Long Overdue Update
So much has happened...and much more to come!
I know it's been wayyy too long since we've released an update but bear with us! We have been making a LOT of progress on the game. So much in fact, a big update: We found a publisher! This was a huge relief as this lifted a big weight off our shoulders. They have started to help us out in lots of ways, the biggest one is marketing. As first time game-makers, we really don't have a good grasp on how to sell ourselves well, being mostly invisible, so having them partner up with us has definitely helped us out. We now can just focus on the game! Apart from finding a publisher, we have added so much to the game that it's hard to figure out what's most important to mention. One of the biggest is....SEASONS!
Other updates
Apart from having seasons now (which has truly made the game come full circle!) we also have a major network of NPCs who age, join professions, get married and start families of their own. So you are no longer alone living life! Everyone else is too. We didn't always agree on making the game into a sim. Back during very early development, I truly thought this wasn't important as I basically just wanted to make a farming game with survival elements. It wasn't until my partner insisted on having NPCs age and survive along with the players, that we pivoted into more of a sim game. Best decision we ever made. I am so glad I caved and agreed on changing up the game. So now, choices matter so much more as everyone can die!
More monthly posts from now on...
Now that we have a better direction on the game, we'll make sure to be better about keeping everyone updated on our website along with our socials and steam. I am not much of a social person but I do promise from now on to keep on top of posting as much as I can. Make sure to wishlist Echoes of the Plum Grove on Steam, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more daily updates. Cheers everyone!