As mentioned in the last State of Development, chapter 2 has been progressing in production to its final stages as we speak, but in this edition, we will view the environments that were completed so far.
Without further ado, let us begin with the news.
Chapter 2 and Phase 2 will start in this quarter "Q3 2022", a proper date will be announced in early August with more details.
What are the disk size and gameplay length of chapter 2?
The size of the transition and chapter 2 is 9Gb, and the length will be similar to chapter 1, in total, the game from the start to the end of chapter 2 will peak at 20 hours of gameplay.
I also own the Alder Forge soundtrack, will the transition affect me as well?
With the transition to phase 2, the soundtrack "Disk 2" will be released as well, containing 20 soundtracks that cover chapter two's environment, battles, and specials.
Will the release of chapter 2 and the transition to E.A Phase 2 affects my save data?
No, if you have already finished chapter 1, you can load your game and continue from story point 1.F onward.
I have already bought the Alder Forge in Phase 1, do I have to pay extra for chapter 2?
No, that's the perk of joining this community early, you pay for the content you get at the time, the rest is free, and the same will happen for Phase 3, Phase 4, and the final launch "If I'm able to successfully reach that far".
As mentioned in the game announcement "March 18th, 2021" but also in the Early Access panel "Storefront", the price will be raised with each chapter release until launch.
For Phase 2 the price change will be as the following:
$9.99 to $12.99
Soundtrack DLC
$2.99 to $3.99
This change will occur in the next 72 hours, please be warned.
As promised in the last State of development, here are in-engine renders of areas from Chapter 2.
Image subject: Helsengard City, street leading to the Weisheit Square.
Image subject: Helsengard City, Grand Cathedral at night.
Image subject: Helsengard City walls, a view from the Fuchspalmen Hill
Image subject: Fuchspalmen Bridge west of Helsengard City
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If you are interested or have questions about my process of designing and building the environment, characters and weapons please check the Alder Forge Devlogs #1, #2, and #3
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/4897094026257258909
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/3076515048869463172
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/5680722896193101951
Weapon and Fighting Style change for the Demon Blade
Image subject: Pillar of the Equilibrium, the Demon Blade Artwork
As you've seen in Phase 1, end of the Prolepsis, the Demon Blade wields a Great Sword, which will be changed, for the reason that they are many primary characters that use the same martial art style, for that, the Demon Blade will be using a "Nodachi" instead and fighting according to its known style and martial art.
Video Subject: The Demon Blade Boss Fight Preview (Chapter 2)
I will continue on Chapter Two's development until it's ready for release, and as promised a proper release date will be announced in early August.
I hope that this "State of Development and News" gave you a better idea of what to expect, and thank you again for your continued support for this world, characters, and story since the start of Phase 1.
Kind Regards,
Zine. E. Falouti