Succession
by Covert Ape
About Succession
Succession is a Ren'Py visual novel made by Covert Ape, rendered in 3D CG art. You play Xavier Stark, a street-wise cash-in-hand worker struggling to rebuild his life after prison. A sudden call tells him the father he never knew has died, leaving a dukedom, a large estate, and millions in assets. The family must choose who inherits, and Xavier’s birthright makes him a threat among stepsiblings, an uncle, and other claimants. The story follows his attempts to navigate wealth, romance, and mystery while deciding whether to pursue the title, lose it, or form an alliance with a powerful woman.
The current build is a demo, listed as Ep.1 v1.0 and released on June 20, 2026. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux in English, with no censorship. The latest changelog entry is the demo’s initial release. It features chance encounters in free-roam areas, balls, trips, sports, and leisure activities around family grounds, helping Xavier meet characters and build relationships.
Developer's description
You play as Xavier Stark, a street-wise but now struggling cash-in-hand worker who is unable to rejoin the workforce after a short stint in prison. One morning, he receives a phone call that will change his life. Spoiler The father he has never known is dead, and has left behind an inheritance and a legacy beyond Xavier's wildest imaginings. He has left a Dukedom, a huge estate, and millions of pounds in assets to his family. The catch? The late Duke has left the matter of who inherits his wealth for his family to decide (or fight over) amongst themselves. With Xavier entering an uptight household of stepsiblings all vying for the royal inheritance, Xavier's natural-born status is a threat. Will Xavier be able to navigate this new world of wealth, women and mystery (with your help) and take his rightful place as the next Duke of Harreford? Will he lose it to his Uncle or stepbrother? Will he step aside for a different life...or...will he forge an alliance and inherit the title not alone, but with a powerful woman by his side? Between chance encounters in free roam, extravagant masquerade balls (and their many dark corridors), yacht trips, country houses, trains, private airplanes, competitive tennis, duck shooting, dips in the pool, yoga and ventures around the family grounds - you'll meet, and get to know, some pretty interesting people. It turns out that not is all shiny in the manor, and nothing is off limits when you're next in line.
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