Short answer
No. The team stopped Steam sales of Bancroft Academy in April 2024. The Steam page is still up, but there is no Buy button. If you bought it before then, it should still be in your Steam library. You can still get the game for free on itch.io.
Bancroft Academy is being remade as Signed in Secret, our 18+ visual novel set at a hidden magic school. Episode I is in production. There's no build to play yet. If you own Bancroft Academy on Steam, Signed in Secret will be free for you.
Why can't I buy it on Steam?
On April 18, 2024, the old team posted on Steam that they were "working closely with Steam to halt the sales of Bancroft Academy." They said private health and family matters were the reason. Game trackers and VNDB list the Steam sale as ended at the end of April 2024. A last update came out on May 14, 2024.
Since then, the Steam page has stayed online with nothing to buy. That's why you may see it in search but can't add it to your cart.
I bought it on Steam before. Do I still have it?
It should still be there. When Steam stops selling a game, people who already bought it usually keep it in their library and can still install it. Check your library and look for "Bancroft Academy".
Where can I get Bancroft Academy now?
The original game is free on itch.io: Bancroft Academy on itch.io. It's the old game, as it was left. It is not the remake.
What is Signed in Secret?
It's the remake of Bancroft Academy, made by the same studio under a new name, Moar Interactive. We kept the world and started over with a new story, new renders and new systems. More facts are on our Signed in Secret page.
How much will Signed in Secret cost?
- $10, one time, when it comes out.
- Free if you own Bancroft Academy on Steam.
- The free itch.io copy of Bancroft Academy does not count.
How do Steam owners get it free?
You don't need to claim a key or buy anything new. Bancroft Academy's Steam store page is retired, and if you already own the original game on Steam, you'll get an update right in your Steam library when Episode I comes out.
Can I play Signed in Secret now?
Not yet. Episode I is in production, and no build is out today. You may see an older Steam post that says otherwise. That post is out of date.
How do I keep up?
Follow us on Patreon. Following is free. A paid pledge is monthly, and you can cancel anytime.
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