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Makkuro's very busy squashing bugs for you. Check out Version 1.17.3 of RouteVN Creator and bring your Visual Novels to life without coding! Available on mobile and PC #visualnovel #routeVN

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

500 Makkuros working hard #makkuro55 (this raining thing is called a particle you can do it as in-built feature in RouteVN for rain, snow, etc.)

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our page is a bit empty.. this cannot be. We must fill it with lots of love for Makkuro! Fellow artists and creators, have you played the game yet?Post your fanart of Makkuro with #makkuro55 tag and we'll feature it on Makkuro's website page, srs. Play it free here: routevn.itch.io/makkuros-gui...

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Exciting news! Makkuro's Guide to RouteVN is officially out now! Play this visual novel and you can finally meet our mascot Makkuro, the girl who creates. Play it here: routevn.itch.io/makkuros-gui... Watch the Official Trailer for Makkuro's Guide to RouteVN below or on YT: youtu.be/qnWnZn0PXIY

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great news! RouteVN's own mascot, Makkuro, will feature in her own exclusive Visual Novel. Makkuro's Guide to RouteVN will be set for release on 26 September 2026. Mark your calendars and don't miss it! Waking up in a strange place, you see a girl who creates. Are you ready to meet her?

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We have just released version 1.16.1 of RouteVN Creator! - This release includes several bug fixes and UX improvements across mobile and desktop. - Breaking change on Windows build exports (beta) related to save files routevn.com/en/creator/c...

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RouteVN Creator - 1.16.1

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

RouteVN Creator is now available on Android and iOS! You can now make Visual Novels from your mobile and tablet devices The interest and enthusiasm for this has exceeded our expectations. We now think there will be more mobile users than desktop. routevn.com/en/blog/rout...

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RouteVN Creator is now available on Android and iOS

Make visual novels on Android phones and tablets, iPhone, and iPad with RouteVN Creator. Download the app, watch our mobile tutorial, and share your feedback.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We have released version 1.15.1 of RouteVN Creator! - Default transform can now be set for your dialogue avatars - Improved dialogue preview fields in the layout editor - Improved the layouts of several actions in the scene editor And more: routevn.com/en/creator/c...

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RouteVN Creator - 1.15.1

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today we are introducing Masshiro 真っ白! A studious boy who likes to read stories, enjoy Visual Novels and explore the world. Masshiro will be the character representing the ones who read Visual Novels

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Makkuro means pitch black Then why do we have this white section? Can you guess? Big reveal today! #makkuro55

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We have just released version 1.13.1 of RouteVN Creator! - Changed default color theme to be lower contrast - Added camera controls for animations - Bug fixes & UI improvements routevn.com/en/creator/c...

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RouteVN Creator - 1.13.1

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last week, we conducted a RouteVN workshop at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Instead of a written recap, we created "Makkuro is Visiting NUS", a visual novel about our experience at the workshop. routevn.itch.io/makkuro-is-v...

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Makkuro is Visiting NUS by RouteVN

Play in your browser

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking for artist for a commission! To celebrate 1k followers on Bluesky, we are commissioning 1 artist active on Bluesky to draw fanart of Makkuro. Comment on this post to participate. Link your commissions page if it is not in your profile. Both newer artists or experienced artists are welcome!

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Makkuro is also getting her own Music Album! "Days With Makkuro" is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube. Also available for download/purchase on Bandcamp. ngiam.bandcamp.com/album/days-w... #makkuro55

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Days with Makkuro, by Ngiam Teo

9 track album

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Makkuro is getting her own Visual Novel! You wake up from a dream-like state in a mysterous surrounding and encounter a girl. The girl says she will guide you on your journey to "Bring Your Visual Novel to Life" routevn.itch.io/makkuros-gui... Art: @aiyuuno.bsky.social Music: Ngiam Teo

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Makkuro's Guide to RouteVN by RouteVN

Play in your browser

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Making a visual novel is a lot of work. Pre-made assets, especially backgrounds and music, can make the process much more approachable. We’ve compiled a list of recommended sources for free assets to help you get started routevn.com/en/blog/reco...

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Find art, background, music, and sound resources for your visual novel, with practical guidance for checking licenses and recording credits.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The highly requested video tutorial on RouteVN Creator is out! youtu.be/ijrdTYZA1eA?... This one is for people using RouteVN Creator for the first time. More advanced tutorials will be made in the coming weeks.

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RouteVN Creator Tutorial: Creating Your First Visual Novel Project

YouTube video by RouteVN

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The question I hear most often when I show RouteVN to someone is: "How is it different from Ren'Py?" It is very different! So we wrote a full post about it. routevn.com/en/blog/rout...

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RouteVN vs Ren'Py - RouteVN

Ren'Py or RouteVN? A practical comparison of the two visual novel engines: workflow, code vs no-code, customization, exports, docs, and community.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

HELP NEEDED. Can you please vote if you prefer him with or without glasses? We are designing a new character! Please write your vote in the comments (Bluesky don't have a poll functionality).

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Sometimes your character sprites may be facing left or right. It is easy to just flip it horizontally.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Makkuro went to a party organised by pictoria.world, she met new and old friends, did her job to stand at RouteVN's booth, she played some visual novels, and ended up in a fight with giant penguin!

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The beta for the RouteVN Creator Android app is ready. DM me or comment in this thread if you want to help out with the testing.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We have just released version 1.12.1 of RouteVN Creator! This version adds imports from the RouteVN Asset Store, Audio Effects, image adjustments routevn.com/en/creator/c... #vndev #visualnovel #routevn

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

RouteVN will be participating at the Pictoria Virtual Playtest Party. You're invited to join on Sat 15 Aug 2026, 8-11pm GMT+8 eventbrite.sg/e/virtual-pl...

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We have just released version 1.11.0 of RouteVN Creator! - [BETA] Added export to a Windows and macOS executable. - [BETA] Added Japanese and Chinese interface translations. - Redesigned animation editor page - Many other bug fixes and UI/UX improvements routevn.com/en/creator/c... #vndev

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RouteVN Creator - 1.11.0

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"Becoming the Green-Eyed Villainess" is a short Visual Novel made in only 3 weeks using RouteVN! It uses a lot of spritesheets and animations and has multiple endings. Thank you so much for making this! aurelia-laiamie.itch.io/becoming-the...

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Becoming the Green-Eyed Villainess by Aurelia Laiamie

Green-Eyed Villainess

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Piaaaaaa🧁💗 @soleildiddle.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Trying out @routevn.bsky.social today and im genuinely in love with that i can just move these labels around

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This is a teaser of the RouteVN Creator app for Android so that you can make VNs on your phone! It has all the same features as the desktop application. We plan to launch a beta test in around 2 weeks. Comment on this threads to get notified for the beta launch. #vndev #visual-novels #android

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We have just updated our new contact us page ^_^ I hope that users will not hesitate to reach out

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We have just released version 1.10.2 of RouteVN Creator! - Improved Layout Editor element selection - More than a dozen minor interface improvements, especially in the Layout Editor - Scene Editor: Updated Conditional actions to move automatically to the next line #vndev #visualnovel #gamedev

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We have just released version 1.9.4 of RouteVN Creator! - Added character or word counts to the scene editor based on the project language. - Added spritesheet support for backgrounds and visuals in the scene editor - And several bug fixes routevn.com/en/creator/c...

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RouteVN Creator - 1.9.4

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Are you a game developer? Do choices matter in your game? Sign ups for the 2026 edition of the successful Choose Wisely Festival and Showcase are now open! Join us in celebrating branching narrative games! Open globally to developers of all sizes. 📝 cutt.ly/CWF26DevSignUp #ChooseWiselyFestival

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’ve had a few questions lately from people considering RouteVN about how we use AI. I wrote down the full answer in an article for transparency: routevn.com/en/how-route... We are thoughtful about how we use AI and are committed to respecting creators' control and creativity.

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How RouteVN Uses AI - RouteVN

Learn where RouteVN uses AI, where we do not, and what this means for creators. We use AI thoughtfully while respecting creators' creativity and control.

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Kouko(黄子)🐔@ Project Traveler @koukom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

《Project Traveler》 Title screen and logo! Started arc 1 assembly using @routevn.bsky.social this weekend and I think it's off to a good start. ----- タイトル画面とロゴが形になってきた♪ これまでイラスト素材ばかりに時間かけてたけど、とうとう第一話の制作も始まりました。 #indiegame #visualnovel #gamedev #indiedev

Illustration of a woman dressed in thick clothing stands in a field of flowers surrounded by snow-capped mountains. A title screen for an interactive visual novel called "Traveler."

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New blog post: Designing RouteVN's Brand Identity. A writeup on how we redesigned RouteVN’s brand identity in the last couple of months. @aiyuuno.bsky.social - character design and illustrations @mikalogo.bsky.social - logo design @RE_0rie - sticker illustrations routevn.com/en/blog/desi...

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Designing RouteVN's Brand Identity

A behind-the-scenes writeup about RouteVN's brand identity refresh, including the logo, app icon, website, mascot, and illustration direction.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A user had asked about how to make a custom transition animation. So I made a quick video show it.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@bunnibambii.bsky.social Congrats again for the release! This is the biggest project made with RouteVN so far. - Over 2 hours of gameplay - Customizable main character name and gender - Customized dialogue UI that changes based on the choices - Several endings based on the choices made

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We have just released RouteVN Creator 1.8.1 which adds support for Linux! Changelog and download link: routevn.com/en/creator/c... This version also adds a light theme color

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A recap of RouteVN's booth and experience at Dev & Draft 2 during Youth Day Singapore. routevn.com/en/blog/rout...

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RouteVN at Dev & Draft 2

A recap of RouteVN's booth and experience at Dev & Draft 2 during Youth Day Singapore.

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Visual Novel Updates @visual-novels.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Go support indie VN game developers on bluesky! Who else should be on this list? go.bsky.app/BYywqmT #gamedev #indiegames #narrative #gameengine #indiegames #vn #vndev

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We have just released version 1.7.1 of RouteVN Creator! - Added support for playing sound while text is revealing. - Improved the sound selector in the layout editor. - Fixed a macOS scene editor bug related to line navigation. - Improved page load performance and more routevn.com/en/creator/c...

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RouteVN Creator - 1.7.1

RouteVN is the dedicated platform exclusively for Visual Novels. Creators can create, publish, and distribute their work while readers can discover and read.

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

RouteVN will be exhibiting at Dev & Draft 2 - Digital Games Showcase, part of ideas fest S2 and Singapore Youth Day 2026 Location: *SCAPE Level 5 Date: 5 July, 12:00 - 17:00

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RouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Very cool to have RouteVN featured in this Virtual Ideas Fest using pictoria.world Organizers: thisisfireplace.com Currently being streamed on www.twitch.tv/thisisfirepl...

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