Northern Lights | A Furry Visual Novel
An Update Regarding the Future of Northern Lights
Hello everyone, I'm writing this with a heavy heart, and battered soul.
Northern Lights and Excursions are being put in hiatus, and I do not have any predicted time when development will resume
As some of you might know, my husband of 16 years passed away unexpectedly last November. My primary income was being his caregiver, it was a decent amount of this income, in addition to later Patron support, that I could continue to pay the incredible team we have.
But without income, I became unable to pay my cost of living bills, utilities, mortgage, food, etc.
It was with the help of friends and what I had from my final paycheck, as well as the support of Patrons that I managed to keep life somewhat stable.
In December of 2024 I applied for Social Security disability, I used to be on it before the caregiver income. This application is still pending.
In March 25 I realized that even when I get approved for disability there wouldn't be enough to support my mortgage payments, other bills.
So I put my home of 8 years up for sale. Intending to use the profit to buy a different home outright.
However, things started turning bleak late last month. After I got an offer from someone to buy my house, I started looking at options.
I was denied for an affordable home program.
I toured many houses, made an offer on one, had it inspected. The home was one gust of wind away from burning down
I toured more homes, made an offer, got an inspection, it was even worse.
To further complicate matters I am unable to buy a home in a mobile home park. In the state of Colorado land rent in mobile home parks is unregulated. Management can legally double the rent every 12 months if they want rapidly making me unable to afford the rent.
Worse still is debt collectors, I need to finish filing for bankruptcy, but if I file before I buy a new house, the money earned from selling my home will be seized.
On September 12th, the sale of my home finished. I am now effectively homeless and will have to live out of my truck with my dog.
All this stress, this sorrow, I can barely think clearly enough to write. Not to mention the inability to continue development costs for builds.
I'm afraid I've finally met the battle with life I can't crawl back from.
I can not thank y'all enough for all your support, your patience with me.
The community we've fostered is something I'll always be proud of.
The amazing team I've had alongside me for every build. Each team member helping further the vision and drive of Northern Lights.
I cherish the stories y'all have shared with me, with others, about characters you personally relate to, their hardships and triumphs.
All I ever wanted out of Northern Lights was to tell a story people can connect with, and I'm so proud of how many hearts it's touched.
And I'm sorry I have failed you all, failed the team, the community.
I've fought so many battles to keep Northern Lights alive, put so much of my life into it. Through all its ups and downs.
It kills me that I am unable to keep going for the foreseeable future. I hope some day I'll be able to resume work, and that y'all will return to Aspen Hollow, join us once more on the trail.
Thank you everyone, for being amazing.
I'll be pausing the Patreon until development resumes.
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Northern Lights | A Furry Visual Novel
| Status | In development |
| Author | Split Peak Studios |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Tags | 80s, Adult, college, Erotic, Furry, Horror, LGBT, LGBTQIA, Mystery, Romance |
More posts
- Chapter 6 Public Release38 days ago
- Northern Lights Excursion Patreon ReleaseApr 18, 2026
- Minor Typo and Art UpdateDec 20, 2025
- An Update Regarding the Future of Northern LightsSep 13, 2025
- Itch has unlisted Northern LightsJul 24, 2025
- Chapter 5 Public ReleaseJun 07, 2025
- Chapter 5 Patron Early Access Now Available!May 18, 2025
- Hotfix for fatal crash in cinema sceneDec 31, 2024
- Fixed SFW choiceDec 31, 2024
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您好，很抱歉我虽然懂一点英语，但是害怕表述错误还是用母语留言了。这个游戏，剧情画风还有配乐都是非常精美的，而且很温馨，还带了一点小色情（实在是太色了我超可以的）。我真的非常喜欢这款游戏。虽然我不那么擅长直接阅读英语，但是依然想在没有翻译的情况下继续游玩后面的章节。几个周之前我发现这款游戏有更新有很大一段我还没玩，那个时候我超级激动的。然后在今天查看更新时发现了这个post..很遗憾看到这个消息，亲人的离世，考虑到生活的种种开销和未来何去何从是非常有压力的，希望您能顺利的找到稳定的居所，顺心的工作，重新回到快乐的生活中。希望在经历了这些波折后，您能重新找回快乐。我真的很想给很多Itch上的fvn赞助，但是中国跨境转账海外平台还有货币转化挺麻烦的，至少在这里希望有缘可以用文字给您支持。虽然并不了解您，但是这款游戏和您的post让我相信，您一定是值得获得幸福生活的人，希望大家都能真实快乐的生活。祝好运！在那之后，希望以后我能有幸见证这个游戏的未来！
Translation:
Hello, I'm sorry, although I understand a little English, I'm afraid of making mistakes and so I'm leaving a message in my native language. This game has a very beautiful story, art style, and soundtrack, and it's very heartwarming, with a touch of eroticism (it's so erotic, I'm totally into it). I really love this game. Although I'm not very good at reading English directly, I still want to continue playing the later chapters without a translation. A few weeks ago, I discovered that the game had been updated and there was a large section I hadn't played yet, and I was super excited at that time. Then today, when I checked the update, I found this post... I'm so sorry to see this news. The passing of a loved one, considering the various expenses of life and the future, is very stressful. I hope you can find stable housing, a satisfying job, and return to a happy life. I hope that after experiencing these ups and downs, you can find happiness again. I really want to sponsor a lot of FVN on Itch, but cross-border transfers between China and overseas platforms and currency conversion are quite troublesome. At least here, I hope we can support you with words. Although I don't know you, this game and your post make me believe that you are someone who deserves a happy life. I hope everyone can live a truly happy life. Good luck! After that, I hope I'll have the chance to witness the future of this game!
Thanks for your translation! And Merry Christmas!
I'm just gonna say this. I literally do not care about this vn when your life is already into the pile of ashes. I'll wait for who knows how long until you recover
idk what to say, bc im not good at english but i just wanted to say that ur vn literally make me happy.
I am not sure if there are any words i can say that can comfort you but I hope you feel better knowing that reading this novel made me feel better, about life in general. It made me hopeful for what's to come and I can't thank you enough for that, everything from the story, to writing, to music was perfect and I will pray for your wellbeing, hopefully everything will get better for you. Thank you for creating this community.
Don’t think your well being is less important than the work you’ve made. I lost my best friend last year (he passed away), someone I might have married had things been different. I truly and sincerely hope you get things sorted for yourself and you’re happier and healthy, have a home to go to, and take care of yourself. It may feel completely out of place for me to say this to you now only just now seeing this update. If I had read it sooner I’d have said exactly the same thing. What you’re going through is incredibly difficult. I’m in the process of trying to move overseas and I have doubts I’ll be successful in the end, but we have to try for ourselves. If things don’t seem like they’re looking good, look at the horizon and see what you find. Perhaps there is something there you can latch onto. And if you need anyone to talk to, we’re here. If I or anyone else can give you encouragement at the very least, I want to do that. Much love to you, your work has touched many and will continue to do so come what may. <3
Much love. I hope all goes well for you! Please stay positive, I know it’s hard sometimes but we have to stay in that head space for our mental health. I’ll always hold hope in my heart that we return to Aspen Hollow and continue to see the world unfold and that everything gets better for you but until then just know that you have failed no one and we will all be here for you and will await you return! <3
In the end all you can do is keep hopeing for and working towards a better tomorrow for yourself looking at the positives isn't easy but is all we can do sometimes I truly hope things get better for you
I'm not good with words of comforts, but all I can say is I wish you the best for the future <3
With all that is going on, I do hope things improve for you. The stories you've told have been amazing and I hope I speak for all of us when I say that we love what you do and we hope to see more of your great work when you're ready! Take your time and hope something works out soon. Wish you the best!
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Please take care of yourself, your story is one of the best things I have read, and has inspired me to write my own as well, but we would rather you have your well being above any of it. As everyone else has said, you have failed NONE of us, and the entire community stays behind you throughout this. You say the word and we are here for you.
You haven't failed anyone. You've given us a wonderful, nuanced, engaging story. Life sucks right now, but it won't suck forever.
I'm truly sorry abt what you're going through and the awful circumstances, though i hope you can get better soon. Best wishes coming from Romania. ♡♡
Take care. Hope you do bounce back in the end.
Best wishes from Brazil, your work reached here and is cherished. Hope everything turns out good for you and your dog.
Dude... ;-;) hopes everything goes fine... bless ya all ....
I have experienced multiple forms of death and gone through the grief, from experience I can tell you that it will feel unbearably awful and you might want to drown out the pain with substances, don't it will only make the process more painful. you cannot cheat the grieving process you can only delay and prolong it. Everyone experiences grief differently and goes through it at different paces, do not let anyone tell you that you are taking too long or grieving wrong. If you experience panic attacks or anierty attacks accept that it is happening, that you will survive it , it will pass you just have to let it happen. I really wish I could offer more than just advice on how to survive grief and anxiety, know that there is a person who will never meet you that cares about you and wishes for your pain to end and your life to regain joy.
I forgot to mention that sometimes people grieve quickly and that's ok too. please don't beat yourself up over how long or how short your grieving takes.
I'm sorry this is happening to you. I hope you can get your life back on track, and don't worry, we as a community will always be here to support you. And don't give up, your health and stability come first.
I wish you all the best in getting through this. And please take care of yourself.
I do noy have enough knowledge here to provide any real advice, but I think Rave says what I cannot.
I had a vested interest in the story for you made it feel real, by going through the details of why everyone acted as they did. For me those explanations are what helped me to connect to them.
All we can do is our best to carry on but not forget. Compared to others I am insignificant, but those you made closest ties to shall be the best way to help you keep going.
Hey Split Peak Studios,
First off, please don’t apologize — you haven’t failed anyone. You’ve carried so much on your own shoulders, and the fact that Northern Lights even made it as far as it has is a testament to your strength and love for the community. People care about you first, the project second.
Right now, the priority isn’t development — it’s your safety, stability, and healing. A few things that might help in the immediate term:
Call 211 in Colorado — they’ll connect you with housing resources, food support, and even legal aid.
Protect the house sale money — keep it separate, and don’t file bankruptcy until you’ve secured a new home. Colorado Legal Services offers free/low-cost guidance on this.
Look at alternative housing options like rural cabins, tiny homes, or USDA rural housing programs. They might not be flashy, but they can give you stability.
For your dog, some humane societies offer temporary fostering or assistance if needed — so you’re not carrying that burden alone.
And if it comes to short-term truck living, there are safe parking networks and resources to help get you through — you won’t be completely alone in it.
Please know: your community isn’t going anywhere. If you’re able, even a light check-in on Discord, Substack, or elsewhere (no devlogs, just “still here, still fighting”) will keep hope alive without putting pressure on you.
Lastly, if you feel okay with it, the community could set up a GoFundMe or Ko-fi to help with transitional housing — even small contributions can mean the difference between truck living and having a safe roof over your head while you regroup.
We’ve got your back. You’re not alone in this fight, and you don’t need to carry it all in silence.
This is all outstanding crisis-management advice. I am sure that many in the domestic and global FVN communities would mobilise to contribute to a crowdfunding page, given the circumstances described. This VN has been a great gift for so many—let us now be the ones to reciprocate.