After 3 years of development, the game has finally released! Buy it now and make some magic!

Updates from Alpha Version 9.7:

Sensitivity Status Message

You can now see messages indicating your adjustment of the sensitivity when moving in director mode, or editing an actor.

Suggestive Mode

Nothing major. Just a filter against any content that is too suggestive for some despite it respecting the underwear theme of the game. For now, this only applies to TV media, but it will unlock access to some suggestive content in the playgrounds via a later update.

Other Updates

• Removed portraits in the Office level and converted them into placeable props.
• Overhauled the functionality of TV menu system.
• Added descriptions to the TV menu system.
• Removed the Viewport switch feature in the TV menu.
• Camera Assigner array slots should now work properly.
• Navigation Router array slots should now work properly.
• Fixed bug breaking the tutorial (The Lights section was not working).
• Fixed a bug with TV media audio; it now adjusts accordingly based on the effects (or master) volume settings.
• Removed the 3D viewport feature; it is broken as you could not use the scroll bar, and navigation was broken in 2D mode due to the 3D world projection 'magic' trick. Now it completely uses 2D viewport using screen projection.
• Removed the laptop; it proved virtually useless since the internet connection is sluggish, too many things break easily, and the hardware cursor loads on its own beyond any control on the dev side for some reason.

Plans For The Future:

We wanted to wait until we completed the mod tools before we released the game, however we discovered in the Unreal Engine EULA that we are strictly restricted to distributing the editor solely on the Epic Game Store. Sadly, it won't be available on Itch or Steam. So we hosted a vote on whether to wait until the mod tools are done (and released on EGS) or just focus on polishing the game and release it ASAP. The people voted for the latter, so here we are.
We wanted to also complete all 5 episodes of Underwear Shenanigans for the TV media, but TBH, it will take months to finish them all (at best), and it is not a very important feature for the game - in fact, it is tertiary, so we will complete them post-release along with the mod tool suite.

Aftermath:

This was a very ambitious game. It honestly was not suppose to happen. We wanted to make a something simpler like a regular sandbox, but creativity and the interest in commercial potential overwhelmed us and as a consequence, we essentially (and inadvertently) made a machinima-focused sandbox game. Anyways, We hope you will enjoy this game. We have also provided a 10% discount for this launch. It will last for 14 days (2 weeks), ending on August 23rd, 2024. Share us your tweets, streams, you name it whenever you've the chance via the Steam discussions or our social media! ___________ 1, 2, 3. ATOMIC. WEDGIE. ACTION!

[ 2024-08-09 17:43:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

So it turns out we are legally not permitted to release our mod tools for Wedgie Simulator outside of the Epic Games Store as required by the Unreal Engine EULA, which means it may take much longer before we can release the mod tools - we suspect it would take AT BEST this coming Christmas before its ready (if we're lucky), however the game itself is already complete and ready to release. So we've created a poll for you to vote on to help us decide what to do next for the project. It ends on Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at 12AM Eastern Time. https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxhPpyP2il8WiRZj-H0SXPLkQwg397nhoj

[ 2024-08-01 04:55:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.9 (AKA Alpha V9) has released! The ULTIMATE gameplay progress milestone is here! It is another game changer!

Props

Want to decorate your scene with some objects? You can do that now with props, available in the Animator toolkit!

Lights

Want to host a party at your home? Trying to build a home from scratch using props? You can now add lights to your scene! They are available in the Animator toolkit.

Vehicle Support for Navigation Router

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gDvAAzck0s Earlie, the Navigation Router from the Interactive toolkit only supported navigation for PMs. This is no longer the case. Now it also supports vehicles. If you wanted to make a traffic system with vehicles or just a loop around the Home map, this is now possible.

Director Camera Roll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCOk7MyVF_Y We have unfortunately removed the Track feature from earlier builds. We tried numerous times to make it work for this game, all to no avail. A lot of our features have changed so much that they rendered the entire feature useless. To make up for this, you can now adjust the roll rotation of your view pawn. Want to make some rolling camera fly-bys? Turn on screenshot mode and start rollin'!

Loving Your Spouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iuMvQaoHsE The Neutral setting feature now has a true purpose - you can make out with your lovely spouse. Just turn on the settings via the game console in your home.

New Underwear Options

Headwear, Eyewear, Boxers, and Bloomers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR_8sKydJQw&t=54s You can now apply headwear and eyewear to your mannequins! There are also new underwear options: Boxer Briefs and Boxers (AKA Bloomers). You can even rotate your mannequin to properly see all of your changes by using the rotation controls. Left button rotates clockwise; right button rotates anti-clockwise; top button resets the rotation.

Underwear Prints

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLnZRIvZbg You can also now apply printing textures to your underwear in the Customizer menu! We already have a slew of options available!

Almost Done

From this point onward, the next update will be the first Beta Version update (Version 1.0/Beta Version 1, or BV1). For this update, we will focus exclusively on trying to introduce mod support for the game. We will be honest with you. This is the first time we have ever tried such a feat in UE4. Few game devs have already achieve this but in practically every moddable UE4 game, they all required a modified Unreal Editor. Unreal Editor builds are generally heavy and weigh at least 20+ GB. We don't even think it will fit on this page even when using Butler to upload it, there seems to not be a way to upload a new file separate from the project's name. This is assuming we can even successfully create a customer editor-bundled mod kit. All things considered, we cannot guarantee mod tools may ever arrive for this game. Worse case scenario, we will just try to polish the game the best we can, then call it a wrap after launch...

All Features, Fixes, & Changes:

• Track system has been removed from Animator toolkit.
• Trigger system now fully functional in Interactive toolkit.
• Light system now available in Animator toolkit.
• Prop system now available in Animator toolkit.
• Navigation routing for vehicles is now possible.
• Navigation routing for character has been improved.
• Translation viewport controls now possible.
• Rotation viewport controls have been improved.
• Scale viewport controls have been improved.
• Controls for viewport interaction (translate, rotate, scale) changed.
• Neutral feature in Frontend is now functional (you can finally make out with your spouse).
• New options in the game settings to handle sensitivity for orientating actors.
• Input menu controls have been updated.
• Underwear prints now possible in Customizer.
• Wedgie animations are fixed and fully functional, both for same-sex and opposite-sex characters.
• Storage system now supports organized folder usage (there is now a filter between universal and level-specific sets).
• Roll rotation of view pawn now possible (to accommodate for the absence of the Track system).
• Improvements to Freeman City.
• Improvements to Danielson Park.
• Improvements and adjustments to The Office (to accommodate for prop placement).
• Adjustments to Your Home (to accommodate for prop placement).
• Adjustments to The Gym (to accommodate for prop placement).
• You can now undress mannequins.
• Updated the Tutorial mode.

Known Bugs:

• Older saved sets have been partially botched as a result of this update. You can correct some of them by loading and re-saving the sets.
• Due to the new file organization system for movie sets, you will have to manually rearrange your set files to accommodate, otherwise they will be considered universal and you will have to toggle the filter to universal to access them. You can resave them while using the level-specific filter to save them to that level's respective folder. You can also manually rearrange the files via the AppData directory on your Windows OS (or wherever your save data is saved if using a Linux OS).
• Customizer preset data files have been partially botched due to this update. The fix is relatively easy: just load your character set and update the underwear option to what your mannequin is wearing mesh-wise (or just change the underwear if you wish to do so anyway, such as to try out the new boxer briefs or bloomers). If any of your mannequins is using the Man 4 (Chris) template, you will have to take a screenshot of your character first for reference, than create a new one, rename it the same as your previous iteration, then apply the customization changes to that new template.

Demo Version Updated:

We have also updated our demo release. You can download it here on Steam or on Itch.

That's a Wrap!

Like what is in store? Pre-order the game now for early access! Looking forward to seeing what you can make from here on out. Let us know either here on Steam, or on social media what you make with our game!

[ 2024-07-20 18:45:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.8.3 (AKA Alpha V8.3) has released! This is honestly less as much of a hotfix than it is an early gift in disguise, so here it is!

Triggers

Yes, you've read right! You can now script your scenes with actions using Triggers! Place a trigger into the viewport via the interactive tool, then switch to the Animator tool and Sequencer subtool, and select that trigger to adjust its settings. You can also loop sequences created within the trigger. For instance, want to make a day and night cycle for your scene? It is now possible! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc2B95XbhT4 Trying to make a scene where you are escaping from a creep trying to pull your underpants over your head in the gym? Consider it done! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1o_MLLw01o How about sitting down at the park waiting for your lovely girlfriend to arrive? Haha! Gotcha covered mate! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PExPlUsla-I

Why So Early?

This was suppose to be a feature for Version 0.9 (Alpha V9), but we understood some of your complaints/concerns that updates to the game were taking too long to arrive and (well, until Alpha V8's release) a few of you were even worried that the project was silently canceled or that we just 'up and left'. So this time, we wanted to try something a little different and more expedient. We have decided to release one of the major features earlier than planned.

Other Features & Fixes:

You can read the full article here. Like what you see? Pre-order the game now for early access!

[ 2024-05-13 18:43:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.8 (AKA Alpha V8) has released! This update grants you the ability to change your underwear type!

Better Underwear Options!

• Briefs
• Panties
• Thong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg2Pl7ySMa8

Sequencer is getting an Overhaul!

The sequencer has been poorly designed from the start. When we developed the system, we were still improvising on how to best develop the essential features for a movie game. We were unsure if others would even value such a feature. After we tested it thoroughly while making a new episode for Underwear Shorts, we discovered just how underwhelming, unstable, poorly functional, and unreliable it truly was. So we have decided to overhaul the entire feature instead, scrapping the old system. The new Sequencer is not entirely complete yet as we still need to make the other important features to complete it first. See the plans at the end of this article for more info. Meanwhile, the sequencer currently allows the user to adjust parameters for PMs once they are selected with the Animator tool. This will later apply for other movie objects. In this case, you can adjust what kind of wedgies they give to themselves or others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FDXyD6KedI

PM Wedgie Actions!

As a result of our new sequencer overhaul, you can now use PMs to give wedgies to other PMs. WHile possessing a mannequin via the Interactive tool, use the [Character Ability] key to perform a self-wedgie. To give another PM a wedgie, move towards the PM and press the same key. Their types of wedgies depend on their cinematic settings, accessible by using the Sequencer via the Animator tool, then clicking on a PM.

Other Features & Fixes:

You can read the full article here. Like what you see? Pre-order the game now for early access!

[ 2024-05-08 04:48:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Alpha Version 7 is already here and it is merry grand! Halloween was great this year, so as another gesture of kindness, players can enjoy stretching fresh pairs of undies in Wedgie Simulator FREE of charge for the rest of this month until the end of New Year's Day (January 2nd). You can play it on Steam right now! Just click that Request Access button on the page!
Also, our programmer is working on a collection of games of his own, available for FREE! Check out his games here if you're looking to enjoy your holiday month with some variety of arcade games! Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

[ 2023-12-06 19:20:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Wedgie Simulator has come a very long way. Several drastic updates and a game that is almost ready for release! New animations, interactive mannequins, animation nodes, and everything else to create your own movie! In 2021, Wedgie Simulator made it's first debut trailer. Many people loved it. We also hosted it at Steam Next Fest that same year. Despite major set-backs, people still loved and anticipated the game. Since then MUCH has changed in the game during it's early-access on Itch. As a matter of fact, on this very month (last weekend), we already released Alpha V7! [previewyoutube=vnh34OLY7dM;full][/previewyoutube] More Videos in the YouTube Playlist Here is what has changed since 2021. Alpha V2:

• Replaced 'aim and press' with 'point and click'.
• Graphics renderer in settings.

Alpha V3:

• Released 5 new levels.
• Improved point & click interaction.

Alpha V4:

• Replaced Wedgie with Prankster as the main tool.
• Wedgie is now a subtool of Prankster.
• Improved Tool: Poser
• New Poser Subtool: Body Weight
• New Poser Subtool: Face Poser
• New Prankster Subtool: Pantser

Alpha V5:

• New Tool: Interactive
• Possessable Mannequins (AKA P-Mann or PMs)
• Driveable Vehicles
• Tutorial Mode - replaces the original Help menu.
• Your New Home (main menu overhaul.)

Alpha V6:

• New Interactive Feature: Camera Wheel
• New Interactive Subtool: Camera Assigner

Alpha V7:

• New Sequencer Animations: Wedgie-Other
• Wedgie-Other: Front Wedgie
• Wedgie-Other: Rear Wedgie
• Wedgie-Other: Shoulder Wedgie

That summarizes it for today! The respective update articles have been highlighted according from these lists. If you like the game and want to try it early, you can pre-order it on Itch! If you want to try before you buy, we will be hosting another Steam Free Month on December 1st, and a discount event will happen later that month. Happy Thanksgiving!

[ 2023-11-21 16:29:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.6 is finally here and it is spooky! This year has been very busy and rough for many of us. Regardless, we managed to bring you the latest update and another opportunity at a free trial of this game. Players can enjoy stretching fresh pairs of undies in Wedgie Simulator FREE of charge for the rest of this month until November 4th. You can play it on Steam right now! Just click that Request Access button on the page!
If you want to continue playing after that point, consider pre-ordering the game on Itch. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

[ 2023-10-29 21:02:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

THIS POLL IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ AND VOTE: For a while, we have been on the fence on whether to release Wedgie Simulator Steam via Early Access, or wait until it is complete and release it normally on Steam. The game is already available on Itch Early Access, but we think Steam Early Access could unlock more avenues for success and support with this game from customers. Inversely, we are also unsure it would go far since our Steam Next Fest marketing was botched in 2021 and sabotaged our traffic potential on Steam. We wanted to try again last year but then Valve released an update that destroyed any second chances to make things right - Steam Next Fest is restricted to one game per seasonal event of choice. This is a TERRIBLE idea! I doubt Valve even consulted with us indie devs before doing so - no vote or anything; they just forced it on us. They also failed to take into account that if technical difficulties sabotage our streams or ability to market the game, then we are simply out of luck for the entirety of that festival. Well now thanks to this new policy change, we're also out of luck for the entirety of this game! We want your opinion on this decision and we want more than just some smidgen of a few votes in single digits (like many of our polls have thus far). We need at least enough votes that will require 4 full hands - 20 votes to make a decision. We will not release the game in Early Access for Steam until we see 20 votes and the majority are in favor of it. Click here to vote now.

[ 2023-05-23 19:18:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.4 is finally here and it is merry grand! Halloween was great this year, so as another gesture of kindness, players can enjoy stretching fresh pairs of undies in Wedgie Simulator FREE of charge for the rest of this month until the end of New Year's Day (January 2nd). You can play it on Steam right now! Just click that Request Access button on the page!
Also, our programmer is working on a game of his own, currently on sale! Check out his game here if you're looking for some arena shooting fun with your friends or with some bots (offline and online)! Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

[ 2022-12-26 21:01:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today (Wednesday, [2/23/22]), our stream botched as we couldn't figure out how to activate it until now, so we have rescheduled a new stream tomorrow Thursday at 12PM EST, lasting longer than what today's stream was suppose to last. One of our devs will be playing the game, demonstrating the features currently available in the early access game, how to use them, and making the best of what this game has to offer. This will also be a great time to ask us questions about the game and the developer behind it. Remember that this demo is the latest full version of our game and is only available for the duration of this event. After that, it will return back to the normal, restrictive demo, after which, you will have to pre-order on Itch.io for early access. We hope to see you there on the stream and don't forget to try the expo demo and wishlist the game when you are done!

[ 2022-02-24 00:04:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

We'll be hosting a livestream tomorrow Wednesday at 3PM EST. One of our devs will be playing the game, demonstrating the features currently available in the early access game, how to use them, and making the best of what this game has to offer. This will also be a great time to ask us questions about the game and the developer behind it. Remember that this demo is the latest full version of our game and is only available for the duration of this event. After that, it will return back to the normal, restrictive demo, after which, you will have to pre-order on Itch.io for early access. We hope to see you there on the stream and don't forget to try the expo demo and wishlist the game when you are done!

[ 2022-02-22 20:39:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

A hotfix has been released. It is one that should make it easier to play the game. [Sample Image] CHANGES:

• Replaced 'aim and press' with 'point and click'.
• Installed a graphics renderer in settings. You can now switch between renderers in-game without the need of separate builds. You must restart the game for the renderer to take effect.

IMPORTANT NOTE: One of the renderer options include DirectX 12, which also supports raytracing. It is strongly recommended not to select this option if you do not own a DXR/DX12 video card as it may crash the game and render it inaccessible. If in event that happens, you will have to go into the AppData settings and delete some ini files to workaround this, as is typical with UE4 games.

[ 2022-02-21 08:17:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Wedgie Simulator will feature in this year's Steam Next Fest! During this event only, you get to play the latest early access build as a demo (same as the full version). This includes access to the character customizer! Give this relaxing game a try on this final week of February! Found in the "Physics & Sandbox" and "Casual" sections.

[ 2022-02-13 19:43:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Version 0.2 has released! Players can now create and customize their own mannequins via the Customizer, available through the main menu.

Please note, that old saves may break or botch in this update due to readjustments with the mannequin loading system to ensure custom and default preset mannequins load properly without glitches or bugs.

Other Features:

• The help menu 'trap' has been resolved. You can now exit the help menu at any page instead of having to scroll to the very start or end to escape.
• The channel network may not be working. We will be fixing this shortly with a hotfix.

Known Bugs:

• The orientation controls for moving and rotating are rather awkward at the moment. We are still working hard to resolve this predicament.

Planned Key Features for Next Update:

• Point and click on any eligible actor in the viewport instead of looking at the actor and pressing the "Enter" key.
• Adjust object rotation pivot, so it will rotate more coherently to the player's view direction.

_____________ We will also be featuring at the Steam Next Fest. For the duration of this event only, the demo will be temporarily replaced with the early access version (featuring the customizer), so tell your friends to give this game a try at the booth then.

[ 2022-02-11 19:43:02 CET ] [ Original post ]