So, first of all, I want to thank all my followers, users that downloaded the game, and youtubers that played it in 2025, all of that was a great support that motivated me to keep going with this project!.

I also want to thank some users like @GekoriasSairando for helping me by making some original songs for the game.

I also want to thank @Justastudent because he was a great collaborator by helping with some sprites you'll be seeing in the game!.

I also want to thank @DevboiNCo because he offered me help for the game I'm working, and I also learnt some things about game development by helping him with his game Sonic.Exe: The Disaster 2D Remake+ (Link: https://gamejolt.com/games/TD2DRPLUS/1026052)

Now, about what you probably came for, the roadmap about what you'll be seeing of Eighth Emerald in 2026!.

First up, in early 2026 I have planned 2 demos that will release between january-april, the demos in question are Eggman's chapter + trophies (yes, that's something that this game will have) and then in the next demo you'll have Metal Sonic's chapter!

Later on, in mid 2026 (May-July) I planned to release the last demo that'll you'll be seeing of Eighth Emerald, which will include one of the game's 17 endings!

And for last, between late 2026 (september-december) and early 2027 (January-february) if everything goes as planned Eighth Emerald will be released as a full game!.

This game is going to take a long while to be developed, but stay tuned, because the result will be worth it, I promise!

Have a good day everyone, and a happy 2026!