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🌓 Update: Chapter 12, Half-Chapter, Some Rambling Thoughts and IMPORTANT VOTE

Hey everyone!

I wanted to bring you up to speed on the current situation.

Since the Dark Ones voted to wait for the half-chapter, I’ve been focusing on that without paying too much attention to the exact progress. Last week I was on vacation from my regular job, so I had more time to work on the game, and I actually made some really good progress.

Today, I checked how much I’ve done, and… well, the half-chapter isn’t out yet, but Chapter 12 is alread...

Who Deserves the Spotlight (and the Heat)?

I was going through my planning notes and realized I still have room for one more NSFW scene in Chapter 13 (yep 13, not 12; Chapter 12 is already fully mapped out).

So I’d love to hear your thoughts: which character do you think should get the spotlight? Drop your suggestions in the comments! In a few days, I’ll gather the most frequently mentioned names and create a poll. All Companion-tier Patrons and above will be able to vote. 2025-09-27 16:40:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Results of the poll 1

The poll has officially closed, and the winner(by a landslide) is: Bridgette!
I’m pretty happy with that result, since it’ll be easy to bring her into the story in a natural way. I can’t promise she’ll show up as early as Chapter 13, but rest assured, she will definitely get her screentime.

The “Dark One” poll about release timing is still running for a few more days. But judging by the current results, it looks like the leading options will hold t...

New Render from Chapter 12

I was told I should post more often on Patreon public, so here we go.
Since the last posts were just polls. Even though these were important for the future of the game, there was no eye candy. So, here is a render for all of you.

This image is from Chapter 12 and will appear in the story.
But the joke is on you, it is from a flashback scene, so it does not reveal anything about the future plot.

I also tried rendering the image in 4K so it looks even better. And for a bit of ...

Release when?

Hello everyone,

As I mentioned earlier, it’s time for a vote!

Some of you have pointed out that my half-chapters often end up containing more than 50% of the new content, sometimes even up to 70%. Understandably, that can make the full chapter release feel less impactful.

I completely understand that. Here’s where I am right now:
Chapter 12 is already more than halfway done, at least by the way I usually measure progress (lines of code and created ima...

Vote pl0x (also Spoilerpost.)

Hello everyone,

First of all, I wasn’t particularly surprised by most of the names, except for Arbiter. (And yes, I know exactly why she was chosen ;D)
Some of you might be wondering why Jacky isn’t on the list. Don’t worry: she still has an important role to play. (Honestly, I should probably mark this as a spoiler post.) Jacky’s big story arc is still coming, and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with you.

That doesn’t mean the others won’t show ...

Who? Tell me!

Sup everyone!

I’ve got another progress update for you. Things are moving along nicely. No picture this time since I don’t want to spoil anything. The “meeting” with Tessah takes quite a while, and to keep the pacing fresh, the perspective shifts. I won’t say who the new focus is, but I think this change is important to keep the story engaging.

You’ll see what I mean when Chapter 12 comes out.

Now, to the main point of this post: Which secondary character would y...

Tessah confrontation (spoilerpost.)

Hey everyone,

Time for another update! I just finished writing the Tessah confrontation. Don’t worry, it’s not a physical fight. It’s a clash of words, a battle of ideals.

Tessah is, in many ways, the opposite of the main character. She’s all about rules, order, and law, while the MC is the rule breaker. Naturally, when these two collide, things get heated.

I wrote the whole confrontation, read through it… and honestly, I didn’t like it. It felt too long. And the...

This is a Titel.

Hello everyone,

Here’s another status update from me.

Since Emma and MC’s scene in the Bang Bus is finished, I’ve moved on to the next section. Story-wise, something important happens, but I don’t want to spoil too much just yet. What I can say is that MC returns to Nael’s place, only to discover that something is very wrong. What exactly? You’ll have to wait and see. But here’s one thing I can reveal: MC meets Tessah again.

I’m really lookin...

The Bang-Bus strikes again!

Status Update

Hello everyone, I wanted to give you another update.

I’m currently finishing up the first NSFW scene. And yes, as you can see from the picture, the Bang Bus has struck again. Or maybe it’s the Bang Truck? Well, whatever. Some of you are probably wondering: What’s going on with this truck? Why are we back in it again?

To be honest, it wasn’t planned. Even in Chapter 11, there wasn’t supposed to be so much happening in it. But here’s how th...

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Hello everyone, time for a quick status update!

Now that the playable teaser is complete, things have become a little easier on my end. Action and combat scenes are still tricky and time-consuming to create, but I truly believe the effort has been worth it.

That said, the start of Chapter 12 currently feels too much like a climax, which from a storytelling perspective isn’t ideal. I’m considering reworking the ending a bit so it lands with more impact. You all know how much I ...

Hey everyone! 👋

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support on itch.io for the SFW version, it really means a lot!
Itch.io has partially restored visibility for all games, which is great news. But just in case, the SFW version will stay online as a backup (more options never hurt, right?).

Now, onto something exciting:
I’ve just finished ...

Playable Teaser Chapter 12

Hey everyone!

I know it’s been a bit of a wait, but I’m excited to share a playable teaser for Chapter 12 with you!

This one’s a little longer than usual and focuses heavily on the fight scenes—which took quite a bit of time and effort in post-production. It’s a bit of an experiment to see how much you enjoy that kind of action and pacing.

I really hope you have fun with it, and that it leaves you wanting more!

Important Update: What Comes Next?

Hey everyone,

Unfortunately, I have some bad news today. As some of you may have already heard, Mastercard and Visa have started pressuring distributors to restrict certain types of content, specifically NSFW material.

This has directly impacted platforms like Itch.io, and sadly, that includes my game as well.

Itch.io is where I’ve been distributing my game and w...

Really good news.

hey everyone,

this weekend i focused hard on visual novel work. since i still have a day job, weekends are really my only chance to sit down, grind, and get serious hours in.

i got a good chunk of stuff done, but even more importantly, i managed to already secure two animators for the next chapter. they’ll be handling the nsfw animations for chapter twelve, which means things should move along smoother and quicker. i won’t be stuck waiting on people last minute, and i can stay...

Two Seconds of Pain, Nine Hours of Work

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to give you another quick status update.

I’m still deep in the trenches working on the battle scenes. I put together a pretty cool video, only about two seconds long, but ran into some visual bugs I couldn’t fix in the 3D software I use for renders and animations.

One of my buddies suggested I just throw it into an AI and tell it what to fix. Sounded good in theory, but yeah... it completely butchered the video.

So I had to go the manual r...

Hey everyone, here's a quick update!

As I mentioned earlier, I finished the grammar improvements and bug fixes for Chapter 11 at the start of the week.
Since then, I’ve been diving into Chapter 12, and just like I teased before, the opening of this chapter is going to hit hard.

The work has been intense and pretty time-consuming, but I really believe it’s going to pay off.
The playable teaser of chapter 12, it’s going to be short (as a teaser should be), but trust me, it’ll leave an impression.

That sai...

Chapter 11 now live!

Check it out here: https://berkili4.itch.io/companion-of-darkness

Thank You, What Happened and What Happens Next

💙 Thank you to everyone who supported the new chapter during the Early Access phase
Your support is what makes this project possible. No matter how long you've been a member or how much you contribute, every single one of you helps keep this game alive and keeps me motivated to continue telling this story. Not just technically but emotionally as well.

The release tomorrow for everyone is a moment that wouldn’t exist without you.
Every euro, every kind word, e...

Chapter 11 Companion release.

pc:
https://mega.nz/#P!AgGsi0TJikPSPmPOMH5puzM1RROiEQWTyUlDxbDqdraBxX7MUCsl9HpOaQgofIMHTHXLR4Fps-mUyWbQbTy2Zb0bWnNMUzUN9LADLCjvF8BYAHFCttu6ByMi5H3ngfhss_imfMGhdHU

mac:
https://mega.nz/#P!AgE4CRRAioon5FpfJbuLoCGeYLTzb8iWJ0-uRyBRa1ZIJVeJL21nq-ykjUA3Q_EroTcOIMbgKHZ4xMgw3jficucQJIuHx5oZLv2Znaxa_qAvuBVZ9uShvPadshPDXOWvEeiBfeUTk14

apk:
2025-06-16 18:06:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 11 is done.

Hey all!
It's finally finished, Chapter 11 is here!
And again, Chapter 11 is by far the biggest chapter yet. (I hope this doesn't become a habit.)

I really hope you enjoy it, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts, feedback, and criticism.

Download for Dark One Patreons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/1308814...

Chapter 11 release

PC:
https://mega.nz/#P!AgHMDRBJqJgPa80UdHlI_nJX53JLCgzxOukKs0cSDXdr08A1NfggYbXtOzyHHUTUJhzlOpHkwv1IlS10iI2U2SzOAIwwBmNGiAO4LtKtfZsOzRHdF-usjweeqvK_6BdwBG44NnRQO6c

MAC:

https://mega.nz/#P!AgHcF0FFptOhRNs0yACTTNeCKH_6BUfyDlOzc2hSYhbaGLr3bTRsQoqmvyd8FU5EIt-q1AIy7pG9U8YspYXI_TQqoDLFwgfrTLsHK8NztrUncTWFPx1PT6qvRn2kZjcqjLy_s1g0YrE


APK:
2025-06-06 19:43:26 +0000 UTC View Post

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The proofread version is done and already uploaded—or, well, currently uploading. (If you've been around here for a while, you know my internet is... not the best. So as usual, it's a bit of a waiting game.)

One quick heads-up: the tool that normally transfers Patreon names for credits decided to stop working for some reason. So I started entering everything manually… but after about five minutes, I gave up and paid my little sister $10 to do it for me. 😂
(Don’t worry—...

Quick Update

I’ve received and implemented the new animations, and Chapter 11 is currently with my proofreader. I asked them to prioritize speed over thoroughness this time, so I’m aiming to release Chapter 11 for you tomorrow evening (Friday, 06.06.2025). If there are any delays, it should be out by Saturday at the latest.

Credits of chapter 11

For all those who want to get into the credits for chapter 11. You now have 24 hours (This is a Dark One tier benefit). Tomorrow at this time I will finalize the credits.
EDIT: Guys you don't need to comment if you wanna be part. A programm will fetch all Dark One names. You have to opt out, not opt in :D