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Main Story vs Side Quests

The game has a defined narrative destination, while side quests and relationships change the route and local outcomes.

Quick answer: Follow the main story for progression, but use side quests to shape relationships and the path you take toward the conclusion.

What is confirmed

Official answers confirm both a specific ending goal and varied paths.

What it changes

This is a structured narrative life sim, not a purely endless sandbox.

Pre-release boundary

The number of chapters and endings is not published.

This guide deliberately separates a usable answer from details that would otherwise become invented database fields.

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Sources and verification

This pre-release page uses the official Steam listing, ION LANDS development blogs and publisher FAQ. It was reviewed on July 25, 2026 and will be updated when the release build provides exact values.

Last reviewed: July 25, 2026 · Independent, unofficial player guide.