Update On the Status of Arches and Adastra
Added 2023-04-11 16:04:54 +0000 UTCHey everyone, this is Howly.
Sorry for the long silence from a couple EP projects these past few months. Quite a bit has happened involving a family member of mine, and I am currently in the process of helping them through it. I will likely go into more depth in the post for the final Arches build, as the concluding build has been very much impacted by this experience. Look for it to release this weekend. We're aiming for the 15th.
Now, as for Adastra news. Me and Haps are currently working on Khemia again. While Interea will continue to have sporadic releases, Khemia will be the main focus. I am eager to get back into the main story line and I always felt Scipio has a really interesting story to tell. Shortly after Arches is released, I will re-release Khemia with story alterations. It turns out a lot of themes I wanted to explore in Khemia ended up getting explored in Arches. I'll likely end up incorporating new themes that I find interesting, however, the main story beats, will stay the same. Hoping to have the re-release out in May
I've attached a few very early WIPs for the last build of Arches, drawn by the always-wonderful Paintfox.
4/15 Edit: Final Arches release is now solidly set to happen next weekend. Sorry everyone! Assets are mostly in order, but I'd like more time to finish this off. It's not a particularly long update, but it's an important one with a lot going on. I just wanna make sure I can pull it off in a way that's at least adequate, and to also give Paintfox, Kardamon, Anthemics, and Orion more time to work on their incredible art.
Comments
Any updates? Adastra is absolutely amazing, I cant wait to see more. Love yalls work!
Fauxer
2024-01-18 14:27:23 +0000 UTCIs there any news on the adastra series?
Michael Graham
2023-09-03 20:46:51 +0000 UTCI don't know if in the end they will release the latest from Arches since today is Sunday and they haven't written anything on Twitter and they also deleted the last video they uploaded about it. But it's alright, I'll keep waiting for him
Donald (Dragonwolf)
2023-04-23 15:15:37 +0000 UTCI love the work that Arches has done, especially it filled me a lot and it has served as a distraction for difficult moments, I am sorry for what you are going through
Donald (Dragonwolf)
2023-04-23 15:13:33 +0000 UTCThank you for the update, my heart goes out to you and your friend for the loss. I trust your judgement and work, I'd rather play something you have total pride in than something you rushed out the door. Your writing and game design is so good, whenever it comes it will be so good, and that is why I'm a patron.
Boudicca Walsh
2023-04-17 15:30:51 +0000 UTCi'm so FUCKING pumped for Anthemics finally touches to go out!
Tigen Reis Lionhart
2023-04-17 08:33:03 +0000 UTCVery excited to play Arches when the final build comes out, and glad to hear Khemia is getting worked on again.
Spey
2023-04-15 17:38:26 +0000 UTCGosh, I cannot wait for the final update on Arches. Thank you for working hard on these projects, and I look forward to having an absolute emotional breakdown over Cam and Dev again. (In a positive way ^.^ )
Kinzu Uramesh
2023-04-13 16:54:10 +0000 UTCunlike other people on this comment section i am actually excited about the arches update
brunis nerus
2023-04-13 11:38:34 +0000 UTCKhemia!! yesssss
Pyre
2023-04-12 11:25:04 +0000 UTCHell YES~!
Vol
2023-04-12 02:21:42 +0000 UTCYESS! I'm so excited!
MoonStalker
2023-04-11 23:59:30 +0000 UTCLETSSS GOOOO
Crazy Jimothy (6β2)
2023-04-11 22:48:59 +0000 UTCCan we talk about how spectacular that kitchen is? π The boys are living well. πππ
Ilah Martinez
2023-04-11 18:49:09 +0000 UTCKhemia is coming back! Thanks Howly!
JohnWolfen
2023-04-11 18:37:52 +0000 UTCNo worries about the wait, Howly. Sounds like you've been busy with important stuff, so that always comes first. I'm wishing you and your family well and looking forward to future updates when you can work on them. Take care dude! β€οΈ
Nicodemus
2023-04-11 18:28:16 +0000 UTCTake care, hope everything will be fine. Looking forward to the next Khemia and Interea update, we will wait for you!
Nepluz
2023-04-11 17:50:21 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! And thanks for your beautiful stories. Sending well wishes and healing vibes for your family member.
Solomon H
2023-04-11 16:33:44 +0000 UTCExciting news! can't wait for the future, but remember to take breaks and look after yourself!
uhaz
2023-04-11 16:27:26 +0000 UTCThank you so much for the update! It's never an issue to put family first, I hope everything turns around to the positive soon. Glad to hear Arches will be done soon, I've been holding off on it (not on purpose) so I might just wait until it's done before I start it. Take care and thank you for all the hard work you all do!
SonOfDarkHelmet
2023-04-11 16:19:12 +0000 UTCNo worries, Howly. There are things more important than getting VN updates out, I hope things work out well for your family. I'll be reading the Arches build as soon as I can :) Looking forward to more Khemia as well.
North Grizz
2023-04-11 16:17:34 +0000 UTCAppreciate the update. Excited for the Arches conclusion and the resumption of Khemia!
Jackson_MW
2023-04-11 16:14:50 +0000 UTCThe expectations for the new builds are always high, but the well being and good mental health comes first ALWAYS no matter the project, take your time mate, we can wait the time you need.
Heyrulf
2023-04-11 16:13:52 +0000 UTCHope everything gets better for you and your family. Very excited about Khemia!
Crescert
2023-04-11 16:09:15 +0000 UTC
