The Shepherds of Haven Public Demo is Here! 🎉
The wait is over: the Shepherds of Haven public demo is finally live! Whether you're a returning fan or brand new to the world of Blest, there's a huge new update ready for you to explore:
There's so much that's been added that it's almost hard to explain! Along with the new UI, engine, soundtrack, art, save system, and countless added features, this update brings the public demo from 270,000 words to around 460,000!
Lush gilded UI with light/dark mode, customizable fonts, and a range of visual settings and preference adjustments!
New custom art, including character portraits for all companions and a gorgeous cover by Angela Wang!
Original soundtrack featuring custom music by Ivan Duch!
Robust save system with downloadable saves and autosaves!
Interactive maps and shops; collectibles and room decoration; an inventory, journal, achievements, codex, and so many more features that have been added or redesigned from the ground up!
An expanded update to the story!
Various gameplay and quality-of-life improvements, including an easier gameplay mode and custom pronouns!
If you're new or have never played Shepherds of Haven before, here's a quick breakdown:
A 1.3-million-word dark fantasy interactive fiction RPG
Inspired by Dragon Age, Persona, and Fire Emblem
15 recruitable companions, 10 of whom are optionally romanceable
Fully customizable protagonist
Play as a Mage living in a world where magic has been outlawed—until demons return after centuries of absence, and suddenly your powers are in dire high demand. You join an elite demon-fighting militia called the Shepherds, tasked with defending humanity... even if it doesn't want your help. Along the way, you’ll investigate murders and conspiracies, recruit allies to the Shepherds' cause, find companionship and romance, and define what kind of hero—or threat—you want to be.
Finally, if you want to play the full version that's currently in development, check out the Patreon, where you'll find the longer alpha build (updated every month) and loads of bonus content, including original short stories, Q&As, and merch!
Thank you for your endless understanding, support, and patience: I very much hope you enjoy!
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