- UPDATE: 1-Year Anniversary, Chinese Localization Live & Steam Party RPG Fest! - 14 September 2026
To celebrate our 1-year anniversary, I put together a compilation of some of my favorite animations!The Grey Heritage games will also be on sale during the Steam Party RPG Fest starting September 14th. The Chinese localization is now officially live, making this the perfect time to grab the game at its first-ever discount.Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. I can't wait to see you all again for the final entry in the Grey Heritage trilogy!
- Grey Heritage: Noble Duty Chinese Build is Live! - 10 September 2026
Hello everybody, BTrain from VelCrest Games here!Today, I am proud to announce that the Simplified Chinese build for Grey Heritage: Noble Duty is officially live!Thank you all for your patience. Self-publishing a game in another language comes with its unique challenges, and I am incredibly glad to finally reach this finish line.Over the next few weeks, I will be keeping a close eye on the discussion boards and Steam reviews to ensure the translation quality meets your expectations. If you are enjoying this new localization, please consider leaving a review on Steam! Your feedback means the world to me.For those of you playing on the Steam Deck, please make sure to run the game using PROTON EXPERIMENTAL. This is very important for maintaining optimal performance.Best of luck on your journey through the land of Calista!
- Simplified Chinese Update: Release Date Moved to September 10th! - 5 September 2026
Hello everyone, BTrain here!Originally, I planned to release the Simplified Chinese update on September 14th, but I have decided to move it up to September 10th. This will give us a few extra days for quality assurance testing before the game goes on sale on the 14th. Additionally, both Grey Heritage titles will be participating in the Steam Party RPG Festival! There will be discounts for both games during the event.I can't wait to hear from our Chinese audience! If you enjoy the game and want to see the series continue, please make sure to leave a Steam review so I can gauge the demand. I truly want to continue providing support for our Chinese players, but as a solo developer, keeping up with localization can be challenging.Until next time!
- The Story Behind Noble Duty's Localization (New Devlog!) - 17 August 2026
Hey everyone, BTrain here!If you caught our previous updates, you already know that we have a Simplified Chinese build of Grey Heritage: Noble Duty in the works. Today, I want to give you a more in-depth look at the challenges behind making this happen and what it means for the future of the studio.Ever since launching Noble Duty in English, it’s been weighing on me that our Asian audience couldn't continue the story. As a developer who grew up playing fan-translated JRPGs, I know exactly how much it stings when a language barrier gets in the way of playing a great game.Taking the leap to fund this localization was a big step, but it is something I truly wanted to do. We are planning to officially launch this update to coincide with the game's first anniversary during the upcoming Steam Party-Based RPG Fest.You can check out some early screenshots and hear the full story of the localiza…
- [Counter Gambit Update] Playthrough Expectations And Reaching The Finish Line - 16 August 2026
Hello everyone!I recently finished a private playthrough of Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit and wanted to talk about some of the things that happened along this journey.Playthrough Time Expectations The game is 13 chapters long instead of my usual 14. I did consider pushing it to 14 chapters, but I felt like it would come off as filler, and I wanted a tighter, more conclusive finish to the trilogy. My own run took 6 hours without any cutscenes. Because I'm the developer and already know the game inside and out, I like to multiply my time by 1.5x to 2x to estimate a first-time playthrough for the audience. This means I expect about 9-12 hours of pure gameplay from your personal playthrough.The script is about 40,000 words long. The average person reads about 1,000 words in 4 minutes, but since this is a video game with transitions and effects, I push this average closer to 5 minutes per 1,…
- Grey Heritage is reaching it's final game in the trilogy! - 9 August 2026
Hello everyone!Here is the reveal trailer for Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit!Thank you for everybody who followed along the journey of the Grey Heritage titles. This is officially the last game in the trilogy. It is advised to play the 2 previous games before playing this one. This game is a love letter for everybody who followed along in this journey and I can't wait to see you reach the end of this epic trilogy!
- BTrain Studio is officially VelCrest Games! - 19 July 2026
What’s up guys, BTrain here.I’ve got a major update for the studio: BTrain Studio is officially rebranding to VelCrest Games!I originally chose "BTrain Studio" when I was a strictly solo dev, but as I work with more talented freelancers, I want a banner the whole team can be proud to work under.I just dropped a new video breaking down exactly what this means for the studio's future, including:The Rebrand: How the Steam pages will be organized going forward.The Roadmap: My plans to switch game engines after the Grey Heritage trilogy.More Content: What's next for my YouTube channel.Also, a massive milestone: The Steam page for Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit is officially LIVE! This is the final entry in the trilogy, so if you haven't already, please head over and give it a wishlist.
- 简体中文版将于9月14日上线 + 全新商店截图！ - 1 July 2026
大家好！简单和大家同步一下《灰色遗产：崇高使命》简中本地化的最新进展。好消息是，翻译工作已经基本完成，并已全面实装到游戏中。目前我正在排查修复最后一个顽固的Bug，以确保大家能获得流畅无阻的游戏体验。既然我们离正式发布已经这么近了，我今天彻底更新了Steam商店页面的截图。大家现在可以直观地感受到游戏内本地化界面和剧情的实际效果。以下是更新素材的详细展示：1. 战术战斗与地图UI战术界面、网格覆盖层和任务目标已全部完成翻译，方便大家在任务中轻松规划行动步骤。2. 战斗动画演示战斗数据、命中率和武器信息在动态战斗画面中已实现全面本地化，让您在战斗中随时掌握战况。3. 剧情、对话与世界观故事叙述、角色互动以及世界地图均已翻译完毕，您可以尽情沉浸在游戏的背景设定中。什么时候正式上线？官方简体中文更新将于 9月14日 正式上线，完美同步开启 Steam 组队RPG游戏节 (Party-Based RPG Fest)！我非常激动能参加这次游戏节，这也正是欢迎全新玩家加入游戏的绝佳时机。哦对了，对于关心接下来计划的玩家们——是的，下一部《灰色遗产》作品已经在开发中了！我很快就会和大家分享一些令人激动的新消息（以及全新的商店页面）。非常感谢大家的耐心等待和游玩支持！— BTrain Studio
- Simplified Chinese Version (简体中文版) - 7 June 2026
非常抱歉让大家久等了，《Grey Heritage: Noble Duty》的简体中文本地化工作仍在进行中。我原本希望能在这款游戏首发时同步推出中文版，但遗憾的是没能达成这个目标。目前，我们正在全力以赴地推进这项工作！正如在测试截图中所展示的那样，游戏界面的UI翻译已经基本完成，现在我们正集中精力翻译故事剧情。虽然目前还没有确切的更新日期，但可以保证的是，简中版本一定会在今年内上线。感谢大家一直以来的支持！希望在系列下一部作品《Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit》中也能见到大家的身影。
- [Steam Deck / Linux Support] "Failed to allocate graphics memory." Solution! - 2 June 2026
If you are hitting the random engine crash shown here:("Failed to allocate graphics memory"), the fix is simple: switch to Proton Experimental. Default Proton tends to be unstable with this specific engine.Here is how to get it running:If you're on Steam Deck:Go to Noble Duty in your library.Hit the Gear icon on the right side and select Properties.Scroll down to the Compatibility tab.Check the box for "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".Select Proton Experimental from the dropdown list.Back out. Steam will automatically queue up a quick download. Once it's done, you're good to launch.If you're on Desktop Linux:Right-click Noble Duty in your Steam Library and hit Properties.Click Compatibility on the left menu.Check "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".Pick Proton Experimental from the dropdown.Close the window, let Steam do its quick backg…
- Revealing the Next Chapter in the Grey Heritage Series! - 27 May 2026
Hello everyone!We have a new video to share showcasing our latest progress on Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit.Watch it here: Since Counter Gambit is the third chapter in our story, now is the perfect time to catch up! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Faded Vision and Noble Duty to prepare for what's next:Play Faded Vision: Play Noble Duty: Contact Info: [email protected] you as always for the support. Drop a comment to let us know what you think!
- 5/5/2026 Game Crash On Load Screen Fixed - 5 May 2026
The game would crash if you try to load an empty save slot. This is now fixed.
- 2026 Quick Update - 21 January 2026
1) Kenneth Skill Text Issue - Fast Learner description states that it's 1.2x. This is incorrect, it's actually 1.5x. Text is updated. 2) In the Prison Chapter 11, one of the soldier dropped a Wind Tome instead of a Cure Leaf. This is corrected and he now drops a Cure leaf. Thank you very much for bringing this to my attention and I hope you enjoy the game!
- News Update: Grey Heritage and the future - 8 October 2025
Hello everyone!It's been about 3 weeks since launch and I am very happy that so many people are enjoying the game! Thank you again for following the development and your support. So far, it seems like most bugs have been reported to me but please feel free to reach out to me on Discord or Email if you find [email protected]@gmail.comIf you enjoy the game, please make sure to leave a Steam Review! It really helps potential players decide whether they should get the game or not. Feel free to be honest about your opinions. It goes a long way in supporting developers and the people who are interested in playing.As for news on the series. I want to announce that I am currently working on the third game. I don't have much to reveal yet but look forward to that. It's been 5 years since I started development of the first game and it's crazy to think we are on the third game now. Unt…
- Noble Duty Patch Update 9/25 - 25 September 2025
Game will play even if window is inactive. Fixed Gameplay Message for Controller/Keyboard. It will flip sides if the game cursor is beneath it now. Fixed a specific bug where if you have Mouse + Keyboard/Controller on and when you hover over the Weapon Type in Character Menu, it will be stuck. If you see this bug, please move your mouse around to reset the cursor. Minor Grammar Updates Thank you for playing the game!
- Update September 15th - 16 September 2025
Chapter 3 had General Reinforcements with redundant Charisma Skills. This is cleaned up. Switched Hydra Class with the skill "Mighty Attack" to "Magic Attack." They use magic attack so this was a mistake. In Chapter 5, if you visit the house with the "incorrect unit," it would lock out the correct unit. This is now fixed. Thank you again for your patience. If there are any issues, please let me know and I will do what I can to fix these bugs.
- Chapter 4 and 12 Music Bug Fix - 15 September 2025
If you save during the battle prep menu, start the map, then load your save file it would turn off the music. This is now fixed so music will always play after loading your save file.
- Quick Bug Fix With Formation - 15 September 2025
There was a game crash if you use the Formation Command in the Base Menu and move characters in a specific way. This mechanic does not do anything useful for gameplay so it is removed. This will not change the experience playing the game. You can still reposition units during the battle prep menu right before the chapter begins. With each update, the Game Config might reset. Please just double check it if anything is changed. Thank you for your time and patience.
- Grey Heritage: Noble Duty – Now Available! - 15 September 2025
The wait is over! Grey Heritage: Noble Duty is officially out!Thank you to everyone who wishlisted and followed development. Your support made this possible. If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review to appease the Steam Algorithm. It helps indie developers a lot. Purchase: The sequel:
- Grey Heritage: Noble Duty Demo Is Now Available! - 20 September 2024
The demo is now available! This is an early demo and it will not fully reflect the full release of the game. I hope everybody enjoy the demo and please get in contact with me if there are any bugs or feedback you may have. I will be keeping an eye for anything I need to adjust before the full release of the game. You may contact me through the followings: Twitter: https://x.com/BTrainStudio Discord: https://discord.gg/2M3n5sx3sv or @b.train Email: [email protected] This demo will be about 2-3 hours long. There are 3 chapters to this demo, so about 1 hour per chapter on average.
