The Witch's Bakery News

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Dearest friends of flour, sugar, and a pinch of stardust... The Witch’s Bakery has just passed 60,000 Witchlists on Steam! 🧙‍♀️✨
[/p][p][/p][p]That’s sixty-thousand magical ovens preheating, sixty-thousand jars of jam waiting to be opened, and sixty-thousand of you cheering us on as we knead away behind the counter!! 🥖
[/p][p]We honestly can’t stop smiling. Every Wishlist warms the bakery a little more and reassures us that we have bakers ready to join us on this magical adventure. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, truly, for helping us reach this milestone. You're making our little dream feel real. Just a reminder, that we upload daily content about the development of The Witch’s Bakery on our Discord so feel free to join us! 😊 [/p][p]And hey, if you haven't Wishlisted yet, or if you’ve got a friend who loves cozy games, a sprinkle of magic, and maybe a magical cat who loves baking some unforgettable pastries, don’t be shy: every Wishlist helps us grow![/p][h3]
Wishlist Today to secure your baguette on launch!✨🥖

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[h3]Bonjouuuur~ ☀️[/h3][p][/p][p]The days are getting shorter, the sun is slowly putting itself to rest… We hope you all had a wonderful summer! Here are the latest The Witch’s Bakery updates! [/p][p][/p][p]It’s already been 1 year since the Kickstarter was launched, and we never expected to receive so much love and support.[/p][p][/p][p]A huge thank you for being here with us every day, and for the affection you show towards our characters, our art, and our universe. Without you, The Witch’s Bakery wouldn’t exist. We’re working hard to bring you the very best game possible. We’ll keep spreading magic all around us, and with you. Thank you so much again for being part of this adventure! 💕
[/p][h3]Heart Dive mechanic update 💕[/h3][p]We’ve reworked an important mechanic in the game. In the bakery, you’ll encounter regrets that accompany customers. Regrets are spectral creatures of many forms! Invisible to humans, they mostly feed on the surplus of human emotions. [/p][p][/p][p]At first, the mechanic was a quick timed event mechanic to synchronize with the person’s heart. But now, it has completely changed: when you use your Heart Dive, a labyrinth appears, representing the client’s inner emotional conflict. Lunne must then guide the emotion to the exit to release it.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Client behaviour in the bakery 👥[/h3][p]We’ve also worked on customer behaviour to make your days in the bakery more varied. Impatient clients, hesitant ones, big orders… Now you’ve had a true taste of Parisian sass 🤭[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]
And more illustrations! 🖼️ [/h3][p]We’ve started adding illustrations to spice up our dialogues! Below, a panel of Mirembe and Ghaldari during their very first meeting! Look at these cuties. And this is just the beginning, I can’t wait for you to meet them all! ✨[/p][p][/p][p]We upload daily content about the development on our Discord, feel free to join us and chat with the community! Thank you for being part of our adventure! 💖

And until the next news.. stay magical✨ [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

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We recently held a live FAQ on our YouTube channel. If you couldn’t attend the event, we’ve put together some highlights for you! You can also watch the full QnA right over here!
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Q: What inspired the game’s concept?[/p][p]A: We wanted to blend our love for urban fantasy, witchcraft, emotions, and the magic of Paris. The game actually started as a visual novel, but we couldn’t resist adding more adventure and gameplay over time. Now it’s become something even bigger and more exciting than we first dreamed!
[/p][p]Q: How was the art style chosen?[/p][p]A: Our art is a love letter to Studio Ghibli, anime, and French impressionism. We focused on bright colours, soft shapes, and symbolism tied to emotions. Fun fact! Even pointy shapes in our designs are not FULLY pointy and sharp![/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will there be RPG elements?[/p][p]A: Not a full RPG (yet!) — but yes, there are foundations being built that we hope to grow into deeper RPG mechanics in future projects. 🌱 Think of this game as the first step in a much larger universe![/p][p][/p][p]Q: What values drive the studio?[/p][p]A: Hope, kindness, diversity, and inclusion. 💕 Our stories are colorful because we want to inspire players and show that emotions, even sadness or anger, are valid and meaningful. The same positivity drives how we work together as a team.
[/p][p]Q: How is development going? Have there been major issues?[/p][p]A: Development is moving full steam ahead! 🚀 Chapter 1 is finished, Chapter 2 is playable and being polished, and Chapter 3 is already in the works. The trickiest part so far has been designing the magical Heart Palace, which turned out to be bigger (and more beautiful!) than we first imagined. It slowed us down a little, but trust us, it’s worth it. ✨[/p][p][/p][p]Q: What platforms will the game release on?[/p][p]A: You’ll be able to play on Steam and Nintendo Switch! 🎮 Future possibilities (like Switch 2 or physical editions) are definitely on the table, but those decisions will come later with our publisher. Stay tuned!
[/p][p]Q: Will the game be available in multiple languages?[/p][p]A: Absolutely! 🌍 The Witch’s Bakery will be translated into English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: What is Silver Lining, and what’s their role?[/p][p]A: Silver Lining is our publishing partner from the UK. They’re helping us with marketing, communication, and making sure the game gets released smoothly (think: working with first parties like Nintendo, planning launches, etc.). Plus, they’ve worked on amazing titles like Spirit of the North and Outbound. We couldn’t ask for a better team to support us![/p][p][/p][p]Q: How did Kickstarter affect the project?[/p][p]A: Kickstarter changed everything. 💜 Thanks to your support, we kept the studio alive, built our team, and officially launched production. Without our backers, this project simply wouldn’t exist, and we are forever grateful. We cannot wait to show you what's coming and see you fall in love with Lunne's story as much as we did!
[/p][p]Q: Will there be a cookbook?[/p][p]A: YES! 🍰 We’re working with a French pastry chef to bring you recipes straight from the game, including baguettes, chocolatins, éclairs, and more. The digital cookbook will let you bake your way into Lunne’s world. Delicious magic awaits![/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will there be an artbook?[/p][p]A: Currently a work in progress! ✏️
[/p][p]Q: Are there Easter eggs in the game?[/p][p]A: Oh yes. Everywhere. But within the legal limit! 🐣 Expect fun references, inside jokes, and nods to other games, all hidden throughout. Keep your eyes peeled!

We upload daily content about the development of The Witch’s Bakery on our Discord so feel free to join us! 😊

Until the next news… Stay magical! ✨

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[h3]Bonjouuuuuuur~ 
[/h3][p]We're halfway into August and it's hot here in Paris, be sure to drink a lot and protect yourself from the sun and find some greenery. ☀️ Speaking of which~~ [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here is the concept art for Montmartre Park, where we can see the backers memorial (the statue on the left)! This map was unlocked during our Kickstarter campaign, and it's all thanks to our community! 🥺 Thank you so much! More content about it is on the way, so stay tuned! 💕
[/p][p]Next up, more character models! Mawuli got new ones as we move through chapter 3! Here's Nice, Noting and Pose! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]He's not the only one, his sister Mirembe also got more models too! She now has Sarcastic, Frustrated and Anxious! (but don't worry, she's adorable still) [/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][p][/p][h2]Live FAQ! ✨ [/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re hosting a FAQ live session on our YouTube channel on Monday, August 18 at 7 PM UTC where our founders, Hugo and Charlotte will answer to all of your questions! You can drop your questions in the thread on our Discord Channel!

Can’t make it to the live? No worries, a replay available on our YouTube channel to watch anytime you like! If we don’t receive enough questions, we may move the live session to the end of September to give you more time!

We can’t wait to chat with you! Until then, stay magical✨ [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Bonjouuuuuuur~ ✨[/p][p][/p][p]We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with a publisher: Silver Lining! ☀️[/p][p]We are so happy to be working with their lovely team and we’re so excited for what’s ahead![/p][p]
[/p][p]Along with this news, we are also shifting the release date to 2026.[/p][p]This decision reflects our commitment to giving the game more time and making Lunne’s story the best it can be.🥰 [/p][p][/p][p]As you know, we’ve always been honest with you - and this delay is also due to our initial underestimation of the main characters’ Heart Palace. We want to tell a lot more than we originally did in these sections of the game. Once we tested what they could become, we couldn’t let go. So now, if we want to make all three of them to the same level of quality, we need more time to work on them.[/p][p][/p][p]We understand that it might be disappointing news. We know many of you are eager to play - we receive so many kind messages every day, and it means so much to us. But there’s a silver lining! (*wink* *wink*)[/p]

• [p]First thing first, to our backers: we hope this news reassures you that the game is absolutely on its way![/p]
• [p]Second, we’ll be starting playtests soon. The first one will take place in September and will be limited to around 20 people. More playtests will follow later this year![/p]
• [p]Third, we’re not going silent! We will continue as always to share updates on the game roughly on a daily basis on our socials. That way, you can see the game taking shape, and we’re not doing spoilers so you can rest assured! (also, there will be more steam news!!)[/p]
• [p]Fourth, there are more exciting announcements coming… But those are stories for another time. 😊[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, we’re here to chat and answer any question on our socials, we’ll always be happy to hear from you! We also want to do a live Q&A on the week of August 18, so if you have questions, please write to us here or on our Discord channel “live-event”! [/p][p]Huge thanks to Silver Lining for joining us on this adventure!! 💖[/p][p]We can’t wait to share more about The Witch’s Bakery! Until then, stay magical! ✨ [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p]