Hey folks! We've been a little quiet here, but that usually means we're too busy cooking to have the time for writing the longer updates we like to write. But it's time for an update! First thing's first, the script for Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut is finished! And we're very, very happy with it. It adds a little over 43,000 words to the length of the game, or, putting it another way, extends the script by about 25%. These additions include significant expansions to three chapters (Fury, Den, and Apotheosis), several brand new chapters (sorry, those details are going to remain hidden for now), and a restructured and bigger climax that should feel much more fluid to move through and that will give you all even more avenues for self-expression. [previewyoutube=2wus22Sz8dg;full][/previewyoutube] As part of this update, we also hired the Czech National Orchestra to provide live strings and piano to several important tracks in the game. We hope you enjoy this live performance of the title track in the attached video. While we're keeping the in-game version of this track the same as it already is for the Pristine Cut, this live version will be available on streaming platforms, and also available for purchase through Brandon's store and the supporter's pack. Several tracks in game *will* be replaced by live versions, including Transformation, the Shifting Mound Movements, Apotheosis, and more. While we think this rendition of "The Princess" is beautiful, there's a quiet loneliness to the release version that we want to retain. As a few other notes, we'd also like to take the opportunity to let you know that:

• We've started work on more merch. You can pre-order a hoodie here, and a t-shirt here. You can also pick up sticker sheets, extra Thorn posters, and some of Abby's comics from our store.
• I know some folks have asked about less minimalist apparel designs as well as other merch. To all of you, you'll be excited to here that we have a lot on the roadmap for the rest of the year.

• A princess. She's very bad and you have to get rid of her for all our sakes.
  
• No, the Princess isn't a cosmic horror. She's just an ordinary human Princess, and you can definitely slay her as long as you put your mind to it.
  
• Don't even think about trying to romance her. It won't end well for you.
  
• Hopefully you won't die. But if you do, you'll die a lot. Be careful and stay focused on the task at hand!
  
• Time loops No time loops. Don't be ridiculous. Time is a strictly linear concept and it certainly doesn't "loop," whatever that's supposed to mean.
  
• A branching narrative where what you say and what you believe determines both your build and how the story unfolds.
  
• A new roleplaying experience from the creators of Scarlet Hollow.
  
• Fully voice-acted by the impeccable Jonathan Sims and Nichole Goodnight.
  
  
  
  Slay the Princess is a choice-driven psychological horror visual novel/dating sim with dramatic branching, light RPG elements, and hand-penciled art.

• OS: Anything recent
• Processor: 1.8 ghz dual coreMemory: 2 GB RAM
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: Integrated Graphics
• Storage: 10 GB available space