Hey Joel! I know you said this year, but, just to make sure: the digital version is still on table, right? 🙏 Is it still going to take a while? Hopefully soon 😭
Thanks so much for your patience and for continuing to ask about a digital version, I really do appreciate it. To be upfront: when Tales of Monsterland DX launched, I’d been told digital was on the cards and would follow, which is why I reassured you it was coming.
I’ve only very recently been told by the publisher that their plans have changed, and they no longer intend to release digital versions. I know that’s disappointing, it’s not the news I wanted to share after a year of saying ‘soon!’, I was simply passing on what I’d been told at the time.
I’m really glad the game got a physical release, but I absolutely hear how much players wanted a digital option. If that changes with the publisher or once my contract ends and I’m able to offer it myself, I’ll post an update here, or if you’d like, feel free to drop me an email and I’ll make a note to let you know directly when that time comes.
Thanks again for sticking with it and caring about the game. It really does mean a lot.
Thank you so much for your reply Joel! And, no worries, it's disappointing but I know it can be hard because of publishers and all that stuff. I will still surely keep an eye if that changes, and yeah, please update us here, I get notifications via Itch in my email when there's something new about someone I follow. Thanks a lot again!
came to ask about this again since In the Dark 2 was able to be released digitally here recently. Fingers crossed you have a similar contract timeline and can release it soon.
Hello again! Any updates about the digital version? :c. Just to make sure... It's definitely coming, right? Just to not get false hopes 😭 (Don't forget about us who want it digital please 🙏)
Hello and thanks for sticking around and caring! Yes I've been told digital versions are happening, but there's still planning around it and I guess building out how the digital versions will be made available and maintained since it's still a new publisher, but it's definitely going to happen and digital is not forgotten about (it's just taking a while, I'd expect this year though!).
Just wondering. A few other games showcased for the Chromatic have their digital counterpart being sold here on itch.io or at other locations (digital stores like Incube8 or BitmapSoft).
Is there something preventing you from doing the same? Did you sign an exclusive distribution contract with ModRetro?
I don't know for you, but from my perspective it feels like not offering a digital version alongside the physical one will significantly hurt your royalties in the long run. Selling a cheaper alternative to the physical version would help increase your user (gamer) base.
Hey @gauthieryannick, I am thanks, I hope you are and thank you for showing interest in ToM DX!
So I’ve checked and while the current focus is on physical, a digital version is definitely on the cards, I’ll keep everyone updated on when it’ll be available as soon as I know when/I get a date.
Count me in as another that wants to buy the rom. I wish these games would always release digital & physical at the same time. Some never release digital meaning only collectors and original hardware owners can play the game! It's madness I think.
Yep, space, cost/shipping, physical isn't always for everyone. Thanks both for showing the interest in the game and I'll try and update you when digital is available or I know more about that.
My understanding is, initial focus is on the preorders/getting the physical release sorted but there will be a digital version down the line (although I don't have any info on the timelines for that at the moment).
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Hey Joel! I know you said this year, but, just to make sure: the digital version is still on table, right? 🙏 Is it still going to take a while? Hopefully soon 😭
Thanks so much for your patience and for continuing to ask about a digital version, I really do appreciate it. To be upfront: when Tales of Monsterland DX launched, I’d been told digital was on the cards and would follow, which is why I reassured you it was coming.
I’ve only very recently been told by the publisher that their plans have changed, and they no longer intend to release digital versions. I know that’s disappointing, it’s not the news I wanted to share after a year of saying ‘soon!’, I was simply passing on what I’d been told at the time.
I’m really glad the game got a physical release, but I absolutely hear how much players wanted a digital option. If that changes with the publisher or once my contract ends and I’m able to offer it myself, I’ll post an update here, or if you’d like, feel free to drop me an email and I’ll make a note to let you know directly when that time comes.
Thanks again for sticking with it and caring about the game. It really does mean a lot.
– Joel
Thank you so much for your reply Joel! And, no worries, it's disappointing but I know it can be hard because of publishers and all that stuff. I will still surely keep an eye if that changes, and yeah, please update us here, I get notifications via Itch in my email when there's something new about someone I follow. Thanks a lot again!
came to ask about this again since In the Dark 2 was able to be released digitally here recently. Fingers crossed you have a similar contract timeline and can release it soon.
Yeah, my situation’s a bit different to ITD2’s, so a digital version is probably a year or so away, but I’ll post an update here if anything changes!
Hello again! Any updates about the digital version? :c. Just to make sure... It's definitely coming, right? Just to not get false hopes 😭 (Don't forget about us who want it digital please 🙏)
Hello and thanks for sticking around and caring! Yes I've been told digital versions are happening, but there's still planning around it and I guess building out how the digital versions will be made available and maintained since it's still a new publisher, but it's definitely going to happen and digital is not forgotten about (it's just taking a while, I'd expect this year though!).
Hi @joelj, hope you are doing well!
Just wondering. A few other games showcased for the Chromatic have their digital counterpart being sold here on itch.io or at other locations (digital stores like Incube8 or BitmapSoft).
Is there something preventing you from doing the same? Did you sign an exclusive distribution contract with ModRetro?
I don't know for you, but from my perspective it feels like not offering a digital version alongside the physical one will significantly hurt your royalties in the long run. Selling a cheaper alternative to the physical version would help increase your user (gamer) base.
Let me (us) know your thoughts!
Hey @gauthieryannick, I am thanks, I hope you are and thank you for showing interest in ToM DX!
So I’ve checked and while the current focus is on physical, a digital version is definitely on the cards, I’ll keep everyone updated on when it’ll be available as soon as I know when/I get a date.
Hey! Joining the request of a digital version for sale 🙏. Any idea if it's still going to take a while? Thank you so much!!
I’ve no updates on this just yet, but thank you for the interest in a digital version, definitely noted!
Is a digital release still planned? Would love to buy them but I only play through emulation.
I believe so yeah but it'll be after the physical release and I'm afraid I don't know exactly when!
Count me in as another that wants to buy the rom. I wish these games would always release digital & physical at the same time. Some never release digital meaning only collectors and original hardware owners can play the game! It's madness I think.
Yep, space, cost/shipping, physical isn't always for everyone. Thanks both for showing the interest in the game and I'll try and update you when digital is available or I know more about that.
thank you – be looking forward to it.
Démo très prometteuse, je me suis régalé, vivement le jeu complet :)
Bravo et merci pour ce magnifique travail !!
Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire, je suis content que la démo te plaise.
(Aussi, je suis heureux de pratiquer mon français!)
The full Game is only physical ? A french traduction is possible by me if u Want
Hey, there should be details of a digital release coming at some point too (although it won't be before the physical release is ready)
Looking forward to playing this on my Chromatic!
Love the new artwork! Congrats on the new distributor. Do we need to bug them about a digital download version or is that totally off the table?
Thank you!
My understanding is, initial focus is on the preorders/getting the physical release sorted but there will be a digital version down the line (although I don't have any info on the timelines for that at the moment).
Makes sense. I'll be on the lookout! I've been watching this one for a long time!
Awesome, I hope you enjoy it if you do pick up a copy!
this looks so cool!
Thank you!
Very excited for the demo, looks like a lot of fun! :)
Thanks!
Looks great
Thanks!