Deadset Darling

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• Patch Notes·20 Aug 2026Official

  Development Update & Festivals

  Development Update — Episode 2 Part 1 CompleteHello everyone,It has been a while since I last posted a development update on Steam, so I wanted to share some news about the current state of Deadset Darling and the major changes I have made to the game recently.I have completed the first part of Episode 2.Episode 2 will be considerably longer and more extensive than the previous episode. Development of new content slowed down for a while because I was also making significant changes to the game’s core systems. However, development is now moving forward quickly again.The game is planned to consist of five episodes in total. Once Episode 2 is complete, a substantial part of the overall project will already be finished.During this process, I didn’t only produce new scenes. I also made important changes to the game’s core structure and the production systems I will be using in the future.As those who played the Prologue may remember, the previous version allowed you to choose your name at the end of the demo. I have reworked the naming system, and players will now be able to use their chosen name and identity from the very beginning of the game.I have also integrated an episode-based Path Builder. This allows returning players, or those who want to begin directly from a later episode, to configure the important decisions made during previous episodes before continuing.I have made considerable progress with the animation system as well. The methods I have been developing recently have now settled into a consistent production pipeline. This will allow me to create more consistent and higher-quality animations in future episodes.These are more than just a few new features. Over the past several months, I have significantly reshaped the foundations of Deadset Darling and clarified what kind of game it will become. Future episodes will be developed using this new structure.Steam FestivalsDeadset Darling is currently participating in the Steamy NSFW Event and the One Last Summ...
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• Patch Notes·5 Jul 2026Official

  Development Update #4: Main Cast Complete

  Hey everyone,I wanted to share a new Deadset Darling development update.Episode 2 production is still moving forward. Alongside scene work, I have also been finishing the remaining characters in the main cast. I previously mentioned that Deadset Darling would have a main cast of 8 characters, and with this dev update, the final two are now complete.This is an important milestone for production. Character creation is now finished (both story and visual side), Which means the focus can move fully toward completing Scenes, story progression, and character interactions.The two characters shown in the image are the final additions to the main cast:Mika Grumpy, sharp-tongued, and not easily impressed. Mika can seem cold, harsh, and even a little intimidating from the outside, especially when her patience is tested. Still, beneath that guarded exterior, she has an unexpected interest in kawaii things. She does not show that side of herself easily, because for Mika, softness is something best kept hidden.Nora A newly graduated lawyer with enthusiasm, manners, and a serious respect for her work. Nora may seem sweet and approachable at first, but she is detail-oriented, careful, and determined to prove herself. When unanswered questions from the past begin to surface, her role becomes more than just professional help. Behind her gentle attitude is a sharp mind and a curiosity that does not give up easily.The Game will continue expanding life in Westbrook with new characters, new interactions, more personal moments, and growing questions about the past.One more important note: I am removing the old Sandbox Mode from Deadset Darling completely. The game will not return to that structure. With Episode 2, the focus will be on choice-driven story progression, character routes, and cinematic scenes.Thank you for following and supporting Deadset Darling.Ivory Shade More Ways To Connect:Deadset Darling on X Deadset Darling on DiscordDeadset Darling on Patreon
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• Patch Notes·17 Jun 2026Official

  Development Update #3

  Hello everyone,I’m happy to share that Episode 1 of Deadset Darling is now complete.Development continues from episode 2 onwards.I'm planning for the game to consist of 5 episodes. So far, this is a huge step forward.The episode continues Marcus’ story after the Prologue, as he arrives in Westbrook and begins rebuilding his life from almost nothing. Episode 1 introduces new characters, new locations, relationship progression, phone interactions, personality-based choices, and the first major setup for future routes and consequences.Thank you for following and supporting Deadset Darling. For future updates, feedback, and community discussion, you can follow the official community links on the store page.Ivory Shade GamesMore Ways To Connect:X DiscordSupport
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• Patch Notes·24 May 2026Official

  Progress Update #2

  Cast Preview: Ayleen & Chelsea + Episode 1 UpdateHey everyone,I wanted to share a small Episode 1 update and introduce two more characters who appear briefly in the upcoming episode.Episode 1 is now getting close to completion. Most of the episode is already written, rendered, or being prepared for integration into the game. I am currently working on the final scenes and getting everything ready for testing.I also plan to share a Patreon playtest version of Episode 1.This playtest build will not be the fully polished final version. It will be focused on testing the episode itself, so music and sound will not be included. The goal is to let supporters play through the episode early, check the pacing, find issues, and get a first look at the full Episode 1 content.At the moment, Episode 1 is expected to offer close to two hours of gameplay, depending on reading speed, exploration, and choices.Now, for the cast preview.Episode 1 also introduces two new women in Westbrook:Ayleen and Chelsea.Their roles in Episode 1 are still small, mostly serving as an introduction, but both characters are planned to have more interaction opportunities in future episodes.Ayleen is sweet, caring, and protective, but she is not someone Marcus can easily get close to. She has warmth, but she also has boundaries. Getting closer to her will not be as simple as saying the right thing once.Chelsea is a very different kind of problem.She is trouble, and she knows it. Chelsea brings a more chaotic energy to the cast: playful, tempting, dangerous, and very likely to make Marcus’ life more complicated when she decides to.For now, both characters are only stepping into the story.But Westbrook is growing, and so is the cast around Player.The current focus is finishing the last scenes, preparing the playtest build, and making sure Episode 1 feels like a strong first step after the prologue.Thank you for supporting the project from the beginning.Ivory ShadeMore Ways To Connect:X DiscordPatreon
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• Patch Notes·16 May 2026Official

  Big Progress Update #1

  Episode 1 Progress Update: Garage Work, Phone System & New CharactersHey everyone,It has been a little while since the last Steam update, so I wanted to share the current state of Deadset Darling.Episode 1 is getting closer to completion. Most of the main scenes are now finished, rendered, or being prepared for integration. There is still work left to do, but the episode is now entering its final stretch.Let me briefly talk about the content of episode 1.One of the main additions in Episode 1 is the garage work system.After the prologue, Marcus arrives in Westbrook with almost nothing. Ray’s Garage becomes one of the first places where he can earn money and start getting back on his feet.The garage is designed as a simple work mechanic. Players will be able to take small jobs, deal with customers, make basic choices during the repair process, and play short mini-games connected to the work.It is not meant to be a complex repair simulator. The goal is to support the story, give Player a way to earn money, and add light interaction between narrative scenes.Episode 1 also introduces the foundation of the phone system.The phone will be used for contacts, messages, and future character events. It starts small in Episode 1, but it is being built as a system that can grow with the game.This update also brings more attention to the cast.Jade:Players who tried the demo have already met Sarah and Irina (aka Darling). Our third important character is Jade. Jade continues to be important in Episode 1, especially around Ray’s Garage and Marcus’ early work life.Melissa:Episode 1 also introduces Melissa, who works at the Westbrook Hotel. She brings a warmer, more talkative energy to Marcus’ first days in the city, and her scenes help show another side of Westbrook.That is the current focus: finishing the remaining scenes, integrating the new systems, and preparing Episode 1 as the first full step after the prologue.Thank you to everyone who has played the demo, wishlisted the game...
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