Steps of Debauchery – Dev Log – Episode 5.0 & DLC

Hey everyone!
Today’s post is a bit longer, but I’ve got a lot to share - both about what’s coming in the next few weeks and what we’ve been secretly working on over the past year. I’m not someone who likes keeping things hidden, so I’m really happy I can finally tell you more!

Exploring the Big Apple is out now!

Let’s start with some great news - Exploring the Big Apple, a game created by SadPepper and published by us, is now available on Steam!
It’s a bit different from our usual genre, but I personally really enjoyed it, and I think some of you will too. It’s a shorter game, but also cheaper than most others - and it’s currently on sale, so now’s a good time to grab it!

Episode 5.0 release dates

Now, moving on to Episode 5.0. As many of you know, the new update will be released in early November. Here are the exact dates:

• Devoted+ tiers: November 5 (evening CET)

• Inquisitive+ tiers + Steam & Itch: November 8 (evening CET)

• Attentive tier: November 15 (evening CET)

What’s coming in Episode 5.0

Here’s a small preview of what you can expect!
You’ll get around 2,200 new renders, lots of new animations with sound, over 20,000 script words, and 9 new scenes - some of them really big, with up to 400 renders each (for comparison, early scenes had about 50–100).

This episode focuses a lot on the school setting. You’ll paint with Beatrice in art class, learn some anatomy with Professor Wilson, and get involved in whatever Dean Scott and Madison are planning - something tells me their rivalry might heat up… or maybe not!

Mr. X will play an important role, and Riley will do a live stream with Elijah in a rather unusual place - can’t imagine what people will think when they see that live. Richard will be happy to have Riley’s help during the Whisky Club meeting, and there are a few other scenes I won’t spoil for now. There’s plenty to look forward to in early November!

Check out a few new renders below to keep you hyped!

Big reveal – new DLC!

And finally, something we’ve been keeping secret for a long time - a brand-new DLC!
It will be released in mid-December, and as you might guess, it’s Christmas-themed. But it’s not your usual short “bonus story” - this is a fully-fledged expansion, set in a new festive world with few hours of content.

The DLC includes nearly 40,000 script words, around 2,500–3,000 renders, and more animations than you have seen so far. We actually planned this DLC from the very beginning, and now feels like the perfect time to bring it to life. I’m sure you’ll love it!

Some people might say we should’ve focused on the main story instead, but this DLC gave us a chance to try new ideas, experiment a bit, and give you something fun before Riley’s next “naughty” adventures begin.

You’ll find a few NSFW preview renders from the DLC below - the spicier ones will have to wait 😉

That’s all for now! I’m heading back to finish Episode 5.0 so it’s ready on time with no delays.