- Nominate Saltsea Chronicles for Outstanding Story-Rich Game at the Steam Awards! - 23 November 2023
You can now nominate us for the Steam Awards 2023! We’d be super stoked if you could nominate SALTSEA CHRONICLES for Outstanding Story-Rich Game in the 2023 Steam Awards. Other category nominations are welcome, too, but if you pick us for one, pick Story-Rich if you can! Voting is as simple as checking the box as part of this featured news post! Or head to the link above to go through the full nominations in one place. The votes close at 10am Pacific, on the 28th of November, so there are just 5 days to vote. If you enjoyed the characters, world and story of Saltsea Chronicles, nominate us for the Story-Rich Category in the Steam Awards 2023!
- Saltsea Chronicles 1.0.8 Patch Notes - 13 November 2023
This small patch contains various minor improvements and fixes to issues, some of which were reported by players. Thanks to all who have helped us to spot and diagnose issues, and we hope you're enjoying your time with Saltsea Chronicles! Fixed an audio bug which prevented music from playing Fixed an audio bugs which led to several overlapping music tracks playing at once Fixed several bugs in the card game which may have previously blocked some players from playing Spoils Altered Spoils slightly: removed the hoarding and bidding rules from the early chapters, where those rules haven’t been introduced by tutorials yet Fixed bug related to scrolling after interrupted lines in a conversation Pressing the cancel button while in a conversation now also moves the conversation forward Fixed a problem with Crew Issues and Crew Issue resolution conversations Added a visible version number in th…
- Saltsea Chronicles "VERY POSITIVE" on Steam! - 7 November 2023
Very positive! Great news! Saltsea Chronicles has now received enough reviews to be officially marked as "very positive" on Steam. We're all delighted with the response the game has been receiving in the press but what you think is just as important for us -- so "very positive" is a real milestone! If you haven't yet, and you're enjoying the game, please do consider leaving a review. We know there's a lot of game to explore, so remember you can edit or re-review our game as you go. Our next big milestone is 500 reviews and with your help, we think we can get there! Every review on Steam helps the game's visibility - helps other people discover the world of Saltsea and its colourful characters. Mutazione/Saltsea Chronicles bundle. In case you missed it though, we also have an exclusive Saltsea Chronicles and Mutazione discounted bundle available here, as well as the incredible OST availa…
- The Saltsea Chronicles Original Soundtrack - 23 October 2023
We are delighted to announce the release of the original soundtrack for our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles! An Original Soundtrack by Eli Rainsberry IGF-nominated composer and sound artist Eli Rainsberry (No Longer Home, A Monster's Expedition) presents a musically hybrid score and soundscape guided by the spaces and characters of Saltsea Chronicles. The Original Soundtrack is available now across music platforms including Steam, Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music and retails at £9.99 GBP / $11.99 USD Saltsea Chronicles’ score is an atmospheric blend of traditional instruments and synthetic arrangements that help tell the story of a crew voyaging to find their missing captain. The music, like the game and its storytelling, takes inspiration from TV compositional tradition: leaning into genre-based moments such as homecomings, spooky locations, romantic moments; as well a…
- Saltsea Chronicles and Mutazione BUNDLE - 19 October 2023
We’re thrilled to share that Die Gute Fabrik’s Saltsea Chronicles is now available to buy on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch & PC! We’re doing a special discounted MUTAZIONE and Saltsea Chronicles bundle to celebrate. The DGF team are so excited for you to play the game. It marks a real step forward in their storytelling ambitions following MUTAZIONE and we’re delighted to celebrate the launch of Saltsea Chronicles with the exclusive game bundle. If you already have and enjoyed MUTAZIONE share the bundle with your pals! Buy either one or both games on Steam right now on our Store Page here! Saltsea Chronicles Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people…
- Reviews, Reviews, Reviews (Please review us) - 13 October 2023
Phew! We're all just catching our collective breaths at Die Gute Fabrik after a lovely launch day, and we're delighted with the critical response as reviews begin to be published. But just as important for us, and for the game, is what you think. So please do consider leaving a review for the game if you're enjoying it. We know there's a lot of game to explore! So remember too you can edit or re-review titles as you go. Every review on Steam helps the visibility of the game for us and for others. In the meantime, here's some highlights from the games press! “You must play this. It’s luminous.” — Eurogamer, 5/5 Stars “A beautifully written tale about loss, friendship and the ties that bind us together, set in a sumptuous oceanic post-apocalypse.” — Rock Paper Shotgun “It’s all so brilliant and unapologetically different from anything else.”— 9/10 Press Start Thanks for playing, and if yo…
- Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW - 12 October 2023
We are delighted to announce that Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5, Steam (Mac, PC, Steam Deck and GeForce NOW) and Nintendo Switch. Saltsea Chronicles is a brand new title from the IGF and Indiecade Grand Prize award-winning studio Die Gute Fabrik (Mutazione, 2019). Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game where (instead of guiding a hero) you guide a whole ship's whole crew as they investigate the mystery of their missing captain. Set on a flooded world, spanning communities built on the mysterious remains of the world that came before, Saltsea Chronicles paints a world of gently radical possibility; beautiful risograph print-inspired artwork; thrilling storytelling from an award-winning writers' room; and an original soundtrack from Eli Rainsberry. Head on over to our Steam page right now to buy the game, or read on to find out more! More About Saltsea Chroni…
- Expert Report on the Climate Impact of Saltsea Chronicles - 12 October 2023
Game Director Hannah Nicklin introduces an independent report into the climate impact of the development of Saltsea Chronicles. Read the full report on its findings and methodology here. As well as launching the world premiere of our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles this week we also shared (what we believe is) another world-first: a detailed impact report into the climate impact of the game’s development. Our game is set on a flooded world after a great disaster. Saltsea Chronicles is not precisely our world, although it could be. The collapse of the Thwaites Glacier – sometimes called the Doomsday Glacier – could cause a sudden rise of sea levels by 1 metre which would absolutely put the place I come from in the UK (Lincolnshire) underwater. That’s even before we get to the rise in sea levels already impacting many island nations, and that will continue as we fail to cur…
- Saltsea Chronicles is Steam Deck Verified! - 11 October 2023
We are Steam Deck Verified! ✅ Saltsea Chronicles - coming 12th October, 2023 to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch & PC/Mac (including Steam Deck). Saltsea Chronicles is a new story-driven adventure game from the award-winning indie studio Die Gute Fabrik (Mutazione, Sportsfriends). About Saltsea Chronicles Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a crew of misfits in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game.
- Saltsea Chronicles Release Date - 5 October 2023
We're delighted to announce Saltsea Chronicles comes out on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch & PC/Mac (including Steam Deck) on... 12th October, 2023! We're so proud of all of the wonderful folks who worked with us on the game and careful, thoughtful and excellent contributions they all made. Saltsea Chronicles is a carefully radical vision of a future world where you play as a whole crew - exploring with the community rather than as a hero, in a story rich with possibilities, and a world full of intrigue and delight. We've released a brand new trailer to celebrate, watch it now below, and wishlist the game on Steam so you won't miss it! About Saltsea Chronicles Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a crew of misfits in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands…
- Save & Sound - A celebration of music in games - 29 August 2023
We're excited to announce that Saltsea Chronicles has been selected to be part of the online music festival Save & Sound which takes place on September 11th - 14th. The 3-day live (online) event will showcase original content made just for Save & Sound and feature exclusive content from composer Eli Rainsberry (they/them) on the music of Saltsea Chronicles. Save & Sound features concerts, deep dives, and mashups from 70+ games from around the world. Saltsea Chronicles composer, Eli Rainsberry has prepared a special video just for the event which will be showcased live and online at 8pm CET / 11am PDT. Eli is an IGF-nominated composer, sound artist and audio designer, specialising in music and sounds for animated, interactive, and interdisciplinary works. They have been making music and sounds for games and animation since 2015. Eli explains that: "It felt important to me that because th…
- Another chance to try Saltsea Chronicles! - 7 August 2023
We got such a lovely reaction to our Saltsea Chronicles demo reveal during Steam Next Fest that we've decided to share it again for another limited time in the run up to announcing our release date! If you missed it the first time around, now's your chance to get a little taste of the game before it comes out late this year... The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks. This is approximately 1/3 of the way through the game so we're definitely dropping you in a few days after the initial adventure begins, but there aren't any huge spoilers in this excerpt, and it's a great way to get a feel for how the game plays. There's also Spoils - a trick taking card game unique to the world of Saltsea - to play. Alth…
- Saltsea Chronicles: Meet the Team! - 24 July 2023
Meet the team behind the brand new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles in this short little introduction video featuring just some of the folks who brought the wonderful world of Saltsea to life. Watch it now on YouTube! The video features a small selection of the wonderful writers, storytellers, artists, programmers and producers who helped bring the world of Saltsea Chronicles to life. The in-game credits will list the full list of folks involved roles and responsibilities, and all of our wonderful external collaborators, so do check that out when the game releases! Wishlist the game on Steam right now! About Saltsea Chronicles Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communi…
- Live-Stream - Watch the developers play the Saltsea Chronicles Demo - 19 June 2023
We're so excited to be part of Steam Next Fest this year! Running June 19th (starting 10am PDT - 19 CET) until June 26th you'll be able to play a bunch of exclusive demos of upcoming games - including SALTSEA CHRONICLES. The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks. Don't have time to play our demo? Well, we got you covered! On our Steam Store page right now you can watch an exclusive Stream of Creative Director Hannah Nicklin and Deputy Story Lead Sharna Jackson as they give a behind-the-scenes commentary on the demo. Wishlist the game on Steam right now! Set in a post-flood world, Saltsea Chronicles allows you to guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. The investigation and the decisions y…
- Saltsea Chronicles Exclusive Demo Available now as part of Steam Next Fest - 19 June 2023
We are delighted to share an exclusive, limited-time-only playable demo of our brand-new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles! The demo features an excerpt from chapter 4 of the game and the island community of Los Gatos. Choose from three different expedition characters as you track down clues, and meet a wonderful cast of crew members and local folks. From the 19th June you will also be able to watch a stream of Creative Director Hannah Nicklin and Deputy Story Lead Sharna Jackson as they give a behind-the-scenes commentary on the demo, made especially for Steam Next Fest. See below for a little screen cap from the demo... Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023. The investigation and the decisions…
- Saltsea Chronicles announced at Day of the Devs! - 10 June 2023
We’re delighted to share the news that Die Gute Fabrik's next game, Saltsea Chronicles, was just announced at Day of the Devs as part of Summer Game Fest 2023! Die Gute Fabrik are an award-winning indie studio based in Denmark and UK, who most recently released the Indiecade Grand Prize-winning Mutazione. Saltsea Chronicles is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-flood world where you guide a misfit crew in search of their missing captain. It will be released on PC (including Mac), PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2023. The investigation and the decisions you make will see you explore a series of beautiful and intriguing islands, meet different communities, and see the lives of people built on the ruins of what came before – all as you unravel the mystery at the heart of the game. Watch the reveal trailer here, and stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!
