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The following is what the author said in the Patreon post.

Hey everyone,

I'm really sorry I've been heads down on work lately. Stefan hasn't had time to help me out, so I haven't been able to update you all on my dev progress.

I'm bummed to say that the Itch version of "Those NPCs' Love Stories" is getting pushed back to late April 2026, and the Steam version to late June.

The delay is due to some unexpected stuff, plus I've remade all the character 3D models. I wanted them to look more like portrait-style CGs, so I spent a ton of time on that.

I've also invested time in learning new tech to bring 2D CG to life. Alongside the existing Spine animations, I hope the teaser CG Clip will immerse you further in the narrative and spark your imagination.

Here's what's changing:

Main game delayed: Itch version to late April 2026, Steam to late June.

Reward game release: December 30, 2026

Full upgrade and remake of all 3D NPC models

Added intro CG Clips before CG events

These additions are all to make the game experience better, so I hope you'll understand the delay.

Stefan will be back next month after wrapping up his personal stuff, and then the community will be back to normal with quick replies and updates.

Thanks so much for your support.

Mr. Ryu

The author mentioned above that due to the high standards for the quality of their work, they have produced a bit too much content, which has led to a delay in completing everything by the expected time. Now, they are saying that the itch version will be released around mid-April, and the Steam version will be available in either June or July (they can't quite remember). If you, my friend, are willing to wait for a while, I'll go to the original post and copy the text directly over.