Chinese Localization Preview

🌙 Everholm - Chinese Localization Preview & Major Update Sneak Peek!

Hi everyone!

We’re excited to share that a preview of our Chinese localization is now live on the beta branch of Everholm! While we continue polishing this translation, we also want to give you a sneak peek into what’s coming in our major upcoming update.

To access the beta version, go into the Everholm Steam properties -> Betas -> select: Public - beta For Public -> run the game!

🛠️ What We’re Working On:

🌑 A Deeper, More Meaningful Story

• Story progression will no longer be hidden behind NPC heart levels.

• Dreams and key story moments will be tied to Underworld biomes and boss fights.

• Expect foreshadowing, twists, and a satisfying conclusion at the end of the storyline.

🧍‍♀️ NPC Rework & Dialogues

• NPCs are getting full portraits with emotions and reactions.

• Dialogues will move to classic bottom-screen boxes with player choice options.

• Heart levels will unlock new recipes, blueprints, and gifts.

• Updated designs for a more cohesive and age-balanced cast.

📖 Lore & Exploration

• Discover Everholm’s past through collectible Archive Pages.

• New quests and events will unveil deeper NPC backstories and world lore.

🧭 Quest System Overhaul

• Smarter, more relevant quests based on your progress.

• Two types: item-based and action quests (like finding lost animals or clearing monsters).

• Better pacing and more rewarding questlines.

🍀 Luck System Rebalance

• New mechanics and activities for bad luck days.

• No more streaks of endless bad luck — we’re capping them!

• Always something fun to do, every day.

📚 Archive

• Archive: donate rare items and pages for rewards and lore.

• Translate lost scriptures

• Discover secrets and mysteries!

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Expansion

• More recipes, ingredient synergy, on-the-go cooking, and deeper gifting/crafting integration.

🌟 Achievements, Ports & More

• Steam achievements incoming!

• Full localization begins with Chinese and expands from there.

• Consoles (Switch, Xbox, PS) are in our sights post-update.

We’re incredibly grateful for your support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being part of Everholm’s journey! 🌾💜

— The Everholm Team