This is a small update that introduces a number of fixes and improvements to the assistive self-voicing accessibility feature for the visually impaired. You can read more about the feature at the game engine's documentation page .

• The day counter, POV indicator, and "Makai Wiki" pop-ups are now only voiced when hovered.
• Interactable elements in selection screens and menus are now properly voiced when hovered.
• The "Makai Wiki" articles now make a small sound when they pop up (this applies to all players).
  

"Well, Nerisha did tell me that Serena loves teasing young women..."

The third and final content update is (finally) here, and it comes with its own theme character! Enter the famous Underground explorer, Serena, whose exploits in both dangerous dungeons and fluffy beds are many indeed. Her girlfriend calls her an evil temptress, but is that the whole truth? It probably is, but you can consult Succubus Research Diary for more information.


Serenade to Serena is a content update that adds two more epilogues to the game, completing the series.

• Epilogue 5: A Family in the Making
• Epilogue 7: A Luscious Rival
  

If you have already completed either or both of the endings in question, you can access the epilogues from "Scenes" in the game's main menu.
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"And stop moaning, too. I'm not trying to caress you."

P.S. Serena will have a role in the next Arcus Plume game as well! It's not available for wishlisting yet, but you can always follow Arcus Plume to get notified when it does.

P.P.S. I don't say this as often as I should, but please consider leaving a review if you liked Eleanor's Handmaid (or even if you didn't). It's always good to get feedback, whether it's long or short. bambooleaves

-kuroha238, developer of Eleanor's Handmaid

"Just call me Jenny. I like to keep it simple."

Jenny is a perfectly ordinary traveling merchant who spends much of her disposable income on magenta clothes and women of any color. Having arrived in the city of Thenas, the mischievous but mostly harmless girl has decided to visit Julie's Oasis, a bathhouse run by the Faerwyn family. They don't sell magenta clothes there, but the other thing that interests Jenny is available aplenty... horn_left horn_right

[b]
The Girl in Magenta[/b] is a content update that adds two more epilogues to the game, both of which feature the new character, Jenny.

• Epilogue 4: Taking a Night Off
• Epilogue 6: Pleasure Doing Business
  

If you have already completed either or both of the endings in question, you can access the epilogues from "Scenes" in the game's main menu.
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Other changes:

• Fixed a bug in Epilogues 1-3 that caused the game to return to the Scenes menu prematurely (i.e., before the epilogue being played had actually ended) in specific circumstances.
• Typo fixes.
  

"Thank you for having mercy on me, Miss Helen. I solemnly promise to be a good girl from now on. Except maybe sometimes."

Enjoy. heart_of_succubus

Eleanor's Handmaid will get another content update on the 8th of January. Like the first one, the second update will have its own theme character. Some of you may already be familiar with Jenny, a mischievous and magenta-loving merchant girl who first appeared in the post-launch content of Succubus Research Diary . Jenny seems to be headed to Julie's Oasis, a bathhouse where wet dreams come true... heart_of_succubus

Sofia and Helen will have big roles as well:
So, what's Jenny up to, anyway? Um... nothing unusual, I suppose. horn_left horn_right

Off-topic but otherwise timely: I wish you a happy new year! May your endeavors be fruitful and all that (unless you're up to no good, of course). star_of_mastery

-kuroha238 (developer of Eleanor's Handmaid)

"Shut up, Julie. Take off your clothes so that we can get started."

Lady Nadila Faerwyn enters the fray! The passionate redhead is back home, and she isn't going to just sit back while everyone else is having fun. She's a woman who knows what she wants and how to get it... heart_of_succubus


Nadila's Return is a sizable content update that adds three epilogues to the game, each of which features the titular character.

• Epilogue 1: Marital Activities
• Epilogue 2: Cats Say Nyaa
• Epilogue 3: Genuine Feelings
  

If you have already completed any or all of the endings in question, you can access the epilogues from "Scenes" in the game's main menu.
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"I should think that you'll be both tired and satisfied by the time we're done. I have a big appetite."

Have fun. heart_of_succubus

Eleanor's Handmaid will get a sizable chunk of content next week! The upcoming update will add three epilogues to the game, all of which feature Lady Nadila Faerwyn, an enigmatic character often mentioned but never seen in the main story. Perhaps a few moments in the spotlight will help her become less of an enigma? You'll have to find that out yourself. cherry_blossom

Fixed a minor achievement-related issue.

• It should no longer be possible to get the achievement for having seen all endings while missing any of the other ending-related achievements.
• The game will now check for missing achievements when launched and grant them to you if necessary (this should only happen if you have reached an ending but returned to Main Menu or quit the game before the end of the credits sequence).
  

Eleanor's Handmaid can now be purchased on Steam. Join the young noblewoman on her quest to become a full-fledged adult! Naturally, that involves spending a lot of time in the company of naked maids... heart_of_succubus
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2339380/Eleanors_Handmaid/
By the way, Arcus Plume has had a developer page on Steam for a while now. If you want a notification of new releases or just want to do a little something to show your support, click on the tempting green button on the developer page to become a follower!

https://store.steampowered.com/developer/arcusplume


As always, comments and reviews are much appreciated! It would be particularly interesting to know which character you liked most.

bambooleaves And finally, have a nice summer! It's actually pretty hot here in Northern Europe right now... bambooleaves

Eleanor's Handmaid finally has a release date! The [spoiler]erotic[/spoiler] adventures of the young noblewoman and her dear maids will begin on the 31st of May! heart_of_succubus

The game is essentially complete already, but it will undergo thorough testing before its release. Bugs will be squished and grammatical and spelling errors [strike]un-errored[/strike] corrected. star_of_mastery

Please consider adding the game to your Wishlist if you haven't done so already!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2339380/Eleanors_Handmaid/
Also, if you're looking for something to play before the release, it might be worthwhile to check out Succubus Research Diary. A certain pink-haired maid that appears in Eleanor's Handmaid is no stranger to adventures that take place in bed...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1495000/Succubus_Research_Diary/

A free demo version of Eleanor's Handmaid is playable for the duration of Steam Next Fest: October 2023. It is approximately 11 000 words long and focuses on the early phases of the story (the "common route"). Please note that you can't download or launch the demo after the event has ended (Oct 16, 10 AM Pacific). NOW is your chance. star_of_mastery

You'll find the demo download button on the game's store page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2339380/Eleanors_Handmaid/
Any feedback is welcome. Please drop a comment or start a discussion if there's anything you wish to share or ask. bambooleaves

A playable demo version of Eleanor's Handmaid will be available on Steam during the upcoming Steam Next Fest (Oct 9-16). Some details about the demo are still open, but it will have 30-60 minutes worth of content and focus on the early phases of the story. Be sure to check it out! heart_of_succubus

The full version of the game will be released some time later this year, but the exact release date is still undecided.

In other news, there are some new screenshots on the store page:

That's quite a promise to make, especially to Eleanor's (Ella's) mother.
1000101. Also known as 69.
Serena? Sounds vaguely familiar...

Have a nice summer! bambooleaves