- Meet the Team: Oduvan Games - 21 September 2026
Behind the ships, characters, dialogue, interfaces, and tactical battles of Frontier: Path of Shadows are real people — so today, we thought it was finally time to introduce ourselves properly.Who kept production moving? Who turned ideas into game systems? Who wrote all those words, and who made sure they looked good on screen? And most importantly, what do all these people do when they’re not making games — and what do they think you should pay special attention to while playing Frontier: Path of Shadows?Maria — Producer and Creative DirectorMaria plays games of all kinds, loves traveling, dancing, keeping up with new technology and — deserving a category of its own — sleeping.On Frontier: Path of Shadows, Maria handles production and effectively leads the team: she sets priorities, helps make key project decisions, and makes sure all the different parts of development come together in…
- From 7th Sea to Chess: What Inspired the Creators of Frontier - 18 September 2026
The world of Frontier existed long before the video game. It began as a setting for tabletop RPGs, changing alongside its players and gradually growing its own history, factions, and events. Years later, that material became the foundation for Frontier: Path of Shadows, where ideas originally created for tabletop play had to be reimagined through the language of video games.Tasia Filonova, narrative designer on Frontier, spoke with Nikita Evtushenko, the creator of the setting, and Dmitry Devyatnikov, the game designer, about Golden Age science fiction, the romance of space travel, chess, Mass Effect, and how a tabletop zone-based combat system eventually evolved into the game’s network of connected nodes.Where Did the World of Frontier Begin?Tasia: Nikita, you started creating this world long before the video game existed. What was the very first version of Frontier like?Nikita: I’ve a…
- Hotfix: Balance, AI, Scanning and More Improvements - 17 September 2026
It’s been exactly one week since the release of Frontier: Path of Shadows, and we’ve spent that week carefully reading your feedback and bug reports. Now we’ve finally released a hotfix! The new build is already live on Steam.This update mainly focuses on balance, enemy AI, scanning, the interface, and making several game systems easier to understand. Here’s what changed.Smoother BalanceWe found that combat was generally a bit too punishing, especially early in the game, so we’ve eased the balance in several areas.Equipment now wears out more slowly, characters gain experience faster, and losing a random encounter is less costly. Some enemies have also been toned down, and the toughest random encounters should be less brutal.In addition, all player screens are now available from the very beginning of the game, including the character progression screen. This means you can start developi…
- The Story of Frontier, Told by Producer Maria Korotkova - 15 September 2026
Frontier: Path of Shadows is out, which means this feels like a good time to look back. We've talked a lot here about the game, its world, characters, and mechanics, but we haven't said nearly as much about how the project itself came to be — or what it went through over the course of two years of development.So today, Maria Korotkova, the game's producer, is here to tell the story of Frontier. And honestly, it has enough twists for a small indie-development action movie. So make yourselves comfortable and follow along — this all started almost two years ago...Part 1: Startup or Employment — That Is the QuestionNot everyone knows that before Oduvan Games, my business partner Alexey and I had another startup: a small game studio backed by a much larger investor. A classic setup, really.We got our hands on it while we were still very inexperienced developers, made plenty of mistakes, and…
- Frontier: Path of Shadows joins Steam’s Party-Based RPG Fest! - 14 September 2026
Steam's Party-Based RPG Fest celebrates RPGs where you adventure as a group of characters with their own personalities, skills, equipment, strengths, and roles both in and outside of combat.That makes Frontier feel right at home.At the heart of the game is the crew of the Simurgh: a small group of mercenaries trying to make their way through the fractured Epsilon Sector. Each member of the squad has their own abilities and equipment, and in tactical battles you control the whole team.Positioning matters. Choosing the right equipment matters. Knowing when to split the squad, when to keep everyone together, and how to combine your characters’ abilities can make the difference between getting paid and becoming another wreck floating somewhere in deep space.But your party is more than a collection of combat units.As you travel through the sector, you’ll get to know Jay, Alice, Rob, and Khan…
- Frontier: Path of Shadows is playable on Steam Deck - 11 September 2026
A quick update for those of you who like to play away from your desktop: Frontier: Path of Shadows can be played on Steam Deck.We’ve adapted the controls and interface with handheld play in mind, and we’d now really like to hear from players who spend some time with the game on Deck.If you have a Steam Deck and decide to play Frontier on it, please let us know how the experience feels.We’re especially interested in feedback on:controller comfort and navigation;UI and text readability on the smaller screen;performance and stability;any issues that seem specific to Steam Deck.And if everything works smoothly, that’s useful feedback too.Your reports will help us understand what still needs attention and what we should prioritize in future updates.If you play Frontier on Steam Deck, feel free to share your experience in the Steam Discussions or leave a comment under this post.Thanks for hel…
- Frontier: Path of Shadows is out now! - 10 September 2026
After two years of development, our first major PC project is officially released.It’s hard to describe how much this moment means to us. What started as ideas, prototypes, experiments, and a lot of work has finally become a game you can buy, download, and play today.In Frontier: Path of Shadows, you’ll follow Jay and the crew of the Simurgh through a fractured corner of outer space, get caught up in conflicts between rival factions, fight tactical battles, make difficult choices, and uncover the mystery of the strange alien being connected to Jay — the Symbiont.We’ve spent two years living with these characters and this story. Now we’re incredibly excited to finally share them with you.If you’ve been following the project, played the demo, wishlisted the game, or simply stumbled across us recently — thank you. Getting to release day wouldn’t feel nearly as special without people on the…
- Frontier launches in 2 days - 8 September 2026
Frontier: Path of Shadows launches in just 2 days, on September 10!We’re wrapping up the final checks and getting everything ready for release. It’s been a long road, and we’re excited to finally let you explore the full game.But for us, launch day isn’t the end of Frontier’s development.After release, we’ll continue supporting the game with updates, fixes, balance adjustments, and improvements based on your feedback.And we already have plans for what could come next:More storefronts, including the Epic Games Store;More content, such as new combat encounters, side quests, and random events;More Frontier stories beyond Path of Shadows.The main story of Path of Shadows reaches its conclusion — but not every mystery does.Why is Jay able to form a bond with the Symbiote? What did the Argonauts discover on the Path of Shadows? And what exactly is Khan hiding?There are still places to explore…
- Choose Your Edition of Frontier: Path of Shadows - 3 September 2026
Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10!Alongside the base game, several digital editions will be available on Steam — whether you just want to jump into the adventure, get some extra art and music, or support our team with a few additional goodies.The game and additional content will be discounted at launch, while all bundles come with a permanent 25% discount compared to buying everything separately.Game and Additional ContentFrontier: Path of Shadows — $15You’ll also be able to pick up the additional content separately:Frontier: Path of Shadows Official Soundtrack — $4Frontier: Path of Shadows Digital Artbook — $4Frontier: Path of Shadows Supporter Pack — $12Official SoundtrackThe Frontier: Path of Shadows Original Soundtrack, composed by Alexander Tavrizyan, follows the crew of the Simurgh through the moments when the journey ends and real work begins.Each of the three tr…
- Full Game Review - 27 August 2026
We’re in the home stretch — Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10.Whether you’ve already played the demo or are discovering Frontier: Path of Shadows for the first time, the full game opens up far more ways to fight, explore, and shape your journey.Here’s what awaits you in the full version. Turn-based combat where the battlefield mattersCombat in Frontier is built around positioning, squad synergy, equipment, and using the environment to your advantage.Instead of moving freely across a traditional grid, your squad fights across a network of interconnected tactical points. Some offer valuable opportunities; others inflict debuffs and negative effects. And because enemies can be pushed onto them, a dangerous position can become a weapon in its own right.Each crew member has their own abilities, with new skills opening up more tactical combinations and ways to build your squa…
- Demo Update - First Hour and Shop Rework! - 18 August 2026
We have some great news: Frontier: Path of Shadows is launching on September 10!With release less than a month away, we’re putting the finishing touches on the game — and we’ve just updated the free Steam demo so you can try some of the improvements right now.What’s changed?A faster start and more freedom from the beginningThe previous demo could make Frontier feel more linear and story-focused than it really is. Exploration and player choice are a big part of the experience, so we’ve reworked the opening to bring that across much sooner.You’ll now reach open space almost immediately. From there, you decide where to go, who to fight, and what parts of the sector to explore. The main story will still be there whenever you’re ready to pick it back up.No more equipment wear after a failed battleWe fixed an issue where equipment would lose durability even after a defeat. This meant that eve…
- Frontier Technologies - 8 August 2026
When people in the Core Worlds talk about technology, they usually imagine the latest reactor design, a new warship, or another breakthrough in artificial intelligence. In reality, most of the technologies that define our lives today were invented centuries or even millennia ago. We do not live in an age of constant revolutions, but significant discoveries are still being made.Energy That Powers CivilizationsAny world capable of supporting large-scale industry or maintaining a space fleet relies on three key technologies: fusion power, planetary energy grids, and stellar energy collectors.The latter have become the true foundation of the modern economy. Deploy a network of collectors in orbit, and the star itself can provide enough energy to power entire continents, orbital stations, and industrial complexes.Materials are no less important. Modern spacecraft would be impossible without…
- Artificial Intelligence in 25 century - 6 August 2026
Artificial intelligence has become one of humanity's greatest achievements, and one of its greatest mysteries.They cannot be programmed, copied, or replaced. Every AI is a unique individual whose creation demands enormous resources, time, and expertise. In this article, we explore the nature of artificial minds in the 25th century: from the birth of an AI personality to its role within the society of the Oecumene.The Nature of MindThe emergence of artificial intelligence did not bring humanity any closer to understanding itself. If anything, the opposite happened. The more advanced our technology became, the more apparent it was that while we had learned to create minds, we still did not truly understand what a mind is.Research into AI only reinforced this conclusion. One of the most widespread misconceptions of the 21st-23rd centuries was the belief that consciousness was nothing more…
- Alice's Origin: Life in the Centaur Corporation Union - 4 August 2026
The Centaur Corporation Union is the most technologically advanced power in the Oecumene and the homeland of Alice, one of the first companions you'll meet during your journey across the Frontier. To better understand the person who will accompany you through the fringes of known space, it's worth taking a closer look at the society that shaped her.A Nation Ruled by CorporationsThe Centaur Corporation Union is a state built around humanity's largest corporations. They provide security, drive scientific progress, manage the economy, and define the nation's political direction.In Centaur, pragmatism always comes before idealism. This mindset is what shaped Alice. She understands the Frontier's economy, knows the true value of things, and can quickly tell whether a deal is worth taking—or whether someone is trying to cheat you. During your journey, she often becomes the voice of reason.The…
- Frontier: Path of Shadows is taking part in Steam Cyberpunk Fest! - 3 August 2026
Steam Cyberpunk Fest has begun, and we're excited to be part of it!In Frontier, cyberpunk begins at the edge of explored space. Advanced neural implants, living crystalline technology, distributed computing, and the growing gap between those who control technology and those left behind shape everyday life across the Frontier. Throughout the festival, we'll be sharing more about the world of Frontier, from neural augmentations and living crystalline technology to factions, and the ideas that shaped our universe. If you're interested in grounded sci-fi, tactical RPGs, and worldbuilding, we'd love to have you along for the journey. If you haven't tried the game yet, now is a great time to jump into the demo and add Frontier: Path of Shadows to your wishlist.See you on the Frontier!
- Demo Update - First Hour Rework - 9 July 2026
Attention, mercenaries and captains! New reports are coming in from the edge of the Oikumene. A new update for the Frontier: Path of Shadows demo is now available across all star systems!Over the past few weeks, we've carefully gone through your feedback and implemented a wide range of small but meaningful improvements to make the game feel smoother and more enjoyable.What's new?Fixed a large number of minor bugs and issues;Improved overall stability and game quality;Made various balance and UI adjustments;Completely reworked the opening sequence.The beginning of the game sets the tone for the entire experience, so we rebuilt it almost from the ground up. The new introduction does a better job of immersing you in the world, lets you begin exploring space much earlier, and introduces the core mechanics more naturally.This is just one of many steps on our journey toward release. We're con…
- Powers of the Frontier - 20 June 2026
Very little happens on the Frontier by accident. Behind every pirate raid, lucrative contract, trade route, or sudden political intrigue stands one of Epsilon’s major powers. And if you're planning to spend any amount of time in the sector, it pays to know who you'll be dealing with.House NoPeople on the Frontier say that House No makes money even when nobody is buying anything. Officially, this noble house operates in the entertainment business. It oversees casinos, restaurants, media networks, and other perfectly legal pleasures for the wealthy citizens of the Oikumene. In reality, No’s influence reaches deep into the shadow economy, touching everything from smuggling and questionable deals to services that polite society prefers not to discuss out loud.Umbros Station serves as House No’s headquarters on the Frontier. One of the sector’s most important trade routes passes through it,…
- Colors of the Crystal - 19 June 2026
One of the strangest discoveries out on the Frontier is an ancient crystal symbiote. Ever since meeting it, Jay's life has gotten more complicated and the number of problems and people chasing him has gone way up.The symbiote is an ancient lifeform, trying to understand its host and the world around it. And the longer they share a body, the more they shape each other.As you play, your decisions gradually shape the symbiote's personality. It watches how you handle negotiations, resolve conflicts, explore the world, and treat other people. Over time, the crystal starts mirroring your traits and unlocks new possibilities.Red resonates with those who act rather than wait. It favors bold decisions, a willingness to take responsibility, and the drive to get results at any cost. Threats, assaults, risky plans, or open shows of force these are what tend to bring out Red.Blue values the ability…
- Worlds of Frontier: First Sight - 17 June 2026
As the squad makes its way across the Frontier, they'll come across all kinds of places—from lost colonies and trading posts to worlds scarred by war. Every single one of them has its own story and its own set of problems, and you can bet you'll get dragged into both.Catalina IVIf Catalina IV ever shows up in your navigation log, check your ship's insurance. Twice. A powerful engine, a stray energy pulse, or even a noise that's just a little too loud can stir up a storm. And the lightning here? No joke. One strike can knock a ship right out of the sky.The planet is almost entirely covered in ocean. Sailboats and airships weave between the islands, while cargo from orbit comes down on anti-gravity ferries. When the atmosphere itself declares war on plasma engines, people have no choice but to get creative.Catalina came out of the Third Interstellar War better than most frontier worlds, b…
- Frontier takes part in Steam Next Fest! - 15 June 2026
Traffic control reports increased activity on the routes leading into the Epsilon sector. Our analysts link it to Frontier: Path of Shadows taking part in Steam Next Fest!If you haven't made it out to the Frontier yet, this is your perfect excuse to round up a squad and head for the edge of inhabited space. Expect procedurally generated tactical combat, tough choices, and a mysterious crystal symbiote that can turn a routine job into the start of something much bigger. During our run-up to the festival, we've fine-tuned the balance, squashed a ton of bugs, and made a bunch of improvements based on your feedback. A huge thank you to everyone who's already helped test the game and shared their thoughts!If you've had your eye on Frontier for a while, or were just waiting for the right moment to jump in, this is it.Play the demo, share your feedback, and add the game to your wishlist! See y…
