Hello everyone,
Welcome to our first update of 2025! This time around we'll cover the latest progress update, my thoughts on release date, and some tubular tunes from the main composers. Let's jump right in!
Progress Report
Fortunately the personal issues that were plaguing me the last few months are all but over. I've been able to focus more on development and have even completed the semi-optional areas I mentioned before. Now there's only the last section of the game to do -- think the Return to Midgar and Northern Cave in FF7. To be conservative I'll still say the main story is at 90% completion, but I'm more optimistic about completing the game this year.
In terms of the launch date, I'll decide by next update in Q2 if a release this year is best. As mentioned last time, there needs to be some consideration for post-production like polishing, QA, marketing, etc. This being my first major game release, I'd rather err on the side of caution to ensure a quality game is out on Day 1... not a buggy mess that needs several patches.
Original Soundtrack
I'm glad to say this is progressing smoothly as well and believe the full OST of 40+ songs should be ready by the time the main story is finished. That's quite a feat for our composers considering they only started on it 6 months ago!
Here's are a few samples of the soundtrack by our two main composers. The first is the Main City theme (Torlukos City) and the other the Boss Battle 1 theme. Enjoy!
For the next update I'll be sharing the Main Theme of One Fenix Down, with vocals by the one and only Emi Evans! Kickstarter backers will have an exclusive preview of it on the KS page -- check it out!
Asset Development
Lastly I want to highlight some other characters and battlers in development! From a humble blacksmith to an unknown ninja to some barbaric-looking characters:
That’s all for now. Thanks for your ongoing support!
-RC