A very exciting progress update on Snowfall this month! Read on to get a little sneak peak of some new animations, concept art and plans for the future! As our team prepares for the Autumn months and we work comfortably wrapped in cosy blankets, we are getting ready to release a Beta build for all of you to try very soon. Keep an eye on the news here for updates! The Beta version will allow you to play through the first hour of the game, featuring random queue quests, new characters and our brand new management mechanics. We're excited to hear your feedback on these new systems! <3 In the past month we have organised a little field trip to the castle that inspired it all - Malbork castle in Gdansk. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/994d2885b582141852f5d500ec24872f01e762a5.jpg[/img] We have gathered some interesting textures, stories and historical facts to help us make the game even more interesting! - Did you know the castle, built in 1400s, had underfloor heating?! In the meantime, the team has been diligently working on a chapter system. Have been writing captivating main storyline dialogues for chapter III, and also putting a lot of effort effort towards creating numerous new animations that will enhance the overall visual experience. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/0808ddcd3af5f7e10b566f88f9e813149244afcd.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/0fb4f15748b5861231dd00b0a259c61779d77bfd.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/c08db1174a8008f6b03c3ed9589aa41aabbef7c8.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/21f32cd0b73f719eda60cb0c5a7389823a3376b4.gif[/img] We also have some lovely concept art pieces for new scenes and some that are already in game! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/21d7f499c7e4147ab0b659e9c345b7738c0e6b09.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44224629/87d9e4ee9014a0c007a476181f7e22055e7d429f.jpg[/img] I'm thrilled to share that the development of the game is going at a fantastic pace right now, and I couldn't be happier to inform you that we are not only meeting but also surpassing all of our milestones and marketing goals. We've been making remarkable progress, and I'm excited to announce that next month is going to be jam-packed with exciting updates. Get ready for new reveals, a fresh and revamped UI, and an epic new trailer that will surely blow you away! [h2]Unity, Unity, Unity🙄[/h2] Game development never goes smoothly, and this time is no exception. We have encountered several challenges along the way. Recently, the game engine we use, Unity, announced significant changes to their pricing structure. In addition to the monthly fee, we may also have to pay additional fees based on the number of game installs after a certain threshold. This will have an impact on both Yes, Your Grace and Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall, especially if we decide to participate in subscription-based or charity programs on various platforms. These programs can greatly increase the number of game installs. We have had numerous discussions in the studio this week, and while we are disappointed with Unity's decisions, we are too far into development to switch engines. Doing so would result in major release delays. We have dedicated years to building our own development workflows and tools around Unity, so this is not a decision we take lightly. However, for future projects, we are likely to explore different game engines. If you haven’t already, add the game to your wishlist and if you are enjoying these development updates make sure to click that thumbs up button <3 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373090/Yes_Your_Grace_Snowfall/