The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian News

[p]We have important news that we hope will excite everyone who’s been eagerly waiting for the game![/p][p]With our upcoming Kickstarter campaign launching on March 17, we’ve decided to make the current playtest fully open. This means it is now available to everyone![/p][p]Access has already been granted, and you can jump in and try the game right away. If you haven’t requested access yet, simply submit your playtest request now and you’ll receive access automatically.[/p][p]We warmly invite everyone to play and kindly ask you to share your feedback using the in-game form. Tell us what you enjoyed and what could be improved. Your impressions truly matter to us — we carefully read all feedback and take it into account.[/p][p][/p][p]The playtest includes the entire first chapter up to a key story moment. From that point onward in the full version, the gameplay becomes significantly more intense, with more frequent and impactful choices. And of course, the complete game is much larger in scope than the first chapter we’re offering you to experience now.[/p][p]We’ve also created a dedicated channel in our Discord community for discussing the playtest and game content, so that story details won’t be accidentally spoiled for those who prefer to avoid them. Join the discussion![/p][p]We sincerely appreciate your participation and hope this introduction to our new project leaves you with strong and memorable impressions.[/p][p]If you like what you see, don’t forget to wishlist the game so you won’t miss its full release. 🤍[/p]

[p]Support the game you love![/p][p][/p][p]📅 On March 17, we’re launching the Kickstarter campaign for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian![/p][p][/p][p]This is a major milestone for the project, and we can’t wait to take this next step together with you.[/p][p]The Kickstarter campaign will allow us to fully unlock the game’s potential, further refine its core systems, and add exciting new content. Your support will directly help us make the game deeper, richer, and more polished in every aspect.[/p][p]As soon as the campaign officially goes live, the page will feature a detailed description of the project. You’ll learn more about the gameplay, explore both core and stretch goals, and discover all the rewards we’ve prepared for our backers.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t followed the project page yet, now is the perfect time to do so and make sure you don’t miss the launch![/p][p][/p][p]We also have an active Discord community where you can stay up to date with the latest news and join the discussion. Come and be part of it![/p]

[p]Our team continues to work hard on The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and we are all eagerly looking forward to finally sharing the results of our efforts with you.[/p][p]Work on the main storyline, scenes, dialogues, and interludes is nearly complete, but there is still much to be done: editing, balancing, polishing the interface, and adding features that enhance the overall gameplay experience.[/p][p]We are putting all our effort into making the game truly engaging, refined, and fully aligned with our vision. To achieve this, we will need to play through the game many times from beginning to end, carefully examining every screen and every scene.[/p][p]To make the wait more exciting and to help you better understand what to expect from the game, we’ve decided to share updates about the development process, the world of the game, and the characters you will encounter.[/p][p][/p][p]First, we want to talk about the principles that guide Schisma Games: what the studio stands for today, and what mattered most to us during the development of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.[/p][p]Our main strength is the narrative: a story that forces the player to make choices and take responsibility for them. Mechanics are not an end in themselves — they are simply tools that connect choices and ensure meaningful consequences.[/p][p]We are creating a game where decisions truly matter. For this principle to work, every choice must be not only an opportunity, but also a conscious rejection of something else. By choosing one path, you forfeit many others. That is why we create so many branches and narrative paths: they represent not only freedom, but also the possibilities you give up.[/p][h3] The Principle of Focused Storytelling[/h3][p]Nothing goes into the game unless it serves the theme, the protagonist’s journey, or the central conflict. There is no farming, no grinding, no filler content meant merely to pass the time — only what is essential to the narrative, powerful emotions, and the overarching artistic vision.[/p][h3] The Principle of Authorial Neutrality[/h3][p]We do not impose any beliefs on the player, nor do we favor the protagonist. Our primary goal is to give you the freedom to express yourself, to choose your own truth, and to experience the story in the way that feels right to you.[/p][p]Even if we personally sympathize with certain characters or ideas, this must not affect the game. The game is a space of freedom, where each of us searches for ourselves.[/p][p]Most importantly, we are making this game for you — and with great passion.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience and your continued interest! 🤍[/p][p]Share in the comments what captivated you most about Brante’s story? Which plot twist caught you off guard? Which character stayed with you long after the credits rolled? Your feedback inspires us deeply and gives us the strength to keep working forward.[/p][p] [/p]

[p]🎉 We are happy to announce that pre-orders for the narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian are officially open! 🎉[/p][p]To be honest, we did not expect this turn of events ourselves. After our recent announcement about the upcoming Kickstarter campaign, we received an unexpectedly large number of messages and requests asking us to open pre-orders or provide another way to support the project. Many of you directly expressed a desire to help the game at this stage of development.[/p][p]We carefully considered this option and concluded that it is technically and organizationally feasible. As a result, pre-orders for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian are now available on our website.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to pre-order[/h3][p]To pre-order the game, please follow the link below, log in, and choose the option that suits you best: [/p][p]https://store.101xp.com/en/games/princejerian[/p][p]Pre-orders are available in two editions: Standard and Expanded.[/p][p]What’s included in every pre-order[/p][p]Both pre-order editions include:[/p]

• [p]Access to the game 3 days before the public release — start playing ahead of everyone else (Steam only — access is granted via a Steam key). [/p]
• [p]The game on the 101XP platform + a Steam key — play on the platform of your choice. Access on 101XP will be granted on the official release date, while the Steam key will be delivered 3 days earlier as part of early access.[/p]
• [p]A 90% discount promo code for any of our paid games on the 101XP platform — delivered immediately after completing your pre-order.[/p]

[h3]Expanded Pre-order bonuses[/h3][p]The Expanded pre-order includes everything listed above, plus additional digital content:[/p]

• [p]A digital artbook with developer commentary[/p]
• [p]A digital world map with developer commentary[/p]
• [p]Desktop and mobile wallpapers featuring game artwork[/p]
• [p]The original game soundtrack[/p]

[p]All bonus content will be delivered 3 days before the official release together with your Steam key and sent to your email address.[/p][p]Please make sure you provide a valid and accessible email address when registering and placing your pre-order to ensure you receive your keys and bonuses.[/p][p]If you wish, you may upgrade your Standard Edition to the Expanded one by purchasing the corresponding pre-order. The purchase button displays the full price, however, at checkout only the price difference will be charged.[/p][p][/p][h3]In addition![/h3][p]All pre-order customers receive exclusive access to closed game testing, specifically including the Steam playtest that is currently live.[/p][p]The Steam key for participating in the playtest will be sent immediately after purchasing the pre-order as an informational message on the website. You will be able to claim it right away, activate it, and try the game yourself.[/p][p]Detailed guide on how to activate the playtest key.[/p][p]Thank you for your interest, support, and trust. It truly means a lot to us, and we hope that The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian lives up to your expectations. 🤍[/p]

[p]🎉 We’re happy to announce that the playtest for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is now officially live! 🎉[/p][p]When we opened playtest sign-ups, we received an overwhelming number of responses — we’re incredibly happy to see so much interest in the game. Your support truly means a lot to us.[/p][p]At the moment, we’ve already granted access to a randomly selected group of players who applied. If you’ve been invited to participate, you’ll receive a notification via the email linked to your Steam account. You can also check the status of your request at any time directly on the game’s Steam page. We’ll be granting additional access in waves, so be sure to keep an eye on your notifications.[/p][p]If you have access to the playtest, you’ll also see an “Invite a Friend” option. This allows you to invite one person from your Steam friends list to join the playtest as well (once they accept the invitation, they’ll also become a playtest participant). Please note that, according to Steam’s rules, you must have been friends for at least 30 days to send an invitation.[/p][p][/p][p]The playtest is not secret or confidential — you won’t need to sign anything. You’re free to discuss the game, share impressions, and create content based on your experience during this event.[/p][p]The playtest includes the entire first chapter up to… well, we won’t spoil anything🙂 We also won’t be answering story-related questions: what exactly is happening, what motivates certain characters, or what lies behind their actions. We’d like you to explore these details on your own — and form your own interpretations, theories, and conclusions.[/p][p]For your convenience — and to avoid accidentally revealing story details to players who’d prefer to go in blind — we’ve created a dedicated public playtest discussion channel on our Discord server. Feel free to join![/p][p][/p][p]The main goal of the playtest is to help you get familiar with the game and to gather your feedback on its core aspects and overall experience: what you like, what you don’t, and what you think could be improved.[/p][p]We’d be very grateful to everyone who takes part in the test — especially if you share your impressions via this form (the same survey is also available directly in the game). We’re eager to hear your thoughts and any suggestions you may have — they’ll help us make the game better by the time it launches.[/p][p]If you enjoyed what you saw in the playtest and would like to continue with the full version, don’t forget to wishlist the game so you won’t miss the release or future updates.[/p][p][/p][p]We’d also like to remind you that our Kickstarter campaign will be launching very soon. You can learn why it matters to us in this news post — [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We’d be very grateful if you follow the campaign and spread the word ➡️ http://bit.ly/4ranbrT[/p][p]Thank you for being with us and supporting the project. We truly appreciate your participation and hope this small glimpse into our new work leaves you with strong and memorable impressions! 🤍[/p]