I know that the situation right now is really crappy with how adult games are experiencing a loss in profits, but i feel like going forward you should make at least the early builds free to play like you did last time that way it doesnt feel like you're making the games out of obligation and also so people dont feel like they've paid for a product that wasnt gonna get finished IF it gets cancelled.
Keep strong though i know you can get through this! i'm excited to hear more about my girl loves handcuffs and i hope things get more stable not just for you but the whole adult game industry as a whole.