Update #65

Apr 28 2015


LAUNCHING IN 3…2…1 ... LIFTOFF! (almost)

After a long time in the making and ups and downs, we are finally launching Shadowrun Chonicles to the public today. The last wipe happened yesterday, the last bugs should be fixed (well then ones we dare risk or absolutely need to touch at that point) and we are busy making last minute preparations for our release on Steam, Humble and other stores (and you can buy directly through our own website, which will net us a higher percentage of the sales amount), thanks to Humble).

From now on the future of the game depends very much on how it will fare in the weeks ahead – we certainly want to do a LOT more with it – PvP, end-game missions, better chat system, color palettes for hair and beards and not least to continue the story which Boston Lockdown has begun. Between your feedback and our plans for the game, we will continue to be hard at work to grow the game further. For today, let’s take deep breath, step back and look at what we have accomplished despite the challenges we have been facing. Releasing a game is always an anxious moment for developers, as the public opinion (and the wallets gamers ultimately vote with) can make or break a game. So we need you help once more in letting people know about the game and of course inside the game in helping new users and establishing a good and welcoming environment for new players.

Is the game perfect? No – as with any game it will need more polishing and expanding and we have been discussing changes and additions with you in the forums. But I think we have laid the foundation for a great tactical co-op game experience and to realize the full potential for the road ahead. In the time since we have begun to make the game, babies have been born to the team-members, people came and others left and even the second part of Double Fine’s kickstarter is releasing in the same week as we do. Time flies, when you are having fun, it seems.

I want to say a heartfelt Thank You to everyone who has been part of the journey up to this point – team members, backers, our great community faces and everyone who has given feedback and helped make the game better. I am eager to see what the journey up ahead has to offer!