- Shards of Her 0.4.6 Genesis & Trading Cards - 25 June 2025
Hey there, Here we go with Shards of Her 0.4.6 Genesis update! While most of the features were presented in the last DEVLog, you can check them there, no need to repeat the info. But here's a TL;DR version of the latest DEVLog for you.New options can be found in the Options -> AccessibilityCompact Menu - Just in case you prefer a simpler menu, you can toggle this option to get it.Skip Intro - This skips the entire game intro and sends you straight to the Main Menu.Black & White Filter - I don't know who needs this, but it's something I've always wanted to add.And, due to the nature of the Interface Language update, several menus were changed and updated to adhere to your selected language. Now, you might find some UI elements that are still in English. This is either because of terms that aren't meant to be translated, like Aethra, Aevia, Lake of Whispers, Echo's Scar, Shard of Gluttony…
- Shards of Her - DEVLog June - 15 June 2025
Here we go with the DEVLog for June!Of course, there will be story content; after all, the whole ACT IV is about Remembrance. Now, let's delve into what else is new! The Options menu is done and ready to be released. Sure, the Accessibility tab will get more options as we progress, but for now, we have three options there...Compact Menu - Just in case you prefer a simpler menu, you can toggle this option to get it.Skip Intro - This skips the entire game intro and sends you straight to the Main Menu.Black & White Filter - I don't know who needs this, but it's something I've always wanted to add.Below, you can find the comparison between the Compact Menu vs. Full, and the Black & White Filter vs. Color....and with the Black & White Filter applied. Again, this can be toggled from the Options menu, but you'll need to advance to the next scene when turned off to restore full color mode.Also,…
- Shards of Her - DEVLog May - 28 May 2025
Here we go with another DEVLog! Besides the story content, there will be some new features, and the new Options Menu will be available, plus a few more things. I'm also working on the Interface Language to be fully functional by the time the next update is released. There is a lot to handle, so I can't give an ETA, but I'm working on it daily alongside the story. Now, let's focus on the main things that will change or be added in the next update. First off, as I said, the new Options Menu will be available, fully structured and with options for you. More options will be added, especially in the Accessibility tab. Now, let's take a quick peek at it. I censored Aya because of the preview; don't worry, she's not censored in the game. As you can see, we have a new, tabbed, and well-organized UI. Below, I'll present what options can be found in each of the tabs. DISPLAY Display Mode - FullSc…
- Shards of Her - 0.4.4 The Tempest - 7 May 2025
Hey there, So, Shards of Her 0.4.4 The Tempest update is here, featuring new story content and updates to the previous ACTs. There are improvements across the entire game, including writing, visuals, and audio. While there is still much work to be done, I wanted to release this update now as it offers an overall enhancement to the game in all aspects. "They survived one Dawn, hoping for peace... They should have prayed the dawn never came again." - Aethra There are new characters entering the scene, with more to come. Some characters are also leaving the scene, as the game world is quite dangerous, and lately, whispers can be heard once again. STORY & LORE - Bits and pieces were rewritten throughout the entire game to fix some story inconsistencies or simply rewritten for better flow. New lore details have been added, both in-game and in the Characters menu. So, make sure you check it o…
- Shards of Her - Soulfire Awakens - 15 April 2025
Dressed not in shadows, but in light seemingly woven from sacrifice itself, her wings unfurl like the heart of a sun newly risen, not consuming, but fiercely warming. Where darkness lingered and sorrow took root, she brought the gentle promise of renewal. Perhaps an unseen resonance lingered near her tears, an echo of the ultimate love that forged her being in celestial fire. This was no final judgment, no inevitable harvest come due. She was the cloak to despair's lament, the fierce tenderness that shields the fragile spark of life when all else seems lost. The deep wounds of a broken world called to her, not for reckoning, but for mending. Hope itself had taken wing, not to erase the darkness entirely, but to prove that even the deepest night must yield to dawn, that even the greatest loss can ignite the brightest, most protective flame... "Even the longest night ends. I am the dawn t…
- Shards of Her - DEVLog April & Patch Notes - 11 April 2025
Here we go with another DEVLog, probably the last one before the release of the next update. I'm taking my time to set everything up right and make it seamless for the next ones. I know it takes some time, but I'm trying to deliver a flawless story out there and provide a great experience for everyone. Now, let's delve into this, and let me present a few things to you, starting from the Prologue up to ACT IV, highlighting the changes and the additional stuff. PROLOGUE - Veil of Illusion Some minor changes were made to the dialogue and its visuals. The narrator of the Prologue has been changed, and later in ACT IV we'll find out who it is. Hemera also received some visual updates, reflecting her status back then. Now, later... well, we all know how the story turns out. There are some other changes planned for the Prologue, but those aren't meant to be shown just yet, and they'll only be…
- Shards of Her - DEVLog February - 20 February 2025
Hey there, this will be quite a long read, I think. I hope I don't bore you to Death First off, with this update, I'll start making some changes for the full release of the game, including core updates that will be announced and implemented, and so on. Now, the game will be updated to version 0.4, meaning we're now in ACT 4. I'll slowly update the UI/UX of the game. I’ve already started working on it, but I won’t make it available until I’m sure everything works properly. Some things have been moved from where they were before, and a new menu has been introduced where you can find all the in-game lore, including character stories, major locations of importance, items, and more. By the end of this, I’ll also share a few previews from the next update! So, let's start by introducing the CODEX Menu, which features several sub-menus, including Characters (previously moved from the Extra tab)…
- Shards of Her - The End is Nigh - 31 December 2024
Draped in a flowing black dress that seemed to drink the light, she held the scythe—Death’s eternal instrument, its edge glinting faintly, as if eager to fulfill its purpose. Chains dangled from its handle, whispering secrets of those who came before, her fingers adorned with a ring that pulsed with an eerie glow. This was no ordinary relic. It was both a tether and a beacon, and the longer you stared at it, the more it felt alive, watching... waiting. For those who sought salvation, there would be none. For those who thought themselves untouchable, their reckoning would be swift. She was neither merciful nor cruel. The scars of humanity's sins etched on the edge of the scythe. The shards, the broken alliances, the whispered betrayals—everything had led to this. There was no salvation, no bargaining. Only the promise of her scythe's arc, and the silent, unyielding judgment that followed…
- Shards of Her - 0.3.6 Update - 4 May 2024
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update, BUILD 0.3.6 SOH Patch 0.3.6 Notes Main Game & Additional Content ACT III Story Content Fixes/Bugs and UI Issues Overall fixes for Images & Scripts Spellchecking done over the dialogue of ACT I, II and III I'm well aware it wasn't quite on time, but real-life interfered a lot lately so I had to take some shortcuts, the 0.3.6 Update was supposed to be a bit longer than it is. I'll get right back at it with the next update as we're getting close to end the ACT 3 and find out the name for ACT 4. Get ready for more twists in the story, from ACT 4 things will settle down a bit, but not for much. And we still have two new characters left to reveal in this ACT.
- Shards of Her - 0.3.5 Update - 4 March 2024
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update, BUILD 0.3.5 SOH Patch 0.3.5 Notes Main Game & Additional Content ACT III Story Content MEMORIES Unlocked - Memory 01 Two Ships DEATH Feature Included Selena added to SHADOW Realm Fixes/Bugs and UI Issues Overall fixes for Images & Scripts Spellchecking done over the dialogue of ACT I, II and III SHADOWS UI - Increased the visibility of Outfit Buttons Now, I'm slowly getting back on schedule with the updates. I'm still not 100% yet, but I'm trying to get there as soon as possible. Once again, I apologize for the unexpected disturbance and hope you all understand! For this update, I focused mostly on story content, leaving aside additional content that can be added later. I believe focusing on the story is more important. Also, as mentioned in my previous news post, the DEATH option is now in the game. There will usually…
- Shards of Her 0.3.5 - Update PREVIEW - 4 February 2024
Hey there! I hope all of you are doing great and 2024 is treating you well so far. Now, let's get back to business. The next update will advance to version 0.3.5, bringing with it an abundance of new story content and exciting twists for our main character. Along with the story content, the Shadow feature will also receive updates. I noticed a portion of Selena's content was also included; this was an oversight from the Christmas update, which I forgot to remove. However, this update is not yet complete. Thus, Selena, Neith, and Mikoto will soon join the rest of the characters in the Shadow. In this update, the main character will embark on a journey to Egypt, where they will finally meet with Selena and Neith. In this segment of the story, Selena, in particular, will play an important role, significantly influencing the game's direction, in some way. Starting with this update, the 'Dea…
- Shards of Her 0.3.2 - XMAS Update Event - 18 December 2023
Hey there, Here we go with a little update in theme with the current holidays. EXTRA Content - XMAS 2023 Featured Characters - Aethra, Dies, Hemera and Ame-Mikoto Four new Achievements regarding this Event. Some UI Modifications (Work In Progress) The next update will be like two updates in one. Also, a short note regarding this and feature updates. I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to share a quick update along with this update. Due to some unexpected personal challenges in the last month, the update isn't as extensive and interactive as I had planned. This isn't about the busy holiday season, but more about some significant personal events that needed my attention. I apologize if this has caused any disappointment. I've done my best under these circumstances, and I hope you'll find the new features enjoyable. Likewise, I appreciate your understanding and support! And, happy holid…
- Shards of Her - 0.3.2 Update - 15 November 2023
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update, BUILD 0.3.2 SOH Patch 0.3.2 Notes Main Game & Additional Content Story Content Added MEMORIES in the Menu (Not yet accessible, in the end it'll be content available and unlocked by playing through the game) Fixes/Bugs and UI Issues Fixed some lines where the DEFAULT Name was used instead of the one you choose Songs name and artists are now shown when the scene begins Additional Script and Visual fixes * Please be advised that an update regarding the Shadow Realm has been postponed due to recent changes. It'll be included in the next update.
- Shards of Her - 0.3.0 HotFix - 26 October 2023
- A small hotfix for a bug that caused the game to crash when in the "Shards of Her" menu and jumping to a specific ACT.
- Shards of Her - 0.3.0 ACT III Update & New UI - 21 October 2023
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update 0.3.0 and the start of ACT III. SOH Patch 0.3.0 Notes Main Game & Additional Content ACT III RECKONING Intro New UI Fixes/Bugs and UI Issues Fixed some lines where the DEFAULT Name was used instead of the one you choose Visual Fixes for ACT I & II Now, let's explore the NEW UI First and foremost, I’ve introduced a new menu to the game. It’s in its final version, though still a work in progress, but the core elements are ready for release. You might notice the "Gods' Summit" button. It’s not yet available because this is a significant modification and is taking a bit more time to perfect. My aim is to have it fully playable by or before the 1.0 release. Initially, I intended for most of the buttons to be animated, but I’ve encountered some memory issues with RenPy causing significant lag. As a result, for the time being,…
- Shards of Her - 0.2.9 Patch Notes & ACT II Finale - 1 October 2023
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update and ACT II Finale. SOH Patch 0.2.9 Notes Main Game & Additional Content ACT II ECHOES Story Finale STEAM Achievements for ACT II SELENA, NEITH & The Illusions added to ETERNITY Menu EMMA's Moods are now Color Based (Retroactive/Current, still a WIP) Fixes/Bugs and UI Issues Script adjustments to the ACT I and ACT II Visual Fixes for ACT II ETERNITY Click-through bug fixed Various UI fixes And with this update, we're closing ACT II - Echoes, at least for now. Regarding ACT III, as I said, its name is revealed by Omikami during the final scenes of ACT II. In ACT III, we're going to meet some new characters and revisit old connections of Michael. As expected, all aspects of the game will be updated, so expect UI enhancements, more content in SHADOW REALM, and ETERNITY in 0.3.0! Gradually, I'll also start to add content for…
- Shards of Her - 0.2.6 Patch Notes & STEAM Cloud Support - 12 September 2023
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes and support for Steam Cloud SOH Patch 0.2.6 Notes ACT II ECHOES Story Content Nymphia Character added to ETERNITY New Background for SHADOW REALM and UI Changes Small UI changes to the Quit Screen Various fixes through the ACT 2 and ACT 1 Script STEAM Cloud is now Enabled Update on The Orchestra Now, regarding the STEAM Cloud support, you might see no saved games if you launch the game after the update, rest assured, they are not lost. Please check this topic in the Discussions section to recover your saves, or just start a new game, it's up to you. https://steamcommunity.com/app/2442530/discussions/0/3819670593784043136/ Or, here are the steps you need to recover your saves and persistent data. Navigate to "C:/Users/USERNAME/AppData/Roaming/RenPy/ShardsofHer-1669473190" Copy all the files from this directory. Paste them to "SteamApps/common…
- Shards of Her - 0.2.3 Patch Notes - 25 August 2023
Hey there, Let's roll up with the patch notes for the latest update! SOH Patch 0.2.3 Notes ACT II ECHOES Story Content (Part 2) SHADOW REALM - Added Hemera & Nymphia Visual fixes for the first part of ACT II Fixed a few instances where the default name was used, instead of the one you chose. (ACT II) LITE Animations were added overall for ACT II (More in the upcoming updates for ACT I too) "If you encounter any issues, please inform me. The next update isn't far off. I just need to resolve some issues with the PC acting up, and then we'll be back on track." Regarding the achievements, they will most likely be updated once we reach 0.3.0 version, for the whole ACT II
- Shards of Her - Update 0.2.0 Notes & News - 5 August 2023
Hey guys! I've been working behind the scenes since the last announcement, preparing for the upcoming patches. First and foremost, we'll kick off with version 0.2.0. This major release marks the beginning of ACT II with its initial segment and sets the groundwork for future events. For the 0.2.0 update, we're introducing the beginning of ACT II along with some fresh features, such as the Shadow Realm. We'll delve deeper into that below. While it will eventually receive its own dedicated announcement, this is its first release. The patch should go LIVE in less than 24h by the time you're reading this. Now, let's start with the notes for 0.2.0 Update. Shards of Her 0.2.0 Notes ACT II - Echoes Story Content (Start of ACT II) SplashScreen updated for ACT II - Echoes Main Menu UI Updates Game now starts by default in FULL SCREEN Launch Teaser can now be skipped by pressing any key Additional…
- Shards of Her - 0.1.7 HotFix - 11 July 2023
Hey there, Just a small fix in the script files of ACT 1, leading to some typo errors and the SplashScreen from game start was updated. SplashScreen Changed Script fixes for ACT 1
