Hey all, Hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to announce that "Anime Collector: Evo" will be F2P over the Steam Next Fest starting on 10th of June. As a solo developer on this project it is hard for me to keep the Steam community updated on the current progress. I provide updates on our discord server far more regularly then I do Steam but when anything important comes to light I will also update Steam. So in this Announcement i wanted to bring everyone who is not on our Discord server up to date on my work along with sharing some credits with some of my amazing artists that have helped me along the way and continue to provide there support! [u](Please note that while the following is planned for June some stuff may be delayed for later updates)[/u] [u](As the game is in EA content and gameplay is always subject to change)[/u] [b]Dev Log:[/b] [b]Character Lore:[/b] Currently, most non-player characters (NPCs) in the game serve primarily as sources for side quests rather than offering extensive lore or insights into the game world. However, beginning in June, there will be a significant shift with the arrival of newly introduced NPCs designed to enrich player experience in the game universe. Initially, I planned to incorporate character lore through dialogue or storytelling. However, I've decided to take a more unconventional approach. When you first engage with an important NPC, you'll encounter a prompt: "Read memory..." Choosing this option will unveil the NPC's lore in the form of a manga. Some stories will be short, while others may span many pages. For instance, "Riko" will have approximately five pages dedicated to her backstory. Skipping this option is possible, but doing so means the character's lore won't be added to your collection, and you won't have another opportunity to learn about them. Reading the lore will reward you with a new item in your Steam inventory: "DATA CORE: ." Conversely, skipping the lore will grant you a "CORRUPT CORE: ." I won't delve into the implications further at this point, but these choices will significantly influence your gameplay with that NPC and the rewards you receive. "Riko" [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/3d6d99f319796c8f617d78608beddd604afe4e86.png[/img] Early Panel Concepts: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/f4f79329df4e0024d5118fbdaa6cf9952829369f.png[/img] [b]Up-coming Bosses:[/b] My boss system has been re-developed from the ground up. The new system allows me to easily create diverse abilities and movement sets for the games boss battles. "Liquid Lust" [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/19264a05c76ecbddff7b17535c797b296eafc574.jpg[/img] "Lunara Avalonis" [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/f217673ce250cf267f6a4cd54e49613e6960f631.jpg[/img] "Sprintella Gobblewood(Concept)" [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/92b3ef742d81e55ce5f8a91eb92021937bcc15f1.png[/img] [b]Global Events:[/b] Global Events are introducing a fresh dynamic into the game, replacing traditional boss gate encounters entirely. Participants must collaboratively gather required resources to access designated zones where adventure awaits. These zones may contain bosses or lead to treasure troves filled with numerous chest discoveries. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40197745/205b14863f69de49caf5b423d905032395046889.jpg[/img] [b]End Log[/b] I just want to thank everyone for following the project and supporting me. I appreciate every single one of you. If you would like to be updated more regularly on the game it would be great if you could join the games [url=https://discord.gg/n4yRYchp]DISCORD[/url] Artists: [url=https://twitter.com/GeekRay_nnr]@GeekRay[/url] [url=https://twitter.com/miichupeachu]@miichupeachu[/url] [url=https://twitter.com/Miaw907]@Miaw907[/url] [url=https://twitter.com/Sibiru_Laut]@Sibiru_Laut[/url]