The critically acclaimed cult hit visual novel reaches new milestone hot on the heels of the definitive The Pristine Cut release
Boulder, Colo. (Nov. 19, 2024) – Shortly after beloved indie darling Slay the Princess celebrated its first anniversary with the release of the definitive The Pristine Cut edition, Black Tabby Games and Serenity Forge have announced that the title has sold 500,000 copies, reaching the milestone across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch: https://serenityforge.com/games/slay-the-princess
“We’ve poured our souls into this game over the past couple of years, and it’s been profoundly moving to see so many people connect with such an esoteric work,” said Tony Howard-Arias, Black Tabby Games co-founder. “We’re so happy that the fans gave us the support we needed to revisit the game and elevate it into something even better than it was at launch. All of these finishing touches have gone a long way.”
“Holy shit,” added Abby Howard, the studio’s other co-founder.
Slay The Princess – The Pristine Cut is the definitive edition of Slay the Princess, which originally launched on PC in 2023. The Pristine Cut brought the celebrated indie to consoles for the first time alongside a host of brand-new content and expansions to previously available routes.
Two physical editions, a Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition, will be available for purchase for fans and collectors in 2025. Physical editions will be available at major retailers and on the Serenity Forge store for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Pre-order yours today at https://store.serenityforge.com/collections/slay-the-princess
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About Black Tabby Games
Black Tabby Games is a two-person narrative studio founded by Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias, who are now as married in work as they are in life. Their games tell stories at the crossroads of horror, romance, and humor with a signature style of hand-illustrated art and deep branching interactivity.
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.