The 2025 was… well. Fruitful, to say the least!
It’s just as important to celebrate wins as to own the challenges, don’t you think?
Let's take a look at our project's most notable events this year!
v0.4 AND v0.4.5 (TEST BUILD) RELEASES
No developers were harmed in the making of v0.4 and v0.4.5. Okay, maybe just a little bit.
v0.4 update was a big one, with its fair share of challenges. We wanted the world to feel alive, with characters moving through their days and following routines. It took time and plenty of late nights, but we got there!
Just a week ago, we dropped v0.4.5 test build! You get to experience the 5th Day of the Prologue (oh the amount and the variety of H-scenes and new NPCs to meet! 😏), and we get some valuable feedback. Sounds like a win-win to me.
STEAM PAGE LAUNCH
A huge step forward this year: our Steam page went live! In my opinion, it looks simply dashing. But what's more important is that every wishlist is fuel: it boosts visibility, helps us reach new players and supports development. Above all, it’s a clear sign of where we’re headed: a full, polished release to be proud of.
~23000 wishlists, ~2800 followers—the only way to go is up!
THE MOST ANTICIPATED ADULT GAME 2025
This one’s down to you! Deluded earned the title of the most anticipated adult game of 2025 during Adult Games Week. It’s a nod to the team’s hard work and your faith in the journey, so thank you!
NEW FACES
A game this ambitious needs the best hands on deck—so we expanded the team. Now we’re 14 strong, with Hipunk (community manager and video maker), ZIV01 (project manager) and g0belen (QA tester) joining. Welcome to the crew!
BEHIND THE SCENES
This year, we submitted over 1944 changelists in our source control. That, of course, doesn't mean every single one was much meaningful, if you know how source control works... But that just proves the work never really stops. 😏
The road of 2025 was a bit bumpy with all that's been going on around adult videogames, but we are still standing! Thank you for sticking with us and helping us to build toward the adult game of our shared dreams. More to come in 2026!
And for now—happy holidays! Enjoy your time with loved ones ❤️
Yours faithfully,
Lantsova