Galactic Mining Corp - Development Update #14

As even the world's richest people know all too well, launching on particular day is never a guarantee. Circumstances outside your control can upset even the best laid plans, and that is why I have unfortunately had a small slip in my release window. In the last update a few weeks ago, I had anticipated being able to formally announce the GMC release date sometime around mid-late March 2021. I am sorry to say this is going to be delayed by a few more weeks.

Now, first up the game itself is pretty much done. The art and music is in. The balancing has been tweaked. All the custom content is finished. The bonus in-game arcade cartridges are ready. What has happened is that my planned house move has been delayed, which has skewered my original release schedule and forced a small shift in my milestone dates.

"But Windy, why move house and try to release a game at the same time, YOU FOOL!", I hear you cry. Well, it was never intended for the two to coincide with one another, but COVID-19 and UK Stamp Duty (house move tax) have conspired to generate some delays with the buyers and sellers involved in my moving process which I have zero control over.

In order for the GMC release to be a success, I need to have a number of key things in place so that I can support community engagement, deal with bug reports, marketing queries etc which I simply can't do properly in the middle of a house move with all of my stuff in boxes. I am working hard to get the contract and logistics resolved ASAP. Once I have a confirmed exchange date for house contracts, I will know when I will be in the new place and setup ready to launch.

I want you all to know that I am not sat here idle - I am using this additional time to keep adding improvements to the game, including some new animations for the HQ, plus also some new character voice overs which add yet more depth and colour to the GMC. Kira, the tutorial bot, is now voiced by fellow Twitch streamer and game dev Lana Lux

I expect to have an update on the GMC release date in the next few weeks, once the timeline on my house move and exchange dates are all confirmed. Thanks for your patience at this rather stressful time.

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Much love,

Anthony (Windybeard)