Tomorrow Will Be Dying
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Tomorrow Will Be Dying
A warm visual novel about finding yourself through your connections with other people.
Story
Unlike her childhood, B found herself often surrounded by people in her teenage years. Being the ace of Mokuzai High school's track team and having a prince-like demeanor, her classmates were drawn to her aura. She was practically the opposite of what others thought her to be: a reserved and old-fashioned individual that spent her days collecting and raising bugs. She soon found safety in the Occult club alongside others similar to her who all had strange interests of their own — A, the uncontrollable troublemaker, C, her neighbour that always had a tendency to daydream, and N, the mysterious leader of the club. However, by the end of their senior year, both A and N disappeared without a trace.
As the many seasons in B's life had passed, she had become accustomed to people disappearing from her life and succumbed to the whims of the moving world around her. Now, these parts that make up B's past and identity are washed clean, and she attempts to start anew and overcome the walls she has built around herself by her own hands.
In the present, B is a nineteen year-old entomology student pursuing her passions at Mokuzai University. She and C have gotten used to their daily life-styles with only each other as company, but their paths only truly start to set in motion when A and N unexpectedly crash back into their lives.
Follow along B's story as she reconnects with old friends, makes new ones, and overcomes the traumas of her past.
Prologue Features
*Available for PC and Mac (with some caveats)!
- Around 10,000 words — Thirty minutes to an hour of reading depending on reading speed
- While not required for the full game, the prologue gives a better picture into the high school life the Occult Club shared (and a few easter eggs may reveal themselves once you play the full story...)
- A small showcase of our new approach to narrative, as well as the new direction we've taken the characters in
- The new UI - not only aesthetic-wise, but proper saving, loading, settings, auto mode, skipping — the basic mechanics are now much more stream-lined and clean in comparison to the original demo.
- The sprites, backgrounds and CGs all have a visual style unique to the prologue.
Full Game Features
- A story about loss and connection - A rich character-driven narrative with approximately 200,000 words, containing one main (and true) route, two sub-routes and 4 endings total.
- Day to day life - Manage B's stats — forge relationships, shop, cook — there's an array of mini-games sprinkled throughout. The route you take may be affected by what you do during free time events in-between story scenes...
- Art with an emphasis on atmosphere - Line-boiled sprites for each character, CGs that range from partial animation to fully animated sequences, and detailed backgrounds with variations for different parts of the day.
Follow development!
Full release - Coming soon
⚠ 4/27/2024 WARNING (Update)! The full release will be extremely different from the 2020 Legacy Demo with several plotlines dropped, different mechanics, and very different art and writing styles. ⚠
⚠ We've left it available for legacy's sake, but it is not at all a preview of the game, so only try it with this in mind! ⚠
See the 2023 Dev Log for more info!
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Install instructions
*Mac 11.0 (Prologue Only): Shouldn't need the quarantine process below. Should be able to simply open the DMG, drag the contents to any folder and then play. This is rather new for us, so please let us know if it doesn't work!
New: If it still doesn't work, try this, courtesy of sunny on our Discord: right clicked on the app, went to get info, and ticked the box next to "override malware protection -
*Mac (Original Version) : There is an issue where the app will be treated by the Quarantine service as a potential security threat. Follow the instructions here to bypass this: https://help.yoyogames.com/hc/en-us/articles/216753558-Mac-app-damaged-when-downloaded-from-the-internet
It seems there's no other way to get around this at the moment. Please inform us of any other issues you may have!
Development log
- An ApologyAug 04, 2023
- TWBD Prologue Released ( 1.01)Jun 16, 2023
- Another Delay!Jun 02, 2023
- Tomorrow Will Be Dying in 2023Mar 02, 2023
- TWBD -- Extended Demo! (Mac PC)Jul 26, 2020
- Demo Version 1.02 Mac release!Mar 18, 2020
- TWBD demo - version 1.01Mar 03, 2020
Comments
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I just finished playing the prologue and the legacy demo and I fell in love! Everything about this game is amazing, the writing, the art, the music... You can tell that so much love and hard work went into it and that's absolutely incredible. I can't wait for the full release! I hope the game reaches a lot of success because you guys deserve it <3
i havent even played the prologue yet and i immediately fell in love.... im looking forward to the release :3 i know youre all working very hard, and it will 100% be worth it!!!
Thank you so much! We really hope you end up liking everything! <3<3
HI!! I just wanted to let you and your team know that I really appreciate you all working hard to make this visual novel ^^. The detail and care that you all put into your work is amazing!! I and many others will be excitedly waiting for its' release. Also please make sure to take care and don't overwork yourselves! <33
Thank you so much Suilky! I can only hope it'll be worth the wait. Your super kind words are truly appreciated and we will make sure not to overwork ourselves 💕
I haven't even started playing the game but I know it's gonna be goated. I dig this kind of art style and I can't wait to start playing it.
You never know, but we hope you do end up enjoying it! Thank you!
ahhhh it's such a beautiful game! especially loved the slice-of-life feel it has, so comforting and calm. so looking forward to the full version!
Thank you so much! <3
i checked the trailers and stuff, i couldnt see eri, is she removed in the full release?or did i just not look at it well T.T
She will certainly make an appearance, just not as a main character! 😊 Thanks for asking!
the guy on the cover reminds me of Vedal
We can definitely see the resemblance 🤣
Hii am I allowed to post the gameplay of this game on my YouTube channel (it's a small one) ??
For sure!
im really excited for the full game to be released, the plot, design and other things are so cool (≧ヮ≦) !!
Aa thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate it! We hope you enjoy the full game whenever it finally comes out!
I honestly loved this game, I unfortunately accidentally deleted it a while back and haven't found the time to pick it back up. I absolutely am gonna pick it back up this year, I love it so far and can't wait for the full version! (´∀`)
Thank you so much! We should clarify that if you played the legacy demo, we've taken quite a different approach to the full game — but we hope you enjoy it all the same!
Is the full game released yet?
Not yet! There's no concrete release date as of now, but we're aiming for August. Hopefully!
Okay, thank you.
would by any chance Eri appear in the full game release? I really loved seeing her pov in the prologue
Aw we're happy to hear that, thank you! She will appear, but in what capacity or manner we won't spoil 🤭
such great news!! i'm really happy ^^ thanks for your reply!
呜呼！找到了一个超级漂亮的游戏~😍💕
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I haven't started playing this game yet, but I've been deeply attracted by its style...Even though my English is really bad (crying) I will still play this game!!
Ooh, there is a lot of English in the game, but I hope you will be able to enjoy it regardless! Thank you~
Hi! I saw the art and I really want to try this game but when I try to download it for mac it just doesn't work, if I try the mac OS 11 (I have 14.3~) it just wont open and I cant move it to the applications folder like I would usually do and if I try the mac 10 it works and I can move it but when I try to open it it just will say something along the lines of "this game won’t open you should put it in trash" I hope this gets fixed and I wish you luck on your game!
Hello! Sorry about the trouble! This should be bypassed by following the steps under the Install Instructions above. Did you have a chance to try them? Thank you so much!
Those didn't help but thank you!
Darn! That's very strange, we'll have to look into this more. Thanks for getting back to us!
AHHHHH THE GAME IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! i LOVE the writing and the story progression! the characters diversity is really good too! i love how different their characteristics are! and the designs too! i also really like the game style! :3 cant wait for the full thing to be released!
Thank you very much for the kind words ♥ We're especially glad to hear that the characters feel distinct and we hope you find their stories enjoyable!
you may not remember me but am waiting for the full game i am the guy that told you that i thought the main character is a men
it's a very fair and common misconception ^^ Thank you for your patience!
wow this is the best art I have ever seen on itch
thank you, that's so kind of you! 🥰
im obsessed with this game!! the art and style and aesthetic is just amazing!! <3 :) in this game can we save our progress??
Ahh, thank you so much!💕
For saving: The legacy demo's save function is hidden away in the book in the top right corner of the screen (hover to show), though it only unlocks at a certain point. The prologue and full game's saving is a lot easier to access.
If you meant saving progress between the demos and the full game, they're completely disconnected, so nothing carries over.
Thank you again!
My friend told me that it leaves us off on a cliffhanger, so I'm not gonna play it yet, I'm gonna wait until the full version lol.
But so far the game looks SO GOOD!!! Good luck on finishing it!! :)
Probably a good idea — not only is it a cliffhanger, but it's one that won't be resolved in the full game due to major story changes.
Thank you so much, hope you end up liking it!
No prob! :>
Just writing to make sure:
B is the mc and a girl, mistaken for a boy
A is the girl in dress who is tomboyish
C is the girl with the star scene near the end
N was the club leader and is a guy
Played like a year ago so just trying to remember the plot and characters
Pretty much! While the scenario will be different in the full game, that's all still correct :)
in the Windows version of the legacy demo it keeps giving an error and I can't play it :c .. I've been following this game since 2022 !! When I played in 2022, the game didn't give errors like that...
It should look like the picture.
Hope that helps!
maybe i follow when it full release info me
Sure thing~
wait, is B trans?! I cant tell
sometimes they refer to them as a "she" and sometimes "he".... Just curious!
Also, I love this game <3 it's kinda sad but I love it none the less... hope you finish it out, its wonderful, love the art and everything
Hello! B isn't trans, but is loosely inspired by the 'bifauxnen' character type. If you're referring to the legacy demo, any reference to B as "he" as a misconception on the other person's part (Hikaru's case comes to mind), but B usually doesn't mind. Officially, B goes by and is referred to as "she".
Thank you so much for the kind words! We plan to finish it sometime this year...
the full release stuff looks like itll be fully right up my alley but i wanted to ask does the prologue have any like decision stuff that changes outcomes or does it not get that far into the game? just cause thats a big part of what i like about visual novels and i can tell that the full game will have that but just wanted to ask about the prologue.
also amazing art and vibe
Hello! The prologue is fully kinetic, so no decision making. As for the full release, there isn't as much emphasis on traditional choice making as you'll find in many visual novels (not very many dialogue options), but there are "technically" choices in what you do with your free time and a few different endings. Thank you for your interest!
I can't wait for this lovely game to be released! I'm willing to pay any money and more for thissss!! 😤💖💖
Thank you so much Miio! We really hope you end up enjoying the full game when it finally comes out! 💞
so pretty, I am about to play!
Thank you, hope you enjoy!
oh wow the art style is really different from the original version i guess? i mean both are pretty cute (enjoying the new art) just surprised lol
Indeed, it's a result of having worked on the game for so long haha ^^; Glad you're enjoying the new style though!
look forward to full release!!
This is one of the first games of this kind I play. Usually I'm just more of a MOBA, FPS and gachas person, but I'm starting to learn how to enjoy other games, and this prologue/demo is one of the most different I've ever experienced, and I'm loving it! I'm really looking forward for the release, but don't push yourselves too hard, haste makes waste!
Also, it would be AMAZING to play this game in Portuguese, do you guys have any plan on translating to other languages in the future? This game is also a kind of game that "Cellbit", a very famous brazilian streamer, would like. He plays lots of games and I think he would like yours (one of his favorite games is GRIS, he has good taste). I might try to propaganda the prologue on twitter with the community haha, he plays really dozens of games almost every stream, so there is a chance of him playing and boost the game to more people, I would love to see, actually!! I feel like he would prefer to play the full game rather than the prologue, but we'll see.
We're so glad you enjoyed the prologue caiovv! I have no idea how good an introduction to VNs our game would be, but we're so honoured by your kind words, thank you! We really want to translate into other languages, Portuguese included, and we've always said that was in the plans (the way we've coded the game is at least catered to ease the process) but it really comes down to how much the initial release can offset the costs of what would probably be a pretty large translation job (of up to 200,000 words!). Another option is opting for fan translations (we've received a lot of offers), but we really don't know yet.
In other words, it's something we absolutely plan on investigating following the main release, and we'll keep everyone up to date on it! 💕 Appreciate your support!
I've been following this game for the longest time, I believe during the kick-starter event. Even though I wasn't able to put money in at the time, I've been following the progress and have been looking forward to the game updates every month. It looks like a very nice game, with wonderful art style and game elements yet to come. I'm really looking forward to for a release date and will wait many more years if it so pleases. Artistry and masterpieces takes time.
I'm impressed and inspired by the improvement made from the years as well as the transparency from the monthly updates from the devs.
Wow, that is a long time! We really appreciate your patience and hope that it's all worth it in the end. Thank you so much for these super kind words, we are honoured! TT
so i've been keeping up with the development of the game for a while and i'm always checking in for updates and i just wanted to say i'm so excited for the full game to release! i fell in love with the demo and prologue and have been excitedly awaiting more content ever since. of course there's no rush at all and its important to take your time, just thought i'd show my support. will definitely be one of the first to play when the full game releases!
Sleepi, thank you so much for the lovely comment and support, it really goes a long way! We really hope this all ends up worth the long wait for you! 🥰💗
Sorry to say, but there are no dating sim elements in the game 😔 We are flattered that he holds that power over you though sjdfk
Hello, what's the difference between the prologue and the demo, do i download both?
edit: one more thing, is b a boy or girl? if thats ok
No problem, B's a girl!
The demo is 4 years old and left up just for legacy's sake. It doesn't represent our current vision and is not at all canon anymore, but some people certainly find it more enjoyable than the prologue due to its emphasis on interactivity and visuals.
The prologue is usually recommended as it's canon and a lot more similar to the full game in style, making it a much better indicator of whether or not you'll enjoy the final product.
That said, the full game will be sort of like a mixture of both.
Tysm!! The art is great, and I love all the characters 🩷
Oh my gosh i played the demo for this game forever ago and I JUST checked back in. The art looks so amazing, even just for this little info screen! I'm so excited to finally see the game finished and get to play it. Keep working hard devs!!
Thank you!! 💕
aaaaaaaaaaa when
😭thank you for your patieeence! we're aiming for March now, but you know us...
i just downloaded a bunch of games randomly including this one and didnt read anything before playing them and thought B was a boy through like half the playthrough
😅 Understandable...
lol 😭 this as a really cute game though, must’ve taken forever especially it’s all the details and cute little animations
Keep up the good work
It certainly feels like it's taken forever 😂 Glad you liked it, thank you!
which one will release first GTA VI or Tomorrow Will Be Dying. place your bets yall.
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when opening it on mac, instead of giving the regular warning saying it might be dangerous, it says it definitely WILL damage my computer. is this what everyone else sees?
Hello!!
Which version are you having trouble with, the demo or the prologue?
Searching it up, it seems that specific error message can be fixed by overriding malware protection, as in the install instructions above. We haven't heard anything about the game actually damaging any computers!
Hope this helps!
i cant wait for the full release.. i love this game, story, art, n characters so muchh !!
Thank you, we hope you end up liking it!