Release date announcement
🕑 Added 2021-04-16 12:28:41 +0000 UTC
The release dates for Episode 7 - True Colors are as follows:
+$25 tiers: Friday, April 23
+$10 tiers: Monday, April 26
$5 tier: Friday, May 7 (Patch only. Requires v0.6.0 or v0.6.1.)
DIKs! The wait is almost over!
Beta testing has yielded great results and helped the episode get more polished than it was.
There are still some kinks to work out, and after that, there's the general preparation for release left on my end; but today, I'm feeling confident that I can deliver on this release date.
If you plan to play the game on the release day, I advise you to download the full game before release and then download the smaller patch during release day.
This will get you playing the game faster as servers will be stressed during this time.
The estimated download size for v0.7.0 is 14.5 GB for the full game and 4.1 GB for the patch.
I've tried my best only to include what's necessary for the patch, and, as always, my content is compressed and lossless.
You can only patch versions v0.6.0 and v0.6.1 from my Patreon page. As always, the Patreon version isn't compatible with Steam.
If you're unsure about how to patch the game, you can save yourself the headache and download the full game at release.
I hope you will enjoy this release, and a thank you to all for sticking with me through the development.
Your patience and the trust you put in me make me stay focused and healthy.
This project is only possible because of your support.
Let the countdown begin!
Love
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Andy Lockhart
Excellent as always! Can't wait for the next Episode.
It's usually updated once all tiers have access
Luksa
Does anyone has problem with upgrading to 15$ tear, using credit card. Never had issue, but today for past 10 hours, I'm getting payment declined. :(
Book Natthaphorn
Any update for the full-guide of ep7?
AfterLife
A few of them definitely needs some attention. +1
JasonG
I think in future updates there should be a "Doctor's Choice" where DPC picks a girl for a small special render set in additional to the polled ones. This would help balance out the numbers a bit and might lead to great renders of girls who never/ would never get picked in the polls.
DrPinkCake
It's live now for the $10 tier! Enjoy!
DrPinkCake
It's live now for the $10 tier! Enjoy!
Drab Drab
We need to wait , its only the 10 $ plus
Jet_Pilot
i think its about 4am our time, oh im an aussie too
Mahnkopf
Hey I'm in Australia and was wondering what time this will be releasing for us? Thanks.
hisstoryman
Love the new banner pic. Great renders and love the lighting.
gk22
DPC, what time can we expect the 10 $ tier release tomorrow?
Kristof_E
The updated graphics looks amazing. Thanks for a well made episode. So begins the wait for the next one.
DrPinkCake
Yes
Casey Davis
Is the game available for download now for $25+
André Luiz Garcelli
3 days yet to download, it sucks to be poor
We wonna new post ;)
gk22
tell me is it amazing? Or SUPPPERR AMAZING? Can't wait till monday...
Jet_Pilot
you should also check your email, about any updates that paypal does, i always get them straight from paypal
Juanito_Santos
this happen to me with another game ... sorry to say this error is a " normal " thing with the system something to do with how they basically " batch " payments
WhiteWolf619
Thanks for the tip, i just ended up putting my credit card in.
Jet_Pilot
paypal is having problems at the moment give it some time
WhiteWolf619
I am trying to update my tier to download the game but I keep getting your payment to DrPinkCake didn't go through, i am trying to do it through paypal never had any issues before wonder if anyone else is having problems?
James ong
I just upgrade my membership to 25 todaynot sure will be getting today
DogCat
it's out!!!
ICUP PLOTTING
Yall gotta relax. games coming just chilll.
Christian
I’ve been up all night it’s now 9am where I’m at lmao
AfterLife
and I feel you m8, I'm doing the same for the last 9 hours.
Koalmoik
i feel you, i've been sitting here for the last 2 hours F5ing
And
Let's hope it releases soon
Julian
just for the cars to go through the earth lol did the same. after first patch tho i 100% the game twice, one of the best games ive ever played
Qayen
This is the longest wait of my gaming life lmao. It will probably be tomorrow morning in my timezone since I'm in Asia.
Xan
BRUH
Bobscratch
bellabellabellabellabellabellabellabellaineedmybellabellabellabellabellabellabellabellabellabella
Ivan
Is that out already?
Jayden
So you Sadie you left Van Der Linde gang to play BAD nicee! ;)
Shane
Anybody know why my folder extraction is sometimes insanely, excruciatingly slow and other times fast as hell? I'm confused.
Sadie Adler
Almost..
And
Is it out?
Sadie Adler
LETS GO EPISODE 7!!!
Chris Cat
He usually posts about 3 hours earlier than this is all...
Geralt of Ashkelon
This reminds me of when I waited until 3 AM for Cyberpunk to be available.
WhiteWolf619
Give the poor guy a chance he probably just got up and he has to upload it that can take a bit of time lol.
Jayden
soon friend
DogCat
is out yet?
Dr.Evil666
Starting another pot of coffee. Come on patch.
AfterLife
He gonna add a guide as usual how to install the new patch.
Lectiuss
You dont have to worry about the saves, those are stored in different location than the game itself
Rodriguez
it hasnt come out yet and all of us have been awake all night waiting in suspense. dear god help me im so tired.
Gause
is there a post, or someone somewhere that shows how i can patch my game and keep my saves? Sorry if this is a silly question
Germania Games
Feels like waiting an entire day extra
Don Jon
Shoutout to all my Oceania bros, almost the 24th.
Jamie Sadistic
Negatory, sir.
Germania Games
mfw Maya
RealDAP
still no update?
PFC Jamesthe13
Killing me.....
zc nounou
coming!!!
fwy1991
It is such a long wait lol
Federico
Is out? :D
Dr.Evil666
I can't believe how addicted I am to this story. Tic, Tock, Tic, Tock.
Christian
Not a clue lol
Hyannis
Anyone know what time it comes out?
al.ter.e.go_X
Its after 12am in my location and still waiting for the patch. Gonna be awake whole night for this
Qayen
The anticipation!!!
Pheonix88x88
:D
Joel
Buzzing!
Jayden
its animated but is it worth watching?
Locki
Today is the day
Christian
Yeah I've seen little snip bits of it and it looks like a good show
darkkeg .
Invincible season 1 so far might be my fav season of a superhero show ever
Christian
I've been meaning to watch it actaully
darkkeg .
yeah. Just got done watching invincible. Highly Recommend
Con Pantazidis
In all seriousness, I cant wait to see more of what Tremolo and Derek get up to
Christian
so uh.. change of topic but anyone else waiting for the new episode of FATWS also while we wait for ep.7 ? lmao
Jamison
you'll be waiting for sometime
Robert Wolfe
I'm just waiting to see that patch link now!!!
Jamison
@Xan You also have to take into account the multiple paths for the main girls. DPC has to create scenes for Sage, Josy/Maya, Jill and Bella. Granted there will most likely be a lot of scenes that overlap, but as the game progresses, so do the paths as well as the ep size.
RedZer
its says 4.1 GB in the post so prob take 1-2 hours with all routes
Jayden
how big
HJZero Gaming
My man always delivery
Xan
Biggest update yet, so I’d say longer than any other previous one
HJZero Gaming
How long is this Episode going to be I wonder I hope long.
Xan
Yes
gk22
well said
xGamblex
Yes, b ut have you seen her husband? *no spoilers* but, hey, she wants it the same way he does, so well see.
xGamblex
Yes indeed, without giving away spoilers, I think its about time, their dynamic went further
The Exception
She's married, you DIKs :D
The Exception
Um... yeah? :D Dude, check the wardrobe in the room with some moon globe)
jakethesnake3333
Well that's just sort of the dynamic there with her so yeah. Without saying much more, it's by design (I'm assuming.) I'm betting though in EP 7, we're getting more xD.
xGamblex
I love this game so much, for the story and for the adult content, it actually feels like you are inside the game, you are drawn into it. HAVING SAID THAT, I would love a longer and more passionate scene with Isabelle, the teasing is just not enough. Love the game.
Robert Wolfe
Ok am I the only one that can’t find the suit in episode 6???
Jamison
ep 5 released about 6am CST (U.S.), and ep 6 released about 7am CST. If those two eps can be any indication.
Waiter
Unlikely. DPC didn't specifically choose the time, but he plans to release it on the mentioned date.
Merky
I'm wondering if it will release once midnight hits anyone knows??
Martin Gilchrist
Is it Friday yet?
DrPinkCake
No release time specified. It will drop when I'm ready to post it.
Waiter
Quick question: What is the standard time of the release date? Is it the pacific time zone?
Reboot
I didn't think I'd find a post this touching on this forum, to be honest. I feel for you and have been through things like that too so I can relate. I hope everything turns out to be ok. Take care of yourself, too. You said your thoughts are not healthy, and that's understandable. I just hope they do get better, though, and you don't let yourself drown in those thoughts. I have hope, since the rest of your message shows positivity towards this community and the world. I wish everybody thought like that, and that those who do, like myself, would talk about it more. Let's be nice to each other, even if we don't always agree or understand each other. I hope you have time to play this game this week-end, or do anything else you like to distract you a little. I sincerely hope you and your family get better. Take care.
Lectiuss
you'll have precise instructions together with all the needed files in a winrar/7zip patch archive. If I remember correctly (it's been a while..) you just copy the files from the patch archive to BaDIK game folder and overwrite everything. It's very easy to do. (correct me if I misremember..)
rogghuggcogg
hey quick question what files to i need too replace too install the newest patch?
Lectiuss
Minimum tier for the download of the patch is 5$ and you need to already have patreon version of the game in order to patch it, steam version is separate version and CANNOT be patched Edit: with tier 10$ you can download the patreon version of BaDIK so that you can keep it on the drive to apply the patch when new episode releases
Pablo Prieto Rodriguez
So, I can only afford to pay 1$ per month, will I have access to the patch? Thanks anyway, the game is really nice.
DrPinkCake
I haven't started working on the walkthrough, and there's no date or ETA for it. Managing the release and any bugs take priority for me.
IamaStone
Agreed been wanting that
Ruthless
it might there is no date on it im thinking it might take longer this time around. I think there are more paths in this episode than others kinda like ep4
Alexander Pires
Just a quick question DPC, Im guessing the Walk through will be coming within the next couple of weeks? Anyways, thanks for all the amazing work I cant wait to play on the 23rd Have great one!
Xan
Man oh man
Phillip
OMG that would be so awesome, she really does need a dick slap!!!
Jonez Lee
I'm hoping we get something with h Heather, y'all
gk22
hope there will be a lewd scene with Lily. My fav girl.
Eren
I can't wait to see episode 7
fwy1991
I cannot wait to see Episode 7!
OriginalKJak
So glad to see this today! Thanks so much for all your hard work, Doc. I cannot wait to see what you've done in Episode 7!
Thanks
Jason
So... long post, tangentially related to the game... and that tangent starts with me sitting here on the music menu, listening to a handful of specific tracks because, oddly enough, they merge well when I'm in a thinking mood. Odd, really, listening to the soundtrack of a pr0n game, for the sake of thinking about things that aren't pr0n related. Still, point being, my father has spent all but three days of the last three weeks in the hospital with what they're calling cluster migraines (not cluster headaches), and wild swings in blood pressure that has caused multiple strokes. He was released last week but ended up going right back a few hours later thanks to me catching that his BP had spiked. He could've died, probably would've died if I hadn't been there. My mom figured it was aftermath from the hospital stuff, not its return. And so... I've become really contemplative the last few days. We're not out of the woods yet, after all, even if things have been better. There are a lot of things you think you know, or you'd think you'd seen enough to get it at a gut-level. Things like the ephemeral nature of life, how nothing is permanent. Dr. PinkCake has a few tracks on here that really seem to reinforce thinking about that shit for me. There are huge number of things spinning around in my head right now, not all of them healthy, none of them fun, and I haven't been able to disentangle any of them to deal with them at all. I guess there's a few things I can say though. Tell your loved ones you love them. You never know when your last opportunity to speak to a person will be and you'll spend the rest of your life regretting the words you should've said but didn't. And... I know, since we're all here because we shared only a single point, a desire to see an adult game that didn't suck get made, then there's a *WIDE* variety of opinions and beliefs represented here. I can't help but be happy that people have been respectful, or at the very least I've missed those moments when people haven't been. This place is like a minuscule island of sanity for me sometimes, given how utterly crazy everyone on every side seems to have become lately, which is, itself, kinda crazy when you think about it. Anyway, I don't care how much we might disagree if we met in real life, I hope folks here stay safe and can find a place where they can be happy... and I hope we can find a way to stop being assholes to each other in the bigger world we're all averting our eyes from when we're playing this game... because if we can't... well... tell your loved ones you love them while you can.
Alexandre Desrochers
Alright! Thx boss!
DrPinkCake
Yeah, I bet, but for me, the week will fly as I work with the preparations and all. And when release comes, it's the busiest time for me with helping players with any issues and whatnot. I'll squeeze in a rest sometime after that. :)
DrPinkCake
You can check the current release for v0.6.1 for patch information. It's the same but with a different patch.
Alexandre Desrochers
Noob question, but where do you put the patch to add it to the game? :) im new here, btw it is one of my favorite game 👌👌 thx drpink for everything you've done for us 😁
AfterLife
The first, longest week of this year. Second one going to be the week before EP8 release. Have a long rest on the next weekend Doc!
anthony curtis
Weirdly I am more excited for this episode than I am for RE8 and ME trilogy. I cannot wait to play it :D
BananaMan
Then you're going to have to wait until a while after Episode 8 is out
Adrijus
Great work! I can't wait to continue the story, looking at the size of the update I get the idea that this will probably be the biggest and best episode in the game so far
Oleg Daev
I'm excited really, but I'm waiting for the Steam full release 😄
Lau Kong Chee
Great work, I really enjoy your game. Each character had a good depth and background. Game play are fun and story are kept interesting throughout all the season. Most games I'd probably played once and not bother finding out other paths I missed but definitely will try to unlock all the scenes and story.
Waiter
Just upgraded my membership because I can't wait extra 3 days XD
DrPinkCake
I appreciate it!
GolamZ
Salute!
GH0STD3LTA
I love the excitement from this community, I’m hyped af!!
Giedrius
Finally, we can get beck to our second life's. :D and don't worry DOC it's worth waiting you give us awesome experience. :)
Bunduru
OMG YES!!!!
Jamison
usually it's a couple weeks after the last tier gets the patch, so 3rd or last week of May...probably
DrPinkCake
There's no ETA for a Steam release. You can't patch the Steam version and the saves are treated as two different games. You don't have to worry about keeping both versions as long as you don't actively try to modify the games with code and/or saves.
Jamison
Just thinking outload. I try to find patterns in occurrences, and develop assumptions (and see how those assumptions play out in time) with stories I get interested in. You would have to admit that seeing Josy living in the HOT house now, Maya (probably) still in her dorm might cause some tension, thusly create a small schism, which could develop into a larger one throughout the course of the game. I'll be curious how the story unfolds in time.
The Exception
You don't even need to delete anything. I have both, it's fine.
Jamison
it's a copy & paste operation in the /game directory. Overwrite all.
Thor von Fiddle
I think you may be reading too much into this. If DPC compiled a promo banner with Tybalt, Rusty, Chad, and Magnar instead of the girls what would that imply?
Michael Newton
I am the king of new games. Up to 300 with FO4. So I could just download DIK from here and delete my file in Steam without conflict?
Dave Davidson
@michael Newton same here, I bought it on Steam, then became a Patreon after finding the Steam version was only up to episode 4 while the one here was up to 6. I'd rather support the dev directly anyway, and there are extras here like the renders and walkthroughs.
Blacklabyrinth
Awesome, great news.
Mitsuru
Well if you are subscriber , i suggest that you download the game again( from patreon) .But, you probably gonna have to start from scratch, because i don't think your steam saves are compatible with the patreon version.
Michael Newton
I am a Patron but got on board only after finding DIK and downloading from Steam..
Mitsuru
Sorry to say, but for adult VN, patreon or subscribestar are really the best options. Unless you fancy japanese anime girls.
The Exception
Well, it's gonna take a while. It's not like it happens before ep. 8, wich is about 4 months from now, so... Try to stay patient, I guess..? Or you can become a patron, cause it's cool and helpful for DrPInkCake, wich is cool and helpful for everyone here in return of course)
Alpha Protagonist
Well i turn 39 on that day so increasing my pledge to 25$. Thanks for the great story Dr PinkCake. Also will be hungover the next morning.
Bobscratch
And I can almost guarantee it will be less buggy.
Michael Newton
I have the Steam version. How long after a Patreon release do we Steamheads get it? Thanks..
Pyrforos
Well i got 4 saves all ready and waiting. Great story and artwork mate, came for the tits, stayed for the story..... and Isabella's ass.
Taylor Geary
holy shit tits
Furrow
Should be a good timeline anyway - Gives time to run through all the various playthroughs/save games and try to find things on your own - normally just need the walkthrough to catch the couple things I somehow miss.
Ardor
Awesome! It's finally the weekend and now I have something to look forward to for next weekend. So stoked about this update and ready to jump back into it.
Brian West
Bella’s looking awfully sus here...
Phillip
Excellent news, so I’m guessing by the timeline for this release we won’t be seeing the walkthrough for episode 7 until June at the earliest?
Gn753
Yes! YES!!
BoxerB
You shouldn't have to worry about starting from the beginning if you don't patch. Saves are stored in 2 places, so once you boot up a fresh install, it should pick up your saves automatically.
The Exception
I see what you did there)
ICE-QUEEN
BELLA .... OMG!
a3zs
Man you're awesome i cant wait
Alexander Hochbaum
Awesome! :)
The Exception
You made my day) YES)
The Exception
Probably, because this is way better than "Cyberpunk 2077" if you ask me.
goodtimes710
Great news, can't wait!
Fonzy
Excited to play it :) looking forward to it :) Keep up the good work.
Michael LuPayne
:)
Mellee
keep it up doccccccccccccccccccc and yo that bella picture makes me wonder hahahahahahah
Ryo
LOL woops I meant Dr!!! XD
Pete Miller
He didn't go to porn game medical school to just be called "Mr.". XD
Ryo
DR.PINK!!! Thank you! EDIT : Sry I meant DR. Forgive me!
AngelousDraven
looking forward to playing it just finished Episode 6 keep up all the great work.
Rebelyon
Praise the Pink!
:)
Jamison
hahaha
T'Gran
You're doing the Lord's work, Doc!
Machina4K
Thanks!! Lady Isabella here we go :D
RiffRaff
Fuck yes!
rasberry
The hype is bigger than it was for cyberpunk 2077
DC251
thank you!!
DrPinkCake
You don't have to worry about losing any saves whether you choose to patch or download the full game. Patching just makes the download size smaller but you will end up with the same files after you copy-paste the patch content into v0.6.0 or v0.6.1. If you want patch instructions, check the current release thread for information on it.
DC251
How do you "patch" the game? I became a patron after 6 was already released so i downloaded full game, but how do you actually patch the game so i dont have to go waste my 20+ playthroughs lol
Ryo Akashi
FINALLY!!!!! THE BEST DOCTOR EVER IN THE WORLD....
Chicken
Can't wait, its my early day at work to so I'm so happy 👏
captain_click_track
It’s the final countdown!!!! BA DA DO DO! BA DA DO DO DO! BA DA- crap. Gotta pay royalties now. 😖
Ivan
Oh my god, i wait such a long time
Hamish Callander
Cant wait to start another playthrough and see the new stuff!
Martyn Romaine
Hell yeah.. I can't wait
Fyrtue
He's doing the steam releases in season blocks. Season 1 was chapters 1-4 so the next steam release won't be until after chapter 8 at the earliest I believe.
Jamison
So I guess the whole Maya father thing is a massive thing, since Maya isn't even in the banner.
Michael Anders
Can’t wait!!!!’
John Lyon
For me it's her resting bitch face that puts me off, don't hate her but not interested either.
Callum Burton
Can’t wait😫
I'm so thrilled to finaly get to play this new chapter! Based on what you have delivered to us before, this will be fantastic! Thank you :)
Jayden
Like this if your jizz is ready for the following Friday
RedBaron
Nice doc!!! Thank u
hisstoryman
I know there is light at the end of the tunnel, for my MC it's probably a diesel engine.
NeilatLarge
Yessssssss!
Gray
lets hope I can patch the game im always terrible at these things. If not I don't mind downloading the full game and playing from the beginning. Thanks for the amazing news.
Echo CT-1409
She's not my favourite but I don't hate her.
Qayen
whoa 4.1 GB for a single patch? Damn, can't wait! Thanks for all your hard work again DPC!
Qayen
I really don't get why so many in the community dislike her lol, she's my fav main girl alongside Sage, they're both tied behind Quinn for my overall fav xD
Angus Stormwind
Horray! Fantastic news!
Echo CT-1409
Every main girl but Maya in the picture, she was also absent in the previews too...
Drousin
I was literally just thinking about when you announce this, I’m so hyped congrats bro
Andres Reyes
Looks like time to take a couple of days off work next week. Woooo!!!
Nighteyes
*canceling weekend plans for next week* Legit question, is there an expected time for the release? (preferably with timezone so us Europeans can figure out when it is :) )
Sean
4.1GB just for the patch! Oh My Lanta. This is going to be fucking awesome.
Xan
YES
Harizzle Pizzle
Time to bump up my package, baby😩
freunde bobby
when comes steam version?
Fareed
You're the best!
Beast of Bray
WOOOOOOOO!!!
Ruben Hoekstra
You are the best DPC! Can't wait to play episode 7 and everything else in the future🔥 Much love and keep up the good work❤️
JohnFive
Let's goo! Can't wait!
Jérôme Beard
You are God 😊👍🎉
Chachi
LEEEEEESSSSS FUUUCKIN GOOOOOOOO
Kurmblog
Yasss!! I cant waig to try it