an Update
🕑 Added 2024-10-21 21:10:03 +0000 UTCSo Valve has not finished reviewing the Hardcoded build And they are refusing to let me change the release date on the steam page. We are frustrated because the game is good to go and Valve is just dragging their feet, being non-responsive, being opaque, etc. BUT. We will find a silver lining:
Since we cant release today, and we want to give Valve ample time to continue to be irritating, we're gonna move the release date to Nov. 4. As you may have read in the previous update from several days ago, we're gonna be distributing steam keys to patrons who's lifetime support is over 10$ at the time of release. After that, the game will be available through a standard Steam purchase.
It's also come to our attention that on the patron side, lifetime support isn't summarized and displayed like it is on the creator side. We don't really have a solution to this other than just... Trying to recall how many months you've been a patron ahaaa. We do have the option of mass DMing everyone who qualifies. Maybe in a couple days we'll do that if uncertainty is widespread. As things currently are, we're gonna be distributing almost 10,000 keys! Woo!! Currently working on some kind of email plan to get them all out :D Anyway, thanks for the support! We'll post info as it becomes available. <3
Comments
Sarah Valentine
Dope, danke!
Samuel Sarette
I've subbed since 2019 - congrats on the release!
Starling Spacetime
Our membership card dates back to Jan 2023 and I'm pretty sure we've missed a couple months' payment in that time, so my guess is lifetime means lifetime!
Sarah Valentine
Was just wondering, does the "lifetime support" summary on the creator's side include past memberships, or just the duration of the current, active membership? Cuz I've supported on-and-off through the years as my financial situation changed, so was curious if it'd reflect that or not. Not too worried about it, but wanted to check just in case. I know y'all're probably busy as hell with the release tho, so no rush or anything! Congrats on the launch <3
yaoi boi
Ive been subbed at a buck for a v long time. probably 2 years. id do a then vs now comparaison but i haven't played recently lol.
Lillith
I've been subscribed at the 1€ tier since like 2021 so unless my math is very wrong I think I make the cut lmao
Amathou
Its oh so nice to see version 1.01
Jayy the Robokisser
aaaaaa just barely off. Happy to support regardless. Here's to a good launch <3
Willow Shepherd
OUGH IM SO EXCITED IVE BEEN HERE SINCE MAY 2023
iza
Just checked, i've been around since 2021! Can't wait for the final release!
Miryam Weiss
I had to stop backing a while ago for financial reasons, happy to jump back on the train right before the release!!!
Parker Kerrigan
jesus christ ive apparently been a patron since 2018! congrats on the release!!
Flimflambe
Oh gosh, remembering how time works D: I've been a 1$ patron since at LEAST June/July of 2023 Fingers crossed for a smooth release! I've really enjoyed the game and it may have helped crack my egg a lil >.>
Sling Blade
It looks my lifetime support until now happens to only be $9, since it'll charge again tomorrow, would I still be eligible for a key? Congrats on the release!
Fortunae Virgo
It will not be available on steam in Germany, but it will be available in Germany on Itch.io
Fortunae Virgo
It will be Nov4 everywhere
Gorm
Is there going to be a way to get this on itch? I have the Hardcode Patreon version on there but it hasn't been updated in a while. Thanks.
Luna
Been here since late 2018 :)
WendyWhat
Are old save games no longer working? Or is it trying to read them from a different location?
Pretty Pretty Princess
I'm sorry steams' F***ing you, that blows. I chipped in for the 10$ tier, and I just wanted to say good luck, and what I've played of the current version rules!
Golden Buick
I wonder when the game will be released on Steam now. Im weird but I want to buy it there. (and also curious will be dates of release be different for EU and US)
mrghost
been here as a courtier since sep 2019 I remember going through some things and this game helping me. I love hc and the group but mostly I love this game and all of ghosthug. I'm happy to see your game come to steam. thank you for this game. P.S thanks for the stickers.
Lace Peterson
Been here since October of last year!! Really really excited for the full release to come around and I'm happy to have supported you along the journey
Arvin de Leon
Eeey congrats! I've been here since 2020 :)
Chris Morton
Looks like I've been around since 2022 apparently so I think I've hit that $10 goal lol
Rachel Wolfe
I'm amazed it's only ten bucks! Can't wait to have it in my library <3
Elias
Do we already know whether the steam release will be available in germany after all? Is there a workaround for german supporters to get the game too?
Josh c
Gosh, I first played early Hardcoded back in 2018... Congrats once you get that release on! Yup, found it! Sept 2018, patreon version 8! Now update it for another 6 years.
Fortunae Virgo
That's what we're hoping for! We still have to figure things out with Valve, including getting Steam keys from them. We will keep you updated as we get new info <3
Theblakdeth
my billing history seems to only show up to ten months back but I've been in the 1 dollar tier the whole time so I think I'm good
Rockinroller97
So if we're sure that we've contributed over $10, we just need to wait for the key to be sent?
Michael Campbell
Mine just shows who and how much each month there, it doesn't sum them up, and if you back a lot of folks it gets pretty cluttered. But given I've backed since 2019, it should add up to more than 10 lol.
Carmina H.
I was curious how long I've been backing and looked back into my billing history only to realize I've been following and waiting for the full version of this game since 2018 :o This is a really exciting time! Can't wait to see that steam release go live!
r053 p3t4l
so excited and so proud to have been a patron for so long!!
Jacob Sager
i figured since i was watching the game like a hawk waiting and not getting to buy it since the store page said coming soon once the time had hit for it to release I was frustrated. Now since you responded with this post I feel a little bit better not so much upset with you guys more upset with valve I feel like this is all due to that user agreement BS epidemic they had a while back IDK but I still cant wait. ;)
Alice Hanigan
ahhh, sorry to hear you got hit with this. can't say im surprised, i saw the same thing happen a few times in a row to the Future Fragments devs - seems Valve just kinda sucks with horny games like that
sharky
cheers!
Vee
Classic Valve. Fingers crossed its not an issue for long!
Lamb
I have not had any recurring payments yet though so can't say if it will sum the total automatically. Either way, you should at least be able to manually add it up.
Lamb
Think I found a way to check it yourself. Go to settings> more > billing history. It shows every Patreon you've pledged to with dates and the total amount spent on each one.
Sara holmstrom
I literally had the exact thought and upgraded my tier lmao
Fortunae Virgo
I think that will be determined by how Valve will go about giving us keys. We have been having trouble communicating with them lol but we'll let you all know when we have more info <3
Fortunae Virgo
We are still trying to figure out exactly how we'll go about distributing the Steam keys so it might be slightlllly chaotic haha but we'll figure it out! But yeah you qualify <3 We will update everyone with more details soon :D
jojo
If you check your 'membership' tab on the patron it will tell you how long you have been a patron. If you are a returning patron, I am not sure if it shares since the date you first signed up or the date your returned to being a patron.
Bree
This is awesome! I'm curious though, how exactly will the steam keys be distributed? I believe I should qualify since even though I'm only on the $1 tier, I've been a member for a couple years and I want to know where I should keep an eye out.
Default Idiot
Hang in there Ghosthug! Your shiny new-born will get here and we will all celebrate together!
Casey Ogden
as shitty as valve is being, im super excited for the release on whatever date that ends up being! for clarity's sake, will the keys be distributed ahead of the new release date, or on it?
Crowmy
For anyone interested: you can see how long you’ve been a supporter on the membership tab at a creator page on desktop or on the app you can see your tier and tap on it, where it brings you to the tier details which includes your date of your current patronage, which carries over tier switches but likely not pauses. This might give you at least an idea where you’re at.
Jamie Douglas
nice!
Fortunae Virgo
yeah you qualify dont worry :D
Down Five
Ive been a patron for years but my only worry is that I've stopped and restarted my subscription a few times and I'm unsure if Patreon saves that data when you resub. I'm pretty sure I've been a patron long enough on my most recent resub alone but I'm not totally sure.
Koalakrw
Neato !
Ashe C. Addams
I'm positive I qualify (I was on Sticker tier for a while and even one month of that qualifies) but the mass DM would be really a useful thing!