Fellow Olympians, it’s time for another development update, this time featuring a focused development diary on one of the exciting features coming in Jock Studio’s full release! This update contains information for all fans of Jock Studio, so please be sure and read the complete update for full details!

Development Diary #14 – Dating System!

This time, like we’ve done before with the Workout Phase, we’ll be focusing our Development Diary on the details of a special mechanic in Jock Studio – the Dating System! Originally a goal on Kickstarter, the Dating System is a feature that was unlocked as part of our original campaign, so let’s dive into the details!

Part 1 – What is the Dating System?

No healthy relationship starts without first getting to know the other person, and Jock Studio is no exception! Every week, Ace will have the opportunity to invite one of the pursuable Jocks out on a special date of their choice, exploring the town around Olympus University and spending time together, gaining affection and possibly more! There are special locations spread throughout the town, as well as unique to the story, where Ace and his chosen date can spend their time. We’ve shown a sneak peek of some of these backgrounds before, but checkout a 3D preview of three Date Locations below:

Whether it’s holding hands during a movie, flicking joysticks together at the arcade, or getting wet and wild at the beach, you’re sure to be bonding with the Jock of your choice during this activity! And speaking of activity, when you’re at these date locations, you get a special version of the Action Interface, complete with unique, location-based actions, for Ace and the Jock to perform – check it out below!

Seems romantic, doesn’t it? There’s plenty of options, too, so be sure and pick the right ones for your date! And speaking of romantic choices…

Part 2 – The Dining Minigame!

Once you’ve finished having fun at your Date Location, head to an intimate dinner setting with your date, order some food, and chat them up! Check out the brand-new Dining Minigame interface below:

Engage in a conversation with your date, flirt with them, order some extra snacks, or even give them a present! Remember, your actions determine how this date is going to turn out, so it’s up to you to make your partner happy! And speaking of partner, you might’ve noticed that Yuuto looks a little different in our preview above – that’s because he has a brand-new model! Check out an animated sample below:

Our art and animation team have brought the Jocks to life, V-Tuber style, with these custom models, each with their own personality, movements and expressions! Experience the date as if you’re in Ace’s shoes with this extra intimate setting! And speaking of intimate…

PS – Yuuto is only the first of the Date Portraits to be worked on. All other Jocks will have their own portraits made and animated for the full game!

Part 3 – Post-Date Rewards

Once you’re done with dinner, depending on how romantic your date is feeling, you may get some special scenarios afterwards, which could involve your date inviting you back to their place… or spending the night at yours. What happens after that… well, we’ll leave that to your imagination, and this preview below:

If you want to be cuddled up next to a Jock, make sure and make the right choices, Olympians! Ace is counting on you!

Closing Word

That’s all for this Development Diary and the Dating System, but we hope that it gets everyone excited for this feature that’s to come in Jock Studio’s full release! We’ll be back with another Development Diary next month, as well as another exciting announcement in between, so please stay tuned!

Thank you as always for your support, Olympians!

Lots of love,

~BLits Games