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Game Development Update...
🕑 Added 2023-09-16 05:24:14 +0000 UTCUnfortunately these are gonna be some unpleasant news...
If you're into gaming (specially into indie gaming) I'm pretty sure you have heard, read or received news about the game development engine UNITY, big games like Genshin Impact or indie games like Helltaker are developed in Unity, just to give an example.
I'm assuming you already heard the bad news but if not, here's the gist of it... they have changed their business model, they "remodeled" their terms and in short, they screwed their own users, unfortunately that includes The Waifu Kitchen as the game project it's made in... yeah Unity.
The release was planned for December, current year.
Yes we were THAT advanced into development progress, but alas we're gonna have to move to another development tool and that means some things are gonna have to change...
The game will be much more focused in the visual novel aspect, we're trying to keep the mini-games intact, (each lady having a personal mini-game plus a shared one for the steamy scenes), some things will have to be re-worked and some of them from a scratch, unfortunately... many.
Along with the game I'm writing the web novel that will be released at the end of this year, I wanted to release it along with the game but I don't think that will be possible now.
You can look for posts, comments and articles on this sad news because there are TONS of them everywhere currently, it is really a big thing among the developers community but I think I cannot put links to them here, luckily a quick search will reveal all the information you need in case you want to know more about this, all I can say is... this was a big hit to many of us who are developing games with everything we have, effort, time, money (since the last year every cent you donate here with your pledge is going to the game funding and of course part of my own) but we're down not out.
The game already has 1 year in development and 1000+ work hours just on my end our programmer has invested the same amount of time on his end maybe more and we're not letting that amount of work to go to waste, we'll find a way.
I'll see you next time with better news and more ladies, good night.
Comments
Waifuholic
"I'm sure this is no consolation and maybe I'm wrong, but I think the fact that this happened before release in a way is a better scenario than actually having released it using Unity" My thoughts exactly, silver lining.
Waifuholic
It is a big setback, but we'll have to rise up to the challenge, thank you.
Waifuholic
"Afterall the best food is cooked with time, patience and love :3" Agreed, we will work even harder, thank you.
Waifuholic
"I get not wanting to stick with the same car if it almost killed you once!" This, I couldn't have said it better.
Waifuholic
Much appreciated.
MondMond
Aw mate I'm sorry to read this, I'm sure this is no consolation and maybe I'm wrong, but I think the fact that this happened before release in a way is a better scenario than actually having released it using Unity. I'm glad you aren't giving up, don't worry I'm sure many of us don't mind waiting a bit more, just don't overwork yourself, health first, get proper sleep and eat well. I wish you the best mate!
KatinaRVM
What unity is doing nuts, and I understand this is a big setback but i'm glad to see you and the programmer are not giving up on this project. So on my part I understand the situation, I'll still be waiting as long as it takes for I know a quality product always takes it's time to make, and I'm sure no matter what engine is going to be the new home of your project, we'll get to enjoy the good waifus in an extra thicc quality. :)
Red Chilito
Sorry this happened with unity , I´m aware that a lot of other indie game developers are being affected and of course changing from one engine to another is a very difficult task, I hope for the best for you and thanks for letting us know about your current situation, Hope you can have a solution shortly and we can wait more if the game is being affected by this so don´t worry . Afterall the best food is cooked with time, patience and love :3
SpectralTime
On the one hand, Unity *has* been slowly backpedaling in the face of overwhelming negative response... but on the other hand, I can't exactly blame you for abandoning the engine in the face of something like this. I get not wanting to stick with the same car if it almost killed you once! I'm also sorry to hear that it was this far along, and that a lot of things might have to take a hit now... I wish you all the best, I guess. This has hit a number of people I know personally, all of whom share your worries, if that helps. You aren't alone.
Pierre
I'm really sorry man... It sucks that you're being punished for Unity's f*** ups. Hopefully the transition to whichever different software you use next is as smooth as possible.
