Demo Update 4.51, Steam Next Fest and Launch Information!

[p][/p][p]Thanks, everyone, for your interest in Zeta Wolf Chronicles. We have received a considerable amount of exposure and wishlists since our debut, so I appreciate you giving our demo a try! I wanted to give our players an overview of what to expect going into our full release.[/p][p][/p][p]Just in time for Steam Next Fest, we have released a patch for the demo (version 4.51) that features several quality-of-life improvements:[/p]

[p]The day and route are listed on scene transitions (or selection).[/p]

[p][/p][p]This is a small visual improvement that simply gives greater clarity to the current scene and route that you are on. This is especially helpful when navigating through the Timeline! I had also intended to implement timestamps for scenes on the timeline menus, but unfortunately, it didn't make it for this release! There is a possibility that I will go ahead and push this update by the end of Next Fest, however.[/p][p][/p][p]Release is expected between Q4 2026 and Q1 2027. To be honest, I am expecting the launch to be closer to the latter half of the estimated date, simply because there is so much to do. Here's a brief overview of what to expect:[/p][p][/p]

[p]There will be approximately 4-5 hours of additional playtime (conservative estimate) per route (4), plus an epilogue route.[/p]
[p]The Student Handbook will be fully accessible, featuring all characters.[/p]
[p]The main heroines will receive bio updates in the Student Handbook (additional pages will be added for them featuring these entries).[/p]
[p]The Glossary will receive major updates with additional terms. 300+ was advertised (up from 30 in the demo), so we'll see how many I can squeeze in. These will naturally be unlocked throughout the course of the game, some locked behind different choices.[/p]
[p]All dialogue from Ravia, Maikah, Alphi, and Rika will be fully voiced. The rest of the characters are partially voiced.[/p]
[p]Look forward to "bedtime conversation" segments with the main heroines, where you can delve into a wide variety of in-depth conversations on various topics.[/p]

[p][/p][p]I may be forgetting something, but that's the brief overview! In addition, a digital artbook soundtrack will be available for purchase, which should be ready by launch (here's hoping).[/p][p][/p][p]If you encounter any bugs, feel free to mention them on the Steam community forums or on our Discord channel. Thank you![/p][p][/p][p]Haven't wishlisted the game yet? Your support is much appreciated![/p][p][/p][p]In the meantime, I'll get back to the development grind! Our next post will be detailing the imminent launch of the game, so stay tuned![/p]