- 🌙 Games Composed in Germany, "Open Chapter" & Mobile! - 20 July 2026
Hello Night Owls!We are currently incredibly proud to be part of the "Games Composed in Germany" sale on Steam! It is a huge joy and honor to be featured alongside so many other fantastic titles from Germany. In case you ever wondered where Letty was actually born: Pencil Stories was created in Ludwigsburg, specifically within the Kokolores Creative Collective - a truly amazing games and creative hub. Together with fantastic contributions from Berlin and Frankfurt, the game has become what it is today. A true collaborative effort!Your wonderful feedback over the last few weeks has been incredibly motivating. That’s why today we have two exciting pieces of news regarding the future of Pencil Stories that we just have to share with you:🌟 Work in Progress: The Free "Open Chapter" for PC (Release: Q4) Many of you have told us that you didn't want to leave Tsukinoma after finishing the stor…
- Summerpost - Pencil Stories is 35% Off! 💌 - 24 June 2026
Happy Steam Summer Sale!If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to visit Tsukinoma, this is our biggest discount since launch. Following our last Major Update - which brought mushrooms, quick travel, and a much smoother reveal-mechanic to the village - the game is currently in the best shape it’s ever been.Enjoy a nightly coolish adventure, and let Letty deliver some peace and quiet to your Steam Deck or PC this weekend.
- Letty is in a hurry - 22 June 2026
Thank you all for your feedback! Based on your suggestions and requests for improvement, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work.Letty received a nice little movement boost, and Tsukinoma is now more aware of her presence - meaning you’ll be flying around in the dark a lot less! :)We also adjusted and extended our Roadmap on the store-page.A wonderful week for all of you!
- Small Bugfix - as small as Glowy! - 19 March 2026
- fixed Zoom-Setting on Letty - fixed wrong saying on Snail guidepost
- 🌙 Major Update: Wind Chimes, Bouncy Mushrooms, and New Art! - 18 March 2026
Hello Wanderers!It’s time for a major content update for Pencil Stories! Over the last few weeks, Letty hasn’t just been delivering letters; she’s been taking a much closer look at the flora and fauna of Tsukinoma. We’ve been tinkering away under the hood and added many new details to make the world feel even more alive.Here is everything that’s new: New Interactive NatureBouncy Mushrooms: Something to watch out for... or just a way to have some fun? You decide!Shy Grass: Watch where you’re gliding - some patches of grass in Tsukinoma are a bit camera-shy and will react to your presence.Wind Chimes: You can now find handcrafted wind chimes throughout the village. Give them a little nudge and enjoy the soothing sounds of the night.Reach Your Destination FasterSignposts & Quick Travel: We’ve added signposts (though some are still under construction). These serve as a quick travel system!…
- 🌙 Small Update: New Achievements & Letty Speed Boost! - 10 January 2026
Hey Wanderers!Thank you all for the lovely support during our first 48 hours in Tsukinoma. Letty has been busy tidying up the village and finding new ways to get those letters delivered even faster. Here is what’s new in today’s small update:4 New Achievements!Letty’s New Moves: Letty travels at different speeds on some surfacesWe’ve improved some of the hints for the early riddles to help you find your way without losing that cozy feeling.Updated localization and added more text variety to Letty’s dialogue.Fixed some "sorting" issues where grass, trees, fences and the bridge didn't overlap quite right. Everything looks much tidier now!Some Menu FixesThank you for playing and for all the lovely feedback so far! Stay cozy, Thomas
- Midnight is here! Pencil Stories is officially out on Steam! - 8 January 2026
Hey everyone!The moment has finally arrived: After all the attention to detail, countless drawings, and sleepless nights, the village of Tsukinoma opens its gates today. Pencil Stories is officially released!From now on, you can accompany Letty, our quirky mail girl, on her nightly rounds. Grab a hot drink, decipher the secrets hidden in the letters, and find the hidden mailboxes in a world entirely free of stress and rush.What awaits you in Tsukinoma:Hand-Drawn Cozyness: A slow-paced journey through 6 chapters (approx. 2 - 4 hours of playtime)Visual Detective Work: Use your wit to find the right recipients through a variety of text and image puzzlesHeartfelt Stories: Learn more about the residents and their small everyday talesZero Stress: No time pressure, no game over - just you, Letty, and the silver moonlightA quick word on the release: This project is a true labor of love. We (our…
- "Midwinter Spirits Festival" and more! - 1 December 2025
Thanks to Ivy Juice Games, we have this wonderful Steam event, giving over 160 games - including Pencil Stories -the chance to participate! So wishlist as much as you can, and make sure to check out the other games too. But now, for some news!Marketing AssetsAs you may have already spotted on our Steam page, we have brand new marketing assets. A huge thank you to Bin-Han To for these! Letty now shines in new splendor across Steam.Polished Art-StyleWe took this opportunity to update our screenshots and videos as well. You can now see our final art style represented in them. Along with this update come two more pieces of news 👇🏼Animatic & TrailerYou read that correctly, Pencil Stories is getting a gorgeous Animatic Intro and a first-class Trailer. Thank you to Felix and Paddl! The trailer will be released during the German Indie Showcase on 11th December, and the Animatic will debut rig…
- Release Postponement - 9 November 2025
Better polished than rushed!You'll have to be a little more patient for the full release of 'Pencil Stories'. In return, you'll get more lovingly crafted locations, more varied gameplay and more coziness.Art Style The colors and variations are being adjusted and made more dynamic. The line work and animations are being improved. There will be more variance in the world, making it feel more real.Letty's Voice Letty will receive sweet and perfectly fitting, minimal voice acting (which 100% will not be my voice!) and so will the environment.Extras A brand new trailer and an animatic (🤩) are also being produced!Since the current demo no longer reflects the advanced state of the game, I have deactivated it. However, there will be an update to the demo this year - and it will be reactivated then.Why the postponement? We, or rather I, just didn't feel comfortable with the current state of the…
- Demo Patch - Music Gagaku - 13 October 2025
The Pencil Stories demo now lulls you and Letty with gentle music.Does Letty even have ears? This is outrageous! How else would she manage to wake up on time in the morning and deliver the mail?! Oh. Hmm...
- Demo out now! - 12 October 2025
The wait is over!Just in time for Steam Next Fest, download the demo and help Letty in this chapter as she deciphers and delivers her letters.🍂 Enjoy the autumn weather, grab a hot cocoa ☕, and settle in with your controller, keyboard, or mouse! 🌃 Spend a peaceful fifteen minutes with Letty in a quiet atmosphere, completely unhurried, leaning back and relaxing - all while admiring the unique art style with its ✍🏼 hand-drawn animations and gradually uncovering the world. 💖 Play the demo, and if you enjoy it - spread the word and wishlist!
- October milestone reached! - 30 September 2025
Hey there, pen pals!Our mail is finally on its way to the mailboxes! This past month, we've been busy writing tons of dialogues, dreaming up incredible graphical refinements (get ready for the next DevLog!), and bringing the core gameplay to the forefront.UpcomingPolish! Polish! Polish!This means decorating the village, making Letty look her best, letting the forest come alive with sound, allowing the villagers to tell their stories - and, of course, playtests! If you're interested in becoming a Beta Tester (even before the demo), send us a message! *waveWishing you a wonderful start to October!
- September milestone reached! - 31 August 2025
Hello dear pen pals!Our mail is still on track! Last month, we were busy drawing, writing, and coding together. We've breathed life into Tsukinoma, its residents have emerged, and new relationships have been forged.Before Letty can deliver her first letter, we still have to overcome a few rocky chasms (mid-September instead of late August). On the bright side, we've already clarified some key points for the characters' relationships and, by extension, the contents of the letters.You can look forward to some interesting puzzles on the letters. Will you and Letty figure out where the mail needs to go? You may even have to reveal the puzzle itself first. Guide Letty to the right place and help her solve the encrypted addresses.Letty will also share little insights from life in Tsukinoma with you. Funny anecdotes, sometimes gossip, but also exciting stories. Often, though, she's just thinki…
