Pick Me Pick Me News

Thank you to everyone who showed up to our booth and tried the game, especially those who gave us feedback. You have no idea how valuable it is to our team to get your reactions and thoughts! It was so exciting to be able to watch those reactions live, and in person, and the energy during PAX was nothing short of electric from start to finish.
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What We Learned at PAX[/h2]
We received a ton of feedback from community members at PAX and the overwhelming response to the game has been enthusiastic and positive. From our feedback forms and conversations we gleaned insights regarding things we can focus on for Early Access, and beyond, including feedback on mechanics, conversation flow, and understanding how player input impacts the results of each round.

We’re happy to say that the team have addressed and fixed the major bugs that popped up throughout the week of PAX, and are working on improvements based on the above feedback!


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Road to Early Access – What’s Coming in the Next 10 Days[/h2]
Early Access is only the beginning, and more than ever, feedback and refinement are crucial to the long-term success of our game.

As we approach release the devteam are focused on testing, bugfixing cross-platform play/support, and we’re using your feedback to make Day One as smooth as possible.
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Join Our Final Pre-Launch Livestream![/h2]
📅 This Thursday is our last livestream before Early Access, featuring our amazing partners at AI2U!
💬 Come hang out, ask questions, and see exclusive gameplay from the latest build - even register for a chance to play it live with the developers!

This will be our final stream (for now!) with AI2U - don’t miss it!

JOIN US AT discord.gg/pickmepickme FOR MORE! (and don't forget to register if you want to playtest!)



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Launch Details Recap[/h2]
- Early Access is May 28, 2025.
- The game will be available on mobile and PC at launch.
- The first day, you will have 2 free rounds, and 1 free round per day after that.

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How You Can Help Us Right Now[/h2]
- Wishlist the game!
- Follow on social channels / join Discord and BRING YOUR FRIENDS! The more players and playtesters we get, the better the experience will be for everyone!
- Share the game or trailer
- Leave feedback during Early Access
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A Look Ahead[/h2]
What’s planned for the first major update post-launch? We have a number of things in the works, and you'll get more information, later:
- workshop support
- solo chat
- new character events

There's a lot more coming, but even more to do right now, so we'll leave you and get back to work!

Thank You, and as always, thank you for picking us!

With love,
- Pick Me Pick Me crew 😘

Happy Monday, everyone! 👋
We hope you all had an amazing weekend - we’re still buzzing after Thursday’s awesome test stream with our friends at AI2U.
Huge thanks to their wonderful Community Manager, @dracaena.bot and everyone who showed up to support us and help make it a success! 🥳

Today, we have an exciting announcement to add to your calendars:

[h2][h3]We’re thrilled to announce that Optillusion Games will be at PAX East this year![/h3][/h2]
[h3] 🗓️ Dates: May 8–May 11
📍 Location: Booth #20102[/h3]
If you're attending, come by, say hi, and check out Pick Me Pick Me in person!
We'll have:

- Hands-on demos
- Exclusive stickers and merch
- A chance to meet the team and maybe catch some early sneak peeks at what’s next...


We can't wait to see some of you there!

[h2][h3]📺 Thursday Livestream Reminder[/h3][/h2]
Don’t forget: we’ll be back this Thursday at 3PM PST with another Pick Me Pick Me livestream.
Come hang out in the Discord, chat with the devs, and maybe catch a few surprises! 🎤🎮

👀 What's That? New Goodies!
You might notice a few new emojis and sound effects around our community channels - a little gift from the folks who tuned in to our last stream, and the first of many more to come!

[h2]🌟 Mark Your Calendars: May 1st & May 3rd[/h2]
Stay tuned; we have special announcements coming your way soon.
Trust us, you won’t want to miss them. 🚀

Thanks again for all your support, energy, and patience as we keep building and growing Pick Me Pick Me.
You’re the best — see you soon online, and hopefully in person at PAX East!

– The Optillusion Team

[h2]🕹️💡 Weekly Gamenight + Playtest Livestreams [/h2]






We’re excited to kick off our weekly Thursday night livestreams—your chance to play the game early, give direct feedback to the devs, and hang out with the community as we test out brand-new features and polish everything up.

We’ll be testing every week, ramping up bugfixes, updates, and content drops as we head toward the next big milestone. Whether you're a die-hard bug hunter or just down to explore what’s new, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s the schedule we have so far.

Thursday, April 24 - Playtest with special Guest from AI2U Community - 1:30PM PST
Thursday, May 1 - Playtest 4PM PST
Thursday, May 8 - Playtest 4PM PST
Thursday, May 15 - Special Event Playtest, TBA

These details are subject to change, but any changes will be announced in advance, through socials and our Discord

🔥 This Week’s Stream (Thursday): This Thursday at 1:30 PM Pacific, we’ll be joined by a special guest from the AI2U: With You 'Til The End community— Dracaena, the the community manager for AI2U: With You 'Til The End!

She'll be joining us to prepare for a very special livestream that will happen in a few weeks, to iron out some kinks, practice our livestreaming chops, and get to know our community a little bit!

Expect great convos, gameplay, and a behind-the-scenes look at where the game is headed.

Don’t miss it!

🧪 Want to Be a Playtester?
You’re in the right place! Just register here to apply.


📝 Here’s how it works:

Once approved, you’ll get 72 hours of access to the game.

You’ll receive two accounts—one for you and one for a friend.
(Both must complete this short feedback survey after playing.)

All accounts will be wiped at the end of the session, so jump in and explore while you can!


🎁 Why Join Early?

This isn’t just about playing early—it’s your chance to directly influence development and help us shape the game.

We’re building this community from the ground up, and early participants will be rewarded.
By playtesting now, you’ll get access to exclusive perks and recognition as one of the founding members of our community.

From limited roles and cosmetics to early-access rewards and future beta priority, we’re making sure your contributions don’t go unnoticed.

💬 Stay Connected
Have questions? Want to talk directly to the devs, suggest ideas, or just hang out?
Join our Discord server and be part of the conversation:

👉 https://discord.gg/nnup6JpKK5

These Thursday events are only the beginning—we’re just getting started.

Thanks for being here, Picking Us, and for helping us build something amazing. 💖

[h2] 💘 STILL HEAD OVER HEELS FOR OUR PLAYERS 💘 [/h2]

April Fools' has come and gone, but our dedication to you is NO JOKE! While everyone else was pulling pranks, we were hard at work putting the final polish on some major upgrades — based entirely on your feedback.

[h3] ✨ QUALITY OF GAME IMPROVEMENTS ✨ [/h3]

You spoke, we listened - and now things are smoother, prettier, and way more fun:

• UI Glow-Up : Repositioned buttons, clearer navigation, and more intuitive interfaces for smoother dating adventures
  
  
• Better Text Display : Improved fonts and spacing for easier reading (because love letters should never strain your eyes!)
  
  
• Refined Tips : Short, snappy advice without the fluff. We get it, you wanna flirt, not read a manual.
  
  
• Icon Upgrades : Sharper, more sleek icons
  

[h3] 🔥 COMING IN MAY: SOLO CHAT MODE 🔥[/h3]

It’s finally happening.

Get ready for Solo Chat Mode , launching in our May update. It's everything you’ve been asking for: 1-on-1 convos with your favorites, just you and them. 

But … you’ll have to earn it 😏

• How to Unlock : Dominate PVP mode and out-charm your rivals to gain access to your crushes
  
  
• Private text-style chats with your chosen heartthrobs
  
  
• Affection Rewards : As your bond grows stronger, you might receive special gifts! Perhaps a morning greeting text? A treasured sock? A virtual kiss? Or even... a private date outside the usual settings?
  

Sure, you can choose your favorite - but you’re ours! Talk to us and we can also reward you for your time and effort! Chat with us in Discord and tell us how we’re doing, and what you’d like to see in the game for, like:

• Chance to receive exclusive pictures as your affection grows (if the dating gods smile upon you!)
  
  
• The ULTRA-RARE opportunity to get voice messages from your virtual sweetheart (for the truly devoted among you!)
  
  
• Send emojis & special stickers to let them know how you feel
  
  
• Special Roles and Secret Perks 
  

Don’t forget to drop by our community spaces to share your videos, streams, stories, ideas, and awkward PVP flirting fails - we love watching these, and would love to feature you just as much!

Got a dream reward that would make your heart flutter? Hit us up in Discord and let us know!

[h3] 💌 WHAT'S NEXT? 💌 [/h3]

This is just the start of our 2025 journey together. Keep the feedback coming—we’re building this dream dating sim with you.

With love (and lots and lots of code),
The Pick Me Pick Me Team 💕

P.S. Still vibing with those March outfits? You can find all 17 hairstyles, 17 accessories, and 22 🔥 looks in your style settings. Dress to impress, always.

Hello lovely players! 💖

Spring is in the air, and so are our updates! We're absolutely thrilled to share some exciting improvements and additions to Pick Me Pick Me that we've been working on based on your wonderful feedback!

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements[/h2]
We've been squashing bugs and polishing the game experience:

• Fixed translation issues with dynamic language in Simplified and Traditional Chinese
  
• Resolved a bug where Token balance wasn't being properly deducted
  
• Adjusted the affection level display in the character preview interface
  
• Optimized the positioning and guidance for various options and icons
  
• Fixed bugs related to player gender switching
  
• Resolved issues with purchase unlocks
  

[h2]👚 New Player Outfits![/h2]
Express yourself with our brand new customization options! We've added:

• 17 new hairstyles to frame your lovely face
  
• 17 fabulous accessories to top off your look
  
• 22 stylish outfits to showcase your unique personality
  

Visit your personal settings to purchase these items with coins and mix-and-match to create your perfect look for those special dating encounters!

[h2]💬 We Want to Hear From You![/h2]
Don't see your language available in the game? Want Итальянский, Italiano, or another language added to the lineup? Let us know!

Encountered an awkward dialogue moment? Found a visual glitch during character transitions? Is there a particular feature you wish existed, like more diverse conversation topics or additional character customization options?

Maybe you have ideas for improving the match-making system, or suggestions for new character archetypes you'd love to see? Whatever it is, we're all ears!

Your thoughtful feedback is what drives our development process. Every bug report, feature request, and creative suggestion helps us shape Pick Me Pick Me into the dating game of your dreams! Our team reviews all community input with care and enthusiasm.

[h2]🤝 Stay Connected[/h2]
Your suggestions and ideas are the heart of our development process. Feel free to reach out to us through our Discord or other community channels with any thoughts or feedback you might have.

Thank you for being part of our growing community. Every update brings us closer to creating the perfect dating experience for you!

With love and gratitude,
The Pick Me Pick Me Team 💕