New Hires!
Have a mini-update for y'all. In order to help balance the workload of the project, we've brought on two more artists.
Horrorbuns will be creating one of the CGs in Chapter 3, and Paintfox wi...
2024-05-14 21:14:13 +0000 UTC View Post
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Q and A today
Friendly reminder that in 2 hours from this post we will be holding the next Patron Q and A. While the conversation will be public, questions are limited to Survivalists, Mountaineers, and Junior R...
2024-04-28 14:02:33 +0000 UTC View PostApril Update Chapter 3
Howdy y'all! Got some progress updates for you with Chapter 3. The rough draft is complete and now going through refinement. I fell a bit behind on it due to some unexpected life upsets, but I'm ba...
2024-04-18 23:49:56 +0000 UTC View PostQ and A form
Can't make tonight's Q and A? Submit your questions to this form. Be sure to leave your Discord name so I can tag you in the reply.
Patreon Q and A 02/03/24
Hey y'all apologies for being behind on Q and As, got distracted with Chapter 2 development and the holidays. The next one will be Feb 3rd, 6 PM MST (that's 8PM EST) so Survivalists and Mountaineer...
2024-01-30 17:11:56 +0000 UTC View PostMissing You Already
We hope you enjoy our first canon to NL short story, a Patreon exclusive perk. Join Liam and Tobin for a day in their lives after Cody has moved away.
Things to do at Cedar Valley Mall
Misty's gig is later that night, so why not spend a little time with Devon and Aldric at the mall. Get some art supplies, maybe some decor for your new apartment. But what sort of hang out activity...
2024-01-08 00:06:31 +0000 UTC View PostElk
Initial design for a certain Elk that's been a placeholder sprite until now. Art teacher, elitist art snob, and speciesist. Character design by HAPS
2024-01-05 19:42:36 +0000 UTC View PostDiscord Update
I've added general, and spoiler discussion channels for Backpackers, and all tiers. So come on in and chat with your fellow supporters! If you have any trouble let me know, and I'll get it sorted.<...
2023-12-30 03:12:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2 Is Here!!!!
We're beyond excited to get Chapter 2 of Northern Lights to you all, because of your incredible love and support we've done more than we could ever dream of doing by build seven or eight...
2023-12-29 02:40:27 +0000 UTC View PostName in Credits Chapter 2
It's that time again, if you'd like a different name from your Patreon user name displayed on the credits, please fill out this form, if you've filled it out before you do not need to fill it out a...
2023-12-21 17:05:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2 Promo Art WIP
I got to wake up to this, this morning. The initial concept sketch for the Chapter 2 promo art, featuring Cody struggling to use chopsticks, while Devon offers some pointers. I hope y'all look forw...
2023-12-13 13:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2 Patreon Release Date
I hope y'all are ready, because the day is almost here. Mark your calendars Chapter 2 early access for Patreons releases on 12/29. A slightly late Christmas present from everyone here at Split Peak...
2023-12-08 14:18:49 +0000 UTC View PostLast Nights Q and A
Apologies for the technical difficulties I was having getting that rolling. Because of that, I'm making this post for y'all, please comment your questions here, and I'll reply so long as it is not ...
2023-12-01 22:03:48 +0000 UTC View PostDecember Update Chapter 2
Howdy y'all, got some exciting news for you. After conferring with the entire team I can confidently say, barring any unforeseen events, that we are looking solid to release Chapter 2 for Patreons ...
2023-12-01 16:04:31 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Q and A! 11/30/23 8PM EST
Get ready Mountaineers and Survivalists, it's time for another Patreon exclusive Q and A. We'll be holding it over on the Discord, if you are unable to attend please submit your questions to ...
2023-11-27 21:25:41 +0000 UTC View PostLighting Voodoo!
Jason is making some incredible gains in beating the RenPy engine into submission with techniques that will allow us to control the lighting of a scene, and thus match the sprites to the level of l...
2023-11-16 23:57:17 +0000 UTC View PostNovember Update Chapter Two
Howdy all, coming in with the November progress update for you. The bad news first, I can't yet give a firm time window on the Patreon release of Chapter 2. My hope is late December early Jan...
2023-11-14 15:08:52 +0000 UTC View PostDevon Masters Sprite WIP
Say hello to Devon, an aspiring chef, glad to be the lookout, attempted voice of reason, weeb in private, and Aldric's best friend since kindergarten. Look forward to seeing him in Chapter 2.
Mini Dev Update - New Hire!
Hope y'all are well, the reception to the 1.5 update has been absolutely fantastic, and I can't thank y'all enough for your continued support and enthusiasm for the project. Your support has allowe...
2023-11-01 18:06:10 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon 1.5 Early Access Is Here!
Hey y'all, it's here at last. I appreciate your patience as we developed this update for Northern Lights. It's not Chapter 2, but I think y'all will be quite happy!
Aspen Hollow
Check out the latest BG by Bork, Aspen Hollow, Aspen Hollow (And it's unshown night alt) are 2 of 3 new illustrated BGs coming to the 1.5 update. Additionally the town theme "Aspen Hollow" is one o...
2023-10-06 22:13:01 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Credit Names
Howdy all, take a gander at the official Patreon Credit screen, that will appear both during the end credits, and be viewable via the bonus screen.
If you wish to have the your credited name ...
2023-10-06 01:24:16 +0000 UTC View PostAspen Hollow WIP
Downtown Aspen Hollow, the heart of the town, host to most of it's festivals including the Fall Fest that brings visitor and leaf watchers from all over the state. Home of Video Den and Cody.
Chapter 1.5 Patreon Date
How's it going y'all? I had a cold that set me back a bit but I've now got a date for the Patreon release of Chapter 1.5 October 12th.
In it you will find two new backgrounds...
2023-10-01 19:36:26 +0000 UTC View PostSeptember Update (Plus Patreon Q&A announcement)
Howdy guys, here to give ya our monthly development update.
Let's get the toughest thing out of the way first. HAPS will continue his extended leave as some of you may have s...
2023-09-15 17:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostWe Have Sticker Preorders!
Hello y'all, with our first six sticker designs done, I've ordered them and got a Shopify page going. They are preorder currently, and I expect to ship them out in Mid to Late October.
Use th...
2023-09-11 14:01:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1.5 Mini-Update
Howdy Y'all. The team and I have been hard at work behind the scenes working on a mini-update to Chapter 1. Aside from addressing grammar and typo issues, we took to heart some of the most recurrin...
2023-08-30 21:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostBannack Basin WIP and Silver Falls Final
Put on your best cowboy hats, and come on down to Bannack Basin. One of several ghost towns located in Split Peak National Park. Step into the past and learn the history of this failed mining settl...
2023-08-29 15:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post