Hi everyone! I’m back with another devlog. It feels like it’s been a while since I released a devlog, even though I’ve been posting a bit more for the recent Chapter 1 Release. I have some exciting news regarding Alaris and some updates!

So, as you all may know, Alaris Chapter 1 was recently released, including all the game mechanic features that were initially slated (and a couple more). If you have played it or spread the word about it, I appreciate it so much, and if you haven’t gotten the chance, feel free to check it out :) It's also attached at the bottom of the devlog if you'd like to download it <3

Regarding the devlog update, I actually have a bit of news for you all~ I’ve decided to enter the Winter VN Jam on itch.io!! For the jam, I’m going to create some special winter-themed DLC for everyone to download, which will consist of cute winter dates with each of the LIs. This includes Kuna’a and Aisa!! Currently, there isn’t content regarding them (in terms of romantic side-dates), so this DLC will be your first chance to interact with them in a more romantic way outside of the plot. I’ve already written up the summaries for each of the winter dates - all I have to do is script them. I’m currently also working on the winter sprites for them, which you can see a sneak peek of below :D 

Each of the LIs will have little winter garb, there will be some new winter-themed BGs, and if I’m able to, I hopefully will have some CGs for each of the dates so that the DLC feels relatively hefty and like enough content to submit for the jam! This is obviously based on if I’ll be able to get to it, so the CGs are tentative for now, but it is a goal I hope to attain. 

I’ll be posting more updates regarding the winter DLC/ Jam submission as I make progress, but I’m excited to do this as a little break from the main plot of Alaris. I do have the Chapter 2 script written up (I still need to go over it for coding and final edits), so Chapter 2 is still making progress, but the winter vibes were quite strong this year, and I wanted to celebrate in some way. I hope you’re all looking forward to this, have enjoyed the Chapter 1 release, and are also excited for the eventual Chapter 2 release! 

As always, feel free to follow me on itch.io or Twitter for more updates or donate at Ko-fi to support development <3