Hello everyone!
Let me share a bit about the year’s results and plans for the next one.
The year was challenging—one might even say unsuccessful—but I’ve managed to make some progress, however small.
You can follow the news on my Reddit community. There, I also occasionally write about the creation process and share more details about the Savvarah universe.
Everything will be divided into two sections: [RESULTS] and [PLANS].
RESULTS:
1. The release of Legends of Savvarah: The Time of the Pariah.
LINK
This year marked the release of a completed game set in the world of Savvarah.
Overall, I consider it a failure, but having a release is still an achievement.
Why do I see it as a failure?
- Several questionable creative decisions, less-than-ideal variability, and other choices. I don’t think it’s bad, but my expectations were a bit different.
- Financial disappointment. Even considering the significant chunk lost to U.S. taxes (due to the lack of a double taxation agreement), I managed to cover all direct expenses. However, my expectations were higher.
If you enjoyed the game, leaving a review would mean a lot.
If not… well, then don’t bother. :D
PLANS
1. Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun.
LINK.
The game will be released on January 23, 2024.
I've written a lot about the project in my reports, but let's break it down point by point:
- We'll find ourselves in Savvarah long before Hasvah from Gods of Savvarah was born. The war with the Horned Ones has just ended, and Akotal has not yet become a semi-divine tyrant.
- This is a technical step forward. We've got full map navigation and relatively free interactions with characters.
- A single playthrough will be significantly longer than The Time of the Pariah. Despite this, the game still retains its strong variability.
- There’s a lot of universe lore. You'll dive deep into cosmology while exploring the personal stories of the characters.
P.S. Sorry, the screenshots aren't translated yet—I'm still in the process of adding translations to the game.
2. Legends of Savvarah: Flowers and Scorpions.
LINK.
Scheduled for release in May 2025, though it might be delayed to June/July 2025.
It’s already well-developed but still needs assembly. Plus, I’m polishing the text to fix logical inconsistencies.
3. DLC for Legends of Savvarah: The Time of the Pariah.
A significant DLC is planned for June 2025.
For those who already own the game, it will be free. Details will follow next year, but here’s a preview:
- Expanded introduction to the story.
- More content around the Honey House and its residents. Expect more Viory and Otkor.
- Two new characters, including the Honey House’s Mistress.
- More Sudu, more Red Shiv.
Two more projects definitely won’t be released next year, but work on them is slowly progressing behind the scenes.
4. Legends of Savvarah: Whisper. of The Ocean.
It is planned to be a game with turn-based combat (not card-based), where you’ll have the opportunity to assemble a team—yes, much like in traditional RPGs. The setting is the tropical Ankar Archipelago.
The main character featured on the cover/banner is Atahira. Below is her image, along with one of the potential team members.
5. Legends of Savvara: Arachnum.
Arachnum is a province of the Julian Empire, where the dominant race is the Zkitani (insectoids).
The story takes place on Ertheon (the continent of beastfolk), over 800 years after the events of "The Time of the Pariah", when the war between the Dominion and Kradjan had long since ended. The remnants of Kradjan are now only the Aquatic Tigonia, while Ertheon is under the control of the Julian Empire (the Dominion’s successor).
Matius is a judge. He comes from a noble family of beastfolk. His father holds a prominent position in the Imperial Custoria (the local Presidential Administration), his brother is a deputy minister, and his grandfather was a city prefect and a high-ranking military officer.
Matius is appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Arachnum, a province inhabited by insectoids.
It’s too early to say exactly what the game will be like, but conceptually, I’m drawing inspiration from Dave the Diver.
This is a narrative-driven adventure. You’ll play as a judge, resolving disputes and navigating between the Empire and the interests of the local nobility. Along the way, you’ll explore maps, engage in mini-games, and build relationships with other characters (yes, romantic interests are planned, including beastfolk, insectoids, and Takur).
The protagonist (yes, he’s a feline humanoid) will be joined by several characters you’ll encounter along the way:
Thank you for reading all the way to the end.
I hope the next year will be productive. If you’d like to support me, feel free to leave a comment here. I read everything everywhere. :)
Happy upcoming holidays! :)