v0.37.1 Update

Hey all, it's midmonth update time, and v0.37.1 is now up for patrons with the start of the midgame!

This update features the second debriefing from Admiral Octo, after which the player will have access to new midgame options. One of these includes optional BDSM gear upgrades for the procedural romance scenes, unfortunately I wasn't able to fully get them operational for this update. They will be in next time however, along with the new Tier 4 ship unlocks! You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.37.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Happee and Schen faction completions now count for unlocking Admiral Octo debriefing scenes.
• Functionality added to support BDSM-themed procedural romance scenes. Purchasing of BDSM equipment is available, usage is still in-progress.

Scene Content:

• Notification scene added for when Admiral Octo's second debriefing is available.
• Admiral Octo's second debriefing scene added, unlocked after completing four faction plotlines.
• Admiral Octo's second 'personal reward' scene added, optional following the debriefing scene. Added to replay mode.
• New BDSM shopping scenes added to the Quartermaster's office, unlocked following the Admiral's second debriefing (and removed after purchasing all items). Items not yet available for actual use.

Art Content:

• New background added for Everroots University location.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue with Tier 2 'Science' type bridge compartments which would prevent assigning bridge crew.
• Fixed an issue which was causing Roth recruits to be twice as likely when using randomized crew generation.
• Corrected shapeshifter character editing to show the proper uniform color for the player's career branch.
• Corrected the number of Lt requisition credits rewarded in Admiral Octo's first debriefing scene if the 'general' reward option is chosen.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.36.0/v0.37.0 Updates

Hey all, it's another big month for Carnal Voyages, as another faction is now content-complete! v0.36.0 is now up for the public at the usual page, and v0.37.0 is up for patrons, with the final smutty conclusion to the Happee Co plotline. In addition to that, two new CG sets are now in the game, one for the Admiral's first 'reward' scene, and one for the Happee 'civilian' plotline climax. 

Four out of the game's planned eight factions are now finished, although I do have a few more functionality-type items I want to check off before I'll call the game halfway done. I'll be focusing on that this month, first with another scene with Admiral Octo, and then with quite a few new improvements to Watch Station. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.37.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• First Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the conclusion of Hardhoard's plotline. Requires completion of the Happee Civilian plotline and a Romantic or Platonic relationship with Jodi & Desmon to complete.
• Second Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the first.
• Optional Seduction Encounter scenario added to Happee takeover plotline.
• Third Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second. Two main variants. Added to replay mode.
• Post-Takeover version of Happee faction shop added. Includes options for direct purchase of Happee and Engineering crew requisitions.

Art Content:

• Admiral's First Reward CG added to scene and gallery. Automatically unlocked if Admiral's reward scene has already been played.
• Happee Civilian Climax CG added to scene and gallery. Automatically unlocked if the Happee civilian final scene has already been played.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue with the final Hardhoard scene which would cause the Harian takeover arc to begin/re-open.

Known Issues:

• None​

v0.36.1 Update

It's mid-month update time, and v0.36.1 is now up for patrons! This update fully wraps up the Schen faction with some scientific smut, and adds an upgraded faction shop allowing you to recruit some scaly scientists to join your crew. We also have our first contribution from a new artist, Arco, who will be helping to replace some of the filler backgrounds with handmade artwork.

The next update will be focused on giving the Happee the same wrapup, meaning next month half of the game's factions will be content-complete! For more info you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.36.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Second Schen 'takeover' scene added. Unlocked 20 hours following completion of the the first.
• Optional Seduction Encounter scenario added to Schen takeover plotline.
• Third Schen 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second. Two main variants. Added to replay mode.
• Post-Takeover version of Schen faction shop added. Includes options for direct purchase of Schen and R&D crew requisitions.

Art Content:

• Updated 'Seeder Observatory Lobby' background added.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.35.0/v0.36.0 Updates

Evening all, it's a new month and v0.35.0 is now up for the public, with v0.36.0 out for patrons!

As you may know, this month has been a rough one on Steam and particularly itch.io. The current status of things is that the free, public versions of Carnal Coup and Carnal Voyages are once again indexed on itch, however the Overseer's Edition can now only be found via direct link. Things are still up in the air a bit, but for reference, know that the latest game links can always be found on the blog Downloads page.

As for this current update, two more plotlines have been wrapped up with smutty conclusions, and the Schen faction climax plotline has now been begun! Both the Schen and the Happee factions are aiming to be concluded in the next month. New artwork has also been added for the Hardhoard climax, and more CGs are already in progress.

For more info you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.36.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Final Happee 'civilian' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the previous. Added to replay mode.
• Final Schen 'civilian' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the previous. Added to replay mode.
• First Schen 'takeover' scene added. Unlocked 20 hours following completion of the Schen leader plotline, will require completion of the Schen civilian plotline and a Romantic or Platonic relationship with Dr. Geesht to complete.

Art Content:

• 'Hardhoard's Office' CG set added to Happee leader climax scene and gallery. 4 variants, based on gender preferences. Automatically unlocked if scene has already been played.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.35.1 Update

It's mid-month update time, and the Happee antagonist plotline is now complete! It comes with a smutty climax, and artwork to accompany the scene is already in progress. For the rest of the month I'll be working on finishing out the Happee and Schen 'civilian' plotlines, which will likewise involve a bit of smut. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.35.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Sixth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 5th. Added to replay mode. Unlocks Hardhoard's nude portrait in the gallery.
• Final Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 6th.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Improved text display for crew combat ability names.
• Improved text display for crew capacity displays on the ship maps.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.34.0/v0.35.0 Updates

Evening all, it's monthly update time! v0.34.0 is up for the public at the usual page, and v0.35.0 is now out for patrons! Additionally, the Overseer's Edition of Carnal Coup is currently on sale at Steam and itch!

This latest update focuses entirely on the Happee 'leader' plotline, although some additional artwork has been developed in the background for future content. I'll be finishing up this plotline this month before moving on to the Schen and Happee faction climaxes, if you'd like more info, you can check out the seasonal devlog post here. You can also check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.35.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 2nd. Added to replay mode.
• Fourth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 3rd. Added to replay mode.
• Fifth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 40 hours following the 4th. Two main variants based on previous choices, additional options based on XO relationship. Added to replay mode.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issues with Text color options not matching up.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.34.1 Supporter Update

Hey all, it's time for v0.34.1 to go out for patrons, and just in time for pride month the game has more color than ever!

As part of a QoL-focused update, this release includes color-picker functionality for both crew uniforms and text dialogue. If you've wanted to dress up your crew in something a little brighter, or talk in something a little more dull, you've now got the options! With this in though I'll be returning to content for the next update, particularly the Happee. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.34.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Screen resolution options added for 3840x2160 and 2560x1440. Note: The developer is unable to test at these resolutions so feedback on any issues is appreciated.
• DTF uniform colors can now be changed in the Policies menu. This will also change the symbol colors used for requisitions and duty assignments, but will not affect ship displays.
• Dialogue colors can now be changed in the Options menu.

Scene Content:

• None

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.33.0/v0.34.0 Updates

Hey all, it's a new month, which means the public version here's been updated to v0.33.0, and v0.34.0 is now up for patrons! This update focuses entirely on Jodi & Desmon's relationship, including getting to their first proper smut scene. Now that they're caught up to the other Specialists I'll likely be returning to the Happee faction plotlines for a bit, although I do have a few quality-of-life improvements on my to-do list I may take a look at. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.34.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Jodi & Desmon ship scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second.
• Jodi & Desmon ship relationship decision scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the third.
•  'Romantic' version of Jodi & Desmon's cabin scene added.
• Jodi & Desmon relationship discussion scene added, unlocked after starting a 'romantic' relationship.
• Jodi & Desmon first sex scene scene added, unlocked after starting a 'romantic' relationship. Three variants, unlocks Jodi & Desmon's 'nude' portraits in the gallery.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue preventing captains from fully staffing their ships by one spot.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.33.1 Update

Evening all, it's mid-month update time! This update focuses on the Schen, with the first real smut for Gigi (once you've entered a 'romantic' relationship with them), and some new artwork to go with the previously-added Schen robotics scene. For the next update I'll be swapping over to the Happee Specialists, Jodi & Desmon, to get them to the same level. You can check out the Patreon post for more info here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.33.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Gigi Relationship scene added to the officer cabins, unlocked 20 hours following their third.
• 'Romantic' version of Gigi's cabin added.
• Gigi Relationship Discussion scene added, unlocked after pursing a Romantic relationship.
• First Gigi ship-based sex scene added, two variants. Unlocked after pursing a Romantic relationship. Unlocks Gigi's 'Nude' gallery portrait.

Art Content:

• 2 CGs added for the 'Schen Robot' encounter scene (male/female robot variants). Scene will need to be replayed to unlock in the gallery.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.32.0/v0.33.0 Updates

Hey all, it's monthly update time! v0.32.0 is now up at the usual itch page, and v0.33.0 is out for patrons! This update includes some new art, and mostly focuses on scenes for the recently recruited Specialists. I'll be continuing with this for the next month, keeping on Specialists until they've had at least a bit of ship-board smut added. You can check out the Patreon post for more info here, and the patch notes are below: 

v0.33.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Second Gigi Ship scene added to the officer cabins, unlocked 20 hours following the first.
• Third Gigi Ship scene added to the officer cabins, unlocked 20 hours following the second.
• Second Jodi & Desmon Ship scene added to the officer cabins, unlocked 20 hours following the first.

Art Content:

• Background added to all Specialist cabin scenes.
• Dr. Erasche 'climax' CG added to scene and gallery. Automatically unlocked if previously played.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.32.1 Update

The mid-month update is here, and it brings more Schen smut! Three new scenes, two of which are smut-focused, one of which already has a companion CG in progress. I'll be turning my focus onto the recruited Specialists for the rest of the month, with an aim to get 1-2 new scenes in along with possibly some new art. You can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.32.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Fifth Schen Leader scene added to Schylss, unlocked 20 hours following the 4th. Several variants. Added to Replay Mode.
• Final Schen Leader scene added to the Observatory, unlocked 20 hours following the 5th.
• Schen Encounter scene added to Schylss, unlocked following the third civilian scene. Two variants, repeatable.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.31.0/v0.32.0 Updates

Evening all, it's time for your usual monthly update! v0.31.0 is now up for the public at the usual page (and I've done a quarterly 'summary' post there if you'd like to check it out), and v0.32.0 is now out for patrons! This update focuses on the Schen with a fair bit of smut, and there's some new CG artwork as well. I'll likely be continuing with the Schen for a little longer, and possibly returning to the Specialists to add more post-relationship scenes there.

You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.32.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Schen Leader scene added to Schylss, unlocked 20 hours following the 2nd. Has several variants, some based on XO relationship. Unlocks Dr. Erasche's nude portrait in the gallery. Added to Replay Mode.
• Fourth Schen Leader scene added to Schylss, unlocked 20 hours following the 3rd. Added to Replay Mode.

Art Content:

• Agent Switch CGs added to scenes and Gallery. Two variants.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue with Female Happee Exec's clothed portrait.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.31.1 Supporter Update

We've got a Happee-focused update for patrons tonight, with several new Happee scenes as well as a new CG set! The Happee shop is also now open for business as a source of Engineering upgrade components. I'll be continuing with scene writing for a bit but switching tracks to the 'antagonist' plotlines for both the Schen and Happee. For more info you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.31.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Second Happee Civilian scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the first. Added to replay mode.
• Third Happee Civilian scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second. Added to replay mode.
• Happee Shop Placeholder added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked upon arrival.
• Happee Shop added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked following the second Civilian scene. Offers Engineering components for sale and to pawn.

Art Content:

• CGs added to the Happee Escort scene, 2 variants. Scene will need to be replayed to unlock in the Gallery.
• Happee Shop background added.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Mr/Ms text switches now have a default of 'Mx' for nonbinary characters.
• Fixed scene exit text on the Happee Escort scene.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.30.0/v0.31.0 Releases

Evening all, it's monthly update time, with v0.30.0 up at the usual site and v0.31.0 now out for patrons! This was a short update cycle so it's a somewhat light update, but there's two new Schen scenes including one with a fairly lewd variant to play through. I'll be focusing on the Happee for the next update or two, and there's a few CGs currently in progress. Check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.31.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Schen Citizen ​scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second.
• Fourth Schen Citizen ​scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the third.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.30.1 Update

Happy Valentine's Day, all! I don't have candy for you all, but I do have v0.30.1 out for patrons! This update focuses on the Specialists for both the Happee and the Schen factions, getting them established onboard the ship after their recruitments. I also fixed a few bugs, including an oversight that was preventing the bugs from breeding. I'll be continuing with those factions for the rest of the month, although I'll be turning to non-Specialist plotlines for a bit. For more info, you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.30.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Galaxy Map modified to improve legibility.

Scene Content:

• Desmon & Jodi cabin scene and first ship scene added to the Specialist cabins, unlocked after recruiting them.
• Dr. Geesht cabin scene and first ship scene added to the Specialist cabins, unlocked after recruiting them.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• Dr. Geesht entry added to Characters, unlocked after recruiting Dr. Geesht.
• Jodi & Desmon entry added to Characters, unlocked after recruiting Jodi & Desmon.

Bug Fixes:

• Further fixes to Harian Admiral progress flag.
• Roth Drones and Mistresses can now be co-parents, and impregnate each other during 'romance' scenes and during daily checks.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.29.0/v0.30.0 Updates

It's a new month, which means it's time for v0.29.0 to be released to the public, and v0.30.0 is now out for patrons! For those who've missed the earlier patch notes, this means the pregnancy system is now fully out for free followers!

The latest patron version continues the adventurers of the Happee Specialists, Jodi and Desmon, making them now recruitable members of your crew. There's also a smutty repeatable scene where you get to check in on one of their escort hires while they're away. I'll be continuing with them for a little bit more next month, before swapping to catch up on the other plotlines. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.30.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Desmon is now recruitable as an Engineering Specialist.
• Jodi is now recruitable as a Medical Specialist.

Scene Content:

• Desmon & Jodi recruitment scene added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked 20 hours after the third scene.
• Happee Hooker scene added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked after recruiting Desmon & Jodi. Two main variants, partner varies based on preference settings. Replayable.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue with the Schen faction shop that could cause a broken scene if visited too early in the faction storyline.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.29.1 Supporter Release

The v0.29.1 mid-month update is up, and we're back to our friendly space goblins! As promised the climax for Switch's cameo storyline is now complete, and I've returned to working on the Happee Specialists, Jodi and Desmon. I'll be working on them more for the rest of the month, at least up to the point of allowing them to be recruited. Also, there's currently a cameo plotline poll going on for Liberator+ patrons you may want to join in on! You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.29.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Switch scene added to the Abandoned Happee Mining Platform, unlocked 20 hours after the second scene. Has several variants, is replayable. Unlocks Switch's nude portraits in the Gallery.
• Second Desmon & Jodi scene added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked 20 hours after the first scene. Added to replay mode.
• Third Desmon & Jodi scene added to the Megastructure Mall, unlocked 20 hours after the second scene. Two main variants. Added to replay mode.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.28.0/v0.29.0 Updates, and 2025 State of the Game

Sup all, it's a new month and a new year! v0.28.0 is now up for free on itch, and I've also posted an overall annual State of the Game post there as well, if you're interested in checking it out. Also in case you've missed it, Carnal Coup - Overseer's Edition is on sale for the Steam and itch winter sales for another day or so, don't miss it!

As for v0.29.0, this update focuses on starting the Agent Switch cameo storyline, after they won a poll to appear ages ago. The storyline climax is half-done and will be in the next update, likely to be followed by more Happee Co content. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below. Also, a big thanks to everyone who's supported the project in 2024!

v0.29.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• First Switch scene added to the Abandoned Happee Mining Platform, unlocked following the first Happee Leader scene.
• Second Switch scene and ground combat encounter added to the Abandoned Happee Mining Platform, unlocked 20 hours after the first scene.

Art Content:

• Switch portraits added to scenes and Gallery.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None