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Hey,

Episode 2 is still in progress. I realize I was off with the timing for the release of Episode 1, which led to delays and understandable frustration. Because of this, I'm not sharing any estimated release dates at the moment. I want to have a few episodes completed to get a better sense of how long each one takes, so I can confidently provide release dates in the future. For updates, news on our progress, and other perks, I recommend joining our Discord.

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Best regards, 

JoyFI Games

Hey,

The Steam version and the Itch.io version are slightly different. The Steam version does not require a code to access the gallery, while the Itch.io version does. After purchasing the Itch.io version, a PDF with all the codes is available for download.

Johanna is indeed a future LI (Love Interest).

Hey, thanks for buying Hardenville. I'm sending you the Steam key to your email as we speak. All cheats are in the downloadable "Hardenville The Prologue (0.1.2) | Cheats" text file. However, the cheats will change after tomorrow's release of Episode 1, and the text file will be updated.

Not necessarily. Both versions include a downloadable package for the game, where you have to manually download each update. The one with the Steam Key gives you ownership on Steam and a manual download as well.

Hey,

It's a one-time purchase only. This means that whenever you buy Hardenville, you'll receive all future episodes and updates. There are two different packages available for purchase, one with a Steam Key and one without.

I agree. Rest assured, I won't cancel Hardenville at any point. It is my passion project, and I know how much potential it has. I enjoy every second working on it! I won't start on any other project until Episode 9, and Season 1 are completed. Whether a potential Season 2 will see the light of day or not is, of course, too early to tell. Thanks for your support.

Yeah, it isn't cheap...

Yeah... And it doesn't help that tech hardware prices are much higher in Norway compared to the US. But when we're making the initial investment in a new computer, it should be the best it can possibly be.

Hey,

Thank you for your question.

All purchases will receive future updates. The more expensive option simply includes a Steam Key as well.

Filip,

JoyFI Games

Hey,

Thanks for your question. There won't be direct femdom towards MC. However, there might be some femdom involving other girls. MC will act as the dominator for some girls, while for others, the interactions will be more "vanilla." MC won't take a submissive role in Hardenville.

Filip,

JoyFI Games

Hey,

I agree that the "choice matters" in the Prologue can be somewhat misleading, and I will likely need to edit it to clarify what players can expect in this particular release, and not future releases.

Certainly, I can create some renders in the Prologue that include a persistent option for watersports, where Emma is not stung at all.

Hardenville will combine the styles used in SummerHeat and Summer's Gone (I really do love these games), but with a touch of Echoes of Lust. Meaning there won't be any grinding involved. 

Filip,

JoyFI Games

Hey,

Thank you for your question! In the Prologue, the only kink included is "watersport," and it's completely optional, allowing you to skip it if you prefer. We have exciting plans to introduce more kinks and fetishes with each upcoming release, and the next episode will offer additional options in this regard.

Initially, we didn't consider making lesbian content avoidable, but if it's a requested feature, we can easily incorporate a persistent option to exclude lesbian content or specific kinks altogether. Alternatively, we can provide an option just before any such content occurs for you to choose whether to skip it or not.

Regarding the characters' sexual orientation, we'd like to keep it a mystery for now. It's important to note that exploring all storylines and characters can lead to valuable experiences, and sometimes unexpected connections can turn into something quite rewarding.

The Prologue serves as a starting point for you to become familiar with some of the key characters in Season 1. We are fully committed to making necessary changes based on your feedback. While we have a roadmap for the season, we're open to adjustments based on the feedback we receive.

In the upcoming release, Episode 1, you can look forward to traditional elements such as exploration, engaging in conversations with characters, collecting items, earning rewards, and much more. This release is expected in late December or early January.

We value your input, so we'd love to hear what else you'd like to see added and any specific kinks you hope to experience.

Filip,

JoyFI Games

Hey,

Thank you for your interest in Hardenville. The game is currently undergoing review on Steam and will be released once it's approved. While I can't provide an exact date and time, we hope it will be available very soon.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Filip,

JoyFI Games