3 Years of waiting

[Johnnycrafter]

I've been waiting for this game to come out for 3 years now. How long is it supposed to be before it comes?

[grundislav]

It will be out later this year.

[Johnnycrafter]

later 2023? It was early 2023 just a few months ago.

[Johnnycrafter]

But if it turns out well, it will be worth the wait, because the older the wine, the better it tastes, right?

[grundislav]

Exactly! Believe me, I feel terrible when I overestimate time frames (just look how naive/optimistic I was to put “2021” on the teaser trailer) but the game will be out this year. It just takes a long time as a solo dev.

I appreciate your understanding. The wait will be worth it!

[Johnnycrafter]

Yes, take as much time as you need as long as the game ends up being good. Sure I was a bit buff when I saw how long the game has been on my wishlist (since 2/1/2020) but when I think about it, it's better to take the time and deliver a good product than rushing for an unfinished game. I will wait and look forward to the day, no matter how far away, when I can finally play the game.

[sarahewarren]

Trust me, I've been impatient to play this game too--I've been anticipating it for quite some time. But I think I've played every single game this developer has put out, and I can promise you his word is solid & he puts out great quality games. It'll be worth the wait, no doubt. :)

[grundislav]

I plan to cut a new trailer in mid-June, so some new information is coming!

[sarahewarren]

Awesome! Can’t wait to see it :)

[c_arya.stark]

Good things come to those who wait...

[c_arya.stark]

Originally posted by grundislav:

I plan to cut a new trailer in mid-June, so some new information is coming!

[grundislav]

It’s disappointing to have to write this, but Rosewater will be delayed to early 2024.

I wanted to have it out in October, but the truth is there’s still a lot of work to do, and the only way I could possibly get it out by then is to crunch. I worked 16 hour days for 3 months at the end of development of Lamplight City, and it negatively affected both my mental and physical health, so I’d rather avoid that happening again.

On the bright side, I’ve commissioned work on a new trailer, and that will come out later this year.

I really appreciate your patience and understanding.

[bluegrass]

that is okay look forward to the game next year

[Johnnycrafter]

No Problem we will wait :)

[eriktorbjorn]

Originally posted by grundislav:

I worked 16 hour days for 3 months at the end of development of Lamplight City, and it negatively affected both my mental and physical health, so I’d rather avoid that happening again.

I've only ever been part of one fairly short crunch, and I remember what that did to my temper. So I'd rather you avoided it too.

Besides, I still haven't played all the Ben Jordan games yet.

[ercan0]

hello mr gonzales, you are a great game developer and you make the kind of point and click games,i really like!

i loved lamplight city because i love victorian england detective games. do you already have any ideas or goals of what your next game is gonna be after rosewater?