Hey guys! Just a quick progress update on how the latest Ashe and Serana updates - including the new banter content - are coming along.
Scriptwriting has been going well overall, though my timeline got pushed back slightly because I spent some time focusing on bugfix updates for both Ashe and SDA. On that note, those bugfix updates are now up on Xbox and PC. Right now, the current script draft looks like it should be finished within the next 1–2 weeks. After that, I’ll have my co-writer do a polish pass, and then it should be ready to move into recording and production. I’ll also be sharing some script previews with you guys along the way hehehe.
In terms of roadmap news, I’ve pretty much decided to delay ADA, which means the current focus is shifting toward two major update passes for both Ashe and Serana first. For SDA, that means v4.4 and v4.5. For Ashe, that means v1.4 and v1.5. This also includes increased banter integrations between the two!
For SDA 4.4, the big highlights include:
Daedric quest commentary for a bunch of remaining quests, which will finally complete my planned Daedric integrations for Serana
House of Horrors commentary expansions, which weren’t originally on the roadmap, but I recently got some really thoughtful feedback and realized Serana’s reactions there needed more depth, processing, and a stronger epilogue
the new feeding feature, which, contrary to what some might assume, isn’t just kink bait hahaha - there are actually some really strong character moments in there, including foreshadowing for Serana’s cure conversation
Aniya Banter (shaping up nicely!)
And yes, as always, Serana being cured remains the ultimate thematic end-goal for SDA… but we can still enjoy vampire Serana while she lasts, right? 😅
Without getting too deep into the weeds here, SDA 4.5 is also shaping up to be a very large update. If you want more specifics, there’s more detail on my website’s planned content page.
For Ashe 1.4, the big headline is her long-awaited Skyrim main quest commentary, including new banter with Serana. It’ll also include early foreshadowing for her Chapter 8 epilogue quest, which is currently planned for v1.5. On top of that, there’s also horse riding, plus a lot of other story and character content I’m really excited about - including more of the philosophical, introspective kind of writing that I know a lot of you enjoy from her.
As for ADA, that will most likely begin after SDA 4.5. The casting process still went ahead as planned and is now finished - the project itself is just starting later than originally expected. I’m very excited to reveal who the new voice is once contract details are fully sorted out.
Thanks again for all the support, guys. Stay tuned!
Marty