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Steam News16 August 202510mo ago

Chertovica Development Shift

Hey everyone, I want to share a quick update about Chertovica. Over the past months, my priorities, personal life, and creative direction have shifted a lot.

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changedOver the past months, my priorities, personal life, and creative direction have shifted a lot. Because of that, I’ve taken a step back to rethink what I truly want to make — and most importantly, what feels fun to play. As a result, Chertovica has gone through massive changes in gameplay, setting, atmosphere, and even its name.
addedThis new direction — let’s call it a revival — is faster-paced, more action-packed, and smaller in scope, making it much more manageable. I’m genuinely passionate about this project, and I believe it will be a worthy evolution of what Chertovica was meant to be.
removedI hope you’ll understand my choice to focus on making a better game, rather than finishing something I no longer believe has enough potential. I’ll be sharing more about this revival soon, and I really hope you’ll continue with me on that journey.

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changedOver the past months, my priorities, personal life, and creative direction have shifted a lot. Because of that, I’ve taken a step back to rethink what I truly want to make — and most importantly, what feels fun to play. As a result, Chertovica has gone through massive changes in gameplay, setting, atmosphere, and even its name.
addedThis new direction — let’s call it a revival — is faster-paced, more action-packed, and smaller in scope, making it much more manageable. I’m genuinely passionate about this project, and I believe it will be a worthy evolution of what Chertovica was meant to be.
removedI hope you’ll understand my choice to focus on making a better game, rather than finishing something I no longer believe has enough potential. I’ll be sharing more about this revival soon, and I really hope you’ll continue with me on that journey.

I want to share a quick update about Chertovica.

Over the past months, my priorities, personal life, and creative direction have shifted a lot. Because of that, I’ve taken a step back to rethink what I truly want to make — and most importantly, what feels fun to play. As a result, Chertovica has gone through massive changes in gameplay, setting, atmosphere, and even its name.

This new direction — let’s call it a revival — is faster-paced, more action-packed, and smaller in scope, making it much more manageable. I’m genuinely passionate about this project, and I believe it will be a worthy evolution of what Chertovica was meant to be.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who played the demo, wishlisted the game, or shared feedback during Steam Next Fest. Your support has meant so much, and your feedback helped me see what to focus on and what to leave behind.

I hope you’ll understand my choice to focus on making a better game, rather than finishing something I no longer believe has enough potential. I’ll be sharing more about this revival soon, and I really hope you’ll continue with me on that journey.

Thank you all, David

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