- Ver1.1.7 - 11 September 2026
- Fixed typos - Added the Okinawa guest house to the end credits
- Complete Walkthrough for Anyone Who Just Can't Clear It - 7 September 2026
Hello everyone! This is Karin Bell, the developer.I got a complete walkthrough written for the game!!VTuber Nanashino wrote a complete walkthrough for the game!! It's written as a story, and it's such an entertaining guide — I was genuinely moved. So glad I didn't have to write it myself! Thank you so much, Nanashino!! Nanashino's playthrough of Traveler Stories is very unusual and full of spoilers, so I'm sharing a clip instead (starts at 9:01). A really fun playthrough with a great deep voice.Bell, the traveling game developer, actually went travelingThe day before I was set to head out after releasing the game, I found a serious bug. There was no way I could leave it broken and go, so I worked until 5 in the morning. Please, please don't break again! I flew off to Okinawa saying a little prayer — and no bug reports came in! What a relief.In Okinawa, I stayed at the very guesthouse th…
- Ver1.1.6 - 29 August 2026
- Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, the third-Saturday signboard scenario would play a signboard story one entry ahead, skipping the correct one - Added ambient sound to some previously silent sections Bell is heading out on a trip today! I'll be posting updates from the road on X with #リアル旅人物語 — come take a look! https://x.com/BellGameCreate
- Ver1.1.5 - 26 August 2026
Fixed an issue where the ending could be reached without meeting the ending requirements.
- 更新：Ver1.1.4 - 24 August 2026
テキストの速度とオートテキストの速度が効かないのを修正
- Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People is out now!! - 24 August 2026
Hello everyone, this is developer Karin Bell.Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People is out now!!Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People launched today! To everyone who's been cheering me on all this time — thank you so much!!15% off launch sale on now!!The game is 15% off for a two-week launch sale. Now's a great time to pick it up ^^■ Sale period August 24 – September 6, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT *Sale period is subject to change without notice.New trailer with narration is liveA new trailer with narration is now up! (Please note the game itself does not have character voices.)About streaming and Let's PlaysFeel free to upload videos and livestream the game. Please give the streaming guidelines a read first.▼ Streaming guidelines https://bellbell.jp/tosI also ask that you include the following:・Game title "Traveler Stories" in your video title ・A link to the store page in the video descr…
- Just 2 Days Until Launch! New Trailer with Narration Is Live! - 22 August 2026
Hello everyone! This is Karin Bell, the developer.Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People releases in just three days, on August 24th! For the first two weeks after launch, the game will be available at 15% off.I'm continuing to put the finishing touches on everything ahead of release!New Trailer with NarrationIt's already up on the Steam store page, but I've released a new trailer — this time with narration — to give you a clearer sense of what Traveler Stories is all about. Please take a look!Weekly Development Updates on My BlogI post weekly development updates on my blog, and I'm now up to 63 entries. I've been writing them for over a year, so you can follow the entire story of how Traveler Stories came together, right from the very beginning. I'm planning to release them as a Kindle book and paid content in the future.https://note.com/bellbelljp/m/mdf865809e751I'm on Instagram No…
- Launching Monday, August 24 — 10:00 AM PDT! - 14 July 2026
Hi everyone! This is Karin Bell, the developer.I'm happy to announce that "Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People" will launch on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT, priced at $12.99. For the first two weeks after release, it'll be available at 15% off — $11.04 as a launch sale.I'll keep working hard to get everything ready for release!Weekly dev updates on note!I post development progress every week on note (a Japanese blogging platform) — 57 entries so far. I've been writing for over a year, so you can follow the whole story of how Traveler Stories came together, right from the beginning. I'm also planning to compile it into a Kindle book / paid edition down the line. https://note.com/bellbelljp/m/mdf865809e751I'm exhibiting at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13!I'm excited to share that I'll be exhibiting at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 (an indie game event in Tokyo)! I'd be so happy if you coul…
- Demo Version Data Carryover - 30 June 2026
Hello everyone! I'm Karin Bell, the developer of Journeys of Real People.Demo Version Data Carryover Implemented!Save data from the demo version can now be carried over to the full game. Traveler Stories – Let's Play PlaylistTo celebrate the demo release, many streamers played through the full version as a preview playthrough. I've compiled them into a playlist — please check it out!Traveler Stories – Let's Play Playlist Handpicked Highlight Clips (English subtitles available!)During Steam Next Fest, I was live-streaming highlight clips from the let's plays. Out of all the wonderful playthroughs, I've carefully selected highlights and reviews from three standout streamers! Spoilers have been taken into consideration — but if you'd prefer to go in completely spoiler-free, please wait for the full game release!Streamers featured in the highlight clips:Wagyuin Giara on YouTube Kohane Nekob…
- Demo Version Released Today! - 18 May 2026
Hey everyone! I'm Karin Bell, the developer of "Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People."Today, the demo version has finally been released!Every single character is based on a real person?! A multi-ending raising simulator & visual novel where you uncover the crazy true stories of hardcore travelers who have explored 98 countries! In this demo, you can play 12 out of the 31 days (about 20 minutes per playthrough).Many Streamers Playing the Full Version Early!A lot of streamers and content creators will be playing the full version ahead of release! I'm planning to round up their videos and streams, so stay tuned for more updates. I'm also sharing them over on Discord!Discord is Now Open!I'm sharing and showcasing streams, videos, and articles related to Karin Bell's games. Feel free to drop your thoughts and feedback! It will be incredibly helpful for future development. *Bug reports a…
- Major Announcement on Tuesday, May 19th! - 16 May 2026
Hello everyone! I'm Karin Bell, the developer.I have a major announcement coming on Tuesday, May 19th! Only 3 days left!Please add the game to your Wishlist and stay tuned for the big news!
- Our Journey Reaches the Next Stage: New Trailer & Demo Page Now Public! - 30 March 2026
Hello everyone! I’m Karin Bell, the developer of "Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People." I’m currently creating a life-sim visual novel based on the gritty, "80% true" experiences of real people, including a world traveler who has visited 98 countries. Today, I have three exciting updates to share with you!1. The Demo Store Page is Now Live!The dedicated store page for the demo is finally public! I’m making steady progress so that you can soon experience the unique atmosphere of listening to travelers' raw stories. I’m currently making final adjustments to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. It will be playable very soon, so please stay tuned for just a little longer!2. More Languages Added to the Store PageTo bring these stories to travelers all over the world, I’ve added descriptions in the following languages to the store page:RussianSpanish (Latin America)As I’ve…
- [Update] Multilingual Support & Demo Plans - 4 February 2026
Hello everyone! I’m Karin Bell, the developer of Traveler Stories: Journeys of Real People. I have several important updates to share about the development.Store Page RenewalTo better convey the appeal of the game and the depth of the characters’ real-life stories, I’ve completely revamped the store page text, screenshots, and overall structure. Please take a look at the newly updated page!Multilingual Store Page SupportI’ve added multiple languages to the store page description. At the moment, these translations are machine-translated, but English will receive a full quality check (LQA) at a later stage.Newly added languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), GermanAbout Game LocalizationCurrently, the game itself supports Japanese and English only. However, if there is strong wishlist demand from players using other languages, I wil…
