Hey there!

It's been a while since our last update, and we’ve been eager to share Slender Threads’ progress with you. We're so grateful for your unwavering support, and we want you to know that we are working our best for your patience to pay off in a big way. So, let's dive into what's been happening in the eerie Villa Ventana!

We've been hard at work, and one of the most thrilling developments is the implementation of music and sound effects. From haunting melodies to heart-pounding beats, we're working on the implementation of an auditory journey that will enhance every moment of your gameplay.

As we've previously mentioned, the script’s fine-tuning is coming to an end. We're getting closer to locking in Harvey’s fate! Every line of dialogue, every plot twist, and every character interaction is being meticulously revised to ensure a narrative that's not just immersive but truly unforgettable.
And speaking of the script, we're finally gearing up for our favorite development stage. Voice acting recording! Our talented voice actors are getting ready to bring Slender Threads’ characters to life. If you've already played the Prologue, you'll know how his interpretations add depth and emotion taking the Slender Threads experience to another level, making you feel closer to the story and its inhabitants. If you haven't, stop wondering, and go check it out! It's available and free to play on Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/

Of course, it's not just about adding the finishing touches. We've been doing lots of playtesting to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Now, the moment you've all been waiting for – the release date. If all goes according to plan, we're aiming for a launch by mid 2024. We know you're excited, and we want to assure you that the extra time we're taking will result in a gaming experience that's absolutely worth the wait. We're putting our heart and soul into this project.

See you in the next update!

Hey there!

It's time for another exciting update on Slender Threads' development journey. Even when things seem to be moving slowly, we've been hard at work these past few months, and we're thrilled to let you know what we've been up to!

First things first, let's talk about the dialogues. We're getting closer to finalizing the script. Our team has been crafting dialogues that will draw you deeper into Villa Ventana's soul, making your choices and interactions even more meaningful. Get ready for some memorable conversations!

About Villa Ventana, we wanted to make sure the environment truly comes alive, so we've been implementing some amazing new music and sound effects. Hopefully hese additions will transport you straight into the heart of Slender Threads' dark and mysterious atmosphere. The haunting melodies and carefully crafted soundscapes will heighten your gaming experience like never before.

As always, we appreciate your support and patience throughout this journey. Knowing you are there keep us motivated to deliver the best gaming experience possible. We are edging ever closer to the finish line and can't wait to share more exciting updates and news with you in the coming months.

Stay tuned, and in case you haven't played the Prologue yet, there's no time like the present!
It is free to play on Steam, and if you've enjoyed the game so far, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review. We are only 112 reviews away from being labeled as "Overwhelmingly Positive," and your feedback and support can help us get there!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/

See you in the next update!

Hi there amigos!

May is almost gone, and June finds us working at full throttle!

We've reached that point where things seem to move slowly, but the workload hasn't diminished an inch.
We keep working on the script and smoothing some things that came up in the playtesting, hoping to be able to start the V.O. talent casting soon and then the voice recording.

We've also started working on the achievements, hoping you'll have a blast finding them!
We are soon moving to the next playtest phase, which involves external testers. So, aside from possible bug fixing, fingers crossed for them to enjoy Slender Threads as much as we do.

We didn't want to say goodbye without sharing some captures of the last cutscenes we've been working on (no spoiling involved =P )

See you in the next update!

Hi there!

Welcome to the first update of the year! We know it's been a while, but late 2022 was kind of boring news. We were mostly playtesting and polishing some details, which was time consuming.

So, back to Slender Threads, Playtesting made us rethink some things here and there. And although we love how the game is going, we wanted to add the cherry on top. So, here is what we've done since our last update:

- We have around 20 new scenes, going from the original 70 to 90.
- Added some cutscenes to build the atmosphere where needed.
- We are working on a new trailer to represent the actual game with its improvements.
- We are working on a playable epilogue (Just a little after-game experience to add a new point of view).

And here is what we have ahead:
- More playtesting
- Closing the script
- Voice recording
- Localization

Here's an advance from one of the new scenes:

Stay tuned.
See you in the next update!

Hey there!

Festival season is here, and we have some news we'd love to share!

As the playtesting moves forward, we took some time to participate in the EVA play 2022. EVA is one of South America's most significant game events, and this year was its 20th anniversary. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase Slender Threads and see people playing it live. We took home some fantastic feedback!

The cherry top was Slender Threads' nomination for EVA Awards!
Talking festivals, another great news is that Slender Threads is one of the nominees for the upcoming Indie Cade 2022 starting on November 4th!

Just in case that wasn't enough and you want to hear more, Slender Threads will be showcased on the upcoming Steam Next Fest! So join us next week on Steam and be ready to get spooked!

Hey there!

We hope you are doing great.
August has gone, and spring is coming to South America!

Tons of playtesting is happening here lately, and we've been working on a new trailer which will hopefully be released soon.
We keep polishing dialogs and scenes and working on details as well.

Last but not (at all!) least, We are thrilled to share that we are now Nintendo Developers!
We already got the dev kit and will soon start doing some tests.

See you next month for September's update!

Hey there!

July is almost gone, and we are still on track.

Let's lighten Villa Ventana's Darkness for a little while and see how everything starts falling into place.

We devs focus on internal playtesting while our art and music teams fly over missing pieces.
For those who played Prologue: Harvey is getting closer to Lena, and everything in between is almost done. For Those who haven't played it... what are you waiting for?

Internal playtesting has given us some details to work on to make everything flow as we intended. Once we are thrilled with its results, we'll move to detail polishing... but that's material for the next log (which may come with a few surprises we can't share right now).

Before saying goodbye, we'd like to share a live music session the incredible Alex Walker Smith from Givit Sound LLC has managed to put together for when... wait! We are not spoiling it... And yes, those are a lot of strings!

See you next month!

Hey there!

Let's shake the dust here... We know it's been a long since the last update, but we've used that time wisely.
We've reached that point where the news gets more interesting and have decided to keep you more updated on the game status. So, from now on, we'll try to make an update every month until the launch.

We have finished:

• All game scenes. Counting over 70, most of them are scrollable (Still can't believe that if we look back to our beginnings).
  
• Painting and animating more than 30 'living' characters.
  
• Almost every dialog line.

We have started the internal playtesting. Here we analyze the game flow and its difficulty, look for missing feedback, and polish dialogs.
Once this is done. We'll start with the details, which is not a minor job and can be time consuming:

• Gestures: If you've had the opportunity to play the Prologue, you may have noticed that characters gesture according to the conversation.
  
• Making the town alive, with animations here and there.
  
• Music and sound effects.
  
• Voices (at this point, we have to be 100% sure the dialogs are final)
  
• Localization to over 8 languages.
  
• Optimization.
  
• Testing.
  
• Bug fixing.

We'd love to have an answer for this. We are working really hard to have it ready by the end of this year, but at the same time don't want to create expectations around it.
The worst-case scenario is mid-2023.

We are also working on a few surprises to share in the following updates.
We know you've been very patient, and there are no words to express how thankful we feel about that. In exchange, we hope to deliver a  game worthy of it, and let us say that we are very proud of how Slender Threads is turning out.

If you played the Prologue, you could help us by leaving a comment. Each counts, and we truly appreciate hearing your thoughts!
If you haven't played the Prologue, it's free to play, so you may want to try it.
If you feel compulsive about sharing the game with your friends, please do so!
And of course, don't forget to add it to your wishlist!

See you in the next update!

Slender Threads is part of the Big Adventure Event 2022 running from Jan 20 - Jan 24
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/thebigadventureevent

We'll be streaming the Prologue gameplay to share the beginning of this chilling journey through Villa Ventana!

We hope to see you there :)