RE:P Alpha Update v0.0.3.1 LIVE!

Interested in joining the alpha, if you haven't already? Read the instructions to get your Steam key and start playing!

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Update v0.0.3.1 is here!

We're excited to announce that our second update for RE:P is now live!!

Download the new update in Steam via the Patreon Alpha branch! Make sure to come share your thoughts on the new content with us in Discord. :)

This month's alpha password: repalpha0325
(Re-enter into the check code area in the beta testing window and hit "check code")

Changelog Summary

Read on for a small update of the major additions, then check them out in more detail below!

• New hub area: Chinatown
• A functioning save/load system
• 2 new NPCs to talk to (Zhang and Rosalind)
• 2 new interior areas
• New trait: Innocent
• New skill: Neuropath
• You can now ask the Twin Sisters about your sire

First Hub Area: CHINATOWN

The first hub area is now available! Explore Chinatown and visit the two interior areas currently available. :) Once you finish talking to Sal in the Twin Sisters' mansion, leave through the exit and you'll be taken to the hub.

There are three hubs currently planned for RE:P. The first 20% or so of the game will be focused mainly in Chinatown, before the second hub area also becomes available. 

This initial iteration of Chinatown is essentially a rough draft, and only covers one portion of what will eventually be a larger hub. We have another couple of blocks planned, as well as quite a few more interior areas, but we wanted to get this first glimpse of the hub out for you to explore. (It's also worth noting that a fair few buildings are currently placeholders.)

New NPCs: Zhang and Rosalind

You can now talk to two new NPCs! Find Zhang and Rosalind in Chinatown, where they hang out in a law office and coffee shop respectively. Keep an eye out for the bright signs.

While neither NPC has an available quest yet, you will be able to have more in-depth interactions with them in the coming updates. Note that most major NPCs will keep note of your responses and grow to like/dislike you accordingly.

Save/Load System!

At last, we have a functioning save/load system! It's still a bit rough as we've built the whole thing from scratch, but we're refining it steadily. 

A proper save/load UI hasn't yet been implemented, but you can play with the save/load system by hitting the save icon in the in-game UI, and typing in the slot you with to save/load to in the menu that appears.

Next Month and the Future

So what's next for RE:P?

Our rough April goals are:

• A functioning quest system (complete with UI)
• 1-2 actual quests
• 1-2 new areas
• New NPC to talk to
• UI updates and additions

However, as we are currently starting work on two new visual novels that are also in development, it's possible we may end up slowing down RE:P's update progression somewhat. We intend to reassess things and post a more detailed plan in April, so keep an eye out.

Polls & Throne Content Submission:

The polls for next month's new content will be posted on Patreon soon! What skill and trait would you like to see implemented next?

For our Throne patrons: Make sure to submit your design suggestions for next month in the sheet or on Discord to be polled on!

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Thank you so much for supporting us during the RE:P Alpha!! Your patronage helps us immensely with developing the game, and all feedback/bug reports are hugely appreciated. <3