Within the Cosmos - November Development Update

[HiddenX]

Couchpotato spotted a development update for the scifi-RPG Within the Cosmos:

November 2024 Development Update

Hey everyone,

I want to start by addressing the recent silence since the game was supposed to launch a few weeks ago. I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting the release of Within the Cosmos, and I truly appreciate the support and patience you’ve shown over the years.

When I tried to launch the game on the 29th of October, I encountered unexpected issues with the final build. After several late nights, nights where I didn't sleep at all, and pushing myself hard to hit that release date, I was completely drained, mentally and physically. Encountering build issues when I was ready to launch just drained everything I had left in me. I tried to power through a bit more, but I simply couldn't. I'm sorry for that. I had to take a break. I made a quick announcement on Twitter, but I should have posted here too. That’s on me, and I’m truly sorry if that felt like I was ignoring this wonderful community. You all deserve better communication than what I provided.

The break was necessary for me to get back to a place where I can finish this game properly. I’ve used that time to regroup and get my mind in a better mental state. After taking a few weeks off, I finally feel refreshed, and I'm fully committed to getting this game across the finish line.

As for the games launch, rather than announcing a new release date and risking a delay for the millionth time, I’ve decided to keep things under wraps and just do a surprise launch very soon. My goal is to ensure that when it does go live, it’s as polished as it can be, so you can jump in and enjoy it without any issues.

I understand that your trust has been shaken by the previous delays and missed dates. That's totally my fault. I feel like things never went as planned during the development of my game. The journey to completing this game has been difficult with a VERY steep learning curve along the way. It has been a very long time since my initial Steam Greenlight submission until now, but I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has stuck with me through all the ups and downs. Your support means more to me than I can ever possibly express.

Thank you for your patience. I’m excited for you to finally experience Within the Cosmos, and I’m going to do my absolute best to deliver something you’ll truly enjoy.

- debdev

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[Couchpotato]

Well he's correct better to not give another date as something always happens.

Seriously according to the last thread he missed the release date over ten times.

 

[JDR13]

At least he's being honest about having issues with the build. I'm glad he didn't push it out despite the problems. Some devs would have just kicked it out the door and hoped for the best.

 

[Vaelith]

I sympathize, releasing a game is no small task, and they sound genuine.

I personally didn't like what I saw about the game, but I hope they can recover their strength and push through, another game out there for those who want to enjoy it is always a good thing.

 

[Philistine]

This is a game I've been waiting for, for a long time. I know how hard it is as a solo developer, because like many of us here, I have tried and failed myself. Unless the price is outrageous, I'll buy as soon as it's out in support.

 

[JDR13]

Unless the price is outrageous, I'll buy as soon as it's out in support.

He apparently plans to price it at only $14.99