- 📢 [August Development Log] - 31 August 2026
Hello Mechanics,August is already coming to an end after another stretch of hot summer weather. Development on our next title has continued in several areas throughout the month, with each part gradually moving on to its next stage.We also have a number of other preparations underway behind the scenes, and we have a small piece of news to share with you in this development log.Here is the August development update for our next title, \.1. What's Been CompletedNew Social Media Feature: In addition to the existing News & Community features, we have added a new social media feature where you can discover different kinds of stories. You will be able to see what kinds of stories it contains in the game.Orca Repair Animation: Orca's charming repair animation has been added.Michelle Animation: We created an animation that will be used for new content being added to the next title. What could M…
- 🪆 [NOTICE] D1AL-OGUE's First Official Merchandise! - 31 August 2026
Hello, Mechanics of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker.Thanks to a wonderful opportunity from Good Smile Company, we are excited to introduce the very first D1AL-ogue merchandise!This time, you can meet the charming Pray in plush form. It might also be fun to compare her with Prayin the game and see which details have been brought to life! 😊Front View - DefaultBack View - DefaultBack View - OpenFor pre-order information and further details, please check the link below!Pre-order Period: 8/31 ~Pre-order LinkJapanese: https://www.goodsmile.com/ja/product/1145504/%E3%81%AC%E3%81%84%E3%81%90%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BF+%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4English : https://www.goodsmileus.com/products/plushie-pray-69289?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=GSCus&utm_campaign=PREORDER_Plushie+PrayWe hope you'll show lots of love for this new side of Prayoutside the game as well! We'll be back with more news and u…
- 📢 [Urgent] Streaming Mode Temporarily Disabled - 28 August 2026
Hello, Mechanics. this is Team Cherry Picker.We have identified an issue with Streaming Mode and have temporarily disabled the feature. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and plan to re-enable it in a future update. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those who intended to use the streaming feature.
- 📢 [Notice] Patch Notes v1.0.4: English & Japanese Localization Improvements - 2 August 2026
Hello, mechanics of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker.The v1.0.4 update focuses on improving the English and Japanese localization and enhancing the overall quality of the game’s text to deliver the story more naturally and faithfully.Fans fluent in English and Japanese contributed to these localization improvements, carefully refining the text so that the characters’ emotions and the atmosphere of the story come through naturally in each language.Here are the details of the update:🔧 Patch Notes v1.0.41. Localization Improvements🌎 English Localization Overhauled: The existing machine-translated English localization has been thoroughly reviewed and revised. The context, character voices, and emotional nuances have been refined so that the original intent and atmosphere come through more faithfully in English.🌎 Japanese Localization Improved: Revised several awkward expressions t…
- 📢 [July Development Log] - 27 July 2026
Hello Mechanics,The hot weather has continued, and it has become a time when we need to take extra care of ourselves as a team. We hope all of you are taking care of your health as well.Development on D1AL-ogue+ is still progressing. The individual character stories we mentioned previously are gradually nearing completion, and more characters who will fill Chroma City are continuing to take shape.Here is the July development update for our next title, \.1. What's Been CompletedCien Animation: Cien’s character animation has been added.Himiko Repair Animation: Himiko’s repair animation has been added. Individual Story Additions: The work on individual character stories is almost complete. Through these stories, you will be able to hear more about each character’s personal circumstances and the stories they carry.Controller Support: Based on the feedback you shared in the previous developm…
- 📢 [June Development Log] - 26 June 2026
Hello Mechanics,Development on our next title, \, is steadily progressing.Regarding the crowdfunding mentioned previously, we are currently aligning our internal plans. We will provide another update through the community as soon as the schedule is confirmed.We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our players who continue to show unwavering support, and we will keep doing our absolute best to live up to your expectations.We are excited to share the June development update for our next title, \.1. What's Been CompletedWe have made meaningful progress across multiple tasks. While it is difficult to share all the details just yet, we would like to share some of them in this devlog.Visual Update: The visuals for the D1AL equipment have been updated.Repair Animation Update: Prey's repair animation has been updated. News & Community System Implementation: We have added News and Comm…
- 📢 [May Development Log] A new signal has been detected in Chroma City. 🍒 - 27 May 2026
Hello Mechanics,It has already been three months since \ was released. Even though some time has passed since the launch, we are incredibly grateful that so many players still consistently enjoy our game and visit Chroma City. Your continuous support is our greatest driving force. To repay your wonderful love, we will continue to do our absolute best.We are excited to share the May development update for our next title, \.1. Initial Proposal and Content Plan Confirmed for the Next Project Confirmed characters, endings, and additional content. This May, the core planning stage of our next title has been completed. The overall scope has been finalized, including approximately 20 characters, the main storyline's ending, and the new content to be added. From now on, we plan to focus on fleshing out and adding depth to this established framework.2. What's Been CompletedCharacter Animations:…
- 📢 [April Dev Log] The Story of Chroma City Heats Up! 🍒 - 14 April 2026
To all our mechanics, thank you so much for your continued love and support since our launch. The entire team is deeply grateful, especially for helping us surpass 2,600 reviews on Steam.To show our appreciation, we plan to share development updates on our next title and showcase amazing fan creations at least once a month. Thank you again.Here is the April development progress report for our upcoming title, \.1. What's New in the SequelOver 8x More Story Content The game's overall volume will be significantly larger than its predecessor. Many more characters will be introduced, and unresolved plotlines and foreshadowing from the first game will be tied up.Non-linear Progression Instead of a linear plot, we are developing a non-linear experience where the story unfolds differently based on the player's choices.2. What's Been CompletedScenario: We have already completed a script that is…
- 📢 [Notice] The Story of Chroma City Continues: 'D1AL-ogue+' Officially Confirme - 10 March 2026
Hello, Mechanics of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker. 🍒Seeing the "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating and over 1,500 reviews we recently achieved... With your warm support and feedback pouring in every day, we asked ourselves:"How can we ever repay this incredible amount of love?"And today, we are finally ready to give you the answer.🎉 Development of our next project, \, is officially confirmed! 🎉We plan to further expand the world of Chroma City that you loved so much, and show you deeper, new stories of those living within it.Just as you turned the D1AL to repair the hearts of countless androids, your love and interest have breathed new power into the heart of our indie team. This next game is truly a 'Hidden Achievement' entirely unlocked by YOU. 🏆Future Plans 🛠️ A long journey of development begins again, but this time, we won't be alone. We will regularly share the develop…
- 📢 [Notice] Patch Notes v1.0.3: Streaming Mode & QoL Improvements - 12 February 2026
Hello, mechanics of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker.Today's v1.0.3 update focuses on creating a more comfortable gameplay environment and improving convenience for streamers. In particular, we have added a new \ for those who have experienced difficulties with broadcasting due to BGM copyright issues.Here are the details of the update:🔧 Patch Notes v1.0.31. New Features🎥 Streaming Mode Added: A 'Streaming Mode' has been added to the settings options. When enabled, BGMs that may cause copyright issues are replaced, allowing for safe monetization during broadcasts and video uploads.📰 News Header Image: Added header images to the in-game News page to enhance visual immersion.2. QoL & Tutorial Improvements💾 Save Slots Expanded: We have significantly increased the number of save slots to a total of 15, allowing you to freely save at various branching points.Tutorial Enhanced: Add…
- 📢 [Notice] v1.0.2 Update Re-deployment - 8 February 2026
Hello, Mechanics! This is Team Cherry Picker.We have resolved the critical issues from the previous rollback and are re-deploying the v1.0.2 update. In addition to fixing the reported bugs, we have also improved the tutorial visuals for a better new player experience.🔧 Patch Notes v1.0.21. Critical FixesResolution Support (WQHD): Fixed an issue where the Result Screen was clipped or displayed incorrectly on high-resolution monitors (WQHD).Tile Bugs: Fixed issues where tiles would disappear/overlap upon reset, and corrected virus tile counting errors.Visual FX: Fixed broken Fade In/Out effects.2. Balance AdjustmentsDifficulty: Lowered the puzzle difficulty for Orca and Fray on Dec 20 (Day 7).3. Tutorial & MiscTutorial Enhanced: Improved highlight images and masking in the tutorial to make objectives and controls clearer.Misc: Fixed button drag responsiveness, expanded slider interaction…
- 📢 [Urgent] Rollback to v1.0.1 & Apology - 7 February 2026
Hello, Mechanics. This is Team Cherry Picker.Due to critical issues found in the recent v1.0.2 Hotfix, we have immediately rolled back the game version to the previous \.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.As a new team, we admit our inexperience in handling this situation. Seeing the continuous bug reports, we became anxious to fix them as quickly as possible, which led us to rush the patch without sufficient testing.We deeply regret that our haste caused more trouble for you. To prevent this from happening again, we promise to take the necessary time to conduct thorough internal QA and verification before releasing any future updates.Thank you for your patience and understanding.
- 📢 [Update] Thank You for Your Helping Hands! 🌏 - 6 February 2026
Hello, mechanics! This is Team Cherry Picker.Since our last announcement asking for localization help, we have been overwhelmed by the incredible number of people who reached out to us. 😭 Even though we could only offer credit in the game, we were deeply moved by everyone who stepped up simply out of love for our project.Thanks to your support, we are now officially starting the translation improvement process for \, based on the original Korean script!We will work hard to bring you a more natural and immersive experience as soon as possible to repay your kindness.Thank you for helping us light up Chroma City! 💡Hello, mechanics! We are aware that the current translations for English, Japanese, and Chinese are not perfect and may feel awkward in some parts. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your experience.Our 4-person team is working hard to fix these issu…
- 📢 [Notice] Day 1 Patch Notes: For Better Repairs (v1.0.1) - 6 February 2026
Hello, mechanics of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker.Thank you so much for the incredible support and feedback since the official launch of \. Based on your reports, we have deployed our first patch to improve the gameplay experience.Here are the details of the update:🔧 Patch Notes1. Puzzle & Gameplay ImprovementsEnhanced Result Screen Info: Improved the display so you can more clearly check the conditions and status of achieving a "Perfect Repair" upon clearing a puzzle. Now you can gauge your repair skills with certainty!Tile Generation Logic Adjustment: Adjusted the logic for tile generation during D1AL puzzles to reduce unintended dead ends and allow for more strategic play.2. UI/UX ImprovementsNews Page Visibility: Added a scroll icon to the news page to intuitively indicate that scrolling is possible. Don't miss out on the news from Chroma City.3. Other FixesIn-game Text C…
- 📹 [Notice] Streaming Guidelines & BGM Copyright Warning - 5 February 2026
Hello, Mechanics! This is Team Cherry Picker.We strongly support content creation for \. However, due to licensing issues with the in-game music, please read the following guidelines carefully regarding monetization.📺 1. Streaming & Video Uploads (Yes!) You are free to live stream and upload videos using our game.💰 2. Monetization (Yes, BUT...) You are free to monetize your videos/streams. However, you must follow Section 3 (BGM) below to avoid copyright claims.🎵 3. \ BGM Copyright Warning The in-game BGM uses licensed tracks (e.g., Epidemic Sound). Broadcasting with the BGM ON may result in copyright claims (Content ID matches), making monetization impossible.If you want to monetize: We strongly recommend muting the BGM (Music) in the game settings before streaming or recording.(You can keep the Sound Effects (SFX) on.)🤫 4. Request Regarding Spoilers Since \ is a narrative mystery,…
- 📢[Notice] Bug Reporting Guide (Please send reports via Email) - 5 February 2026
Hello, fellow technicians of Chroma City! This is Team Cherry Picker. 🛠️First off, thank you for playing \! We are truly sorry for any bugs or technical issues you might be experiencing. As a small team of four, your detailed reports are incredibly valuable to us.🐛 Please Send Bug Reports to Our Email To ensure we can track every issue properly, we are centralizing all bug reports via email. Please do not post bug reports directly in the forums, but send them to the address below.📧 Official Bug Report Email: [email protected] to Include in Your ReportTo help us fix the problem as quickly as possible, please include the following information in your email. This helps us a lot!A short summary: (e.g., "Game freezes during Fray's repair on Day 4")Steps to Reproduce: How can we make the bug happen on our end? Step-by-step is best! 👍Screenshots or Video: A picture is worth a…
- [D1AL-ogue] Officially Released! 🌃 We invite you to ‘Chroma,’ the city - 5 February 2026
Hello, aspiring repairers!We are Cherry Picker, a small development team of four.Finally... the day has come! 😭After a long wait since the day we first started developing D1AL-ogue, our first game, \, has officially been released on Steam as of right now, February 5th at 4:00 PM (KST)!The doors to the Repair Clinic in \, located in 'Chroma'—the city where the gray night never sleeps—are finally wide open. Now, as the repairer 'Chris,' you will mend both the hearts and circuits of the Androids (E.V.E.) who come to you with their own scars.Are you ready to experience the tactile sensation of turning the unique rotary dial (D1AL) and face the truth of the mystery that peels away layer by layer? ✨To the 50,000 people who waited, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Honestly, we couldn't believe it. The fact that over 50,000 people were waiting for our small story. Every single wishlist…
- 📢 [Notice] GameAnalytics Data Collection and Privacy Policy - 5 February 2026
Hello, this is Team Cherry Picker.To improve the game's completeness and provide optimal balance, we intend to collect play logs during your gameplay via GameAnalytics.🗓️ Collection PeriodGame play logs will be collected from February 5th until the end of the GameAnalytics personal data retention period.🧭 Purpose of CollectionGame balance improvementPlay flow and system improvement📜 Privacy PolicyD1AL-ogue (hereinafter referred to as the 'Game') values the user's personal information and collects and processes user information as follows, in accordance with relevant laws and platform policies. Installing or using the Game signifies your agreement to these terms.This policy is notified via the external link button (Privacy Policy) at the bottom left of the game's start screen.1. Collection ToolsGameAnalytics (GA)1-1. Information automatically collected via GameAnalyticsThe Game automa…
- 8 New Indie Titles Arriving Free on Steam this February 5 - 26 January 2026
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- [Notice] Release Date Update: Tuning for Perfection (Jan 30 → Feb 5) - 22 January 2026
Hello, future players! This is Team Cherry Picker.We have some important news regarding the release of . We’ve made the difficult decision to push our launch date from Jan 30 to Feb 5.We are truly sorry for the delay, but we promise this is to ensure the best possible experience for you.📅 Why the delay? We decided to remove all Gen AI-generated background music from the game. Instead, we are fully replacing them with high-quality Asset Store & Royalty-Free tracks that perfectly match the game's atmosphere.We believe you deserve an authentic auditory experience, not generated noise. We are also using this extra time to squash some minor bugs to polish the gameplay.📅 New Release Date: February 5thThank you for your patience and support. We are working hard to make sure is worth the wait!See you on launch day!Team Cherry Picker
