The Session is being rebuilt from the ground up

Hello everyone! For the past months we've been working quietly on something big. The Session is going through a complete rework – new interface, new gameplay systems, new renders and animations, and a much deeper way to connect with every character in Silent Hollow. We're almost there, and today we want to show you what's coming.

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🏡 Welcome to Silent Hollow

Explore your home and the town in a new free-roam system. Move between rooms, check your phone, and decide how you spend each part of the day. Every day brings new messages, new opportunities, and new choices about who you see.

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📋 Patient Files

Eight women. Eight stories. Eight secrets. Each patient now has her own detailed file – her personality, the way she talks, what drives her, and the wound she carries. Track your progress with every character, discover what she needs next, and unlock new milestones as your bond grows.

• Hannah – The Eager One

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• Emily – The Confident

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• Laura – The Restless

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• Vanessa – The Fragile

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• Michelle – The Skeptic

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• Lucy – The Observer

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• Delia – The Quiet One

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• Anna – The Chief

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💗 A Bond System That Grows With You

Every relationship evolves through five tiers – from Curious and Opening Up to Trusting, Intimate and finally Devoted. Your choices in each session decide how close she lets you get. 48 milestones are waiting to be discovered. [/img]

📱 Your Phone

Receive messages, keep track of your contacts, and arrange sessions directly from your phone. Some of them will reach out first. Others will need more patience. [/img][/img]

🎵 And Much More

• Brand-new main menu and interface

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• New renders and animations

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• Built-in music player with full tracklist and shuffle

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• Gallery to revisit your favorite moments

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• Lots of bugfixes and quality-of-life improvements

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📅 Release

The rework is almost finished and will be released very soon. We’re hoping to bring it live by the end of November!

Follow the game and keep an eye on this page so you don’t miss it! Thank you for your patience and support! Also check out our upcoming game, Between Us: Reckoning – add it to your wishlist now!

Hey everyone,

Following our recent announcement, we wanted to share a more substantial update regarding the future of The Session.

One of the biggest reasons we decided to acquire this project was simple: we saw its potential.

Beneath the existing foundation, we saw a game capable of becoming something much bigger than originally planned. We felt that with the right resources, investment, and long-term vision, the project could evolve into something truly special.

Over the past weeks, we've been preparing everything necessary to start production. New assets have been created, internal systems have been organized, pipelines have been established, and development goals have been mapped out. The groundwork is complete, and the team is now fully focused on bringing our vision to life.

While the screenshots below showcase some of the graphical improvements already in progress, they're only one part of a much larger plan. We want to expand the game itself — introducing new content, improving existing systems, creating more meaningful interactions, expanding locations, deepening gameplay mechanics, and delivering a richer overall experience.

Bringing everything to a higher standard will require time, patience, and a tremendous amount of work. But we're committed to doing it right.

The images below represent the first steps of that journey. They showcase the direction we're taking with character quality, environments, assets, lighting, and overall presentation. There's still a lot to be done, but progress is already underway, and we're excited to finally begin sharing it with all of you.

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Hey everyone,

Today we want to share something important with all of you.

After a long period of discussions, planning, and behind-the-scenes work, KetsuBro has officially acquired Magicstick Studio and all of its projects.

Over the past months, it became increasingly clear that these projects had grown beyond what a small independent setup could realistically handle long-term. The community kept growing, the scope of future ideas became bigger, and we reached a point where taking the next step required stronger infrastructure, more resources, and a larger long-term vision.

Our first major priority moving forward will be enhancing and improving The Session while continuing active development on Between Us: Reckoning.

We see enormous potential in these projects, and we’re excited to revisit, expand, and improve them in ways we believe longtime fans will truly enjoy.

And of course — nothing is changing regarding Between Us: Reckoning.

The original developer is still leading the project, and development is continuing exactly as planned. The game is currently targeting a June release — roughly one month from now — and we genuinely can’t wait for everyone to finally experience it.

Most importantly, this move opens the door to much bigger opportunities for the future.

After the summer, we already have two very exciting new projects planned, and honestly, we believe some of the best content is still ahead of us.

What’s Coming Next

Below, you’ll be able to compare original versions side-by-side with the newly updated ones currently in development.

Complete Texture & Visual Quality Overhaul

We are improving existing characters in every aspect — including textures, lighting, shading, details, and overall visual presentation.

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Complete Outfit & Location Overhaul

Our goal is to significantly increase the production quality of both environments and character clothing, making every scene feel more immersive, polished, and visually detailed.

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Completely Redesigned Gameplay Systems

Players will now be able to choose who attends therapy sessions… and who knows, maybe you’ll even get invited to a private house-visit therapy session.

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First of all — thank you.

The response to The Session during the first days after launch has honestly exceeded all my expectations. For a first-ever project, seeing this level of support, reviews, and discussion means a lot.

I’m actively reading your feedback, and it is already shaping plans for future updates and upcoming projects.

For those who are still on the fence: The Session is a story-driven adult visual novel, focused on narrative, atmosphere, and character interaction. The experience is fully structured and not a sandbox, and the Steam version is uncensored.

If you’ve already played the game — thank you for your support. If you haven’t yet — I hope you’ll enjoy the experience.

More announcements coming soon.