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'End’s beginning' is a Japanese-style fantasy romance visual novel. As Carter Evan, uncover the truth behind his death and Shermanland's fall. With a nearly 300,000-word script, experience four unique relationships: Brother and Brother, Monarch and Knight, God and Follower, and Vampire and Prey.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“For us, Early Access is the best way to ensure that The End’s Beginning reaches its highest possible quality in its final form.

At present, the Prologue and Chapters 1–4 are fully completed and playable. The outline for Chapter 5 and the Epilogue has been finalized, with draft scripts already written and several key CG illustrations in production.

The Early Access phase allows us to gather valuable player feedback while polishing the remaining chapters — including voice acting adjustments, visual refinements, and overall presentation improvements. We have a clear development roadmap and have already allocated sufficient resources for completion. Community feedback during Early Access will help us fine-tune priorities and ensure the final release meets player expectations while staying on schedule.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Early Access to last approximately 3 to 6 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access build already includes the full main storyline from the Prologue through Chapter 4, along with all core systems and major art assets. Players can experience approximately 5–6 hours of complete story content.

The planned full version will expand and refine the game in the following areas:

Story Content

Addition of Chapter 5 and the Epilogue, continuing the main narrative and concluding the character arcs.

The branching narrative structure will continue, featuring multiple endings (including both tragic and uplifting outcomes), each with substantial buildup, extended resolution sequences, and high-quality CG illustrations.

Player choices made in earlier chapters may influence the final outcome.

Art & Presentation

Additional character expressions, effects, and CG illustrations for later chapters (several key battle illustrations are already in production).

Expanded use of the dynamic effects system throughout more story scenes.

Audio

New background music tracks for later chapters to enhance atmosphere.

Optimization and refinement of selected voice lines and sound effects based on Early Access player feedback.

Features & User Experience

A fully unlocked CG Gallery in the full version, allowing players to review all collected artwork.

Improvements to the Affection System and branching logic based on community feedback to ensure a smoother and more coherent experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Story Progress

Fully includes the Prologue + Chapters 1–4 main storyline

Total playtime: approximately 5–6 hours

Core Features

Full dialogue choice branching system

Affection Point system (affects character route progression)

CG Gallery (partially unlockable as the story progresses)

Complete Save/Load system + Fast-forward/Skip + Dialogue history review

Art & Presentation

205 character sprite variations

12 event CG sets (each set includes 2–8 variations such as expressions, atmosphere, or props)

Nearly 100 background images (not counting variations)

Implemented dynamic effects (rain, snow, lighting particles, firelight, moving clouds, etc.)

3 CG videos (worldview and character overview video, Chapter 3 atmosphere cinematic, and preview trailer content)

Audio

18 background music tracks

Nearly 300 sound effects

Additional Notes (Regarding the Chapter 5 Preview PV)

The story outline and draft script are completed.

Several key CG illustrations are already in production.

The current Early Access build includes a preview of upcoming story content. After completing the available chapters, players can access this preview to understand the direction of future developments and share feedback.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. The price will increase after Early Access. The difference is expected to be approximately 15%.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We have also established an official player community where we regularly communicate with players, answer questions, and provide dedicated feedback channels.

In addition, we share development updates on social media to keep players informed of our progress. Players are welcome to suggest features or improvements, and we actively review community feedback when refining story content and gameplay systems.”
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About This Game

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Story Introduction
  • The story takes place in an ancient and distant kingdom—Shermanland.
Located at the pinnacle of the World Tree—Sherman Tree, scholars fortunate enough to have visited this place are amazed by its beauty and wonder, hailing it as the “Gods’ Backyard.”
Historical records and mythological tales recount its existence, which has since faded into the past.
In the year 504 of the Sherman calendar, in October, the favored child of the gods fell from the sky, turning to ashes within days.
Later scholars believe that this event is closely related to the power struggles between the Blood Clan, the Human Clan, the Royal Clan, and the Witch Clan.
Surrounding them, a mysterious blond boy seems to be the key to unraveling all the mysteries…

  • To save his brother Kander Dahl and his companions, the story's protagonist, Carter Evan, takes a daring risk alone. After failing to negotiate with the Sherman Royal Family, he is executed. However, at the moment of his death, a mysterious force sends him back to Shermanland five years earlier. Evan vows to take a different path and protect those who are important to him. Throughout his journey, Evan forms deeper bonds with his companions：
Fighting side by side with his brother, he saw the clumsy tenderness beneath his stern exterior...
Witnessing the gentle and kind-hearted young prince grow into a king, steadily advancing toward his rightful throne...
The mysterious figure in the cycle of reincarnation, the cat-loving mage who has watched over for millennia, finally catches him this time...
The evil blood clan he fought against all the way, yet they share a fateful bond from a past life. In the relentless struggle, it is unclear who will fall first...
And then there's the cautious and timid deputy captain of the self-defense force, who never backs down at critical moments; the rough and bold tavern owner; the shrewd yet principled flower vendor; the loyal royal servant; and the adorable heterochromatic Persian cat...

  • The various "unexpected surprises" he encountered on his journey gave Evan the courage to face all the harsh realities.
The united tribes' conspiracy, the man-eating blood vine incident, the refugee riots, the impending withering of the Sherman Tree, the return of the Blood Clan, the royal family's rule teetering on the edge...
Why did the royal family still fall after eradicating the roots of corruption?
Why did the important people still die before his eyes, even after preventing the downfall of the dynasty?
Every time he reached a dead end, who was the one that killed him and yet granted him rebirth?


Time and again, surviving desperate situations, returning to the starting point at the cost of his life, and repairing and strengthening his bonds with "them," can Evan ultimately turn the tide?

Character Introduction

  • Carter iven
The protagonist of this story, Carter Evan, is a young man who loves adventure and possesses a lot of peculiar knowledge.
He once lived with his brother, Kander Dahl, at the Hyacinth Orphanage. After reaching adulthood, he was taken away by his biological parents, leading the brothers down very different paths.
In a battle, he died after failing to negotiate with the royal family, only to be sent back to the world five years earlier by a mysterious force.

  • Cander Daer/b][/list]
    "This gamble won't endanger your life; that's the luckiest thing for me."
    The cheerful and confident young leader of the self-defense force, Kander Dahl, is an extremely protective older brother.
    Due to his father, Kander Ray, the leader of the revolutionary army, Dahl was considered an ominous presence by those around him from a young age. Yet, he ultimately ended up following the same path as his father by a twist of fate.
    After Evan arrived at the Hyacinth Orphanage, Dahl took it upon himself to act as Evan's guardian, considering himself his older brother.

    • Sherman Haer
    "May you always remain clear-minded and upright, accompanying me through the chaotic night."
    Sherman Hall is a warm-hearted yet scheming young prince, lacking some common knowledge that ordinary people have, and possessing a dual personality.
    As a prince of Shermanland, he never set foot outside the palace due to the queen's strong protection. After coming of age, Hall left the capital to travel and met Evan.
    Through his interactions with Evan, Hall began to contemplate what it means to be a truly wise ruler and started to resist the evil force within him that tempted him towards corruption and downfall.

    • Julius
    "If I can meet you again in the end, then the future path will not be a wrong one."
    A mysterious cat-loving shaman who can foresee the future.
    Julius is the second oldest being on the Sherman continent, surpassed only by the Sherman Tree God. He has existed since the continent was in chaos thousands of years ago, always acting as the agent of the gods. However, his approach has recently changed, as if something has made him realize that there are many things in the world that cannot be defined by rules.

    • Vlad
    "Under the tide of times, ordinary people are nothing but a speck of dust in history. I merely lit the fuse."
    A powerful and insane vampire cursed with immortality.
    Vlad has been operating among humans as the deputy director of the Inspectorate, but his true identity is that of the leader of the vampire clan that was exterminated two hundred years ago. His ultimate wish is to achieve true death, for which he has devised a mad plan spanning centuries.

    Game Features
    • You will experience four extraordinary relationship and romance modes: Brother and Brother, Monarch and Knight, God and Follower, Vampire and Prey.
    • Multiple playthroughs, exploring the truth from different perspectives.
    • Nearly 300,000-word game script with 10 endings waiting for you to explore.
    • Rich character stories, dynamic and handsome character illustrations, and a variety of expressions.
    • Dozens of exquisite scenes and CGs, along with a stunning opening and cutscene animations.

    Studio Information
    • About the Studio: Midnight Dream Studio is dedicated to peering into a fraction of the vast universe, turning boundless dreams into magnificent adventure games. We hope to share a joyful journey with all adventurers.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: win7/win10
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 2.0 GHz 或 AMD等效处理器
    • Memory: 3 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    • Sound Card:
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: win7/win10
    • Processor:
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics:
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card:
    • Additional Notes:
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