IT IS FINALLY TIME! TIME FOR THE BIGGEST RETURN OF ALL...!

But it definitely won't be like you were expecting it.



It was very clear from the Episode 07 cliffhanger that David and his friends were going to run into the Fire God from JPDE1 in Episode 08. Quite the big player from that game, and it's been three years, so one can only imagine what he's been doing since...

I can assure you that whatever you may think does not come close to what I decided to go with, because I did not know myself this is the direction I was going to take the character in the first game. This is all new... Including the way I decided to re-introduce him.

I can honestly say that, while I have done things that are similar to what you're about to see in Episode 08 of JPDE2, I have done nothing quite like it in my life. It's been a great effort on the artists I collaborate with, too.

I came up with the concept and structure, and I wrote the lyrics. OddTillTheEnd made the original composition. Nailik mix/mastered it anew (and was supposed to help with making it vocal but sadly that didn't come to pass). ArsonicArtz made the lineart, and SaDui gave it wonderful colour.

The results are for you to visualize. I'm very proud of what we came up with, I hope you will enjoy it, and I will stop here with the hints. I can't wait to hear and see your reactions!

If you do it on TikTok, Instagram or Twitter, be sure to tag our official accounts! We have a new team-only Twitter, which will be different from my personal one. Also, let me take the opportunity to welcome Mary to the team as our new Social Media Manager! We met during SMMR of RWBY and she's amazing, as I'm sure you'll notice soon.

Let me also remind you that we've recently unlocked a new stretch goal: if we reach it, Drengade from Combat Ready Studios will be making 3D Character Models for JPDE2, with the aim of creating animated cutscenes! Also, we've started putting JPDE Music Tracks on Streaming Services! We've only released a couple tracks so far but we aim to put out a first album of songs from JPDE2 in the fall!

And finally... Team JPDE is taking part in the 2024 edition of the Spooktober VN Jam with an original horror game! Stay tuned for more info because, man... You ain't seen nothing yet!

- Meinos Kaen