Hey guys! I just want to make this update because I feel that it is very important that I get it out of the way, and I couldn't find a time to do a video update due to work and college getting in the way, stuff happens. I just want to say that I am sorta resetting development on the latest installment to the Smash Ringtail Cat series, because of a few things:

• 1.) I didn't feel like the new engine is what I wanted for this game, and while it has its bugs, I feel like the engine is gonna take a lot more time to develop, and I want to do more with it to future games going forward AFTER SRCII: TUGH is released.

• 2.) I feel like the sprite graphics may interfere with the overall continuation of the story. I feel like the graphic transitioning and continuing the story at the same time might stir confusion for some people. Especially for those who played SRC: TUGA and has seen the ending to that game.

• 3.) I also want to bring back more underwater levels like I did with SRC 2: Dr. Glitcher's Revenge back in 2019, and make levels based off that idea, and I also want to add on mechanics with the bird flying from Dr. Glitcher's Revenge and improve the experience to make it fun to play.

  This next thing is gonna contain potential spoilers, so read carefully!

• 4.) I want to explore more with the characters, such as Bash Red Panda's story arc where he became good by being beaten by Smash from SRC1 and SRC: TUGA. I just need time to work on more story elements so it makes sense.

That DOES NOT mean that the game will get pushed back (or delayed for that matter), but I just need to work with what I'm good at and stick with it. I will do stuff with the new sprites, and the new engine, but it's gonna be a while. Anyway, I know this is a long update, but so much is happening all at once, and I don't have time to build a game around my Smash Ringtail Engine.

Thank you for understanding, and take care!