B.E.S.T News

Hey B.E.S.T.I.E.S!

Hope you're all doing great!



We're going full speed to finish this update!

We're finally at the last step with the final missing scene: Grace’s scene.

Once this is done, we’ll do a final round of translations (most of them are already completed) and a beta testing phase on our Patreon to make sure everything runs smoothly with all the new content. Then, we’ll be good to go!



As for the release date, with Steam hosting the VN Festival next week and then sales two weeks later… we have to wait one more month to launch the episode.
So, if everything goes well, it will be available at the end of March! I’ll set up an event when we lock in the exact date.



No more teasing, we're getting back to work and bringing you this update soon!

See you very soon!

Dolyla

**Hey B.E.S.T.I.E.S!**

A quick update on the progress of the episode!



So, the match is finally over. It was a huge part of the episode, with animations and a lot of images.
We’ve added variations based on your choices in previous episodes (whether you trained or not, etc.), and the outcome depends on these choices… but not only that!



We’ve also completed what we talked about last time:

**THE SPECIALIZATION TREE!**

This system unlocks before the match and allows you to "specialize" once you reach 10 points in a chosen branch.
For example, if you have 10 points in Sports, you can unlock the SPORTS specialization.
During the match, there is a unique action tied to this specialization, which changes the way the match plays out.



So, the match has variations based on both your past choices AND the specialization(s) you have activated!

In the next episode, we’ll be adding **talents** to these specializations. That means every 5 points, you’ll be able to unlock additional talents, which will provide extra content depending on what you activate.

All of this helps give more weight to the stats in the game and allows for greater customization of your character!



### Now that the match is over, what’s left to do?

- We have **2 more scenes** to complete in terms of renders and animations.
- Translations need to be done.
- Music and sound effects need to be integrated.

**And that’s it!**

We are still aiming for a release **after Steam’s March festivals and sales**.
Once Steam provides the exact dates we can use, I’ll share more details about the episode’s release in the next update!

Lastly, we will be doing the company’s **financial review** for this first year. I’ll share some insights on the financial side of things to remain transparent with you all!

Alright, we still have some work left before the episode is complete, so I’ll leave you here for now! See you soon!!!

**Dolyla**

Hey B.E.S.T.I.E.S!

Wow, it’s already been a year since we launched our game, and what an incredible journey it’s been, all thanks to you! 🎉



January 2024: Game launch
March: Update with additional content for Episodes 1 and 2
August: Release of Episode 3
Today: Part 1 of Episode 4 is complete, and Part 2 is in progress!

We now have 30,000 players experiencing this story with us, and we’re deeply grateful for your support. ❤️



With 77% positive reviews, we’re so close to reaching 80% (Very Positive)! Your support makes all the difference. If you enjoy the game and haven’t left a review yet, taking a moment to do so on Steam would mean the world to us. It’s a small gesture for you, but it’s huge for us in terms of visibility and discoverability! It would truly be the best anniversary gift you could give us! 🎁



We’re hard at work on Part 2 of Episode 4, which will feature sexy scenes, new animations, unforgettable evenings with Kira, Grace, and many more surprises! However, to polish and translate all the content properly, we’re planning to release the full episode after the March sales period. (With NeoFest, the Visual Novel Festival, and the Steam sales all happening at the same time, this timing gives us the best visibility.)

But… we know some of you are eager to dive into the new content! 😅 Part 1, which focuses on phone upgrades, Julia, Madison, Gabriella, and the third B.E.S.T trial, could be released earlier. For those on the “Grace-only” route, her content will be included in Part 2.

What do you prefer?
👉 Wait for the full episode in March
👉 Get Part 1 earlier

Let us know in the comments, and we’ll adapt to your preferences!

Thank you again for this incredible year, for your constructive feedback, and for your passion, which drives us to do our best every day. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! ❤️

Dolyla

Hello B.E.S.T.I.E.S!

Part 1 is complete, and we’re now working on Part 2! The scenes are already written, the coding is partly done—what’s left are the images and animations.



Here’s a quick recap of the Beta along with the changelog:

Phone Updates:

Character biography section
Integrated gallery/replay feature
OnlyStan app
New customization options
Notification system to let you know when you can send messages
Comment system in OnlyStan that directly impacts the gameplay

New Challenge:

Updated ranking system with a few surprises!
Option to toggle save name displays
New scenes tied to the girls you’re pursuing
Multiple possible outcomes for the challenge depending on your results

That wraps up what’s been included in Part 1!



For Part 2, we’ve got some scenes left to complete with the girls, plus a special scene tied to your comments on OnlyStan. And, of course, the second match!

New Feature Coming in Part 2: The Talent Tree!
Once you reach 10 points in a stat (Buddy, Education, Sport, or Temperament), you’ll unlock the talent tree for that stat. You’ll then be able to choose one talent from the available options, with additional talents becoming available every 5 points.

These talents will open up new possibilities in certain scenes or challenges, creating unique variations depending on the talents you use.

For example: during a match, if you’ve unlocked the Resistance talent in the Sport category, you’ll be able to keep going even after a rough tackle. While others might lose the ball, you’ll stay on your feet and continue the action.

That’s the kind of gameplay depth we’re aiming for!

Let us know what you think—we’d love to hear your feedback!



Alright, I’ll leave it here for now—there’s still a lot of work to do, and the Visual Novel Festival is just around the corner. We’d love for you to have the episode ready by then!

Have a great weekend, everyone!



– Dolyla

Happy New Year, B.E.S.T.I.E.S! 🎉

I truly hope you're enjoying this festive season! Lots of gifts and new games to try out, right?
As for us, things are speeding up!

The first part of Episode 4 is complete and will move into testing once we've ironed out the coding issues with the new challenge we’ve prepared for you!

We’ve also made plenty of UI adjustments to the in-game phone to offer you more interactions. Since it’s a foundational update, we’ve done our best to get it right so we won’t need to revisit it later, allowing us to focus on advancing the story.

You’ve already seen our new application, OnlyStan.
We’ve also added a "biography" section for the game’s characters. You saw the initial version last time—now here’s the "final" version:





Initially, we had a white background... but several players suggested a "dark mode" or a less bright color to reduce eye strain. So, we’ve tried a few options, and this is where you come in:

WHICH COLOR DO YOU PREFER? The original white? The more formal gray? The blue that matches the game’s color scheme? Or the retro-style pink? Let us know your choice in the comments!

Here’s the "final" design for the character profile page:



The little hearts update dynamically based on your relationship progress with each character. These features lay the groundwork for the characters, so please share your thoughts! We’re excited to hear from you.



Now, we’re moving on to the second part of Episode 4, which will be far less "technical" and much more visual.

Part 2 will focus on visuals, renders, animations, and the second match. While Part 1 undergoes testing to ensure all the changes to the phone and the new challenge function smoothly and don’t corrupt your saves, we’ll be advancing Part 2. Our main goal is to deliver the full episode before the next Visual Novel Festival in March.

As for our roadmap this year, here’s the plan:

• Complete Episode 4 by early March at the latest.
  
• Episode 5 by July at the latest.
  
• Episode 6 by December at the latest (including a rework of Episode 1’s translation).
  

We’re really aiming to stick to these deadlines and deliver as much content as possible throughout the year to keep the adventure going.

Regarding the game, more and more of you are playing, and we thank you for that! The game’s review score is steadily climbing (77% positive) as it works its way back to its original score (83%) before Episode 3 and the quiz. 😉 Thanks to the adjustments we made and the option for players to participate or skip challenges, it seems we’ve found a good balance that satisfies more players.

If you haven’t already, please consider leaving a review on Steam to share your thoughts and, if you’re enjoying the game, to support us and help boost the score back to 80%, which would restore our "Very Positive" rating!



Well... That’s a lot of talking with not much in the way of previews...



But we promise to share more images next time!
See you soon!

Dolyla