Hello Dirt Dwellers, After more than 3 years of working solo on Drill Keeper, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve drilled into a partnership with [b]Hooded Horse[/b], my new publisher! They’re renowned for their dedication to quality and great catalog of deep and system-driven strategy games (e.g., like [i]Manor Lords[/i], [i]Against the Storm[/i] or [i]Terra Invicta[/i]). Importantly, this collaboration won’t change the creative direction of the game — it’s about making Drill Keeper the best game it can be. With Hooded Horse's support, I have the opportunity to develop the game without compromising it‘s unique identity or rush the development while also learning from their vast experience. Rest assured, I truly couldn’t think of a better partner than Hooded Horse to come along for this ride. In light of this collaboration, I’ve decided to [b]extend the development timeline to 2025[/b]. This additional time will help me refine the game, mine out any lingering bugs, add exciting new features, and polish every facet to diamond-like brilliance. I know this might be disappointing for some of you who have been eagerly waiting, but this extra time will allow me to make the game better than I ever anticipated. Thank you so much for sticking with me on this journey. Your support has kept me drilling forward, and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming next year. Drill safe, Denno / ShoulderByte