Advances on Forest Event – 2025/05/18 – DEVLOG#5

Hey everyone,

I’m getting close to the next step in Rise of the Monarch. This update expands the core of the adventure with exploration, tactical progression, and the first taste of large-scale danger outside the safety of Devoh.

To be fair, I didn't expect to move this fast. Thought It would take me 3/4 weeks but it might only take 2...

 Here’s what’s coming very soon in version 0.25:

FOREST EVENT

• A mission from Amaranth sends you beyond the northern borders.
• A key character from the past makes her first appearance.
• Dive into the haunted woods and uncover what was never meant to be found.

MULTI-ALLY COMBAT (ALPHA)

• For the first time, you’ll fight alongside a companion (singular, sadly) in tactical battles.
• Prototype mechanics for party selection, synergy, and combat flow.

WORLD MAP SYSTEM (ALPHA)

• Travel through a functional and scalable map interface.
• Events and progression will soon be tied to your exploration choices.
• The system will evolve with each chapter going forward.

WHEN IS MY UPDATE COMING ?

I still need to do a few renders, not fully satisfied about how the textures look but I guess I’ll have to refine them as I grow more comfortable with the tools I’m using.

I’m still polishing a few elements and finalizing the content. Expect the release within one or two weeks if all goes well.

Thank you again for your patience, Rise of the Monarch is slowly expanding.

See you soon for 0.25

— ZephyrA0