- Fixed an issue that could cause a party member to be missing when skipping the prologue.

- Fixed a potential softlock that could occur when starting the game with Artful Gambit.

- Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to become locked in Lucent’s Inn.

- Fixed an issue that allowed players to camp during the prologue.

- Fixed an issue where Sequent Flare would not work properly with Sunball.

- Fixed an issue that could cause the player to go out of bounds on the world map while in a boat.

- Fixed an issue that caused the camera to teleport to an incorrect location after the Molekin bath cutscene.

- Fixed an issue that sometime prevented the achievement “I’m walking here!” to unlock.

- Fixed an issue that could cause a follower to become inactive after the player used a geyser in co-op mode.

- Fixed an issue that could lead to a softlock in the Wizard’s Lab.

- Fixed an issue that could cause a softlock when B’st unlocked Sacrosanct Spires.

- Fixed various localization errors.

Hello everyone,

The Dawn of Equinox update is available to download for free on all platforms, right now!

Here’s the new trailer, showcasing some of the main changes coming with the update:

We ultimately see Dawn of Equinox as the community’s gift to us - the overwhelming support you’ve all shown us ever since we first announced Sea of Stars helped give our team the chance to return to the project, and present a refined version of it including everything we ever hoped this adventure to be.

There's even more in store in the upcoming DLC Throes of the Watchmaker, but in the meantime, we couldn’t be happier with how Sea of Stars feels with this major update.


In case you missed it, the key changes were presented comprehensively during a livestream a few weeks ago.


Sea of Stars’ adventure is now playable in its entirety by up to three players, with allies traversing the world together and mastering a new Co-op Timed Hits combat mechanic. Yes, what was initially presented as a more limited “Single Player +” mode has evolved into a full-fledged co-op experience!


The addition of Mystery Locks brings a new gameplay loop around revealing the ways to break the spells of new enemies entering the fray. Along with "Reveal" functions added to some of the special skills, Combo Points now remain after battle, offering new ways to open certain encounters, or test different damage types on enemies to reveal their locks.

A comprehensive balancing pass has also been done to reflect both these new changes and player feedback since launch.


Implementing combat for the young versions of our heroes, the updated flow does away with the flashback structure to begin in their childhood directly including action in the prologue.


An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as "Paths on Water".


This new Relic was designed with the help of the speedrunning community, activating a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.


Three difficulty settings are now available when starting a new game, which are presets using the game's Relics. New Relics have also been added, some for quality of life, and others for difficulty adjustments.


The secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.


The long-awaited, comprehensive French Canadian translation for our Québec folks is now available!

A number of other general updates, bug fixes and QoL improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign are also part of the Dawn of Equinox update.


We’re grateful for all the love and support the game has received over the past year, which made it possible for us to fully realize our vision. We hope this will give fans of the game plenty of reasons to revisit it while waiting for the upcoming DLC Throes of the Watchmaker, coming Spring 2025.

All the love,

-SaboTeam

Hello everyone!

In parallel with the DLC we've been working on the next major update for Sea of Stars titled Dawn of Equinox, which is officially set to arrive on all platforms on November 12!

Dawn of Equinox will bring to life the completed vision for Sea of Stars, incorporating everything that couldn’t be included at launch, along with some of the most requested features and improvements informed by feedback from players.

Join us on a Twitch livestream[www.twitch.tv] Tuesday October 1st at 2PM ET for an in-depth look at the plethora of changes coming to the game. For now, here’s an overview of what this free update has to offer.



Sea of Stars’ story will be playable in its entirety by up to three players, with allies traversing the world together and mastering a new Co-op Timed Hits combat mechanic. What was initially presented as a very limited “Single Player +” mode has evolved into a full-fledged Co-op experience.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s stream for a comprehensive breakdown of this all-new mode.


The addition of Mystery Locks brings a new gameplay loop around revealing the ways to break the spells of new enemies entering the fray. Along with "Reveal" functions added to some of the special skills, Combo Points now remain after battle, offering new ways to open certain encounters, or test different damage types on enemies to reveal their locks.

A comprehensive balancing pass has also been done to reflect both these new changes and player feedback since launch.


Implementing combat for the young versions of our heroes, the updated flow does away with the flashback structure to begin in their childhood directly including action in the prologue.


An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as "Paths on Water".


This new item activates a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.


Three difficulty options are now available when starting a new game, which are presets using the game's Relics. New Relics have also been added, both for quality of life and difficulty adjustments.


Sea of Stars’ secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.


A comprehensive French Canadian translation for our Quebec folks!

A number of other general updates, bug fixes and QoL improvements spanning Sea of Stars’ full campaign will also be part of the Dawn of Equinox update. Again, make sure to join us on Twitch, on October 1st at 2PM ET for a deep-dive on all these changes!


We’re grateful for all the love and support the game has received over the past year, which has made it possible for us to fully realize our vision. We hope this will give fans of the game plenty of reasons to revisit it while waiting for Throes of the Watchmaker in Spring 2025.

We’ll be back with more info when the update is ready to go live!

All the love,

-SaboTeam

Hey everyone!

We’re almost exactly one year away from the release of Sea of Stars (!!!), and while we've been a bit quiet lately, we’re excited to share some fantastic news today.

Throes of the Watchmaker is coming Spring 2025, for free!

Visit the DLC’s website[seaofstarsgame.co] for everything there is to know so far. We hope you’re as excited as we are about this new adventure!


Throes of the Watchmaker finds the Solstice Warriors Valere and Zale venturing into the miniature clockwork world of Horloge. In this magical land where denizens are threatened by a cursed carnival, our heroes will need to adapt to unfamiliar rules if their Sun and Moon powers are to manifest.


To fight against the minions of The Puppeteer, Zale will tap into his agility to become a Juggler, while Valere will harness her balance to dazzle as an Acrobat. Playing to the circus-themed curse, they will unlock a completely new set of equipment, attacks, damage types, skills and combos.


Artificer joins the party! The friendly engineer robot will finally unlock the laser-shooting capabilities of his construct, and join Valere and Zale in the fight to save Horloge.


Journey into a magical miniature clockwork world where a plethora of oddities and wonders await. The world of Horloge, where a cursed carnival threatens the innocent denizens, is filled with unique environments, NPCs, enemies and dungeons. And of course, Sabotage’s composer Eric W. Brown and special collaborator Yasunori Mitsuda return to bring a completely fresh set of tracks!


Throes of the Watchmaker will follow Sea of Stars’ local co-op update, which will allow three players to journey through Sea of Stars’ main adventure together. When it comes out, the entirety of the DLC will also be playable in three person co-op.

One year later, we're still overwhelmed by the continued love and enthusiasm for this world we created, and we can't wait for you to spend a few more hours discovering these new areas.

We’ll be back soon with updates for the rest of 2024.

-SaboTeam

Hello everyone!

As you may know, the team is fully focused on production of the DLC at the moment, as well as the Couch Co-Op mode for Sea of Stars. While we’re very happy with the pace of development on both fronts, it’s still too early to reveal specific details for those yet. However, we do have a fun announcement for you all today.

The Sea of Stars physical art book is printing as we speak!

Sea of Stars: The Art of Bryce Kho is a 272-page collection of concept art from the game, featuring over 90+ illustrations of concepts for playable characters, NPCs, enemies, bosses, and environments. The book also showcases the creative process through excerpts of conversations between concept artist Bryce Kho and creative director Thierry Boulanger.

It’s published in partnership with 3dtotal, and we couldn’t have dreamed of a partner better aligned with the vision we had for it. To say that we’re very happy with the final product would be an understatement. We hope you’ll love it too!

Pre-orders are now open over at https://store.3dtotal.com/products/sea-of-stars-the-concept-art-of-bryce-kho, and include free shipping in the US and the UK! The official release is coming on May 28th.


3dtotal is a publisher dedicated to delivering high-quality publications that offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation to artists and enthusiasts. The 3dtotal Publishing audience is very fond of character and concept digital art, making it an obvious partner for this beloved project of ours.

Sea of Stars: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho will have a high production value with hardback cover, foil finish on the front cover, and top quality paper.

It’s the ultimate resource to admire over 90 illustrations of concept art from all parts of the game. It’s also an intimate window into the many design discussions that took place between Thierry and Bryce during production.


“The iterations and conversations in this Art Book are a genuine look at Bryce and I’s process, and the daily conversations that brought the amazing cast of Sea of Stars to life. Looking back as I read through the final version of this book, it only reaffirmed one thing: this collaboration has been the stuff of dreams, and I couldn’t have picked a better artist.” - Thierry (Excerpt from the art book’s introduction)

In case you don’t know him already, Bryce Kho has been part of the Saboteam as lead concept artist since 2020. Known for his colorful and complex, retro-anime inspired illustrations, Bryce’s art style was a natural fit for the Sea of Stars universe. We look forward to continuing to work with him on our next project.

Find more of his work by visiting his Instagram profile[www.instagram.com] or his online shop[www.etsy.com]!


The complete digital version of the art book will also be available to buy directly on Steam on May 28th. Stay tuned!

Cheers,

- Saboteam

- Simplified Chinese Localization Overhaul: Following the feedback of Chinese players, we’ve dedicated considerable resources to revamp the Simplified Chinese version of Sea of Stars. This comprehensive overhaul includes not just translations, but also cultural adaptations to ensure that the game feels as native and engaging as possible. Every piece of text, from menu options to in-game dialogues, has been meticulously reviewed and revised for accuracy, context, and cultural relevance.
- Fixed typos in all languages

Hey everyone!

Sea of Stars won the award for Best Independent Game at this year's The Game Awards that took place in Los Angeles on December 7th!

It still feels surreal and it’s hard for us to find the words, but we want to once again thank everyone for the overwhelming support <3

Shoutout to our fellow nominees, make sure to check them out:

• Cocoon
  
• Dave the Diver
  
• Dregde
  
• Viewfinder

Sea of Stars was also nominated in the Best RPG category, which ultimately went to Baldur's Gate 3. Congratulations to Larian Studios!

What a year it's been for games.

Cheers,

-Saboteam

- Added a new Relic: Tactician’s Mettle, which will unlock after the graduation ceremony. It is also given retroactively when loading a save beyond that point in Zenith Academy.
- Updated all campfire rest scenes to offer more varied placement and animations.
- Sea of Nightmare: Fixed an issue that could cause the break crystal cutscene to not play entirely, locking the player in Sea of Nightmare. Save files that are locked in Sea of Nightmare should be fixed after a reload.
- Adjusted the logic on the Parrot to properly offer insight regarding Fishing Island’s conches.
- Fixed props flickering, clipping and adjusted collisions in multiple levels.
- Fixed known typos in all languages.
- Fixed crash that could occur when spamming the “back” button while the end game save screen appeared.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the player’s death count to be incorrect.
- Fixed issue where dying after an auto-save could also overwrite the manual save.
- Adjusted Bs't’s animations in some cutscenes where the combat pose could be playing when not intended.
- Adjusted animations on some characters to prevent idle breaker animations from playing during Stormcaller and Acolytes fights outro cutscenes.
- Adjusted party advice to avoid lines about going to Settler Island while already on the island.
- Made sure that Clockwork Castle’s name is displayed properly in the hud when loading the scene from Mirth.
- Conflagrate should no longer emit scorch marks after the fire pillar has disappeared.
- Fishing: removed water VFX that could appear when bobber lands on land.
- Adjusted some enemies in Dweller's Fall Arena to make sure they don't give XP.
- Fixed an issue that caused Three's idle animation to interrupt the "low health idle" animation.
- Added checks to ensure that the level up music plays properly in Maelstrom Point and Trek to Center of the World.
- Added checks to ensure the player icon can be seen on the map screen even when the player is near the borders.
- Added checks to ensure consistent letterboxing during the "Sea of Stars Sequence" camera shift.
- Fixed a glitch in the Game Menu's character portrait tray when switching between gamepad and keyboard.
- Changing the PixelPerfect video option during Fishing minigame will now update the letterboxing.
- Fixed character misplacement that could occur when spamming pause while using the clock tower's big lift.
- Added Sequent Flare timing VFX and SFX to Arcane Barrage combo move.
- MossyCache: Added a check to prevent a character potentially getting stuck in running animation.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the game to change resolution for a few moments during loading screens.
- Fixed an issue that caused the character sprites in the loading screen to flicker and run too fast.
- Added checks to make sure all "boat triggers" that remove map fog can also be triggered while flying.
- Cooking: added a check to prevent the quantity selector SFX to play while grayed out.
- Fixed an issue that could cause Resh'an's puppet to unintentionally have dialogue.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the player to do negative damage in some cases.
- Fixed an issue that caused the pirate music track 36 to not play properly.
- Fixed an issue that caused Gaëtan Piment's hand to flip after talking to him a few times.
- Stonemasons Outpost: Made sure that the right cutscene is played for the water pump and statue.
- Wraith Island Docks: Made sure that the raft is still visible after loading a save file.
- Fixed an issue that could cause undiscovered area names to not display properly if the language is changed while they are displayed.
- Brisk Arena: Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to follow B’st after exiting the arena.
- Cerulean Expense: Disabled probe during level up sequence.
- Fixed an issue that caused no attack name to be displayed while Romaya summons Lonzon or Revenant
- Cursed Woods: Fixed an issue that could prevent the player from accessing menus after playing the cutscene for opening the passage.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to be locked after yeeting to X’tol or Y'eet.
- Antsudlo: Fixed an issue with climbing and changing water level.
- Antsudlo: Adjusted follower behavior to prevent them from getting stuck mid air.
- Added an auto full heal to the party before the Dweller of Woe encounter.
- Fixed possible softlock when using a combat move after the Dweller of Strife encounter.
- Added a full heal after each Boss fight in the arena.
- Fixed an inconsistency in diagonal flight speed that occurred depending on whether D-pad or joystick was being used.
- Now disabling all in-game hud panels during encounter outros.
- Fixed the locked TOD (time of day) when loading a save file on the second planet after defeating Dweller of Dread.
- Fixed an issue with focus crystal activation zones when swapping the party leader.
- Adjusted a chest that could be found floating in the air in the Cursed Woods.
- Fixed an issue with the light ball trigger position after a failed landing.
- Added a check to cancel avoidance when a character gets selected, to prevent them from potentially getting stuck in the avoid state and softlock the encounter.
- Antsudlo: Added a failsafe to make sure the water's level is correct after reloading the save.
- Vespertine: added a check to muffle the pirate music in Resh'an's room.
- Added a check to resurrect KO'd party members in-between Catalyst phases.
- Sea of Nightmare: Fixed an issue that caused interaction with a stone totem to show outdated information after shattering the crystals.
- Fixed an issue that caused Shimmering Shard to not actually increase damage against undead.
- Fixed crash that could occur after 5 or more strife minion eyeballs exploded in a single move.
- Wizard Lab: Fixed an issue where the user could miss out on a chest if they did the purple room first and didn't use the pearl stand. Fix has been implemented retroactively, so anyone missing a chest should now find it in the magenta room.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the title to become unresponsive if the player changes party order at the very start of combat.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when trying to change the equipped weapon of a character while having a certain quantity of duplicates.
- Fixed a possible crash when sending the leader to the back row while a "loot notification queue" is running.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash if the player receives a loot notification after the Golden Pelican sequence.
- Increased compatibility to help the PC version of the game run on some older cpus.
- Fixed a specific encounter's intro which could result in a crash if the player initiated combat with a sneak attack.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when a follower gets deactivated or stops following the leader while a geyser is waiting for them.
- Fixed an issue that could cause some SFX to persist throughout the credits if both the player and World Eater die on the same frame.
- Fixed B.S. Roulette to prevent the "back" button from being used during the dialog choice.
- Dweller's Fall Arena: Fixed an issue that could cause loss of HP/MP when entering/exiting.
- Fixed a crash/softlock that could happen while B'st was the first follower and entered a climb zone from the top.
- Fixed a softlock/crash that could occur if the Dweller of Strife died on the same hit as the crystal device got fully charged.
- Fixed an issue where the tight ropes could disappear when the player landed on them.
- Fixed an issue where a crash could occur when teleporting or talking to an NPC at a specific time during their pathfinding.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash if the Graplou was used immediately after combat.
- Fixed an issue that could cause Duke Aventry's sprite to vanish from the cutscene if the party leveled up by beating him.

For the Steam Awards this year, we chose the Outstanding Visual Style category for Sea of Stars!

As the nominees are determined by the community alone, every vote makes a big difference. You can cast yours above.

Whichever titles you wish to support, we hope you will all participate in big numbers <3