Hello folks, how is it going?

The end of July is here, which means we are very delighted to announce the launch of Shale Hill Secrets - Episode 13! This release also brings a new bonus scene featuring Carmen (for our Platinum Members).

If you've been following our series closely, you know that the story has taken some unexpected turns. Our beloved protagonist is facing challenges that are pushing him to his limits, and the journey has been filled with some twists and surprises. In this latest episode, a true friend revealed a side he never knew existed - leaving us with more questions than answers. Every clue and hint is essential…

We can't wait for you to dive into this new episode. Our team has poured their hearts into crafting an emotional and gripping experience for you. As always, your support has been our driving force, and we couldn't be more grateful for the love you've shown us =)

The Platinum Bonus Scene is here!

In this update, we are also bringing a new Platinum Bonus Scene, along with Episode 13’s assets in 4K resolution. Click here to access the Platinum post.

All patrons below the Platinum tier can download a small sample of the scene (the images are attached to this post on our Patreon Page).

Game Install Instructions

IMPORTANT: Do not play previous builds (0.1.x, 0.2.x etc). Always play the latest build available (it contains all the episodes). Since we are constantly improving the engine, executing a previous build after you've run a newer one could corrupt your progress.

Itch App

Please consider installing SHS through Itch App instead of downloading it using your browser. Itch App will automatically keep the game up-to-date through smaller patches (as Steam does, for example), which comes in handy as the game gets bigger over time.

We have a quick tutorial on how to do this, you can find it here.

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Having issues with in-game errors?

Try to install the game using the itch app https://itch.io/app instead of downloading it through the browser.

Patreon Authentication

The game requires direct access validation using your Patreon account. Your subscription (gold or more) must be active for the API to recognize it. If you pledged and canceled it right afterward, the validation process could fail. Please re-enable your pledge (you won't be charged again) and try again.

If your browser doesn’t open when clicking “Login with Patreon to play this episode!”, please check your system default browser settings and make sure your preferred browser is selected.

If the authentication process doesn’t work, please make sure to whitelist Shale Hill Secrets in your antivirus/firewall settings. Also, log out and log in from Patreon in your browser. Whitelisting our domain (https://shalehillsecrets.com/) in your ad blocker/security extension in your browser can also do the trick.

Windows

Download the file below, extract the zipped file to a location of your choice, and then run the Shale Hill Secrets executable. The game should open straight away after this. Do not try to run the executable without unzipping it first or you’ll get an error message! Do not mix these files with previous releases! This release contains all the episodes.

macOS

Double-click Install_Shale_Hill_Secrets_v0.13.0.dmg. Then, in the window that opens, drag and drop the app to the Applications folder.

If the DMG file doesn't open, this means Gatekeeper could have quarantined it. It can be fixed by running this command in Terminal (considering the file is in your Downloads folder):

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine $HOME/Downloads/Install_Shale_Hill_Secrets_v0.13.0.dmg

After running the command, try double-clicking the DMG container again.

Android (Beta)

Your device needs to be able to install APKs outside of the Play Store. If it isn't, you need to enable that option first.

After downloading the file, open the APK and select "update". Don't uninstall the previous version or you might lose your progress.

The current build for Android was made using Beta tools in order to keep the APK under 2GB. Please let us know if it is working well on your device.

Support

Report any bugs or issues to #bug-reports or #typos in our Discord channel. Please do not post bug reports here in the comments section of this post - It’s hard to track and difficult to give proper assistance. If you don’t have a Discord account, please send us an email instead to support@love-joint.com. Please also feel free to leave some feedback in #constructive-feedback on Discord or down below in the comments.

Developed by Love-Joint

Ricky | Producer, Code, Engine AW | Plot, Writing, Direction G.A. Corman | Writing Mr. Vargas | Character Design, Art Zed | Character Design, Art, Marketing Vinny | Character Design, Art Luke | Art, Animations, Marketing NiRo | Former Character Designer, Art

In Memory of Palmer.