Devlog 30.

Hello, this is Alpheratz*. In this developer diary, I am sharing news about a major award, upcoming offline exhibitions, and the opening of our Steam demo!

• ALT+G Story Award Winner

• Participation in Beaver Rocks & Comic World

• Steam Demo Launch

• 4-Panel Comic Serialization

• Original Soundtrack Preview Release

• Other News

Website:

https://www.connected-clue.com/

Steam Store & Merch Shop are open. I ask for your continued interest! Steam:

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777200/Connected_Clue/"]

Merch Shop:

https://marpple.shop/kr/alpheratz4869

- Alt+G Story Award Winner 🏆

Thanks to your unstinting support and interest, Connected Clue has won the'Story Award' at ALT+G, an indie game gathering sponsored by Google!

Although this game started as a solo development project, I could not have achieved such a meaningful result without the invaluable feedback and advice from so many people. I apologize for keeping our backers waiting for so long, but I am thrilled that this award serves as proof that the game has finally reached a level of quality worthy of presenting to you. I sincerely hope this game brings you an enjoyable experience. Thank you, always.

- December Beaver Rocks & Comic World Participation Guide

This December, we will be meeting you at two major events.

1. Beaver Rocks

Schedule:

• Offline: December 5th (Fri) ~ 7th (Sun)

• Online: December 1st (Mon) ~ 14th (Sun)

Location:

Dongdaemun DDP in Korea

Online Demo:

For those unable to visit the venue, a demo play is available on the Stove Indie Store from Dec 1st to 14th. (store.onstove.com/games/101087)

Demo Content:

• Offline: Only Chapter 0 is playable. I are also supported by publisher CFK with Steam Deck demo units.

• Online: You can play from Chapter 0 to Chapter 1, including 2 main quests and 2 sub-quests.

2. Comic World WINTER

Schedule:

December 27th ~ 28th

Location:

KINTEX, Ilsan in Korea

Demo Content:

Playable up to Chapter 0.

This will be my final domestic offline exhibition for the year.

🎁 Special Event: For both events, if you visit the site and upload a review with a photo of the booth to your SNS using the hashtag #ConnectedClue, I will give you an acrylic keyring as a gift!

- Steam Demo Launch 📢

Promotional Video:

[dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/Rvnnc0cGDNQ?si=KTIBS3Y1q9EpVQag"]

Teaser Video: [dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/3K7JECEMfEg?si=lADnjuIsSJVKKRv9"]

To officially receive broader feedback, I am opening a free demo on Steam.

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777200"]

• Period: December 1st, 5:01 PM ~ December 21st, Midnight.

• Content: Same as the Stove Indie version, covering Chapter 0 to Chapter 1.

• Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

I will collect feedback and work on bug fixes until December 21st, aiming for an official release in early 2026. If you encounter bugs, inconveniences, or have any feedback after playing, please contact us via Discord (https://discord.gg/S4ZrGnWyKd) at any time.

- 4-Panel Comic Serialization 🎨

To promote the game and repay the support of our fans, I am serializing a 4-panel comic where you can enjoy various sides and the daily lives of Connected Clue characters. Please repost so many people can see it!

Channels:

X (Twitter):

• https://x.com/shw1208

• https://x.com/_alphe

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alpheratz4869/

Threads:

https://www.threads.com/@alpheratz4869

YouTube Community:

[dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/@_Alpheratz/posts"]

Upload Schedule: Every Wednesday and Friday.

- Original Soundtrack Preview Release 🎵

Following the character introduction videos, I am releasing preview videos of the Original Soundtrack.

I believe Story, Graphics, and Sound are crucial elements to maximize the game's emotional impact. I planned this content to introduce the composers who participated so they can be recognized by more people.

🎄 RT Event: I am running an RT event until Christmas, December 25th.

I will draw 2 winners from those who RT to receive a 8.99$ Steam Digital Gift Card. I ask for your love, interest, and RTs! :)

RT Event Tweet:

https://x.com/shw1208/status/1966657788316418455?s=20

- Other News

Voice Gongjakso has created a fan dubbing of the Connected Clue demo version!

[dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8AiSb6LmM8"]

I've always hoped to have voice acting in my game, and it is truly fascinating to hear the voices of the characters that only existed in my imagination come to reality! I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the voice actors and Voice Gongjakso for creating such a wonderful video.

Website:

https://www.connected-clue.com/

Steam:

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777200/Connected_Clue/"]

Merch Shop:

https://marpple.shop/kr/alpheratz4869

Discord:

https://discord.gg/nCnhycdRN5

Official X (Twitter):

https://x.com/_alphe

The latest news and patch notes for Connected Clue are frequently shared via Discord and SNS. I look forward to your continued interest and feedback. Well then, see you in the next developer diary. Thank you!