- Pygmalion Development Status & Goals - 31 December 2025
Hello. This is CandLE, the development team behind Pygmalion.It’s been a while since we last greeted you. First of all, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been waiting for updates over this long period of time.Throughout development, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what kind of experience we can deliver to players, and what direction would best convey Pygmalion’s unique charm.Looking back at the remaining tasks since launch, we’re once again feeling a strong sense of responsibility—not to simply aim for “completion,” but to create a work we can be proud to present to those who play it.We are also fully aware that there have been concerns about the long development period and negative reviews. We are truly sorry for the disappointment we have caused those of you who waited.Our original plan was to add Episode 3 and quickly release the full version.However, after r…
- Final Sale Before Official Launch (Price Increase Expected) - 8 August 2024
Hello Core Researchers! We are holding our last sale before the official launch. Please note that the price will increase to approximately $6 to $7 when the official launch happens. Look forward to the upcoming official launch! CandLE is always open for you.
- Pygmalion Patch 0.3.0v - 15 March 2024
Hello Core Researchers! We're excited to announce the Spring Sale and the Spring Theme Skin Giveaway event here at Core Research Lab! Until March 31st, when you log in, you'll be able to check out the lab members who've gone on a spring outing, and the spring-themed cores in flower shapes. (If you wish to change skins, you can do so in Extra > Custom!) Additional Content Details - Title changes to fit the spring theme - Addition of skins suitable for spring theme (given for free upon logging in until March 31st) - The newly added spring theme will automatically equip upon the first login after this update. Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where there was no response when selecting a chapter simultaneously with the opening of a new chapter in the outgame. Level Design Changes - Some puzzles have been altered. Other Changes - Some changes to the Xmas Wreath skin.
- 2024 First Half roadmap - 5 January 2024
Hello, researchers! The new year of 2024 has dawned. Thanks to your warm interest and encouragement, Pygmalion has made further progress over the past year. Please continue to join us this year, and look forward to the new content that will be added in the first half of 2024!
- Happy new year! - 1 January 2024
Hello. This is CandLE! 2023 has passed, and it is now 2024. Thanks to the considerable interest and feedback from users last year, we were able to put in more effort. There are still many areas for improvement, but in 2024, we will strive to show more progress. Please look forward to the official release of Pygmalion, which will be updated this year. Patch 0.2.2 Bug Fixes - Addressed issue where the game wouldn't exit the logo screen. Changes - Removed Christmas theme. - Removed default distribution of Christmas skins. We will soon reveal the roadmap for 2024. Wishing you only good things in the new year. Happy new year! CandLE is always open🕯️
- Pygmalion Patch 0.2.1v - 26 December 2023
Bug Fixes - Fixed the issue where the Xmas Ornament skin was locked. Level Design Changes - Modified and replaced some puzzles. Story Edits - Corrected typos and made changes. Additional Features - Added the ability to revert to the initial state when selecting the same episode in the episode selection window.
- Pygmalion Patch 0.2.0v - 21 December 2023
Hello Core Researchers! Even during the upcoming Christmas season, the research of graduate students will continue... 😱 But don't be dismayed! We have prepared a reward for all our researchers! 🎁 With this latest update, you can get a Christmas-themed skin. (You can change it in Extra > Customization) Additional Content - Titles are now winter-themed. - Added skins suitable for the winter theme (free until December 31st upon logging in). Bug Fixes - Fixed the issue where the 'StarryNight' skin was not unlocked despite unlocking the 'Coins!!!' achievement. - Automatically grants 'StarryNight' to those who did not obtain it previously. - Fixed the issue where Steam achievements were not clearing in-game challenges correctly. - Fixed the issue of the game resetting. Level Design Changes - Adjusted the puzzle completion requirements to match the intended number of moves for certain puzzle…
- Pygmalion Patch 0.1.9v - 12 December 2023
Bug fix - Addressed the issue of Twitch integration not working. Puzzle changes - Replaced all puzzles with problematic solutions with new ones.
- Dev Log (December 7th) - 7 December 2023
Hello, this is CandLE, the game company that is always open. It's been two weeks since we released Pygmalion in early access. Thanks to your interest, we've been able to work even harder on development. Sincerely, thank you. And, even though two weeks have passed, no one has cleared all the puzzles yet. Is our game too difficult? Get a little more strength and try to achieve the world's first all-clear!
- Dev Log (December 6th) - 6 December 2023
Hello. This is CandLE, always open. This time, our game participated in Burning Beaver. It's the last exhibition of the year, and it felt different as it was our first event after early access. Personally, Burning Beaver was a highly satisfying event. Being based in Seoul, we enjoyed the convenient location and appreciated the support provided for accommodations and rest areas, showing great consideration for creators. It was also great to see the event organizers putting effort into various activities and contests using their own goods to enhance the overall exhibition experience. While there were inevitably some shortcomings during preparation, the feedback was prompt, and even for the second edition, it was enjoyable and well-organized. Honestly, we were more worried about the number of attendees than the preparation, but it turned out that there were more people than expected. Espec…
- Pygmalion Patch 0.1.8v - 6 December 2023
Bug Fixes - Addressed the runtime error issue preventing the game from running on certain Windows systems. - Fixed the issue where dialogue conclusions during story progression were displayed with a cursor icon instead of the correct mouse cursor. - Resolved the problem where the game failed to read Twitch ID values. - Corrected the cursor direction inconsistency when navigating with keyboard inputs. - Fixed the abnormal cursor movement on the title screen. Additional Changes - Implemented a 3-second command disablement after puzzle manipulation, considering Twitch broadcast delay. - If the time display option is deactivated, it will also be disabled in the results screen.
- Pygmalion Patch 0.1.6v - 27 November 2023
Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where the volume decreases upon restarting. - Addressed some bugs during story presentation. - Adjusted achievement rewards and updated the achievement description. - Added missing images in some sections. - Corrected Twitch voting misrepresentation. - Modified level design and applied error patches.
- Pygmalion Early Access Release! - 24 November 2023
Hello. This is always-open game company, CandLE. We are pleased to announce the release of the Pigmalion puzzle game that we have developed. You can now play the Pigmalion Early Access version on Steam. You can experience a total of 480 puzzle stages, including an expanded story and puzzle mode, compared to the demo version. In the added episodes, you will need to research new devices such as additional colors, color separation tiles, and more. Can you solve all the research tasks we've prepared? You can also use the coins obtained as research rewards to purchase various skins. We recommend decorating the map according to your taste. Pigmalion is still in the early access stage, and we are planning various additional contents such as Episode 3 story, daily puzzles, map customizations, and more. Please look forward to the development of Pigmalion in the future, and we will reflect variou…
- Pygmalion Early Access D-1 - 23 November 2023
Hello, Core researchers, it's Candle! The puzzle game will be released tomorrow at 00:00 PST as an early access! We appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy playing :) Thank you. Candle is always open. 🕯️
- Pygmalion Early Access - 8 November 2023
Hello, Core researchers, this is Candle! Our game, , which we are developing, is scheduled to be released in early access on November 24th. Since our demo release in June, we've been able to make improvements to Pygmalion based on the valuable feedback we received. Originally, we had planned to release early access at the end of October or the beginning of November, but we decided to reveal it on that date to show you more story and puzzles. In the early access version, you can expect a total of 480 puzzles to explore. You can stay up to date with related news on our Discord channel, where you'll hear the latest updates. Although we are a small team, we will strive to deliver a more advanced game as you show your interest. We appreciate your attention and wishlisting. 😊 Thank you. Candle is always open. 🕯️
- Pygmalion Demo Update (Sep 28, 2023) - 28 September 2023
- Some bug fixes have been implemented. UI layer order has been changed. The issue where UI colors did not change when the color was modified has been resolved. - Voiceovers have been added to the characters. Protagonist: CV (Character Voice) - Voice Actor: Lim Ha Muk Selena: CV - Voice Actor: Lim Seung Mi AI Prototype: CV - Voice Actor: Jung Yoo Jung (If you can't hear the voice, try adjusting the sound settings in the settings menu.) - Mouse sensitivity settings have been adjusted for improved accuracy. For users using the existing mouse, it is recommended to change the sensitivity setting from "High" to "Medium" in "Settings > Controls > Sensitivity." - Story translations have been revised. Translations have been made more natural, reducing awkwardness. (For feedback or if you have concerns about the translations, please contact us on Discord.) - Cinematic enhancements have been adde…
- Pygmalion Demo Update (September 8th, 2023) - 8 September 2023
Story modification and additional scenes in puzzle To enhance the integration between puzzles and the story, a new storyline has been introduced. Additionally, storytelling and guidance within puzzle gameplay have been added to explain puzzle mechanics and rules. Background change The background image has been replaced with a new one. Puzzle difficulty adjustment Many users found the early stages of the puzzles, especially in story mode, to be too easy. As a result, the overall puzzle difficulty has been slightly increased. (Stages that have already been cleared will remain marked as cleared.) UI modification and addition of detailed functions Now, when you select a button, the button will be highlighted. The UI with language-specific translations has been applied. The volume control button has been modified to a bar-shaped one for more precise volume control. (We plan to separate chara…
- Pygmalion 4th Quarter Roadmap (+ Development Status) - 7 September 2023
Hello, researchers! We are excited to share the development progress and roadmap for the 4th quarter of Pygmalion. ~ August Since the release of our free trial version in June, many of you have played Pygmalion and provided valuable feedback. Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ongoing tasks based on your feedback: Bug fixes UI improvements (settings interface) Additional resources creation (backgrounds and illustrations enhancement) Story text revisions We've also been working on enriching the game's content, including voice recording, adding puzzle stages, and adjusting level designs to enhance your gaming experience. Participation in BIC Exhibition We also participated in the BIC Exhibition held in Busan from August 25th to 27th. We showcased a preview of the upcoming version of Pygmalion, which received a positive response, leading to our nomination in the Casual Games…
- Puzzle Challenge Announcement - 10 July 2023
Hello, this is game company CandLE! Thank you for participating in the Pygmalion's Steam Next Fest commemorative Hard Puzzle Challenge event. As of today, the event has come to a close, and we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated. For those who have been selected through a draw, we will provide information about the prizes through Discord direct messages by today. We will guide you on the details of the prizes and how to receive them. If you have any inquiries or questions, please contact us at CandLE anytime. Thank you! CandLE is always open. :)
- Hardcore Puzzle Challenge! Prize Event (~Until July 7, 2023) - 23 June 2023
To commemorate the participation in the Steam Next Fest of the storytelling puzzle game Pygmalion, we will be hosting a challenge event! How to participate After downloading the demo version of Pygmalion, Take a screenshot of clearing Stage 15 in Puzzle Mode - Hard Mode Yellow Chapter. (❗Note: Capture should be done in "Window Mode".) (Screenshot Example) Share the verification screenshot on the general board of Discord. Discord link : https://discord.gg/5cu634wFZB Among the participants who share, we will randomly select winners to receive Steam gift cards worth approximately 5$! *Please note that the gift cards are limited in quantity, and the event may end early if they are exhausted. If sending gift cards is not possible due to country restrictions, we will send you an early access Steam key for Pygmalion, which will be released in September. Early access is scheduled for release in…
