn't be; we'll wrangle 'em all in due course.

For those of you who didn't get an invitation this time 'round, we want to say thank you for signing up and that there'll still be plenty of opportunities to give feedback to the dev team on our official community Discord!

P.S. Did you know we have our very own Tales of Seikyu Facebook and X pages? Follow us for lots of Seikyu fun!

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colour, and we’re very excited for all the coziness that autumn brings. And what could be cozier than snuggling up under a blanket and exploring the enchanting countryside of Seikyu? That’s right, we’re giving YOU the opportunity to take part in an upcoming Tales of Seikyu playtest!

Those of you who watched the Convergence Showcase will have spotted our playtest announcement alongside our shiny new trailer, which we’ll share here for anybody who might have missed it 😘

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[h2]Sign up for Seikyu NOW![/h2]
The Tales of Seikyu playtest will run from October 24th to November 4th, and we’ll be selecting 1,000 people to take part. Sign ups are open right now, so make sure you visit our Steam store page to put your name down for the chance to spend 10 glorious days under the Seikyuian sun!

[h2]What to Expect[/h2]
You’ll be able to take your first steps on your very own Seikyu adventure. Retreat to the countryside and manage a farm in a world of Yokai while exploring your own shape-shifting powers and building relationships with the townsfolk. Friendship, romance, and adventure await.

[h3]New Yokai Forms[/h3]
We’ve given players a look at the boar yokai, and now it’s time to unlock the power of the Slime and Crow Tengu forms.

[h3]Love Is In the Air[/h3]
We’ve made a whole host of heart events available with every single character in Seikyu, but true romantics will have a shot at reaching a full 10 hearts with Hephaestus, Liliana, and Anji during this playtest. Think you’ve got what it takes to win your love interest’s heart and maybe even seal it with a kiss? 😳

[h3]Boss Battle[/h3]
You’ll encounter lots of different folk as you explore the world of Seikyu and delve deeper into the story of this mysterious land, but be warned…not all of them will be thrilled about your arrival. If you’re feeling brave, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in Seikyu’s first-ever boss battle.

[h2]Have Your Say[/h2]
Playtests are the opportunity for you to have your say and put your stamp on the game. We’re asking who takes part in the playtest to provide feedback via our dedicated feedback form, which will be provided to successful applicants via email. Your thoughts, feedback, and opinions will help us shape the future of the game!

That’s all from us! We can’t wait to see your sign ups and to invite 1,000 of you into the world of Seikyu come October 24th. In the meantime, have an adorable GIF of Kon 🥰

Hello everyone! 🌸

We're so excited to be going to Gamescom 2024! From the 21st - 25th August, we'll be in Cologne, Germany showcasing Tales of Seikyu! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

[h3]Come play Tales of Seikyu at the Fireshine Games booth [/h3]

You can find us in Hall 10.2 / Booth: F-050g - E-059 where we'll be with our publisher Fireshine Games and a selection of awesome titles. You can explore the world of Seikyu, chat with the team, and score yourself some beautiful Seikyu-themed goodies! ✨

[h3]Take a look at our exclusive merch![/h3]



We can't wait for you to play our improved demo at Gamescom, there's loads of tweaks we've added that we think you'll love! (＾▽＾)

See you soon!

Hello, residents of Seikyu! 🌸

We've been hard at work building our magical land, and we'd love to get your input!



To make sure our game is headed in the right direction, we've created a short survey where you can let us know your thoughts and opinions. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and will help shape the future of Tales of Seikyu! 💙

[h3]3 chances to win a merch pack! [/h3]



To show how much we really appreciate you taking the time to help us, we're giving everyone three chances to win a Tales of Seikyu merch pack! The merch pack contains a custom bag, badge, postcards and a mousepad! All you need to do is complete the survey to be in with a chance of nabbing these limited-edition goodies. ✨

[h3]Enter the survey here! [/h3] (the link is now updated with a working link! Really sorry, but if you already filled in the old link, please can you instead fill in this new one? As an apology we've added 2 more winners to win the merch pack!
Survey ends Monday 5th, so please complete before then if you can :3

You can help us decide new features and improvements, and together we can create a game that everybody can enjoy and cherish! Thank you so much for your help.

Talk soon