The Rewinder 2 News

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[p]The beginning of June was tough. A familiar environment changed unexpectedly, so I took a short break to reset—spent some time with family, went on a trip, watched a few films, and revisited some screenwriting books to clear my mind.[/p][p]Mid-month marked the official start of the Rewinder 2 remake.[/p][p]Most of this month was spent reworking the narrative and refining character development. On one hand, the story needs to integrate the newly added rewind dream levels. On the other, we're addressing some long-standing narrative structure issues:[/p][p]The Rewinder 2 has a large cast of NPCs, but many lacked depth, making it hard for players to feel invested in them or their stories.[/p][p]Key world-building elements were introduced too late in the plot, leading to a disjointed experience that felt like a deus ex machina.[/p][p]Some of these problems now have clear solutions; others still need time and iteration.[/p][p]The rest of June was spent drafting a new opening sequence and laying the groundwork for several ewind dream levels levels.[/p][p]This remake has turned out to be far more demanding than I initially expected. A book on screenwriting once said: After the darkest night of the soul comes the final battle. For me, finishing this remake is that battle. Whether the ending is happy or bittersweet, this story isn't over yet.[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who's shown us care and support. If you have thoughts on the story or the rewind dream levels, feel free to leave me a message—I'd love to hear your ideas.[/p]

[p]Hello everyone, I’m Xinyu, the producer of The Rewinder.[/p][p]After carefully reviewing the project, I’ve decided to implement major adjustments to The Rewinder 2 in the following areas:[/p]

• [p]Redesigning the "Rewind" levels[/p]
• [p]Revamping village stories[/p]
• [p]Adjusting the narrative[/p]
• [p]Reworking map designs[/p]
• [p]Improving combat mechanics[/p]
• [p]Enhancing puzzle-solving and deduction elements[/p]
• [p]English Translation[/p]

[p]I hope to bring these changes to refine the overall gameplay experience.[/p][p]Given that the studio has disbanded and our funds are exhausted, this overhaul will require more time. However, I promise to complete all updates within six months. To keep players informed, we’ll release regular progress reports detailing the current status and completed tasks. I encourage everyone to follow our discord or social media—not only to stay updated but also to hold us accountable.[/p][p]Since we want to focus our efforts on polishing the game to its ideal state, The Rewinder 2 won’t receive major updates in the short term. However, we’ll continue fixing bugs and technical issues. I hope that after this large-scale update, The Rewinder 2 will finally meet everyone’s expectations.[/p][p]Lastly, I want to address the overwhelming response to my previous letter. I received many messages of support, encouragement, and constructive criticism. Many players even offered suggestions or expressed a desire to help the studio in various ways—thank you all so much for your kindness.[/p][p]That said, simply purchasing the game is already the greatest support you can give. If you’re unsatisfied with The Rewinder 2 in its current state, you might consider supporting the series by purchasing:[/p]

• [p]The Rewinder 1 and its DLC[/p]
• [p]The Rewinder 2’s original soundtrack (OST)[/p]

[p]Your understanding means the world to me, and I hope to repay your trust with action, not just words.[/p]