Celestial Crowns

August Update
7 months ago – Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 11:28:15 AM

Hello all! 

CGs

Just ONE CG left to draw! It's Sahi's, and I'm working on putting the rest of the CGs into the game. I have a system worked out now to make it easier to code all the various skin tone/gender variations, so it's going pretty fast. There's only a few left. 

Writing

Nothing new on this front, I've been doing some light editing as I program the routes. I think I might add a teensy bit to some of Lune's endings, but nothing significant. Aalam's route is already way too long as it is, but I might add a few choices to Sahi's route as well. 

Programming

Working on the final polish, going through and putting in any missing voice lines. I'm also adding in the new music.

Music

All the music is done! The composers are now posting them on Youtube. You can follow their channel to get the latest updates! 

Kickstarter Rewards

I won't be working on the rest of these until the game is released.

Release date

I'm still aiming for a December release, but this will be for early access, so the full game release might be in January 2026 depending on when everything is ready.

Conclusion

It's the final stretch folks! It feels so close but there's always more to do. I'm pushing through 💪🏾

July Update
8 months ago – Sat, Aug 02, 2025 at 12:00:55 PM

I know I said there wouldn't be a July update, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I returned from my travels safely and have resumed work on Celestial Crowns! I'll be back in August with more detailed updates.

June Update (Music samples!)
9 months ago – Sun, Jun 29, 2025 at 10:43:49 AM

Hello all! Thank you for your patience with last month's update. Here's what's been going on:

Music

The music is finally done, though unfortunately not in time to make Steam next fest, I still got about 200 new wishlists, which is not insignificant. I still plan on releasing a new build sometime soon to show off the new route system, music, and CG. Here's a look:

Aalam's Song

Lune's Song

Sahi's Song

Programming

Lune's route is pretty much done save for a few voice lines for the endings. Which means... the game is pretty much done! 

CGs

There are only 5 CGs left for the artist to draw! I've been posting WIPs in the sneak peeks channel on discord.

From here: 

I will be going through to do my final polish, adding in the new songs, squashing any remaining bugs, and just generally finalizing the game. My tester got through Aalam's route, and I'm going to have him play Sahi and Lune's over the summer. 

Conclusion

In July I'll be away for a writing workshop, which means I won't be working on Celestial Crowns, but there will still be testing, so progress is being made. My work will resume once I return in August. Because of this, there will not be a July update, just a heads up! 

Interim update - May
11 months ago – Wed, May 21, 2025 at 11:03:27 AM

Hello all, I am in the process of moving and realized I won’t have time to do a longform update, so here’s a quick check in and in June I will be able to show you all the progress that’s happening!

• LI songs are nearly done! They sound beautiful and I can’t wait to add them in. 
  - CGs are moving along as planned! The artist is now working from Erupan’s sketches and there are about 7 left, so I’m confident in reaching my desired December release date. 
  - I want to release a new demo in June with the new songs and CG. I’ve also made it easier to get on your desired route as a quality of life update. 
  
  That’s all for now, but look forward to some big things in June!

April Update
11 months ago – Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 03:47:45 PM

Hey guys! Got some great news this go round!

Programming

Sahi's route is pretty much done! I just have a few finishing touches to put on the endings, and of course when the CGs are done I'll need to go back and add those. 

May will be for Lune's route and then... gosh, I can't even believe I'm saying this, the game will be...done? Well, ready for alpha testing anyway! 

Speaking of, Aalam's route is already in final testing.

Once I have all the obvious kinks worked out I'll just be going back through for a final polish, adding some animations here and there, and just generally doing what I can to make the game the best it can be...

This is happening guys!

Music

Sahi's theme is nearly ready! The composers have been sending me some great updates. Check out a little sample below!

I am hoping to have the rest of the themes ready by May so that I can make an update to the demo on Steam.

Steam

Steam sent me a scary email that CC had been removed from the Steam Next Fest...considering that will be a big boost in advertising I was a bit bummed, but it turned out to just be an accident! So... if you see CC during the Steam Next Fest and haven't wishlisted it yet, give it a wishlist! It greatly helps the game's visibility.

CGs

The CGs are going GREAT! I ended up going with just one artist to keep a more consistent style, though there are some "Guest" CGs that will be in the game as my budget is dwindling.

The CG artist has finished all the "new" CGs, and is now just working on CGs that Erupan already had sketches for, so it should go pretty fast! Here's a little sample below. Using Erupan's sketches, the CGs also match the original CGs more, which I'm excited about! 

Conclusion

I'm super pumped for what's to come! Thanks you guys for all your support despite the setbacks I've had, I really appreciate it!