A student without a roof is like a test without answers—doomed to fail! Fortunately, that won’t be a problem anymore.

The long-awaited Housing System is now available! Players can own their own personal housing instance, providing a space for relaxation and customization. By default, other students can stumble into your house like uninvited drunk oyajis looking for free snacks, but you can toggle visibility off if you prefer solitude.

Owning a house provides several benefits:

• Increased Maximum Energy – Housing offers a higher energy cap compared to a basic apartment.
  
• Rest Feature – Once every 20 hours, players can fully restore their energy by resting at home.
  
• Student Visitation – By default, other students can visit your home, but you can toggle visibility off at any time for privacy.

Higher-tier housing options come with additional benefits that increases maximum energy, giving players an advantage in their daily activities. Additionally, all houses come with their own upgrades, right now there are only two upgrades available, but more will come later.

In future updates, housing will be expandable, allowing players to add new rooms such as kitchens, living rooms, and more to personalize their space. Stay tuned for further improvements!

Housing in Sentou Gakuen: Revival is obtained through Activity Tickets, which are earned via Steam item drops during gameplay. These tickets can be traded with other students, so if you’ve already secured your perfect home, worry not—they won’t go to waste. Currently, they’re used for housing exchanges, but more uses will be added in future updates! To upgrade your living space, head to the Staff Room and request better housing accommodations.

Next, to relocate to a different house, students must first obtain a Housing Permit issued by the Student Council. The council oversees the transfer process, ensuring that stashes, previous housing upgrades, and other personal belongings are safely moved to the new residence.

Below are aggregated list of changes since last patch/hotfix post:

• Temporary Change: Students no longer need to upgrade their school entrance to receive Activity Ticket drops. For now, Steam drops will trigger automatically upon launching the game to maximize testing. This will be removed in a future update—so make the most of it while it lasts!
  
• Added 6 variants of Player Housing: Shirogane, Akebono, Amberstone, Aozora, Hinokawa, Yamabuki.
  
• Added new menu on Staff Room.
  
• Added new menu on Residential Area.
  
• Added Housing Permit on Student Council.
  
• Added Keybindings option on settings.
  
• Added dialogue text size option on settings.
  
• Updated Review Subject window to align horizontally instead of vertically.
  
• Reduced spawn rate of mythical creatures on exploration zone.
  
• Fixed Commendation Ticket not properly dropping.
  
• Fixed some achievements not properly triggered despite meeting requirements.
  
• Fixed main menu logo placed on wrong layers.
  
• Fixed main menu logo blocking players with low screen resolution from starting the game.
  
• Fixed bald preacher not dropping any loot, he now drops you glue. His head may be shiny, but at least his hands aren’t empty anymore.

That said, please note a few things:

• Steam Inventory has its quirks. We’ve done our best to ensure it works, but unexpected issues may still arise. If something seems off, try restarting the game first—you’d be surprised how often that fixes things. Steam Inventory (along with Steam Workshop) remains one of the most painstakingly complex features to implement on Steam, yet its documentation is about as abundant as my will to debug it.
  
• This is just the first iteration of Player Housing, and we’re not done yet. Expect additions, removals, and changes as we refine the system based on feedback and future plans. Stay on your toes—your home might look different in the next update!

Remember, housing is a privilege, not a right—so don’t go turning it into a disaster zone!
- Principal

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Below are aggregated list of changes since last patch/hotfix post:

- Added several window modes on settings.
- Added UI Scaling option on settings.
- Added Steam text filter on settings.
- Added a new zone in Suika Ward region.
- Added dozens of new achievements to unlock on Steam.
- Updated several UI arrangements on Locker room.
- Fixed window size not properly loaded to a correct value after saves.
- Fixed exiting Cafe that teleport you to wrong place.
- Fixed gimmick usage that crashes the player.

To celebrate the start of Early Access, we're kicking things off with a special event—and not just any event, but one that could save the world as we know it!

I come bearing urgent news! A meddling granny—yes, the wise, all-seeing elder who watches over the neighborhood—has raised a grave concern over the state of our neighbourhood. She says that people these days throw things around like they own the place! Trash piling up in the streets, mysterious junk appearing after fights—if we don't act now, this could be the end of civilization as we know it!

That's why, as responsible students of Sentou Gakuen, it's time for us to take action!


📅 Start: March 3rd, 2025
📅 End: April 3rd, 2025

During this event, mobs will randomly drop “Garbage” items. Your mission? Gather as much as possible and turn them in at the Garbage Collection Site, located in the residential district near your shoddy apartment. Each piece of garbage you collect will contribute to your total score, proving that you’re not just some litterbug but a model student of society!

This is our chance to make things right! So get out there, clean up the streets, and show that we’re not a generation of slackers! The fate of our world (or at least our school) depends on it!

• Your Name in the Museum!
  All students who participate will be permanently recorded in the City Museum.
  
• Ranking System!
  The more you collect, the higher your rank—show off your dedication and aim for the top!

To celebrate the Early Access launch, we're offering a 15% discount on two optional DLCs! This special offer is only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab them before the offer vanishes into the abyss of missed opportunities!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/405990/Sentou_Gakuen_Revival__Kouhai_Pack/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/405991/Sentou_Gakuen_Revival__Senpai_Pack/

Don't say I didn't warn you—opportunities, like uncollected garbage, have a way of disappearing when you least expect it.

Now move, students!

- Principal

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Greetings, students and future troublemakers! Principal Honoo Masato here with an important announcement regarding the Early Access of our school! So, sharpen your pencils and prepare your wits as we enter the next phase of our development.

We haven’t kept up with our social media and stuff as we focus solely on the development, please pardon our silence. Our aim is to release the Early Access of this project in tandem with Steam’s Visual Novel Fest 2025 which has left us time-crunched and handcuffed.

Our Early Access date is planned for March 3rd, 2025 (or March 4th, depending on your timezone) the same time Visual Novel Fest 2025 started. To check what time is it on your local city, please use the link
here[www.timeanddate.com].

We aim to have early access by that date and time. However, we still have some things to sort out with Steam. If there’s a delay, we will post an announcement.

As mentioned in the Store page, this project is pretty much a work in progress where there are still many features ahead of us to tackle. The reason we’re pursuing this route is that we’d like to involve the community as we build this niche game. Keep your expectations in check when dealing with an Early Access title on Steam. We understand that some people might be put off with this “Early Access” tag, but worry not, but worry not, we won’t charge players to test our early access game. The game is absolutely free and you can always add to your Wishlist and get notified later for the V1.0 release.

Just to reiterate the point above. Our plan is to have early access going for at least one year before considering leaving from Early Access. This project is not a sprint, but rather a marathon.

- Is it fun?
- Does it have enough contents?
- Does it have release blocking bugs?

Those are 3 things that we will evaluate routinely before considering to depart from Early Access. If not, then updates will continue as usual.

As mentioned elsewhere, the update will be delivered via a rolling release cycle with patches delivered every other week. There are no Alpha or any other versions, we’re working with single EA branch with the assumption of everyone’s running on the latest version.

Due to time constraints, various features we originally planned for the Early Access launch had to be postponed and moved into the post-EA launch plan.

Please expect some form of progression loss during this early access period as we make changes and adjustments within the game. Some progress will carry over to the V1.0 release (such as your achievement unlocks), while some won’t.

That being said, when the Early Access concluded we do plan to bring the final end game that is “New Game+” (進級 (shinkyū), which means “advancing to the next grade.”) which gives reason for both previous and new players to try out the game from start, which will reward existing players while ensuring new players enrolling in our school aren’t left out. I would like to remind you that this is a game and not a race, so please have fun first & foremost. The details on how New Game Plus will work will be explained later, as it is still too early to discuss.

In an ideal world, we’d like to have all of these features before the early access, but alas, time simply goes by so fast. Items on this list are on logs, but not sorted in any particular order:

• More Deep Zone Exploration. It’s a randomly generated solo dungeon, and we’d like to have at least seven themes by release.
  
• Maid System. This will work similarly to the original Sentou Gakuen. They are hireable NPCs that will assist you in combat.
  
• Player Housing. Right now all students are renting on an apartment procured by school. Later on, they will be able to own property that provides boosts (such as energy) and a private space where other students can visit.
  
• Party Based Co-Op Exploration. A harder version of dungeon that will require multiple students to clear it.
  
• More events. School-wide events that involve all students, as well as smaller encounters that happen within a zone.

That’s it for now, we thank you for your time, and please have a great day!
P.S.: There is no February 2025 report, as this suffices.

- Principal

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Welcome to the first Revival Report of 2025, my beloved troublemakers! Your Principal here; You might be wondering why this Revival Report is coming to you earlier than usual. Well, we have some important news about our chaotic school that you need to hear.

I need to address something important. Remember when we mentioned launching Early Access in late January? Well, plans have shifted. I come to you as a bearer of bad news: our previously mentioned early access date has been postponed.

Unfortunately, our city has been experiencing severe weather conditions that have led to significant flooding in many areas. This unexpected boss battle against Mother Nature, combined with an ongoing influenza outbreak affecting our team members, has created unexpected challenges in our development. These setbacks have not only disrupted our original schedule but also turned our streets into impromptu swimming pools (not the fun kind).

After consulting with Steamworks Support and considering the backend work that also needs to be done on their side (which might take weeks), we have a new, concrete date to share with you. Sentou Gakuen: Revival will be launching on March 3rd or 4th (depending on your timezone) of 2025. And here's some exciting news - this new date coincides with the upcoming Steam Visual Novel Fest, where our game will also be participating!

You can check when Early Access launches in your local timezone by clicking https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Sentou+Gakuen%3A+Revival+Early+Access&iso=20250304T01&p1=631&ah=23&am=55

In next month's February Revival Report, we'll provide a detailed breakdown of what features and content you can expect during the early access period, as well as what elements will be coming in future updates. This will help you better understand the scope of our initial release and our development roadmap.

Your continued support and patience mean the world to us, and we're working hard to ensure that when you finally step through our school gates, the experience will be worth the wait.

Until then, keep those wishlists coming, stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for an exciting start to your academic career this March!

Stay chaotic (but safe)!

-Principal,

[discord.gg]

Welcome to the final Revival Report of 2024, my beloved troublemakers! Your Principal here, ready to wrap up this incredible year with some important updates about our chaotic school.

As many of you know, we're in the final stretch of preparation for our Early Access launch in late January. our development has been slowly progressing as the clock ticks forward, fueled by an endless supply of coffee and the occasional instant noodles (Indomie). The halls of Sentou Gakuen are buzzing with activity as we polish every corner and fix every loose floorboard (well, except for the ones we're keeping intentionally loose for... educational purposes).

Now, I need to have a serious talk with you all. *adjusts glasses* While we're incredibly excited about the Early Access launch, it's important to understand what this means. This version of Sentou Gakuen is just the beginning of our journey together. Think of it as your first day at school – there's still so much more to learn and experience ahead.

The development will continue for at least another year after the Early Access launch, with regular updates, new content, and improvements based on your feedback. Some features might be rough around the edges, and you might encounter a few... unexpected surprises (though in Sentou Gakuen, those are part of the charm, aren't they?).

As we close out 2024, I want to wish all our students, future troublemakers, and their families a wonderful holiday season. May your celebrations be filled with joy, your new year full of promise, and your schemes... well, let's just say I'll pretend I didn't see anything. *winks*

Take this time to rest, recharge, and maybe practice your running speed – you'll need it when you return to our halls in January!

This might be our last Revival Report for 2024, but it's just the beginning of our story. Keep those wishlists coming, stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for an exciting start to 2025 with our Early Access launch.

Until next year, stay chaotic (but safe)!

-Principal,

Welcome back, troublemakers and future students of Sentou Gakuen! It's your Principal here with the latest updates on our school's revival. As we approach the end of the year, we have some important news to share.

I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting our official early access date. We've been working tirelessly to bring you Sentou Gakuen, and I'm thrilled to announce that the date has been set to January 27th, 2025. *cough cough* This carefully chosen date will let us incorporate your feedback and ensure your return to our chaotic halls is absolutely spectacular... *ahem* Though I must mention that this particular week happens to coincide with a series of national holidays in Indonesia *cough* not that it influenced our decision-making process at all! *wheeze*

Originally we intended to support only Windows and Linux, but our plans have expanded.

We're happy to announce that MacOS support is coming to Sentou Gakuen! Our aim is to create a smooth experience for MacOS users, letting them wreak havoc in style. The game will run natively on Apple Silicon processors, with support launching either at early access launch or shortly afterward.

Note that the older Intel-based Macs won't be supported as we're just following Apple's transition to their superior Apple Silicon architecture *ahem*. Though we must admit, those Intel Macs did make excellent space heaters during winter... but that's beside the point! Apple Silicon for... *cough* ...life! 🍎

That's all for now! Keep an eye out for our December Revival Report—we'll be sharing more updates. Stay tuned!

Your continued support and patience mean the world to us. We're committed to delivering an unforgettable experience that will make your return to Sentou Gakuen truly special. Keep causing trouble (responsibly, of course), and get ready for an exciting start to the new year with Sentou Gakuen!

Until next time,
- Principal