I’m done.

I don’t mean figuratively. I don’t mean metaphorically. I’m done. Not “taking a break,” not “stepping away for a while,” not “I’ll be back someday.” I’m done. I’ve spent more time, energy, and patience on this than I ever thought I would, and I’ve reached the point where I simply have nothing left to give. The passion that kept me going has been worn down, and forcing myself to keep pretending otherwise would only make me resent what I once loved. I’m going to forever leave this site and I wanna focus on myself more.

But what does this mean for Bleeding Moon?

Unfortunately, it means its development ends here. I poured countless hours into building this project, throwing ideas at the wall, redoing AI, and imagining what it could one day become. I genuinely wanted to see it through to the end, but somewhere along the way, that feeling disappeared. The motivation that once kept me awake thinking about new mechanics, new areas, and new stories slowly faded until there was nothing left to build with. Rather than drag the project along with empty promises or force myself to work on something my heart is no longer in, I’d rather be honest. BM will remain unfinished, not because it lacked potential, but because I no longer have the passion to give it the ending it deserved. As difficult as it is to say, this is where its journey comes to an end. BM is now on indefinite hiatus.

Why did you choose this? (The real kicker!!)

It may come as a surprise to you all but I’ve been a Christian for my entire life, but if I’m being honest, I never truly embraced my faith the way I should have. It was always something I believed in, but not something I fully lived by. Over time, I realized that I wanted something more meaningful than chasing projects that no longer fulfilled me. I’ve now made the decision to fully devote my life to Christ and to grow closer to Him each day. That doesn’t mean game development is wrong, nor does it mean I’ll never create anything again. It simply means that this chapter of my life has come to an end, and a new one has begun. I want to spend my time pursuing what I believe God is calling me toward, trusting Him with whatever comes next.

As scripture says;

2 Corinthians 5:17 states: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (NIV).

Those words have taken on a meaning I never truly understood until now. This decision isn’t about abandoning my past or pretending those years never mattered. It’s about recognizing that God has been calling me toward something greater, and choosing to answer that call wholeheartedly. I don’t know exactly where this road will lead, but I trust the One who is leading me. Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. Every message, every kind word, and every moment you spent believing in my work meant more than I can express. I pray that the same grace that changed my life will be evident in the way I live from this day forward.

I love you all and thanks for this journey!

~ Matthew “SleepyIsLazy”, “Shoeji” S.