Hey everyone!

It's been a wild few months since we dropped the announcement trailer back in September. Here in Japan, we've finally gotten some relief from that brutal summer heat as we head into the cooler season.

For our first official devblog, we wanted to catch you up on the announcement, share some behind-the-scenes development stories, and give you a peek at what we're working on right now!

The "Chronoscript: The Endless End" trailer debuted during September's State of Play! If you missed it, there's also commentary from Producer Masami Yamamoto and Director Tom Fujii that digs deeper into what we're building. Check it out here 🎥:

We also handed out postcards at Tokyo Game Show right after the reveal! We're planning more giveaways at events next year. Got ideas for merch you'd love to see? Drop your suggestions in the comments, we're taking notes!

■ What We're Working On Right Now!

Development is in full swing as we push toward next year's release! Here's what's on our plate:

① Ink-Based Combat Mechanics

Diving into the ink pool isn't just for dodging, but an opportunity to attack as well! But watch out: some enemies hide in the ink, waiting to catch you off guard...

② Experimenting with Dash Movement

We're testing out dash animations right now. Still figuring out if it fits, balancing mobility without breaking the game's flow is tricky!

Development officially kicked off on December 6, 2022. From day one, we committed to the hand-drawn pen illustration style. It was definitely challenging, but we wanted to tackle it head-on.

December 2022: Designing the Protagonist

Early on, we were sketching tons of variations for the editor character. An editor traveling to a remote Western-style mansion to collect manuscripts from a reclusive writer... We tried everything, even a gunslinger design at one point!? Eventually, we found our direction and landed on the current editor look. Fun fact: his head is actually shaped like an ink bottle!

2023: Refining the Pen Illustration Style

We spent a lot of time testing the pen art approach. How dense should the linework be? Should rain be white or black? We experimented constantly with line thickness to make sure characters stood out. The art of Pen illustration is both rich and deep. The way ink flows, drips, and spreads changes everything. And back then, the entire game was still in monochrome 🖋

That's all for this devblog! The holiday season 🎁 is right around the corner, but we're not slowing down, full steam ahead on development!

For the latest updates on Chronoscript: The Endless End, follow us on our official X (Twitter) account ✨

Chronoscript: The Endless End - Official X[x.com]

Today, we’re proud to unveil Chronoscript: The Endless End to the world for the very first time — and with it, our official Steam page is now live!

We’re looking forward to the day we can deliver this story into your hands. We hope you’ll stay tuned for the latest updates as we continue development. In the meantime, we’ve also released the announcement trailer — be sure to give it a watch:

The year is 2026.

Having just finished editing a long-running series, an editor receives a strange request. He travels deep into the mountains to a remote Western-style manor, where the client awaits. But the moment a mosquito draws his blood, he falls unconscious — only to awaken inside the pages of a manuscript.

A story that continues to write itself beyond its end...

You are now trapped within it.

Explore a narrative that unfolds across two dimensions — the manuscript’s 2D world drawn on ruled paper, and the 3D-rendered manor that exists outside it. Your mission: bring this thousand-year tale to its true conclusion.

◆Hard-Hitting 2D Action 

Chronoscript is built on the foundations of a traditional 2D action-platformer, with responsive controls and carefully crafted combat. As you progress, you’ll gain dynamic traversal abilities — like moving through flowing ink — and unlock unique skills that expand both combat and exploration.

◆ Face the fallen — enemies of unresolved pasts

Powerful foes block your path — beings who left lingering regrets in the world of the living and have returned as “what remains.” Each boss you defeat reveals their story and their connection to this twisted manuscript.

◆Living Pen-and-Ink Artwork 

Every background, character, and enemy is hand-drawn in pen-and-ink, then brought to life through carefully crafted animations. The result is a uniquely haunting and textured visual experience.

Adding the game to your Steam Wishlist ensures you’ll get the latest development updates as soon as they’re available — we’d truly appreciate your support!

We're looking forward to building a community with you. If you have questions, thoughts, or feedback, feel free to leave a comment. Your voices help shape the future of this game.

To those who supported our previous title, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright, and to those just joining us now — welcome.

We hope you’re excited to step into the pages of Chronoscript: The Endless End.