If you haven't noticed, today (August 9th, 2025) marks the first anniversary of OVENGLITCH's first full major release.

And here we are, 1 year later, and the Overhaul isn't out yet.

I'm going to share a few things about what's been going on.

WHY ISN'T IT OUT ALREADY?!

First and foremost: Game Development is tough. I learned that the hard way. It's not easy to create an ambitious Cookie Run visual novel based on a failed [adult swim] pilot that has gotten notoriety on the internet based on things out of the creator's control. I'm planning on stuff that might take a while to implement so be patient. Is it any wonder why I'm deciding on hiring coders?

Second: I'm busy with other stuff. Mainly, the demo to my other fangame, Puyo Puyo Fever RPG, that will be launching around the time the SAGE 2025 expo is open. I've dedicated most of the time I would've spent developing on OVENGLITCH towards that game instead. And hey, if you want something cooked up by me while you wait, you should give it a try!

Third: Lack of motivation. When I say Game Dev is tough, I MEAN IT.

I won't share too much, but this is the part of the new Chapter 4 that I'm stuck on. I'm wanting to continue the story somehow but I can't figure out a way how. I'll try to find out later.

Alongside that, I said that once writing is done, stuff like coding, art, etc. will be next. So that's why there hasn't been much progress art-wise lately.

Because of this, OVENGLITCH's Overhaul Update will have a concrete release window of Late 2025 - Early 2026.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Remember when I said that Side-Stories were a thing in the Overhaul Update?

The following info will contain a new Side-Story. Buckle up.

From the Depths

Two Cookies have managed to survive: A bratty, yet genius child, and a motherly caring figure from the depths. Will they find their way?

And remember that new submenu I was giving you a teaser some time ago?

Well...

I'll show you what it's meant to be.

CONCLUSION

That is all I have for now! If you want to celebrate, you can post whatever you want about the game. Reviews, let's plays, fanart, it doesn't even matter. And hey, there's a chance I might see it.

With all that out of the way, here's to more years of... this interesting visual novel fangame!

...Look, I don't know what to say.

Anyways, hope you enjoy your day!

-@Anthony7612