- Dustborn is now available on macOS - 8 July 2025
The long-awaited macOS version includes everything added to the game since launch, including numerous quality-of-life improvements, optimisations and bug fixes, and new features from our major 1.14 update.This is (naturally) the best version of Dustborn — and we’re happy to finally bring it to Mac gamers!A single-player, story-driven road trip adventure set in an alternate history America, Dustborn is a game about hope, love, friendships, personal growth, and the power of words (and also robots). Whether you’re returning to the highway or just starting your journey, this is a great time to join Pax and the crew on their cross-country adventures — particularly if you're a Mac user.Dustborn is available today for macOS 15 (Sequoia) with native support for Apple Silicon (M1/8GB RAM) and Intel (Core i5 2.7 GHz/16GB) Macs.Oh, and if you already purchased the Windows PC version of Dustborn, t…
- Free content update v1.14 - 6 June 2025
Since launch, we’ve had a ton of ideas for things we wanted to add to Dustborn. And since the release of v1.8 last autumn, we’ve been bringing those ideas to life, piece by piece — improving the game in meaningful ways, with help from our players.We’ve even made our roadmap public, giving the community an opportunity to suggest and vote on the features, fixes, and additions you care the most about. The feedback has been both generous and helpful.Today, we’re excited to announce our biggest and most ambitious update yet: version 1.14 — available now!This update touches nearly every aspect of the game. Combat is punchier and more varied, with new hit effects, enemy types, and weapons — plus tweaks to timing, flow, and impact. Life on the bus is more dynamic, reflecting the choices you’ve made throughout the game. You’ll get deeper insight into each crew member’s Coda, and on your second p…
- Dustborn update v1.12: March 2025 - 1 April 2025
Dustborn Marches ever onwards (sorry) (Yes: we know it's April, the patch notes are coming in very late! No: this isn't an April Fool's post.) Our latest content update is a relatively minor one, but addresses something we’ve wanted to do for a long time: more Herald, more context to the Puritans storyline. We’re not done with this yet — we have some additional plans for the game’s ending — but the new Pax-meets-the-Herald scenes in issues #4, #7 and #10 add important details and context to a part of the story we weren’t completely happy with. Aside from that, there’s now an alternate way to enter the New Jerusalem mall, using Ziggy; the first of hopefully many radio broadcasts; and a couple of important bug fixes and optimisations. We hope you enjoy this (minor) update! We have something really special planned for our next big content update, scheduled for “spring 2025”. (Norwegian spr…
- Game File: NetEase может закрыть свои западные студии, включая Quantic Dream и Grasshopper Manufacture - 23 February 2025
Китайское издательство NetEase изучает возможность закрытия большинства своих западных студий. Об этом сообщают источники портала Game File .
- GLAAD Media Awards Nomination for Outstanding Video Game - 28 January 2025
"Dustborn is perhaps 2024’s most misunderstood game. Upon its release in August, an unfortunate barrage of online criticisms quickly usurped any opportunity for meaningful discourse about it. But having actually played the game, we wholeheartedly believe that its twisting story and vibrant world are worth experiencing." This description from GLAAD, featured in their list of standout titles from 2024, is an affirmation of what the development team set out to achieve. Dustborn is a heartfelt story about inclusion and diversity in a world that often feels hostile to those ideals. "Being nominated for a GLAAD Media Award means so much to me, both as a creator and as a gay man," writes Christoffer Grav, Senior Art Director at Red Thread Games. "With Dustborn, we set out to celebrate diversity and give a voice to those who often feel unseen. This recognition is a reminder of why representatio…
- Brand NEW Dustborn demo! - 20 January 2025
We've released a new demo! But wait…WHY a new demo when the game's been out for FIVE (!) months? We removed the old demo before Christmas. It was very outdated; developed for Steam's Next Fest in June 2024, it included none of the important and game-changing updates and upgrades from the past seven (!!) months. The old demo also didn't, uh, demonstrate what Dustborn is all about. It was too disjointed and fragmented, which made it hard to understand the story and characters. It dropped you into combat without a proper tutorial, and you didn't get enough time to hang with the crew — a big part of the Dustborn experience. This is, after all, a game about people and relationships…and only occasionally and tangentially about fighting zombie robots. (There's some of that, sure. But there's a lot more branching dialogue and emotional choices.) The new demo is very much THE GAME. If you enjoy…
- Dustborn update v1.10: The 2024 Holiday Special - 13 December 2024
Dustborn, the holiday edition Just in time for the holidays, version 1.10 — our second major update since launch — brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and new content to Dustborn. As always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports — both in the Steam discussion forum and on Discord. We hope you enjoy our latest update…and this is still just the beginning! We have more exciting and surprising game updates planned for next year — including features and content suggested by our community. Players on other platforms: this version will be available through alternative PC storefronts (Epic/GOG) and on consoles next week. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, thanks for playing Dustborn, and we'll see you all in 2025! Change log — version 1.10 Performance and bug fixes Optimisations and improved performance in multiple scenes, including La Torre in issue #1 and…
- Update 1.8 patched - 5 November 2024
Thanks for playing the latest content update, and for reporting bugs! The new patch is now live and includes the following fixes: Multiple fixes to prevent soft-blocks after skipping dialogue lines Block counter window has been adjusted, making it easier to counter enemy attacks after blocking Fixed error in comic book wrap-up panel if C.T. stayed on the bus in issue #6 Fixed a blocker bug in the Adjunct boss fight in issue #10 Pax now wears the correct shirt after the flashback sequence in the mall (issue #4) Added Ziggy’s missing Coda Moment at the service station in issue #3 Fixed bug blocking player movement if Pax got too close to the bus at the Alpine Visitors Center Fixed bug with dialogue prematurely cutting off on the bus after the Alpine Visitors Center Ziggy’s Vox FX no longer permanently enabled during the workshop scene Fixed a bug with the Acolytes rising from the floor in…
- Dustborn content update v1.8 - 1 November 2024
November 2024 content update Content additions, QoL improvements, and bug fixes We’re excited to bring you our latest update, featuring new content, quality of life improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes to make your cross-country road trip aboard the Cougar Cruiser a smoother and more enjoyable ride! Here are the highlights: Dialogue line skipping By popular request, you can now skip dialogue lines with the spacebar (game controllers: Ⓑ/Ⓞ). Introducing “Coda Moments” Ever wonder when your choices impact the story? “Coda Moments” highlight key branching moments linked to your crew's Codas. Combat skipping and difficulty tweaks The new Story Mode skips all combat encounters automatically — for players who just want the story. You can also skip individual fights in Easy and Normal modes. Hard Mode has upped the stakes: you can die, which sends you back to the last checkpoint. Enhanced com…
- Кунсткамера современной аудитории: Обзор Dustborn - 15 September 2024
У редакции GameMAG.ru уже сложилась традиция - каждый год в конце августа мы пробуем проекты, рожденные в муках адептами woke-культуры. Ну это те, которые пропагандируют запрещенные в России экстремистские организации и упорно прописывают каждому персонажу индивидуальные местоимения.
- Only a few hours left before release! - 20 August 2024
Dustborn is releasing today! Only three hours left before you're immersed into the Republic of America with Pax and her crew! Have a look at the map below to know the exact release timing in your region: Dustborn will be available on Steam at a launch price of $29.99 / 29.99€. 26 achievements will be available to unlock during your road trip. Keep an eye on the road to get them all! See you at 4pm UTC+2 for the reveal of our launch trailer. But in the meantime... here's a sneak peak 👀 Join our official Dustborn Discord channel and chat with us and many others!
- STEAM NEXT FEST LIVESTREAM #2 - 16 June 2024
We're back with our last livestream of this Steam Next Fest! Check out our Steam page to watch Aliya Will (voice of Sai) play the demo, while sharing about her experience cosplaying Dustborn's main character Pax! Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everything related to Dustborn and be notified when it releases August 20, 2024! https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/ Join our official Dustborn Discord channel and chat with us and many others!
- STEAM NEXT FEST LIVESTREAM #1 - 12 June 2024
Missed Monday's livestream? We got you covered with a recording! Check out our Steam page to watch Katy Bentz and Safiyya Ingar (voice of Sai) play the demo, while sharing some insights about the game. You all met the main crew, but it's time to reveal a new character who play an important role in the story: The Herald. His gaze is penetrating. When he smiles, pain and death follow. He may not be (entirely) human. See for yourself below! Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everything related to Dustborn and be notified when it releases August 20, 2024! https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/ Join our official Dustborn Discord channel and chat with us and many others!
- DUSTBORN IS AT STEAM NEXT FEST - 9 June 2024
We are excited to take part in the Steam Next Fest, from June 10 to June 17 with a free hands-on demo. For a full week, you will get the opportunity to discover the world of Dustborn and the crew you'll be a part of. Celebrate the start of the event June 10 on Twitch with exclusive let's play livestreams featuring creators Katy Bentz, Aliya Will and actor Safiyya Ingar who voices Sai in the game! Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everything related to Dustborn and be notified when it releases August 20, 2024! https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/ Join our official Dustborn Discord channel and chat with us and many others!
- PAX EAST 2024 RECAP - 28 March 2024
That's a wrap on an amazing PAX EAST 2024! It was an absolute blast watching players discover the first-ever hands-on demo of Dustborn. Thank you to all players who stopped by to stay hi, take pictures with our cosplayers or to play the game! During the event, we held an exclusive panel featuring host Katy Bentz (Life is Strange), writer Jess Erion, and the talented voice actors Dominique Tipper (The Expanse) as well as Safiyya Ingar (The Witcher). They shared cool stories about the creation of Dustborn and their journey bringing its cast of characters to life! Looking for behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Dustborn? Catch the livestream here: Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everthing related to Dustborn! https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/ Join our official Dustborn Discord channel and chat with us and many others!
- DUSTBORN has a release date! - 21 March 2024
The story-driven action-adventure game from Red Thread Studio, set in an alternate America will launch August 20, 2024! Check out the Release Date trailer, revealed at the Future Games Show! Visit unique locations across North America aboard a robot-driven tour bus! Explore, investigate and recruit new people you meet along the way. Bond with them around a campfire and fight your pursuers. Together you might survive this road trip… unless you destroy yourselves first. Get a sneak peek of what's to come in the Gameplay Overview video! We are attending PAX EAST for the first time and we bring a lot of exciting stuff with us! Come visit booth 18043 in Hall A to try the first-ever hands-on demo of the game and leave with some exclusive goodies and photos! Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everything related to Dustborn! https://store.steampowered.com/app/721180/Dustborn/ Join our off…
- Dustborn is the latest addition to the nascent misfits-on-a-road-trip genre - 22 August 2023
The misfits-on-a-road-trip genre arguably began bloody ages ago, it's true, but I think it's really been building momentum over the last few years with stuff like Signs Of The Sojourner , Hitchhiker , and even Road 96 . Red Thread Games, who made Draugen (a horror game I liked quite a bit), are adding to the list with Dustborn , a single-player action-adventure with a heavy lean towards story, which was revealed at this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live. You play Pax, a pregnant con-artist on the run transporting an important package across the Northern border of what appears to be an authoritarian, dystopian USA. And you tell me this is in no way related to Road 96? Well, alright. Dustborn is being published by Quantic Dream, so I feel dutybound to make fun of it. No. Must... resist... Read more
- Dustborn - Neues Story-Adventure der Dreamfall-Macher enthüllt - 17 June 2020
Das norwegische Entwicklerstudio Red Thread Games hat dieser Tage im Rahmen der GamesRadar+ Future Games Show mit Dustborn sein neuestes Projekt enthüllt. Die Macher von Story-Adventures wie Dreamfall Chapters und Draugen bleiben sich dem Genre treu und erzählen im frisch angekündigten Action-Abenteuer eine Geschichte » Komplette News auf pressakey.com lesen
- Dustborn is about smashing cops with words, bats - 13 June 2020
Red Thread Games, the studio behind Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen , have announced a new action adventure game, Dustborn , with a shiny trailer. It’s a road trip game about a sooorta queer-coded group of misfits driving a mysterious cargo across America, chased by “fanatical Puritans” and blocked by “the authoritarian Justice”. Also you’re a folk-punk band, and must practice around the campfire for a showdown at Battle of the Bands. No, really. (more…)
