Progress Report || Release Date, Changes, 2022+ (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

Today's update covers a few separate topics so I'll start with the upcoming ZR2 update first!

== Release Date ==

Currently, I am aiming to have the update out for $5+ ZR2 Patrons on/around Friday December 17th!  The public release will be ~3/4 days after that.

This release date is not 100% certain but I feel pretty comfortable about meeting that deadline.  Would really prefer to have this update out before the holiday madness.

== Beta 0.5 Changes ==

Originally I was tackling a few different things for this update but I'm going to hone in on two key points:

1- Introducing Olivia's story

2- Stacy's Diner functionality/story

Last update, I mentioned the subway system & new district.  I'm going to pause on adding these features until Beta 0.6 which will focus on Fiona.  It will make more sense to add it then.  Plus, I would like more time to properly develop & expand that new district. 

Stacy's Diner has been pretty interesting to work on.  Most of the new milkshake functionality is complete.  For those who like to optimize their scavenging, this place is for you!  Or if you're like me and just like seeing Stacy.

Olivia's story, well, she's a tease ;P 

== 2022 Plans ==

2022 for ZR2 is mostly carrying on as usual.  I feel a lot of time in 2021 was spent on gameplay mechanics.  I know NSFW is what most of you prefer (as do I) so I do plan to start leaning much more heavily into that next year and I want to try adding more content per update.  This, of course, depends on just how busy the lead artist is so there are physical limits to how much more can be added.

Speaking of more content, the photograph system with SmashMasterson's artwork will be making a return next year!  The first new photo is being worked on right now.

Next year I also want to look at overhauling the weapon system.  Instead of a weapon swap button, I want to test a method to bring up a select menu.  This may open up some new possibilities as well.

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That's everything for this update!  Thank you all so much for your support over the past few years.  I hope you all have a happy holiday season and I will see you soon with the release of Beta 0.5! =D