we're all mad here

So, I’ve made a point of discussing the future of TCM regarding pricing, and after a lot of deliberation, I have decided to charge for the full release of the game.

This past year has been insanely stressful, as there’s been a global “anti-porn” shift that has made virtually all spaces for monetized adult content hostile.  Traditionally stable marketplaces for 18+ content have been absolutely besieged by chaotic TOS changes, bans, delistings, and more to a degree that I literally could not have conceived of five years ago.  Things are currently so bad that TCM can’t monetize on itch.io at all without being completely delisted, and even Steam has been quietly removing some adult content under threat from their payment processors.  Just last month, Patreon and Kickstarter have both released new changes to their TOS that put further nebulous restrictions on their adult content.  The Kickstarter I ran for TCM in 2023 would no longer be permitted under their new rules.

All three final chapters will be released at once on July 11, 2026.  At that point, the game will cost $24.99

For Steam Users:

If you already have the game in your Steam Library when it leaves Early Access, you will not have to pay for the game to get the final chapters.  

That being said, put it in your library asap if it isn’t already.  You have until July 11 to get the game for free, and that includes the final chapters update.

For Itch Users:

I know itch.io issued a statement claiming they were looking for new payment processors, but because nothing has changed on that front, I am not permitted to monetize TCM on itch.io.  Because of this, the full version of the game will only be available via Patreon integration and will not be freely available to people who have already downloaded the game.  I encourage you to make the switch to Steam if at all possible.

For Kickstarter Backers & Patrons: