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an Update

So Valve has not finished reviewing the Hardcoded build And they are refusing to let me change the release date on the steam page. We are frustrated because the game is good to go and Valve is just dragging their feet, being non-responsive, being opaque, etc. BUT. We will find a silver lining:

Since we cant release today, and we want to give Valve ample time to continue to be irritating, we're gonna move the release date to Nov. 4. As you may have read in the previous update from several days ago, we're gonna be distributing steam keys to patrons who's lifetime support is over 10$ at the time of release. After that, the game will be available through a standard Steam purchase.

It's also come to our attention that on the patron side, lifetime support isn't summarized and displayed like it is on the creator side. We don't really have a solution to this other than just... Trying to recall how many months you've been a patron ahaaa. We do have the option of mass DMing everyone who qualifies. Maybe in a couple days we'll do that if uncertainty is widespread. As things currently are, we're gonna be distributing almost 10,000 keys! Woo!! Currently working on some kind of email plan to get them all out :D Anyway, thanks for the support! We'll post info as it becomes available. <3

Comments

Dope, danke!

Sarah Valentine

I've subbed since 2019 - congrats on the release!

Samuel Sarette

Our membership card dates back to Jan 2023 and I'm pretty sure we've missed a couple months' payment in that time, so my guess is lifetime means lifetime!

Starling Spacetime

Was just wondering, does the "lifetime support" summary on the creator's side include past memberships, or just the duration of the current, active membership? Cuz I've supported on-and-off through the years as my financial situation changed, so was curious if it'd reflect that or not. Not too worried about it, but wanted to check just in case. I know y'all're probably busy as hell with the release tho, so no rush or anything! Congrats on the launch <3

Sarah Valentine

Ive been subbed at a buck for a v long time. probably 2 years. id do a then vs now comparaison but i haven't played recently lol.

yaoi boi

I've been subscribed at the 1€ tier since like 2021 so unless my math is very wrong I think I make the cut lmao

Lillith

Its oh so nice to see version 1.01

Amathou

aaaaaa just barely off. Happy to support regardless. Here's to a good launch <3

Jayy the Robokisser

OUGH IM SO EXCITED IVE BEEN HERE SINCE MAY 2023

Willow Shepherd

Just checked, i've been around since 2021! Can't wait for the final release!

iza

I had to stop backing a while ago for financial reasons, happy to jump back on the train right before the release!!!

Miryam Weiss

jesus christ ive apparently been a patron since 2018! congrats on the release!!

Parker Kerrigan

Oh gosh, remembering how time works D: I've been a 1$ patron since at LEAST June/July of 2023 Fingers crossed for a smooth release! I've really enjoyed the game and it may have helped crack my egg a lil >.>

Flimflambe

It looks my lifetime support until now happens to only be $9, since it'll charge again tomorrow, would I still be eligible for a key? Congrats on the release!

Sling Blade

It will not be available on steam in Germany, but it will be available in Germany on Itch.io

Fortunae Virgo

It will be Nov4 everywhere

Fortunae Virgo

Is there going to be a way to get this on itch? I have the Hardcode Patreon version on there but it hasn't been updated in a while. Thanks.

Gorm

Been here since late 2018 :)

Luna

Are old save games no longer working? Or is it trying to read them from a different location?

WendyWhat

I'm sorry steams' F***ing you, that blows. I chipped in for the 10$ tier, and I just wanted to say good luck, and what I've played of the current version rules!

Pretty Pretty Princess

I wonder when the game will be released on Steam now. Im weird but I want to buy it there. (and also curious will be dates of release be different for EU and US)

Golden Buick

been here as a courtier since sep 2019 I remember going through some things and this game helping me. I love hc and the group but mostly I love this game and all of ghosthug. I'm happy to see your game come to steam. thank you for this game. P.S thanks for the stickers.

mrghost

Been here since October of last year!! Really really excited for the full release to come around and I'm happy to have supported you along the journey

Lace Peterson

Eeey congrats! I've been here since 2020 :)

Arvin de Leon

Looks like I've been around since 2022 apparently so I think I've hit that $10 goal lol

Chris Morton

I'm amazed it's only ten bucks! Can't wait to have it in my library <3

Rachel Wolfe

Do we already know whether the steam release will be available in germany after all? Is there a workaround for german supporters to get the game too?

Elias

Gosh, I first played early Hardcoded back in 2018... Congrats once you get that release on! Yup, found it! Sept 2018, patreon version 8! Now update it for another 6 years.

Josh c

That's what we're hoping for! We still have to figure things out with Valve, including getting Steam keys from them. We will keep you updated as we get new info <3

Fortunae Virgo

my billing history seems to only show up to ten months back but I've been in the 1 dollar tier the whole time so I think I'm good

Theblakdeth

So if we're sure that we've contributed over $10, we just need to wait for the key to be sent?

Rockinroller97

Mine just shows who and how much each month there, it doesn't sum them up, and if you back a lot of folks it gets pretty cluttered. But given I've backed since 2019, it should add up to more than 10 lol.

Michael Campbell

I was curious how long I've been backing and looked back into my billing history only to realize I've been following and waiting for the full version of this game since 2018 :o This is a really exciting time! Can't wait to see that steam release go live!

Carmina H.

so excited and so proud to have been a patron for so long!!

r053 p3t4l

i figured since i was watching the game like a hawk waiting and not getting to buy it since the store page said coming soon once the time had hit for it to release I was frustrated. Now since you responded with this post I feel a little bit better not so much upset with you guys more upset with valve I feel like this is all due to that user agreement BS epidemic they had a while back IDK but I still cant wait. ;)

Jacob Sager

ahhh, sorry to hear you got hit with this. can't say im surprised, i saw the same thing happen a few times in a row to the Future Fragments devs - seems Valve just kinda sucks with horny games like that

Alice Hanigan

cheers!

sharky

Classic Valve. Fingers crossed its not an issue for long!

Vee

I have not had any recurring payments yet though so can't say if it will sum the total automatically. Either way, you should at least be able to manually add it up.

Lamb

Think I found a way to check it yourself. Go to settings> more > billing history. It shows every Patreon you've pledged to with dates and the total amount spent on each one.

Lamb

I literally had the exact thought and upgraded my tier lmao

Sara holmstrom

I think that will be determined by how Valve will go about giving us keys. We have been having trouble communicating with them lol but we'll let you all know when we have more info <3

Fortunae Virgo

We are still trying to figure out exactly how we'll go about distributing the Steam keys so it might be slightlllly chaotic haha but we'll figure it out! But yeah you qualify <3 We will update everyone with more details soon :D

Fortunae Virgo

If you check your 'membership' tab on the patron it will tell you how long you have been a patron. If you are a returning patron, I am not sure if it shares since the date you first signed up or the date your returned to being a patron.

jojo

This is awesome! I'm curious though, how exactly will the steam keys be distributed? I believe I should qualify since even though I'm only on the $1 tier, I've been a member for a couple years and I want to know where I should keep an eye out.

Bree

Hang in there Ghosthug! Your shiny new-born will get here and we will all celebrate together!

Default Idiot

as shitty as valve is being, im super excited for the release on whatever date that ends up being! for clarity's sake, will the keys be distributed ahead of the new release date, or on it?

Casey Ogden

For anyone interested: you can see how long you’ve been a supporter on the membership tab at a creator page on desktop or on the app you can see your tier and tap on it, where it brings you to the tier details which includes your date of your current patronage, which carries over tier switches but likely not pauses. This might give you at least an idea where you’re at.

Crowmy

nice!

Jamie Douglas

yeah you qualify dont worry :D

Fortunae Virgo

Ive been a patron for years but my only worry is that I've stopped and restarted my subscription a few times and I'm unsure if Patreon saves that data when you resub. I'm pretty sure I've been a patron long enough on my most recent resub alone but I'm not totally sure.

Down Five

Neato !

Koalakrw

I'm positive I qualify (I was on Sticker tier for a while and even one month of that qualifies) but the mass DM would be really a useful thing!

Ashe C. Addams


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