Hi everyone! A couple of issues have been brought to my attention now that the new build has been released, so I've patched them up for ya. Version 3.1.3 includes the following:

• Re-synced achievements! The new build wasn't syncing granted achievements with Steam, but now they're back to doing what they're supposed to.
• Adjusted achievement values! I was informed that the Big Spender, Gift Giver, and Extra Caffeinated achievements were super difficult to obtain this was due to a coding error where I didn't add some variables to the scene where you can buy a coffee for you and Artemis in Event 5. This is fixed now!
• Miscellaneous scene bugs squashed! The disappearing background when you wake up the next morning after not cuddling with Artemis in Event 11 has been fixed, as well as the background failing to change when you're done reading magazines in Event 10. There is now also reasoning as to why Odina is surprised when it's revealed that you and Artemis are dating in part one of Event 12 after you waited until the last minute to tell her about your relationship.

Hi everyone!! I know I do this every single time, but I mean it this time... This is the last build Im going to push to Cryptid Coffeehouse... I SWEAR. This time I have a little less to show than Ive had with previous updates, but it's all great stuff nonetheless. Plus, I also have some announcements!! Anyway, without further ado, I present to you Cryptid Coffeehouse version 3.1.2: the final patch! In this build, Ive updated the following: Optimization fixes! When you boot up the game, everything should be a lot faster and your computer's fans shouldn't sound like they're taking off :-) A reworked set of save & load screens! The old ones weren't the smoothest to page through, especially with a controller, so they've been modified to not only look better but function better. A complete overhaul of the character initialization screen! When I first built the new character initialization screens into the game, I had this feeling that they were kind of... off. Looking back, it's just that they were a little ugly. They're no longer ugly because Ive redesigned them to be much easier on the eyes! It will be easier to create custom sets of pronouns now, as well as confirm your character information before you begin the game. I've added a way to exit the character initialization to go back to the main menu (by pressing the escape key), and Ive also added my favorite feature of the update: the ability to pick your relationship label. Instead of being generally referred to as Artemis' partner, you can choose between being called their partner, their boyfriend, or their girlfriend! It adds a little more immersion for those who prefer more gendered terms <3 Modified controller support! For those of you who play with a controller, it should be much easier to navigate around the user interface with all those little joysticks and buttons now. It's a small set of new features, but everything greatly improves your experience as a player in the game. I hope everyone enjoys! And now for my announcements! First and foremost, I am very happy to announce that after almost three years of secret development, Cryptid Coffeehouse is now available on Xbox consoles! You can now date Artemis... ON DA BIG SCREEN (your television)!!!! This has been something Ive been holding in for the longest time, and Im so happy that we've finally gotten here. If you have an Xbox, please consider playing the console version! You can find it on the Xbox store here. As for my PlayStation and Nintendo Switch gamers... I will have something very special for you by the end of the year ^_^ <3 Secondly, I am very thrilled to belatedly announce that you can listen to the official Cryptid Coffeehouse soundtrack on Spotify, as well as buy a digital download of it on Bandcamp! There have been so many requests for this since I debuted the original soundtrack, and now it's here! There are plans to release physical versions of the soundtrack album (with cutesy lil inclusions) in the coming months, so please keep your eyes peeled on my socials if that's something you'd be interested in :D And with that, that's everything! As always, thank you all for your kind words and support. You all keep me going! I'm just one little guy making these silly little games, and it means so much to me that so many people in this world hold Artemis as close to their heart as I hold them close to mine. Thank you so much! I really couldn't have asked for a better fanbase. Please look forward to my future work! I promise I won't disappoint <3 <3

So like... remember when I said Cryptid Coffeehouse v3.0 was the final version of the game? Yeah, so, I LIED. Every time I try to put this game down, Artemis looks at me with big huge puppydog eyes and I'm like, "Erm.... well.... wait, but this one thing could be done..." It is today on November 15th, our sweet Artemis' birthday, that I graciously bring you all Cryptid Coffeehouse version 3.1, the true final version of the game. Genuinely, this is the version of the game Ive always wanted to share with you all, and Im so happy that I have the honor of bringing it to you all. With this update, the game now includes:

• Improved accessibility! I've updated the user interface to make it easier to find things and updated TTS/self-voicing support. Additionally, rollback has been enabled and a trusty little "back" button now lives on the quick menu!
• Bugs fixed and typos corrected! All of the weird little errors that have been brought to my attention and typos that have been spotted are now fixed! If any of you find any more let me know ;-) but I think Ive squashed most of the issues, allowing for a nice and clean play experience.
• A new character creation screen! Now, you no longer have to page through a bland choice menu of options to initialize your player character. It looks cute now! And it's functional! Yay!
• All new original Point Pleasant and System Five songs, text beeps, and sound effects! Thanks to the hard work of my awesome friend gnommen, the bands now have completely original songs. All characters have better text beeps, and all of the sound effects have been replaced with game-exclusive ones! With this sound update, all of the assets inside of cryptid coffeehouse are now original, made either by me or by friends Ive worked with. I'm so happy to have finally gotten here ;o;!!
• New supplemental images! You know how artemis talks about those polaroids with Diana when you sleep over at their house for the first time? How about when you ask them about the polaroids on their wall back in their childhood home? Yeah, well... those are illustrated now!! You can look at them!! They are so cute!!

Hello everyone! On this fine day, I bring great news: after almost two years of consistent development, the third and final version of Cryptid Coffeehouse has released! This is the version of the game that I always wanted to release to everyone, and I'm so happy that the day has finally come. This completely-realized build of the game features:

• 64,000 words of new story content! Not only do you have the opportunity to encounter three never-before-seen story events and meet several new characters, but scenes throughout the game have been edited and added to for a fuller experience! Playing through the game again is highly suggested ;-)
• all new art! All the character sprites, backgrounds, and CGs have been redesigned, revamped, and recurated. Everyone (and everything) looks much cuter now, trust me. There's some new stuff hidden in there too for you to find!
• a more accessible game interface! Within the settings screen, you're able to curate your play experience in an even better way. Toggle game brightness and contrast, adjust volumes of basically every noise and sound that plays, change font sizes and styles, and even toggle the opacity of the textbox.
• original music! Cryptid Coffeehouse v3.0 features a soundtrack composed by Mello Jupiter, and, by the gods, does it sound good.
• partial voice acting!! You can finally hear Artemis sweet talk you!!! And all the other characters speak too :-) You can find the full VA cast list in the about section of the game!