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Chasing Sunsets - What's Next?
🕑 Added 2024-08-26 20:10:34 +0000 UTC
Now that patch 1.01 is out (and still fails to account for one world state due to a Ch7 bug) and Kent and I are enjoying our traditional week off from development, I thought I'd take a moment and post about the future of our first title. (v1.01 is available at the pinned download links.)
Here is the planned release cycle and what to expect with each:
v1.02 - Sept 2024: This will include bug fixes for all chapters, including the one mentioned above from Chapter 7. If this update adds new content, it will only be to patch bugged paths, such as Mallory still thinking she's on the casual sex path after MC has rejected her every advance in Ch6.
v1.10 - Dec 2024-Mar 2025: This will be our Epilogue Chapter. It will begin a few days before the scene in Walter's bar at the end of Ch9, and take the player through the outcome of the lawsuit. (Yes, there will be a trial) and then take the MC through the immediate outcomes of his ending, followed by a glimpse of his future. We are evaluating a mechanic that would allow the MC to have an incomplete look at what his ending might have looked like had he made different choices as well.
This version (the final chapter update) will be titled "Chasing Sunsets" and will also endeavor to tie up any loose ends, such as what happened to Vince if you left him alive, how that ring ended up on Jaye's finger at the end of Ch9, and most importantly, what happened to Hank the Wolf.
The final content update will certainly offer the player an opportunity to see some faces that have been absent such as Rikki, Bianca, and others. Each will have individual content, depending on choices made up to this point.
The points system will go away in the final chapter, and while there will be choices, they can affect pathing within that ending.
v1.11 - TBD 2025: This will be our final version, after which we will only patch the game if bugs are discovered, and it will be considered a completely finished product. This will focus on bringing legacy animations and art up to our current standard, refining dialogue, and possibly adding additional choices or providing a smoother experience navigating the relationship realities.
v1.11 is not expected to maintain save compatibility with previous versions, because new variables will be introduced and some legacy variables removed.
That's it in a nutshell. After taking a few days off, Kent and I will be burning the midnight oil to get this entire project into a state we can call "a job adequately done." We'll let you know periodically how things are going, and of course, watch the Previews channel for a sneak peek of what lies ahead!
Comments
NTolistobogii
Now will there be a v1.02 update, or did you drop it and wait for the v1.10 "big" update?
Bubbles
By far my favorite game!! Is there still hope for a possible future with Lisa in the epilogue?
Tycus
Just wanted to say that without a shadow of doubt Chasing Sunsets is the pinnacle of H-games I've played. Well written, developed characters, top quality character art and animation and an excellent story to boot. Congratulations both of you. What a fantastic piece! Can't wait for 1.11.
Vincent Vega
That's a good shout but it's hard to imagine a story that centres around Tara that doesn't include Jaye. Whoever it is, I'd be disappointed if Amanda doesn't at least make a cameo appearance
Exyle69
What would also be nice in the next updates for Chasing Sunsets is to actually see MC, Jaye and Mallory goimg to and being at Lexi's concert. When they were getting ready to go I was disapointed when the story skipped past the concert to later that night after the fact...
RogueRat
and Thanks for all the joy they're bringing!
Brother Bethor
I think Tare Bear may be one of the MCs of the Firebreak.
Vincent Vega
I feel like you can't really say thank you for the music without also saying thanks for the songs we're singing
Vincent Vega
We should have a sweepstake on which characters the game might revolve around. My money is firmly on Ricci (Erica). If I'm right, remember you heard it here first. If I'm wrong....well fuck it by the time that comes out this thread will be long forgotten about 🤣
Stone Fox Studios
Our second game will be called "Firebreak" and will take place in the Chasing Sunsets universe, with some of the peripheral characters from the first game taking primary roles.
jish55
I'm curious what your plans are after you finish with 1.11.
Jonathan Hang
Alright, alright, alright! Looking forward to everything! This has been an amazing journey! Enjoy your week now, both of you 😁✌🏻!
Calhoun28
You guys should be proud, you made something really special here! I'm looking forward to the final update. And more Erica please! Cheers. :)
Michael Cook
I seriously hope this is not the end of more games as amazing like this one coming from you guys. You have set the bar extremely high with this game, so I hope there is more to come that is just as amazing if not better.
Vincent Vega
You guys are the absolute best! Enjoy your time off, you've most definitely earned it!
Jacek Wiśniewski
If there's someone who doesn't there's no hope for them to find love. One thing however she's so great she's "almost" unrealistic
Jon
Nice update, Enjoy your week off peeps, Awesome job on your 1st title, Definitely one of the top AVNs.
ArchAngel121996
i love jaye :D
RogueRat
Wonderful Update - Thanks for All The Things and the Music!. Any hints or clues after the NEXT AVN?
MoC
I actually remember from a discord chat I had with Kent, but we were also chatting about graphics cards, and Daz etc but this was back in 2021 and I'm not the best at reading all the updates. So it might just be my bad as well. Amazing work guys.
Stone Fox Studios
Chapter 9 just locked your path into one of the endings. :) We didn't do a very good job of explaining that up front. We've said for a while there would be 10 chapters, but the message got muddled.
MoC
I saw in your last update that there was more to come, and I'm grateful. Given how incredible a job you guys have done telling this story, I was honestly thinking "This isn't how it ends, surely" I'm glad the epilogue will wrap up those questions. I've been here since first release and I'm really looking forward to any future projects you guys might produce. And thank you for Jaye and Chasing Sunsets.
