Boreas

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• Patch Notes·3 Dec 2025Official

  Project Status Update

  Hi everyone!After a long break and a lack of updates, we wanted to share an important announcement: the development of Boreas is on hold for an indefinite time.It was a difficult decision, but the project grew increasingly chaotic with constant changes, eventually leaving the whole team burned out and exhausted. We might return to Boreas one day with fresh ideas and finally bring it to the finish line, but for now, it needs a pause.But we're not giving up!In the meantime, we decided to create a super small, fun game. If anyone remembers Sort the Court (you can still find it on Itch.io) a decision-making sim with cute visuals and a couple of buttons, then you already know the vibe.We’re making something in a similar spirit, but with more depth: additional resources, factions, unique buildings, and a no-repeat dialogue system.It’s a light, funny narrative game, and we plan to launch a playtest early next year.If you enjoy chill story-driven experiences, add Make It So to your wishlist and sign up for the upcoming playtest!
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• Community & Events·23 Feb 2025Official

  Boreas Steam Next Fest Demo!

  Hey sailors, It’s been quite a while since our last update, but we’ve got a good reason for this ‘calm before the storm’: we’ve been hard at work improving the game! And now, we’re ready to announce that the DEMO OUT NOW! TL;DR. If that’s all you wanted to know – great! But if you’re curious about what’s new, keep reading for more details: Complete Game Rework We’ve reimagined the core concept of the game. Why? Because we wanted it to feel more fun and relaxing. Our aim is for you to enjoy the serene experience of sailing across the sea, connecting with islanders, and exploring without unnecessary stress. Expect pure chill and relaxation! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/adb1e322f25a67e382b31313a38ae311eae8e568.gif Visual Overhaul After experimenting with countless ship designs, we’ve finally chosen one that fits the world perfectly – both aesthetically and practically. And here’s another exciting update: while sailing, you’ll now encounter friendly sea creatures! Be sure to say hello, they’ll appreciate it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/ac601b229daa0e4f64d016998d483e2111899286.gif Quest System As you sail, you’ll come across items floating in the sea. These will serve as fuel for your ship or valuable trade goods for the islanders. In the demo, you’ll explore multiple islands, each inhabited by locals. Some will have quests for you, while others will be happy to trade. The more you help the islanders, the better their islands will thrive! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/45e750ea2e00213d21e3c1e55757849b6b998013.gif Check out the new trailer Ready to set sail? Play the demo and let us know what you think — your feedback will help shape the journey ahead! Follow us on X
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• Announcements·3 Nov 2023Official

  Dev's Blog: Boreas Demo!

  Hey everyone! For a year now, our small team has been joining the ranks of indie developers and working on a game that we'd love to play ourselves. Today on itch.io we released a test demo of Boreas! So we want to tell you what projects we took on and what came out of it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/dee0bfb259e57c3c979e22533d402037c5a184b9.gif French Revolution Back then, we were all about creating a strategy game about defending city districts from an advancing army in the style of the French Revolution. The enemies were approaching with cannons and cavalry, and the player defended themselves using barricades. We even came up with two character’s concepts: wooden toys and tin soldiers. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/411fcc58b6731fd0825d1312b59fdcabd6d9385d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/d1b0a7791041d2a856c5d532c9fb5b2500aceb49.png In about 1.5 months, we put together the first prototype, played it, and realized that something was missing. Although the game looked interesting, we needed to add either barricade construction or the ability to engage in battles inside buildings; otherwise, the game would quickly become boring. At that point, motivation within the team hit rock bottom, and everyone lost interest in the project. But we decided not to give up and try something else. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/c66a8f183f70ad1da5ba6b7d64b12547bff3e16c.png Square-Pigs Steal the Show That's when we decided to shrink the playing field and introduce various buildings. We replaced the French Revolution with a cattle yard, where animals defended the farm against aliens. Our initial idea was to have defense without close combat and fortifications, but we encountered difficulties with balance. It either turned into a fast-paced tactical shooter or overly drawn-out positional standoffs. In the end, the gameplay looked as if someone had decided to play chess on a calculator. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/50e85c1b5b9588f0f4e293dd325d59db58248850.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44333345/e0f376176d...
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