Hi everyone!
Today we'd like to give you a quick update on several important features we're currently working on for Love or Lust: Beach Stories: the save system, the protagonist's home hub, and our first story DLC.
Let's start with the save system. The game will feature both automatic and manual saves. An autosave is created at the beginning of each in-game day and always occupies the first save slot. Manual saves can be created through the in-game menu. Each save slot can be named, renamed, or deleted, and you'll also see a preview image of your current scene.
That said, saving won't be available at every moment. We've intentionally disabled saving during scene transitions, minigames, intimate scenes, phone use, character customization, and other situations where saving could disrupt the flow of a scene or break the game's logic. You'll still be able to save freely while you're in the hub, on the world map, and during regular conversations.
Now let's talk about the hub. The protagonist's home will serve as the central location for each in-game day. This is where you'll begin and end your day, check your inventory, use your smartphone, access your laptop to replay unlocked scenes, or interact with various objects that provide hints or simply build up the atmosphere.
The hub isn't just there for your convenience. In a way, it also helps balance player freedom with the story. Sometimes you'll be free to explore the house and spend your time however you like. Other times, the game will gently guide you toward the next major story event.
And finally, let’s talk about the DLC.
We're currently working on a brand new story chapter for Love or Lust: Beach Stories. This time, the action moves from the sunny beach to a luxurious hotel at night. Strict rules, VIP guests, and a mysterious new character await you: Mrs. Schultz.
This DLC will have a more intimate, suspenseful, and atmospheric feel. Our goal is to create a self-contained night shift story filled with meaningful choices, mysteries to uncover, and new situations for players to experience.
Right now, we're working on scene concepts, interface design, and gameplay interactions. We'll be sharing the first screenshots and more details soon.
The night shift is almost here.
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