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Hello!

Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts. We genuinely appreciate your patience and continued support for Mannequin Academy over the years.

We understand your concern, and it's not an uncommon question. We’ve received similar inquiries about the game's status, and we’ve always made it a priority to respond thoroughly to everyone. That said, we're more than happy to explain the current situation once again, as we want everyone to feel informed and reassured about the progress of our project.

1. Upcoming Update: We’re excited to share that we're still actively working on the upcoming update, which will focus on Nor and Esha's route. While we previously announced this update, it has experienced some delays due to unforeseen health challenges. Despite these difficulties, we remain committed to delivering this new content. The update is coming soon, I have managed to script over 40,000 words and, believe me, it is not so easy to deliver a big chunk like this. It is almost the size of a whole visual novel and yet when it comes to Mannequin it’s just a moderately sized update. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2. Challenges We're Facing: In the recent years, we've been dealing with some difficult medical and economic circumstances that have limited the amount of time and resources we can dedicate to Mannequin Academy. These challenges have impacted our development schedule more than we anticipated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding during this tough time. I’m not going to share too much, but suffice to say that I was forced to find a full time job just to cover the medical bills.

3. Our Commitment to Communication: We have always prioritized responding to comments and continue to do so, ensuring everyone stays informed about the project's current status.

4. Current Game Experience: We've priced the game to reflect its current size and content. And it is frequently sold at a 50% discount too. While it doesn't include all the endings yet, we believe it offers an enjoyable experience with the available routes and storylines.

5. Early Access Notice: We understand that early-access games aren't for everyone, and it's important to note that Mannequin Academy is still in active development. For those who choose to play the game in its current form, we want to set realistic expectations—development takes time, and the story, including the various endings, is still a work in progress. If you decide to join us now, we genuinely appreciate your support and patience as we continue to shape the game into its final form.

Regarding a Kickstarter Campaign: We have considered running a Kickstarter for Mannequin Academy. However, we feel like this could be considered unfair to all of the amazing people who bought the early-access version.

Moving Forward: While we can't provide a specific completion date right now, please know that we're committed to continuing development as our circumstances allow. We'll keep you updated on our progress and any new developments.

Thank you again for your support and for being a part of our community. Your understanding means a lot to us, and we're hopeful for better days ahead when we can devote more time to bringing Mannequin Academy to its full potential.

If you have any more questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I’m always here to listen and respond.

Best,

Glair