Eve of Souls: Static Pod

Eve of Souls: Static Pod is a solo-developer Early Access pixel horror-adventure game that launched on June 4, 2019. The store description states the Early Access version includes 3 of the planned 5 chapters, with the remaining chapters to be released for free once completed. Since the previous evaluation in June 2026, there has been a meaningful update: on August 3, 2026, the developer published a detailed progress report. Chapter 4 has advanced from roughly 15% completion (as reported in early 2025) to approximately 70% — covering most of sections 4-0, 4-1, and 4-2. The remaining section, 4-3 (the chapter climax and ending), is still in progress, and the developer has a finalized script they feel good about. The developer is also planning 3 official endings (possibly 4) tied to player choices throughout the game. However, the developer's health situation remains precarious. The August 2026 post explains that progress is being made in very limited sessions — roughly 3–4 days per week, about 50 minutes each. The developer also notes that some warning signs of worsening symptoms have recently returned, and they are working with their doctor to find a sustainable pace. The studio also parted ways with its publisher earlier in 2026, meaning future communications and translations will be handled independently. The game is clearly still in development with real progress occurring, but completion of Chapter 4 and the entirety of Chapter 5 remains on an uncertain timeline given the developer's health constraints. The last actual game content update was the 0.8 patch on September 28, 2021 — the recent post is a development log with previews, not a shipped content update.