- Part Two - NEW TRAILER! - Animation showcase - 16 September 2026
Hi everyone!I am beyond excited to share a brand-new trailer going live on Steam today. It showcases exactly how I am leveling up the animations for Part Two and beyond!You can check it out over on the Part Two store page here: Behind the scenes, I've completely shifted my animation workflow over to Blender. What does that mean for the game? It means full physics-driven components that bring a massive boost to immersion... and yes, that means glorious, next-level physics for all the jiggly stuff.Putting these together takes a lot more time and effort than my old conventional animations, but looking at the final result, it is absolutely worth the extra wait. I can't wait for you to see it in action.Check out the trailer and let me know what you think in the comments below!
- 2602D - 26 June 2026
Fixed issue where sorority scene replay was sometimes not selectable.
- A Promise Kept: THIS TIME - Part One is going FREE! - 5 June 2026
Hi everyone,You might remember back at the end of 2025 when I officially took over the development of This Time. When I stepped in to rescue this project, I made a promise to the community: I wanted to make Part One completely free for everybody.Well, that time has officially come!Starting June 15th, This Time - Part One will transition to be 100% Free to Own.Why make this change?Honestly, it comes down to how much I absolutely love this story. It is the exact reason I took over this abandoned project late last year instead of letting it fade away. I believe in these characters, the mystery, and the dark, twisting world they inhabit.As we look toward the future of the franchise, my biggest goal is to let as many players as possible experience the foundation of this saga. By completely removing the barrier to entry, new players can dive into the mystery with zero friction. I want more pe…
- Chapter 4 store page is live, WISHLIST NOW! - 1 June 2026
The Steam store page for Chapter 4 is officially online! 🎉Go ahead and add it to your wishlist right here: Wishlisting is actually one of the biggest ways you can support the game. It tells the Steam algorithm to boost the game's visibility, which in turn helps increase funding and resources for future development. So please, if you can, take a quick second to wishlist it!Reminder: Chapter 4 is still a long way from release, but getting the store page up early allows us to start building crucial momentum, gather support, and give the game the absolute best chance at a successful launch when it's finally ready. Thank you so much for your continued support! ❤️
- Part Two - Flash Pre-order over on Patreon! - 21 April 2026
Hi everyone!Development for Part Two is officially underway. While we are still quite a long way from the full launch, I want to offer our most dedicated supporters a chance to get involved early and help fuel the project's long-term growth.For the next 30 days only, I am running a special Founder’s Pre-Order campaign over on Patreon. This is a one-time event and will be the ONLY pre-order window that includes early beta access (at least 2 weeks before the official Steam launch).Key Details:One-Time Purchase: No monthly subscription is required. This is a single digital product purchase.Steam Key Delivery: You will receive a Steam key via email once the Beta is ready.Exclusive Window: This is the only time "Early Access" keys will be made available.Important Note on How to Order: To ensure you get the pre-order and not a monthly membership, please make sure you purchase the specific "Di…
- 2602B - 13 February 2026
Fixed the fact that Justice and Vengeance were the wrong way around (doh!)
- 2602A - 13 February 2026
Quick patch that adds Codex Images. Enjoy!
- UPDATE 2602 - OUT NOW! - 12 February 2026
After almost three long years without updates, a vanishing developer, and plenty of uncertainty, I am thrilled to announce that This Time has a new update and it is LIVE right now!⚠️ A Very Important Note Before You PlayI want to be completely transparent with you all: This is not a massive content expansion.As the new developer, I only truly got the keys to the kingdom a few months ago. I have spent the majority of that time getting to grips with the code, understanding the characters, and performing extensive quality enhancements to ensure the game is stable.Recommendation: Start a New Game While your old save files should work, I strongly recommend starting a fresh save. It has been three years, and this release serves as the bedrock for the game going forward. A fresh start ensures you see the rewritten flow, the visual upgrades, and the new systems working as intended. Plus, it’s t…
- Progress Update - 3 February 2026
Hi again!Thanks for your patience as always! I’ve been working hard behind the scenes getting all my ducks in a row for the upcoming update.I’ve now officially incorporated a walkthrough into the new CHEATS functionality. I’m currently playing through the existing content (for the millionth time, it feels!) to add walkthrough hints to the menu choices and create entries for the new Codex system.Work on the new Sophia lewd scene was finished a week or so ago, which means my rendering focus has now shifted to the penultimate scene for Part One. It’s going to be an important one! I’m choosing my words carefully to avoid spoilers, but the sequence involves a lot of complex layering to create a truly immersive experience. I’m really happy with the results, and it’s nearly complete!On the technical side, I’m jumping through the necessary hoops to get the "Donation Pack" DLCs approved on Steam…
- Discord Reactivated - 20 January 2026
Hi everyone,I’ve officially re-activated and dusted off the old Discord server!I’ll be hanging out in there periodically to share random thoughts, early ideas, and behind-the-scenes screenshots during the development cycle. It’s also where I’ll be chatting whenever I get a bit bored between renders!Come hang out, see what I’m working on, and join the conversation.Join us here: https://discord.gg/qsDDhUfjVq
- Once a cheater, always a cheater. - 13 January 2026
Hi everyone,I hope you all had a wonderful festive season!I’m keeping this post brief as I’m currently juggling several tasks simultaneously. I’ve decided to put my head down and focus on development so I can make some solid progress before giving you a more detailed rundown.However, I wanted to check in because I’ve just finished implementing a highly requested feature: Cheats!I know many of you enjoy a more laid-back experience with visual novels, so I’ve incorporated a few optional cheats to help you tailor your playthrough.How to unlock them:These will be a premium feature unlocked by purchasing any "Support the Developer" DLC pack (starting as low as $2) closer to launch.Patreon paid subscribers can request a free steam code by messaging me (after launch).Legacy Bonus: Anyone who previously purchased the VIP pack (now unlisted) will receive these cheats for free!I want your input:…
- Building Out - 18 December 2025
Hi again,It’s been a busy and productive stretch. When Steam abruptly un-retired the game before I was ready, I threw myself into development to refocus and keep moving forward. The support from everyone during that time has been genuinely appreciated—thank you.Since then, I’ve been working on four big things…1 - Writing, Reading and Tweaking to Chapter 2As expected, Chapter 2 is in a much better overall state. A lot of groundwork was clearly done during the rewrite, which is great to see. That said, Chapter 2 is significantly longer than Chapter 1, so it’s naturally going to take more time to work through.Progress is being made, but it’s been temporarily paused while I focus on…2 - New Lewd sceneAfter playing through the “Walk Sophia home from the nightclub” section of Chapter 2, I realized it was the perfect place to introduce the first interest point check. This is where the game eva…
- UNRETIRED...WHAT?! - 10 December 2025
I awoke this morning to an email from the Steam support team to say they have now unretired the game...WHAT!I specifically asked for this to NOT be done yet...it's not ready!This undoes weeks of careful planning about how and when this will all happen and negates everything I have already said previously.What's worse, It can't be easily undone.Frustrated doesn't begin to describe how I'm feeling right now.All I can recommend is that everybody just holds on tight and waits for the updated game release. Urgh.
- News - 9 December 2025
Hi again,Work on the game has been progressing well, with Chapter 1 now officially signed and sealed.Two scenes in Chapter 1 have been completely re-rendered to bring them up to the same quality as the rest of the game. I’ve shared a sneak peek of these updated scenes on Patreon for anyone interested.I'm currently working on an additional scene being added to Chapter 2 in the form of a flashback to the moment Jess disappears. Oh also...Minigames and free roam are now officially removed. I know this was always a “take it or leave it” feature for most players, and in the most recent update the original ApocalypseToday even added the option to choose between a visual novel or minigame style at the start. After a lot of consideration, I’ve decided to scrap the minigames and free-roam elements entirely.Why? Simply put, I’ve done it before—and it takes ages to create systems that end up being…
- The info you've been waiting for. - 25 November 2025
Hi,I know many of you have been eager for more details since my teaser post, so here’s something to quench your curiosity. I’ll continue sharing fresh info throughout the journey.Over the years, I’ve gone by many pseudonyms — most recently PleasureOnly. I’ve worked on numerous visual novels in just about every role you can think of: writing, rendering, programming—you name it. One of those projects was a game called This Time. I assisted ApocalypseToday with several Chapter 2 renders many moons ago and fully intended to continue, but scheduling conflicts with other contracted projects prevented me from doing so.I had already fallen in love with the game, so I continued supporting it as both a player and a Patron. That is, of course, until ApocalypseToday vanished without a trace. Like many of you, I was confused and deeply saddened—both by the uncertainty of what might have happened and…
- Account Closure - 11 January 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that this product will be withdrawn from Steam and no further updates will be published due to the failed health of the developer known as ApocalypseToday. Thank you for supporting this project.
- Version 2306 - Now Available for ALL! - 18 June 2023
Version 2306 is now available for ALL! Full release notes to follow but for now: - 3 new scenes - 7 new animations - 330 new renders Enjoy!
- Dev Diary #73 - 6 June 2023
This dev diary was originally posted exclusively to patreon subscribers on 30th May 2023. Hi again! Midnight Arrow has been applying the final touches to the 2306 release including some audio improvements to the previous content. We will be compiling the final part tomorrow ready for the VIP and Patreon early access launch this coming Sunday (4th June). We will then launch to everybody else 18th June. Unfortunately I'm still unwell but I'm scheduled to have some fairly hefty surgery in the coming weeks to get me right so that I can plough full steam ahead with the 2308 version. That's about all I have to tell you this time as my health has limited my own involvement in the project but keep your eyes peeled for the announcement this weekend regarding the new content release! ---- Patreon Subscribers get early access to Dev Diary content and other benefits. Check them out here. And of cou…
- Version 2306 - Now Available for VIP DLC holders and Patreon Subscribers. - 4 June 2023
Version 2306 EARLY ACCESS is now available for VIP DLC holders and High Level Patreon subscribers! It will be available to everybody else on 18th June. Full release notes to follow but for now: - 3 new scenes - 7 new animations - 330 new renders Enjoy!
- Dev Diary #72 - 26 May 2023
This dev diary was originally posted exclusively to patreon subscribers on 19th May 2023. Hello! First of all, sorry that I didn't manage to get a dev diary out last week unfortunately I've been having a few health problems. I've still been working on the game, just not as intensely and I'm going to take a few days of R&R to try and get back to full strength. That won't get in the way of the next update however as we now have the next 4 scenes completely render-ready we just need to add audio, playtest then compile and there's plenty of time to get all that done. I can now officially confirm that the launch dates will be as follows: - 4th June - Early release for VIP DLC holders and high level Patreon Subscribers. - 18th June - General Release Get those dates in your calendars guys, we can't wait to share this next batch of scenes with you. ---- Patreon Subscribers get early access to D…
