Dev Report #9 — A Small Christmas Surprise (That Got Out of Hand ) (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

We wanted to share a quick development update, because… well, things escalated a bit. 😅

🎄 The Christmas Update

Originally, we discussed making a small Christmas update limited to Diamond+ supporters. After reaching out and hearing your feedback, we realized there were better ways to thank our higher tiers—especially through exclusive art—without locking content away.

So, we went back to the drawing board and decided to turn the Christmas update into a small seasonal update for everyone.

That was the plan, at least.

What started as “let’s add a cute festive image and skit” somehow turned into:

- A ~90 page script

- 4 CGs

- 2 cut-ins, each with multiple variations

- A somewhat long sequence that takes in consideration player's choices throughout the game

We honestly don’t know how this keeps happening—but here we are.

As a little extra holiday gift, the Christmas update will also give a small reward, just our way of saying thank you for being here and supporting the project.

🎨 Visual Identity & New Logo

On a completely different note, we’ve also started working on refreshing the game’s visual identity—things like the UI and overall presentation—to give the game a more distinct feel that better reflects its tone and direction (Yes, there is a cock in the game but there are choices that go beyond that).

The first place we decided to start?

The logo.

Cheem put a lot of work into this, and we’re really happy with how it turned out. We feel it better represents where the game is heading and the kind of experience we want people to expect when they look at LiR.

Thank you so much for your patience and continued support!

You can expect the Christmas update to go live next week.

—AfterDark Studio 🌙