Edgefield Roadmap (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

Now that the we're getting closer to the release of the Welcome Week Update, we've created a roadmap to give you a better idea of where Edgefield is headed and how we plan to structure future updates.

We’re super excited about what’s coming, and we think this new approach will keep things moving steadily while give you more ways to be part of the experience.

Roadmap Breakdown - Different Types of Updates

I'll start by going over the types of updates that are listed in the roadmap!

Event UpdateEvent Updates will focus on memorable moments in campus life, such as a your first day (the Demo), holiday celebrations, themed parties, or university field trips. They feature multiple characters and bring unique twists to the main story.

Major UpdateMajor Updates represent a significant leap forward in both story and gameplay. You’ll deepen your relationship with a large percentage of the characters, see existing dynamics evolve, discover new gameplay mechanics, and unlock new locations across campus and the surrounding town.

Feature UpdateFeature Updates will focus on gameplay rather than story. They introduce new mechanics, explorable areas, or collectible systems that expand how you interact with Edgefield.

Character UpdateEach Character Update focuses on one character’s personal storyline, with Patreon supporters voting on who takes the spotlight next.

Why Structure It This Way?

There are two main reasons we're taking this approach.

1. More Frequent UpdatesWelcome Week is a big update with lots of new story and mechanics, and we can't wait to share it with you. But moving forward, we want to release content more regularly. That means smaller, more focused updates that let us build out a single storyline or gameplay feature at a time.

2. More Player InfluenceWe also want to give you more say in what comes next. With Character Updates, you’ll get to vote on which character’s storyline gets developed next. We have big plans for every character, and we’re excited to see who you want to spend time with first. (Polls will be spoiler-free and give just enough info to help you decide.)

Why Aren't There Any Dates?

You might notice that we haven’t listed specific dates on the roadmap and that’s intentional.

Rather than risk giving you inaccurate information or having to push back timelines, we still believe it’s more honest and respectful to share release dates when we know the updates will be truly ready. That said, the size listed for each update should help give you a general idea of the scope and how long it might take.Thanks so much for playing, supporting, and being part of Edgefield. We're so excited to share more info with you soon!

If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, we’re always listening. <3-Gopher & Dr. Bird