Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition — patch notes and updates
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| Throes of the Watchmaker: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho is Now Available! | 2025-12-16 | Hello everyone! The Throes of the Watchmaker art book is now officially available via 3dtotal.com!This follow-up to The Concept Art of Bryce Kho is a collection of all-new concept art from the Sea of Stars DLC and features behind-the-scenes commentary between concept artist Bryce Kho and creative director Thierry Boulanger. It’s published in partnership with 3dtotal, and we couldn’t have dreamed of a partner better aligned with the vision we had for it. To say that we’re very happy with the final product would be an understatement. We hope you’ll love it too! You can also download a hi-res wallpaper of Bryce's cover art here.Sea of Stars: Thr |
| Patch Notes 2.0.59021 (spoilers) | 2025-10-15 | Bug Fixes / UpdatesFixed an issue during the Dweller of Dread fight where the tentacle locks were not visible when grabbing a character.Resolved an audio issue where pirate songs sounded muffled in certain inns.Fixed a potential crash that could occur when initiating a high five just before loading a level in local co-op.Addressed a bug where some characters were missing when the game was played on computers set to the Turkish language.Added a missing dialogue line when speaking to Seraï as Resh’an at the campfire before the Hydralion fight in local co-op.Applied Unity Engine's fix to security vulnerability CVE-2025-59489 on PC.Re-added two l |
| New Fangamer Merch Available Now! | 2025-08-12 | Hey everyone! Many of you have been asking for it, and it's finally here: brand new Sea of Stars merch!Our friends at Fangamer just dropped a shirt you can grab right now, plus a sneak peek at an upcoming plush that's on the way.Check them out in the store! Solstice Warriors T-ShirtIllustrated by our very own concept artist and character designer, Bryce Kho, this shirt features complementary front-and-back illustrations connected by Seraï’s Phase Shiv.Each shirt also comes with a bonus sticker. It’s available now and shipping immediately, head to the Fangamer store to get yours!Malkomud PlushThe Molekin wizard was the obvious pick to turn int |
| Patch Notes 2.0.58940 (Spoilers) | 2025-06-23 | New Features & Gameplay AdjustmentsReworked all the camping spots in Throes of the Watchmaker to increase variety.Updated the train and mini rail buggy so they can now be controlled by all players during co-op play.Adjusted the timing on multiple combat skills.Tweaked the block timing for Narcis King's “Ganonball” attack to improve counterplay.Made overall combat balancing adjustments in the DLC.Optimized game performance.Added the ability to generate a DLC-ready save from a New Game + save.DLC bosses now count for the “What a Technique!” achievement.Made select DLC trinkets available in the base game.Revised several cutscene dialogues in the |
| Patch Notes 2.0.58811 (spoilers) | 2025-05-23 | - Fixed a bug preventing interaction with a specific puzzle box in Rail Forest after backtracking. - Fixed a bug in Wolf Rock where a disappearing block made a puzzle unsolvable. - In Big Top, made sure that the acrobats are properly aligned when reloading if the puzzle was completed. - Fixed an issue where players could become stuck on a ladder in the Oubliettes. - Fixed a bug causing the Tactician’s Mettle relic to reduce party HP when resting. - Fixed an issue where the -2 MP effect from Moonstone Bracers was not being applied. - Fixed a crash and visual issues on the Game Over screen when dying during phase two of the Dweller of Woe encou |
| Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Free DLC is Out Now! | 2025-05-20 | Hello everyone, The time has come: Throes of the Watchmaker — the free DLC for Sea of Stars — is out now! We spent nearly two incredible years crafting this free DLC as a heartfelt thank-you to our fans. Your support made it possible, and we hope this bonus final adventure for Sea of Stars will bring you joy. To celebrate the launch, Sea of Stars is currently available at its lowest price since release, with a limited-time discount of 35% off! If you want to help in bringing more eyeballs to this circus-themed romp, the best way is always to leave a comment on the trailer on YouTube, and share on social media. How To Access The DLC? 1. The DL |
| Throes of the Watchmaker is Coming May 20th + New Trailer! | 2025-04-30 | Hello everyone, The day is set: Throes of the Watchmaker — the free DLC for Sea of Stars — is coming to all platforms on May 20th, 2025! The announcement was made this morning, accompanied by a whole new trailer showcasing the scope, narrative, and tone of this wacky post-game bonus adventure. We hope you're as excited as we are, because the playtest results are in and it clocks over 8 hours of completely new content! The scope of this DLC went way beyond what we initially envisioned, which was only made possible through the warm and overwhelming response we have been blessed with. If you want to help in bringing more eyeballs to this circus- |
| Patch Notes 1.1.53846 (spoilers) | 2024-12-04 | - Fixed a rare crash in Wind Mines Tunnels when teleporting while using a ladder in co-op play. - Fixed a rare crash that could occur in the quiz when requesting help. - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while browsing the Game Menu. - Fixed a softlock that could occur in the Yellow Room of Wizard’s Lab. - Fixed an issue affecting audio after multiple Game Over screens in the same level. - Fixed an issue missing dialogs on characters in camping while in co-op play. - Fixed an issue where the player wouldn't be K.O.'d when blocking an attack during the K.O. State tutorial with the Artful Gambit. - Fixed an issue that allowed players to move |
| Patch Notes 1.1.53756 (spoilers) | 2024-11-22 | - Fixed an issue that could cause a party member to be missing when skipping the prologue. - Fixed a potential softlock that could occur when starting the game with Artful Gambit. - Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to become locked in Lucent’s Inn. - Fixed an issue that allowed players to camp during the prologue. - Fixed an issue where Sequent Flare would not work properly with Sunball. - Fixed an issue that could cause the player to go out of bounds on the world map while in a boat. - Fixed an issue that caused the camera to teleport to an incorrect location after the Molekin bath cutscene. - Fixed an issue that sometime prevented |
| The Dawn of Equinox Update is Now Available! | 2024-11-12 | Hello everyone, The Dawn of Equinox update is available to download for free on all platforms, right now! Here’s the new trailer, showcasing some of the main changes coming with the update: We ultimately see Dawn of Equinox as the community’s gift to us - the overwhelming support you’ve all shown us ever since we first announced Sea of Stars helped give our team the chance to return to the project, and present a refined version of it including everything we ever hoped this adventure to be. There's even more in store in the upcoming DLC Throes of the Watchmaker, but in the meantime, we couldn’t be happier with how Sea of Stars feels with this |
| Dawn of Equinox Update is Coming for Free on November 12! | 2024-09-30 | Hello everyone! In parallel with the DLC we've been working on the next major update for Sea of Stars titled Dawn of Equinox, which is officially set to arrive on all platforms on November 12! Dawn of Equinox will bring to life the completed vision for Sea of Stars, incorporating everything that couldn’t be included at launch, along with some of the most requested features and improvements informed by feedback from players. Join us on a Twitch livestream Tuesday October 1st at 2PM ET for an in-depth look at the plethora of changes coming to the game. For now, here’s an overview of what this free update has to offer. DAWN OF EQUINOX UPDATE OVE |
| Sea of Stars DLC is Coming for Free Spring 2025! | 2024-08-27 | Hey everyone! We’re almost exactly one year away from the release of Sea of Stars (!!!), and while we've been a bit quiet lately, we’re excited to share some fantastic news today. Throes of the Watchmaker is coming Spring 2025, for free! Visit the DLC’s website for everything there is to know so far. We hope you’re as excited as we are about this new adventure! Malevolent Spectacle Awaits Throes of the Watchmaker finds the Solstice Warriors Valere and Zale venturing into the miniature clockwork world of Horloge. In this magical land where denizens are threatened by a cursed carnival, our heroes will need to adapt to unfamiliar rules if their |
| Sea of Stars: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho Is Now Available for Pre-Orders | 2024-04-16 | Hello everyone! As you may know, the team is fully focused on production of the DLC at the moment, as well as the Couch Co-Op mode for Sea of Stars. While we’re very happy with the pace of development on both fronts, it’s still too early to reveal specific details for those yet. However, we do have a fun announcement for you all today. The Sea of Stars physical art book is printing as we speak! Sea of Stars: The Art of Bryce Kho is a 272-page collection of concept art from the game, featuring over 90+ illustrations of concepts for playable characters, NPCs, enemies, bosses, and environments. The book also showcases the creative process throug |
| Patch Notes 1.0.48412 | 2024-03-13 | - Simplified Chinese Localization Overhaul: Following the feedback of Chinese players, we’ve dedicated considerable resources to revamp the Simplified Chinese version of Sea of Stars. This comprehensive overhaul includes not just translations, but also cultural adaptations to ensure that the game feels as native and engaging as possible. Every piece of text, from menu options to in-game dialogues, has been meticulously reviewed and revised for accuracy, context, and cultural relevance. - Fixed typos in all languages |
| Sea of Stars Won Best Independent Game at The Game Awards! | 2023-12-11 | Hey everyone! Sea of Stars won the award for Best Independent Game at this year's The Game Awards that took place in Los Angeles on December 7th! It still feels surreal and it’s hard for us to find the words, but we want to once again thank everyone for the overwhelming support |
| Patch Notes 1.0.46981 (heavy spoilers) | 2023-12-06 | - Added a new Relic: Tactician’s Mettle, which will unlock after the graduation ceremony. It is also given retroactively when loading a save beyond that point in Zenith Academy. - Updated all campfire rest scenes to offer more varied placement and animations. - Sea of Nightmare: Fixed an issue that could cause the break crystal cutscene to not play entirely, locking the player in Sea of Nightmare. Save files that are locked in Sea of Nightmare should be fixed after a reload. - Adjusted the logic on the Parrot to properly offer insight regarding Fishing Island’s conches. - Fixed props flickering, clipping and adjusted collisions in multiple le |
| Steam Awards 2023 Nomination | 2023-11-21 | For the Steam Awards this year, we chose the Outstanding Visual Style category for Sea of Stars! As the nominees are determined by the community alone, every vote makes a big difference. You can cast yours above. Whichever titles you wish to support, we hope you will all participate in big numbers |
| Patch Notes 1.0.46131 (heavy spoilers) | 2023-10-12 | - Fixed a softlock that could occur when using Hurl Smash to break locks against a certain final boss - Fixed a glitch that could occur when swapping the party leader while standing on a pressure plate - Fixed a trigger that could cause Khukharr's dialog to start when returning from a fast travel - Added a check to prevent a conflict when attempting to start flying on the exact same frame as landing in boat form - Sea of Nightmare: added a check to prevent initiating combat while a crystal break cutscene is playing - Sunken Ruins: moved the stone activation cutscene to trigger after opening the chest rather than after beating the boss, to fix |
| Patch Notes 1.0.46074 | 2023-09-08 | - Fixed softlocks that could occur in certain areas depending on party composition - Fixed an inventory glitch regarding Antsudlo's pearls - Fixed an reported issue where Garl would be remain deactivated when swapping party members before reconvening in the Humble Boast's Kitchen - Fixed an issue where Antsuldo could be entered too early, causing an improper state on the big door - Added a check to update save files ensuring they are compatible with latest fixes - Retro actively added Cerulean Expanse story artifact to those who missed it prior to the fix - Reimported text in all languages to include all pending updates |
| Patch Notes 1.0.46059 | 2023-09-01 | - Fix soft-lock that could occur when leveling up in X'tol's Landing - Fix issue where combat result bar could display negative XP - Reduced time before displaying boat controls while sailing to increase the chances players will visit their crew! - Adjusted repulsor physics on an NPC that could cause dragging - Reimported English texts to included latest corrections |