SUBSCRIBESTAR TRIES TO SAVE CK!

Hi, everyone.

It's been a few days and the dust has started to settle somewhat, so I thought now would be a good time to update everyone on the current situation.

To start with, yes, the CK page is still dead. That's not going to change. However, there is a new star rising on the horizon!

You've read the title I assume so you know what I'm talking about: SubscribeStar has actually had a lot more movement and migration than I ever dared to hope for, and there's a chance - a small one but still a chance - that we'll actually manage to hit the goal over there! Something I didn't think was even a remote possibility, but the amazing support and tireless effort of so many wonderful players is proving me wrong!

Okay, but what does that mean?

Well it means that if everyone can hit even just the first goal over on SubscribeStar, that I won't have to change any graphics or move the game to Steam! Things can continue on as normal! I'll have to tighten my belt, sure, but I don't mind living off instant noodles if it means I can finish Corrupted Kingdoms - the true Corrupted Kingdoms, with Alice and all your adorable little munchkins - just as I begin it, and just as so many people have known it for so long.

It's still a long way to go to reach the goal, though, and if we're still short by the end of the month then I'm afraid Steam becomes a necessity. So please, if you feel like supporting CK, or you think you know someone who might, head over to SubscribeStar and give whatever you can!

Every dollar makes a difference.

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And now to answer the most commonly-asked questions that I've been gathering over the last few days:

QUESTION: Steam? What about Android players?
ANSWER: The APK will be made available as "Bonus Content" in the same vein as digital art books and OSTs. Android development will continue as normal!

QUESTION: Steam? What about Germany?
ANSWER: I know that you can't get adult games on Steam in Germany, so I'll be providing alternate places for people in Germany to buy the game. I won't abandon you!

QUESTION: Steam? What about countries where the regional pricing screws over customers?
ANSWER: The game will be on permanent sale in those countries (eg. Brazil) to bring the price down to an actually reasonable amount.

QUESTION: What about hosting the game on other sites?
ANSWER: The difficulty is in getting people to actually go to these sites and sign up. SubStar is the best bet, and has a great reputation, and yet I'm still struggling to direct people there. Even Itch only nets me around $150 a month. But yes, I agree, the more revenue streams the better and it's something I'll certainly look into.

QUESTION: What about Steam's similar policy?
ANSWER: Only one game has fallen foul of it, and meanwhile dozens of games like Summer Memories exist. It is a concern, though, which is why this is a gamble. Likely what I'll do is put a "PG" version up on Steam and host the "18+" patch offsite.

QUESTION: What about Patreon refunds?
ANSWER: Patreon has completely cut off my ability to interact with my site. I can't make posts, reply to comments, send messages or issue refunds. I have $8,000 sitting in my Patreon wallet and Patreon intends to keep it. If you link your Discord and Patreon accounts, though, I'll DM anyone the tier rewards they should have gotten!

Thank you so much everyone for the truly inspiring outpouring of support!

I love each and every one of you.

Yes, even you in the back. I see you there.

I love you.