- PS5 & Nintendo Switch Physical Edition Launches September 11 in Asia! - 16 May 2025
Dear Players, We’re excited to announce that Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog will be launching in physical format across Asia on September 11, 2025. The physical editions will be available for PlayStation 5 (disc) and Nintendo Switch (cartridge), distributed by IndieTech Games. The Asia Physical Edition will retail for JPY 4,950 (tax included), with pricing in other countries and regions to be announced at a later date. Both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions of the game will be available in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia countries, as well as Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region in China. With the support of IndieTech Games, this special release will include exclusive regional bonus items—a character acrylic stand, a premium original art book, a downloadable soundtrack, and a specially designed game case—available only in this Asia edition. * Images shown are based on the Japanese versi…
- Patch Notes v1.1.0 - 29 April 2025
Dear Players, It has now been two full months since the launch of Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, and across all platforms and communities, we've received an outpouring of love and support for the game and we are grateful for all the suggestions, critiques, and expectations you've shared. It's been some time since our last update, and today we’re rolling out a new patch to address some of the concerns. In this patch, we are adding a new screen scaling option, delivering the special rewards to beta players who participated in the survey, and taking the opportunity to fix some bugs. Full details are listed below: - Add "Scaling mode" option "Stretch" is the existing display mode "Sharp" will show the pixels perfectly, adding black bars around the edge of the screen if necessary - Add experimental font option for OpenDyslexic - Add cosmetic bonus content for players who completed the survey…
- Community Items Now Available & New Discount Campaign Launched - 28 March 2025
Dear Players, Thank you for your unwavering support since the release! We are thrilled to announce that community items for Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog are now live! 1. Animated Avatars * Includes 10 designs featuring major in-game characters and mechs 2. Profile Backgrounds (3 Designs) 3. Trading Cards * All 9 cards based on every crew on The Gun-Dog 4. Badges Inspired by Key Items 5. Chat Emotes New Discount Campaign Launched Enjoy a 10% discount for purchases made from March 28, 2025 to April 1, 2025. Your continued support means the world to us! Stories fro...
- Patch Notes v1.0.10 - 28 February 2025
Patch Notes v1.0.10 Fixed map display inconsistencies under specific circumstances. Resolved airlock hatch positioning errors in rare situations. Corrected background rendering and player interaction functionality in mini-games. Adjusted unlock timing of "Space Attorney" achievement. Localization improvement.
- Deluxe Edition and Complete Edition OUT NOW! - 28 February 2025
Dear Players, Since its release on February 20, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog has received an incredible amount of support from the community. We are truly grateful—thank you. Today, we’re pleased to announce the availability of the official soundtrack and digital artbook, offered in two special upgradable digital editions! Upgrade Option 1: Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Deluxe Edition Includes: Base Game "HIBIKI of the Cosmos" Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Digital Soundtrack * The amazing 22-track chiptune OST from the game Bundle Price: 16.89 USD (11% discount) *If you have already purchased the Base Game, the cost of the Base Game will be automatically deducted from the bundle price at the time of upgrade, as per Steam’s pricing system. Upgrade Option 2: Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Complete Edition Includes: Base Game "HIBIKI of the Cosmos" Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Digital Sou…
- Patch Notes v1.0.9 - 22 February 2025
Patch Notes v1.0.9 Fixed an issue where investigating coffee cup under specific circumstances caused incorrect behavior. Resolved several display issues with images and dialogues in Vanessa's route. Localization improvement. Minor bug fixes and adjustments.
- Patch Notes v1.0.8 - 21 February 2025
Bug Fixes: Fix a crash that can occur at the end of the game. Fix a softlock that can occur after meeting the captain for the first time. Localization improvement.
- Patch Notes v1.0.7 - 20 February 2025
Bug Fixes： Fix players getting stuck in the TALK menu at the start of part 4 in Mess Hall. Fixed incorrect text sound effects in certain chapters. Localization improvement.
- Stories from Sol: The Gun-dog is now released! - 19 February 2025
Dear Players: The wait is FINALLY over - Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is now officially available across platforms! Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, you will feel like you are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in. Branching Narratives Be careful! Your choices throughout the story shape the fate of the crew—influencing relationships and unlocking multiple endings. And, of course, there will be quite some unexpected PLOT TWISTS, so keep your saves handy! Also, to ensure that everyone can fully experience the game's epic story at their own pace free from spoilers, we humbly ask you to check our community content creation & spoiler guidelines at: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2118420/view/748263387705639…
- Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog – Community Content Creation Guidelines - 19 February 2025
Dear Players and Creators, As Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog prepares for launch, we want to ensure that players worldwide can fully experience the game’s epic story at their own pace, free from spoilers. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following these spoiler prevention and content creation guidelines: ⚠️ Content Creation & Streaming Guidelines ⚠️ Content Creators & Streamers Please include a clear "Spoiler Alert" at the beginning of your content or in the title when streaming. For Live Streams We strongly advise against revealing any part of the game’s ending within 72 hours of release. For Walkthroughs & Other Content Such as Story Analysis Videos We kindly ask you not to release any single playthrough videos before February 28. We also strongly advise against posting full playthrough videos at any time to help preserve the experience for new players. Community Discussions We en…
- Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog captures the spirit, as well as the sprites, of the past - 18 February 2025
ccording to Gun-Dog's Steam page, this sci-fi adventure is trying to capture the look and feel of the PC-98, a popular Japanese computer that played host to a huge selection of incredible games decades ago. Many of its best and most impressive adventure games featured a lavish combination of exquisitely detailed pixel art framed by an elaborate decorative border. In spite of the hardware's age, that's still a high standard to aim for... Read more.
- Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog (PC) Review - 18 February 2025
Touting itself as a love letter inspired by retro anime and PC-98-era gaming . Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog immediately caught my attention, as I’ve found myself drawn to that era of Japanese-centric titles. Having recently played through games like Policenauts and the fan translation of Dead in the Brain , Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog successfully scratches that nostalgic itch for retro anime and sprite-based visual novels that were popular in the 90s. Outside of its genuinely interesting sci-fi, mech-inspired story, if there is one thing Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog excels at, it is its visual presentation and overall aesthetics. I am quite picky when it comes to my anime-inspired or JRPG-adjacent games , particularly when a non-Japanese studio handles them, so I was apprehensive about how a Welsh-based developer like Space Colony Studios could manage a project so deeply rooted in…
- "Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog" is once again at The Storyteller's Festival! - 18 February 2025
Honoured and happy to announce that "Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog" is once again part of this year's The Storyteller's Festival, together with many amazing narrative games! We can't wait to reveal the game to all of you in TWO DAYS! Join us on Steam for The Storyteller's Festival 2025 from February 17-24! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/TwoHalfStudios/sale/TheStorytellersFestival2025
- One Hundred Views of The Gun-dog: Cassie's Quarters - 17 February 2025
Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue to introduce the "Gun-dog" and her crew. First, we’re excited to share a preview of another soundtrack: Duty And Discovery https://youtu.be/QJ4JI84KB-E * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. Cassie's Quarters Apart from the Captain's Quarters, all crew members' quaters on the Gundog are similar in size and structure. However, even so, Cassie's room stands out in its own unique way. Those who have played the demo might remember vividly how messy Cassie's room is. With every step, you might kick something—clothes, a hairdryer, plush toys, books, or even soda cans. This is not how a senior officer's room should look, but considering Cassie's overly carefree personality... it somehow makes sense. Cassandra Quinn In the story, Cassie is the protagonist's lover. They were separated for years due to dif…
- SFS: The Gun-dog Global Launch Schedule - 14 February 2025
Greetings, crewmates! Finally, SFS: The Gun-dog is going to be officially released in next week. To better inform everyone, we’re pleased to announce the global launch schedule for various countries and regions: Stay tuned for more details and get ready for launch later this week.
- One Hundred Views of The Gun-Dog: The Ace Pilot and the First Mate - 11 February 2025
Fellow Crewmates! First, we’re excited to share a preview of another soundtrack: More Questions Than Answers https://youtu.be/_rks0FQuRrI * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. Today's introduction will be a bit different. Instead of starting with the ship's facilities, we will introduce three crew members. Ensign Hansen Crwys Hansen is a "Juno III" mech pilot aboard the Gun-Dog. Due to the limited number of mechs on board, the pilot team is small but elite. Having survived the last war, most pilots who made it this far are highly skilled. Although just an unknown soldier, Hansen's abilities should not be underestimated. It is said that during the last war, his squad was wiped out except for him, and he fought to the last moment in a nearly destroyed mech—its lower body severely damaged, thrusters operating at less than 10%, and onl…
- One Hundred Views of The Gun-dog: The Captain's Quarter - 8 February 2025
Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the “Gundog” and her crew. First, we’re excited to share a preview of another soundtrack: Darkness And Deliberation https://youtu.be/QFjViwDpvuE * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. Those who have played the demo will be very familiar with this track. It accompanies you when the Gundog experiences an unknown malfunction, causing a complete power outage. Here, we revisit the tense feeling of groping in the dark to find a way out. Captain's Quarters The Captain's Quarters, being a private space, are rarely accessed by anyone other than the captain. Although some officers use this space for discussions, consultations, and other informal meetings, Merys Bartermews, the captain of the Gundog, is clearly not one of them. Crew members seldom see her outside the bridge—or more accurately, t…
- One Hundred Views of The Gun-Dog - Fire Control - 5 February 2025
Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the Gun-Dog and her crew. First, we’re excited to share a preview of another soundtrack: Your New Orders https://youtu.be/Cs3HqWVfz6k * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. This track appears in the latter half of the game, during a pivotal moment when the protagonist team faces a life-altering decision. Accompanied by this music, they will overcome their inner obstacles and take the hardest steps to resolve the crisis. Fire Control As a lightweight, high-speed patrol ship, the Gun-Dog has forgone heavy armaments—including a main cannon—retaining only close-range patrol cannons and a few missile launchers for minimal self-defence. With no weapons requiring manual operation or optical targeting, the fire control system is almost entirely automated, making it one of the most streamlined…
- One Hundred Views of The Gun-Dog - Sick Bay - 2 February 2025
Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the Gun-Dog and her crew. First, we’re excited to share a preview of another soundtrack: Casting a Shadow https://youtu.be/FPBsC5eSWbI * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. In Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, the crew is tasked with investigating a mysterious signal. As this track plays, they venture into the unknown—who sent the signal, and what dangers await? The truth will be revealed in the story to come. Sick Bay Though the last war has long ended, the Sick Bay aboard the Gun-Dog remains anything but quiet. While life-threatening injuries are rare, the focus has shifted to mental health support, chronic illness management, and maintaining the crew’s overall well-being. Some crew members still battle severe PTSD from the war. Others struggle with long-term effects of working in a n…
- The demo will be temporarily taken offline. - 30 January 2025
Fellow crewmates! The full-color demo of SFS: The Gun-Dog has been live for five months now, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who played the demo and shared their feedback. Your support and passion have been truly inspiring. We’ve carefully reviewed all feedback, including community comments and survey responses. Many of the suggested improvements have already been implemented in the upcoming full release. However, the current demo doesn’t yet reflect these changes. As a result, we’ve decided to temporarily take the demo offline. Once it has been updated to match the full version’s improvements, we’ll make it available again for new players to download. We’ll continue listening to your feedback and using your valuable suggestions to further refine the game. Thank you once again for your support! — The SFS: The Gun-Dog Team
