Dawn of Equinox is Here!
3 months ago
– Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 07:02:39 AM
Hello dear backers,
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.
DAWN OF EQUINOX UPDATE OVERVIEW
In case you missed it, the key changes were presented comprehensively during a livestream a few weeks ago.
3 Player Couch Co-op
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!
Combat 2.0
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.
A revamped prologue
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.
Bonus Cinematic Scene
An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as "Paths on Water".
Speedrunner Mode Relic
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.
Difficulty Presets
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.
Improved Parrot Relic
The secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.
Québécois Localization
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.
THAT’S IT FOR NOW
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
Dawn of Equinox Update + Stream Tomorrow!
4 months ago
– Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 07:03:49 AM
Hello dear backers!
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 tomorrow 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.
DAWN OF EQUINOX UPDATE OVERVIEW
3 Player Local Co-op
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.
Combat 2.0
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.
A revamped prologue
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.
Bonus Cinematic Scene
An entirely new cutscene has been added to accentuate a pivotal moment in the original adventure, referred to as "Paths on Water".
A Speedrunner Mode Relic
This new item activates a range of features helpful for those looking to set a new personal best or world record.
Difficulty Presets
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.
Improved Parrot Relic
Sea of Stars’ secret-tracking parrot has learned a few new tricks to better assist players tracking down overlooked challenges and collectibles.
Québécois Localization
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, tomorrow 2PM ET for a deep-dive on all these changes!
THAT’S IT FOR NOW
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
Throes of the Watchmaker - DLC Announcement Trailer
5 months ago
– Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 07:18:08 AM
Hello dear backers!
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. We haven't revealed much about the DLC up until now due to our team being focused on production, but we had the great honor of unveiling a first official glimpse in today’s Indie World!
Before we get into details, here’s the headline: Throes of the Watchmaker is coming to all platforms Spring 2025!
Read on for the reveal trailer, and everything there is to know so far. We hope you’re as excited as we are about this new adventure!
MALEVOLENT SPECTACLE AWAITS
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.
New playable classes for Valere and Zale
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.
New playable character: Arty!
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.
Completely new areas, music, dungeons, enemies, bosses and puzzles
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!
Local Co-op with up to 3 players
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.
Visit our website for more details regarding Throes of the Watchmaker!
LOCAL CO-OP UPDATE
The local Co-op mode will be part of a major update for Sea of Stars’ main game that will be released later this Fall. Other than co-op, this update will include a speedrunner-friendly relic, a balancing overhaul, a new cinematic, and several QoL improvements.
As we get closer to release, we’ll share a more detailed breakdown for this major, and most likely last, update for the SoS base experience.
THAT’S IT FOR NOW
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.
All the love,
-SaboTeam
Vinyl OST Shipping Update
6 months ago
– Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 05:55:34 AM
Hello dear backers!
We have some exciting news for those eagerly awaiting the Sea of Stars OST vinyl. iam8bit has confirmed that the vinyl copies will start shipping this week, on August 21!
They will be prioritizing the delivery of backers’ vinyls to ensure you receive them as quickly as possible. A shipping confirmation email with tracking information will be sent to you from [email protected] at 5PM PT on the day your shipment is picked up by the carrier.
This is another significant milestone for us as we approach the completion of the fulfillment of our Kickstarter campaign. As always, we’ve dedicated the necessary time to ensure we deliver the highest quality product, one that our supporters can truly take pride in. We are grateful for your patience, and are thrilled for you all to finally get your hands on this other fantastic piece of physical media!
OST VINYL PACKAGING
We’re very happy with the final cover and overall packaging of the vinyl. Working with iam8bit has been a pleasure, and their craftsmanship truly shines through. We’re confident this will be a standout addition to any vinyl enthusiast’s collection!
The backer edition has numbered jackets and a unique marble effect on the vinyls.
TRACK LISTING
[Solstice: Side A]
The Mountain Trail Mooncradle Across the Moorlands Dance of 1,000 Suns Through the Jungle The Lost Village of Docarri Celestial Quandary
[Solstice: Side B]
Trials in the Mist Battle On! Clash! Encounter Elite! Eminent Rise of the Triumvirate The Storm Calls for You! Might of the Necromancer
[Eclipse: Side C]
Zephyr & Sky Sky Base Temple Beneath the Tides Volcanic Pursuit Hills of Determination The Frozen Peak Path of Ascension
[Eclipse: Side D]
Serenade of Respite Way of the Rogue Melisma of the Waters Symphony of Shadowed Halls The Dweller of Woe The Town of Mirth In the Womb of the Stars Triumph Encompassed Overture of Legend: The Beast Awakens
SUPPORT
If you need to update your shipping address, please email us at [email protected] with your new address as soon as you read this.
Once shipping has started, the support team at iam8bit will be ready to help you out with any issues regarding the shipment of your vinyl. Simply fill out this form with the following details (the order number is NOT necessary):
- Subject line: Sea of Stars Kickstarter - Full name on original order - Email on original order - Address on original order - New address (if applicable)
THAT’S IT FOR NOW
We know you’re eager to hear more about the upcoming updates, including the DLC and local Co-op mode. Rest assured, we’ll have more information to share with you very soon. Stay tuned!
Again, thank you for your patience and support <3
-SaboTeam
Physical Edition Shipping Update
9 months ago
– Wed, May 15, 2024 at 08:13:24 AM
Hello dear backers!
We felt like an update was necessary to address the current progress on the delivery of physical copies.
In our previous update, we communicated that the shipment of backer copies was scheduled to start by the end of April. Despite doing everything we could to meet this timeline, it was affected by factors outside of our areas of control. We did have confirmation that they would be first to ship, and we are sorry to notice now that it will clearly not be the case.
While we would have preferred better prediction on this, hindsight being 20/20 informs us that rushing a delivery would have come at the cost of quality and consistency. We understand that it is coming later than everyone (ourselves included) would have preferred, but we find peace in knowing that the backer-exclusive package will stand the test of time in the end from both a quality and quantity standpoint. It is a lesson learned for us, and along with our heartfelt apologies, we thank you once again for the outpouring of support, patience and positivity as we hammer the final nail of this dream project.
The good news: shipping is happening on Limited Run Games’ side as we speak. Here is where it stands as of this writing:
The single unit orders for Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC shipped out on Friday, May 10th. All of these orders are on their way and should arrive very soon, depending on the destination. In fact, some backers have already received their copies!
There will be a small delay on the PS4 version. LRG is hoping to receive the copies this week, after which they’ll be immediately packaged and sent out.
Combo orders (orders containing multiple copies) will be packaged this week and should go out immediately after.
All the orders are on track to be sent out by next week.
THE EARLY BACKER LIMITED EDITION
To recap, here’s the package you’ll get whether you pre-ordered via Kickstarter or BackerKit. We opted to go for a look that pays homage to an era of gaming that is obviously very close to our heart, and resonates with the spirit of Sea of Stars.
And here's the breakdown of what this exclusive edition contains:
Box design that emulates the SNES-era style of cartridge boxes. It’ll have metallic ink on the purple areas, spot gloss on the artwork, and the logo embossed on the box
4-piece acrylic standee of the Solstice Warriors
Silver metal hard enamel pin with glitter effect
2-Disc OST Selection digipak with matte finish
12" x 16" (3:4) Poster of Bryce Kho’s artwork
42-page retro-inspired instruction booklet
5" x 5" Foil Stamped Certificate of Authenticity + Thank You Message
The console versions will include the physical game discs, while the PC one comes with a Steam code.
SUPPORT REQUESTS
For a number of technical reasons, it’s possible that your copy is already on the way even though you haven’t received your shipping notification yet. Limited Run Games can provide the tracking link via their support.
LRG is handling the distribution of the backer-exclusive physical copies, and this process is very much out of our hands at this point. If you need help regarding the shipment of your package, you should contact LRG’s support directly.
For any other questions regarding your pledge, our support email is always open at [email protected].
VINYL OST
Shipping for Q3 2024 is still on track. This part is handled by iam8bit. As a little bonus treat, the backer version will differ from the retail one with its numerated jackets and Special Marble effect on the vinyls.
Should you have any questions regarding the vinyl’s tracklist, it’ll be the same as the retail edition available through iam8bit. You can see the tracklist here.
THAT’S IT FOR NOW
Again, we can’t stress enough how everyone’s patience has been immensely appreciated. After the delivery of the physical copies, only the DLC’s release will remain before we can officially say that our Kickstarter campaign has been 100% fulfilled.
We’ll have more info about the DLC and other exciting Sea of Stars updates coming later this year. Stay tuned!
