Hey Patrons,
The wait is finally over. Two weeks ago, I went back into the "dev-cave" to make sure this transition was as polished as possible, and today, I can finally open the gates to the new and improved Lost Lagoon!
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β What you can expect from this update:
As promised, the AI era is officially over. Every single AI asset has been removed.
Animated Scenes: No more static renders. Experience the island with fully animated scenes and custom sound design for a truly immersive experience.
Unique Identities: Iβve overhauled the dialogues and styles of every girl. I'm still working on my writing and character development skills, but I tried to give each girl her own individual style and personality for this update.
βοΈ New Mechanics & Gameplay:
The Lust Gauge: A new way to track your progress and tension with the bachelorettes.
Gifting & Compliments: You can now actively woo the girls with items they love or a well-timed compliment to improve your relationship!
Activity Spots & Job-Board: Keep an eye out for interactable spots on the map that trigger extra character scenes and flavor text.
Combat Overhaul: A batch of new weapons, armor, and gear has been added to the database to make combat more engaging.
...and much more!
ποΈ Content & World Building
Chapter 1 & 2 are Complete: This includes the first two Love Events for every main character.
More Playtime: A standard playthrough (no speedrunning!) should now take roughly 5β6 hours.
New Locations: Explore the Public Restroom, the Farm Barn, and get a sneak peek at the Monstergirl Resort (WIP), featuring the beginnings of our village-building mechanic.
Patreon Exclusive: The expanded premium area is ready for my Tier-3 and Top-Tier supporters!
πΎ IMPORTANT: Save File Info
Because of the massive changes to the game's engine and assets, old save files from previous AI-versions are NOT compatible. You will need to start a fresh journey to experience the new Lost Lagoon correctly.
The Good News: Any progress you make in this Early Access build will be compatible with the upcoming public release! I'll also add premade save files for upcoming EARLY ACCESS releases.
π Playing on Mac? Please follow the specific instructions [HERE].
π Membership Update: New Tier Structure
To better support the gameβs new quality standard and monthly release schedule, Iβve refined what each Tier offers:
Tier 2 (Early Access & Art): Members here get access to the fresh developer builds every single month AND the new weekly pin-ups (more about that in another post)! To keep the story experience polished, Public Versions will now only be updated once a full Chapter is 100% complete. If you want to see the island grow in real-time and see the latest scenes, Tier 2 is for you.
Tier 3 (Premium Bonus Content): Includes everything from Tier 2, plus the "Ultimate Experience." You'll receive a code that unlocks all the good stuff you can find in the Secret Office: Cheat Items, Recollection Room, Bunny, Patreon-only sidequests (WIP), and more!
Thank you for your patience, your trust, and for staying with me during these extra two weeks. I am really content with the result and truly hope the new style resonates with you all. Now, get out there and see what the girls have been up to!
Happy Gaming,Palmeira