[W.I.P] The New Hope (Major Update) (Rewrite Plan (again?))

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Ehh… Sigh… I feel really bad having to do this, but well, here I am. (╥﹏╥)

Hello everyone,

both my long-time supporters and new readers. I am Jun, or you might know me by my pen name, SUB

Throughout the development of Project: The New Hope, I have been deeply moved by all the support and help I’ve received from this community. That is why it’s quite painful for me to announce that The New Hope will be temporarily going on hiatus as I plan to rewrite the entire project from scratch. I am truly sorry for this sudden news, but please don’t worry—the current version will remain available for you to play in the meantime.

Why the temporary hiatus?

The main reason is that I’ve accumulated a massive amount of data and lore, to the point where I started getting things mixed up. I was a bit careless and didn’t create a proper “Lore Bible” or database beforehand. Everything you’ve seen so far was mostly improvised on the fly (Hehe…).

This led to a lack of organization. My plan now is to properly organize all the information and rewrite the story. The plot will remain 80-90% the same, but it will be much more structured, polished, and likely even longer. (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

Language & The use of AI

Another reason is regarding the translation. Since English isn’t my first language (and honestly, I’m still quite weak at it), I’ve been relying on AI to help with the translation.

However, I’ve realized that while AI is helpful, it’s not perfect. I want to take this time to either improve my own English skills or look for a dedicated editor/collaborator to help polish the writing. I believe the story deserves a more human touch to truly convey the emotions I intend. ૮₍˶Ó﹏Ò ⑅₎ა

When is the next update?

There will be no new content updates for the next 1-2 months while I focus on the restructuring process.

I sincerely apologize for the wait and for any disappointment this may cause. I want to make sure that when “The New Hope” returns, it will be the best version it can possibly be.

Thank you for your understanding.

— SUB

Current Game Link

https://cogdemos.ink/play/subuwuowo/the-new-hope/mygame

Seeking Translation Assistance

I am planning to support multiple languages for this project and am looking for collaborators to help with the translation process. If you are interested in assisting, please feel free to contact me via Private Message (PM).

Languages needed:

  • Thai > English
  • English > Japanese
Future Roadmap & Spoilers

In this upcoming rewrite, I am committed to delivering a much more immersive and polished experience. Here is a glimpse of what’s being overhauled:

  • Enhanced Customization: I am expanding the character creation system, allowing for deeper personalization than ever before.
  • Refined Pacing & Length: Chapters will be significantly longer and more detailed. I’m moving away from the rushed sequences of the past to ensure the story flows naturally and every moment carries weight.
  • Part 1: The Foundations: The focus of the first release will be “The Foundations”—establishing the intricate world-building and the 2045-2050 setting so everyone can fully grasp the atmosphere of the story.
  • Character Profiles & New Mechanics: You will get a proper introduction to the core cast and their complex personalities, alongside a completely redesigned Stat Screen and pivotal new narrative events.
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I like it so far I few errors but I’m interested. How old is Mc? This also gives me a mecha kind of vibe ( like the anime code geass) when the exo-suits were mentioned. Do you plan on keeping Hel as the only Ro?

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I’m sorry about the error you were encountered and I will try my best to fix it

The MC age is 19 year old

For the story I can’t tell much because it will be spoiled

And yes. For now only Hawkins is the only RO. Future RO will add later and of cause you can pick their gender as well

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Wanted to say im enjoying what you’ve given us thus far and issues I spoted the other day have been fixed. :grinning_face: I do however have a suggestion when it comes to the gun selections might be a good idea to give something that tells what style and purpose the particular guns are or at least what trait they might give a player. Perhaps you could use the method of when selected it goes to give that info in a screen and asks a player to confirm such a choice or to go back to the gun selection screen. Exspecially since most people might not know what the guns are just based off how the options are currently listed.

With that out of the way lol im looking forward to seeing what you give us next exspecially after that flash back when it seems our MCs father was part of the founding of the group. An knew about things in advance or potential for it at least.

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Thank you for the feedback.

At the moment, I don’t have any plans to add new content, as I’m currently unable to come up with fresh ideas—the project I was working on felt too rushed and disorganized.

However, I am in the process of rewriting it, and the new version will be vastly improved. Whereas I previously based my writing on real-world vehicles and firearms, this rewrite will take a different approach: the weapons, vehicles, and almost everything else will feature fictional names and possess their own unique lore. (Oh, and yes—this rewrite might lean a little bit more towards an “anime-style” aesthetic. Heh heh.)

Thank you for following my work; I am truly and deeply grateful for your support.

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“anime-style” aesthetic. Heh heh.

I’m always down for “anime-style” aesthetic. Heh heh.” Heh heh. Can’t wait for the rewrite

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@Jun_Sad wanted to give you a heads up started a new playthrough and found a bit of a issue not game breaking yet but we have a bit of a text loop when making it to the office and the drop off riko and after selecting g to ask if she is alright and she goes to sit down in her huff. It repeats to the paragraphs of just after we first met her.

Playing a little further along when at the recruit office after players father shows up the text refers to us by male pronouns but was expecting to play a female character with the naming I choose.. might want to use gender neutral language or put in a spot for players to choose there gender for the character before reaching that point. So proper pronouns can be used in this scene moment.

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Thank you for your feedback.

I apologize for the error you encountered during gameplay. Your question about her condition and subsequent replies was a code error caused confusion and mixing up parts. I have fixed it and will update later.

Regarding the address used for a male character, I also apologize. I wrote the MC as male and planned to correct it after the episode ended, but it seems I overlooked it. This has also been fixed.

I’m truly sorry you encountered these errors and thank you again.

With love, SUB

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Oh, right sorry about that! I completely forgot to code in the option to select the MC’s gender. That really was a mistake! It’s been added now, though, and is just waiting for the next update. sorry again… hehe

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Lol no worries its what the thread is for and im glad to help very much interested to see where you take this. :grinning_face:

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[UPDATE] 25/03/2026 | Chapter 3: The Viper’s Trial

Attention, Mercenaries! (And a side-eye to the NHDF recruits… try not to fail your drills today, okay? ( ¬‿¬))

The latest synchronization is complete! I’ve just pushed a major update for The New Hope, and Part 1 is officially picking up the pace.

What’s New?

  • Chapter 3: The Viper’s Trial is now live! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و :heart:
  • Experience the “Readiness Evaluation” mission—where the line between a routine drill and a death trap is thinner than you think.
  • Meet Kanbe Nomura, our “Cat-like Ace” who’s here to make things… interesting. ₍^. .^₎⟆

A Quick Note from me: As always, if you encounter any bugs, awkward phrasing (the AI translator and I are doing our best! TwT), or logic errors, please let me know. I’ll be jumping in to fix them as fast as a UH-95 on an extraction mission! (If you’ve played Chapter 3, you’ll know exactly how fast that is, hehe.)

Progress?

I usually aim for updates every 1 to 3 days. This is my normal pace, but please bear with me if things go a bit slower sometimes due to personal life or “technical difficulties” in the real world.
(ᵕ—ᴗ—)

Thank you for being part of the development of The New Hope. Your support means everything to me, the squad, and everyone on New Hope Island! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭

See you on the battlefield.

And oh, I almost forgot! About the chapter art and special CGs—like Mikhail discarding his old unit patch to embrace the Ouroboros in Chapter 1 (which is a total badass move, honestly)—they won’t be added just yet. I need more time to study and make sure the visuals are as intense as the story. Thanks for waiting! (ᵕ—ᴗ—)"

— SUB

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Started playing update wanted to let you know still have wrong pronoun like uses son when should be daughter when she steps in between us after the intial greeting punch. Will edit this post should I find something else.

Lol not a few seconds later a game breaking bug. Part _1_chapter_2 line694: mo selectable options

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Thank you for feedback! ( ദ്ദി ˙ᗜ˙ )

I also sorry for the bugs! a code fix is in progress and will be live in 1-2 days or with the new chapter.

Thanks for your sharp eyes. I’m starting to think a Thaoria or Solomonavia spy might be behind this sabotage! (¬`‸´¬)

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This Wip is amazing. i can’t wait for more :+1:

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"Thank you so much for following The New Hope! (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

Your support means everything to me. I’ll keep pouring my heart into this project and do my absolute best to make the story an unforgettable experience for all of you. ૮₍ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ₎ა Stay tuned!"

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[UPDATE] 26/03/2026 | Chapter 4: The Shattered Peace

Attention, Mercenaries! (And a special warning to anyone thinking about stealing Kanbe’s sweets… he does bite when his sugar levels are low. ( ¬‿¬))

The latest synchronization is complete! I’ve just pushed a major update for The New Hope, and things are finally moving from “peaceful coffee break” to “total urban chaos.”

What’s New?

  • Chapter 4 is now live! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و
  • A Taste of “Sanctuary”: Join the squad for a long-awaited break at Clélia’s cafe. But don’t get too comfortable—legends like the “Wolf” and Milana might just drop by for some grocery shopping .
  • The Echoes of Wazibar: Listen to Gary’s raw, unfiltered account of the 2048 siege. Discover the chilling truth about the GDF’s betrayal and the miracle brought by “Fenris” .
  • The Shattered Silence: The peace of New Hope is officially dead. Face off against the mysterious “Black-clad” soldiers and their high-tech “Wraith” gunships in the heart of the city.
  • “Eyes Wide Open”: Watch Kanbe Nomura prove why he’s a Lieutenant Colonel of the Ouroboros Elite. (Pro tip: Don’t mess with a man’s dessert if you want to keep your head. ₍^. .^₎⟆)

A Quick Note from me: As always, if you encounter any bugs, awkward phrasing (the AI translator and I are still doing our best! TwT), or logic errors, please let me know. I’ll be jumping in to fix them as fast as Kanbe sprinting toward a strawberry tart!

Progress? I usually aim for updates every 1 to 3 days. This is my normal pace, but please bear with me if things go a bit slower sometimes due to real-world “technical difficulties” or simply because the lore is getting too intense! (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

Thank you for being part of the development of The New Hope. Your support means everything to me, the squad, and everyone on New Hope Island! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭

See you on the battlefield.

— SUB

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Is there going to be character creation and descriptions for Ros? What do the traits do? Are Mc and dad super solders or something? Will personality traits and other be added later?

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Thank you so much for the feedback and for following the project! (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ Here are some clarifications regarding your questions:

  • MC Customization: To be honest, I won’t be adding more customization for the MC beyond Name and Gender . I feel that a more defined background for the protagonist is necessary for the weight of the story I want to tell. I apologize if this isn’t what you were hoping for, but I believe it makes the narrative more cohesive.
  • Characters & Lore: I definitely plan to add more detailed descriptions for characters like Riko and others, as well as expanded Codex entries so you can dive deep into their histories . However, this won’t be coming in the immediate future. My current priority is finishing the main storyline for Part 1 first. Once the foundation is solid, I’ll return to fill in all those missing lore details.
  • The Weight of Traits: For Part 1, your chosen Trait (like Hunter, Medic, or Strategist) will mostly influence flavor text and specific dialogue reactions . But I can promise you this: by Part 2, your traits and every decision you’ve made will become vital and significantly impact the direction of the story!
  • Power Levels: Regarding the MC and father, Colonel Raphael. They are intended to be exceptional, ‘once-in-a-century’ type talents in this world.

Thank you again for your incredible support! I’ll do my absolute best to make this story worth the wait. ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)

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One more thing about the structure of the story:

  • Chapter Length: Each chapter is intentionally kept around 6,000 - 8,000 words to maintain a fast, engaging pace.
  • The ‘Anime Season’ Plan: Because of this, I’m planning for 20+ chapters per part, or potentially even more.
  • The Experience : My ultimate goal is to make you feel like you’ve just binged a full anime season by the time you finish a part—complete with all the high-stakes drama, comedic breaks, and intense action sequences.

Thank you for being part of this journey! (づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡

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  • Power Levels: Regarding the MC and father, Colonel Raphael. They are intended to be exceptional, ‘once-in-a-century’ type talents in this world.

So basically the Yujiro and baki of this world…bet.

I asked about the traits because I chose hunter but Mc was talking about hacking the last base which confused me because that seems more for genius trait. Would made more sense for hunter to beat he’ll out half the base for thinking their weak and trying to walk all over them or something like outclassing everyone including veterans in combat and physical training and was sent to pops because of the embarrassment. Basically a more physical reason for hunter. Hunter can be smart but easily, casually hacking government level security seems more for genius trait. Yes the hunter is my favorite trait lmao

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