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1 Sep 2026
NewsStill Standing! A Little Update From Us———In-game event
In-game event · published 1 Sep 2026, 15:37:57 UTC
Still Standing! A Little Update From Us
Hey everyone, Earlier today, mikeydsc made a discussion post just to check if we were okay because we’ve been a little quiet lately. (Can we spam the comments with “Thank you, mikeydsc”? <3) We feel like we ended up with the best community we could have asked for. You’ve all been so kind, patient, thoughtful, and supportive. We love you all. And yes, we’re okay(ish)! Very overwhelmed, a little…
Major update · published 26 Jul 2026, 22:19:17 UTC
Patch 1.0.6 is Live
Another patch just dropped! Hey everyone! We've fixed one of the biggest headaches in the game: the startup bug where the game could get stuck on a gray square the first time you launched it. This should finally be gone! If you still run into it for any reason, please let us know. We're keeping a close eye on it. We've also tweaked the dice balance a bit more. In particular, the section before…
It’s been one week since our game hit the wild. For four years, this game was almost our entire lives. Every evening after work, every weekend, every holiday Bilge (Whiplash) and I poured absolutely everything we had into this project. Seeing you all actually play it, and care about it... has been the most overwhelming, beautiful experience of our lives. The Bumps in the Road Of course, not eve…
Another patch is live! Changes · Improved the reliability of save/load in a few edge cases. · Fixed several dialogue issues and typos reported by the community. · Updated the Dice tutorial to make it clearer that Dice are consumable resources. · Added more collectible Dice to several scenes throughout the game.
Hey everyone! Our goal was for spending dice to feel tense and meaningful. The idea behind the system is that money is luck and you're only as lucky as the dice count you have. (We might have drawn a little too heavily from real-life inflation for this one... it's rough, folks.) That said, we realized that in some spots, the tension tipped over into frustration. That's definitely not the experi…
Hey everyone! Another patcy is live. Thanks again for all the bug reports and feedback. We've been reading everything and working through the list as fast as we can. · Fixed several issues that could prevent saving or loading the game correctly. · Fixed a bug that could cause dialogue choices to not appear. · Fixed an issue that could cause character portraits to appear in the wrong position du…
Thanks again for all the reports and feedback. Here's what's included in this update: · Switched to new video codecs to fix the broken video playback on Steam Deck. · Fixed the stuttering during the intro video. (The intro was originally rendered in 4K, which was causing performance issues on some systems. We've reduced the quality a little, and it now plays smoothly.) Thanks for helping us mak…
Fixed the incorrect Neural Archive Boost description. · Fixed an issue where loading a save from the main menu could incorrectly start the intro sequence. · Fixed an issue where Howard could get stuck outside RR Industries , preventing players from entering the location. · Fixed an issue where multiple Communist Dice weren't calculating correctly. · Fixed an issue that caused the game to lock u…
Hey everyone! Sorry for being a little quiet. The last few weeks have basically been us playing our own game an unhealthy number of times, finding bugs, fixing bugs, creating new bugs, fixing those bugs, arguing over dialogue, tweaking tiny details nobody will probably notice... and then doing it all over again. But we finally made it. Celestial Return is officially launching on July 14. Thank…
Hey everyone, This one’s a bit hard to write. We have made the difficult decision to move our release date from May 7 to around July / early August. We'll lock in a final date as soon as we're confident. We know this is very disappointing, especially this close to the original date, and we’re really sorry about that. But we've realized that we need a little more time to polish the final chapter…
NewsCelestial Return rolls into the public on May 7th, 2026———Announcement
Announcement · published 28 Feb 2026, 20:50:47 UTC
Celestial Return rolls into the public on May 7th, 2026
Hey all, Shoreline Games here. It’s been a while but we've finally made it. With release just a few months away and Steam Next Fest right around the corner, we’re finally ready to really show off the game. We encourage everyone to play the Steam Next Fest build, live now and to leave the team as much feedback as possible on our discord . Want to see more? Check out IGN FanFest here for more inf…
NewsSteam Next Fest is here! Play the Demo + New Teaser———Community
Community · published 23 Feb 2026, 05:16:31 UTC
Steam Next Fest is here! Play the Demo + New Teaser
Hey everyone, Quick update from the team: Celestial Return is part of Steam Next Fest ! The demo is live right now, and we’ve also put together a short teaser to celebrate. You can check that out below: If you enjoy the demo, a positive Steam review helps us a TON. Genuinely. It’s the single biggest way you can support the game's visibility right now. And if you find something broken, buggy, or…
News🎬 Ninameep is Playing the Celestial Return Demo!———Esports
Esports · published 8 Dec 2025, 17:16:18 UTC
🎬 Ninameep is Playing the Celestial Return Demo!
Heyy all! We’re running a livestream loop of Nina playing the Celestial Return demo throughout the Choose Wisely Festival ! Enjoy the stream and if you haven’t yet, give the demo a try! 🖤 Nina’s channel:
It’s been an amazing ride so far. From the very first wishlist to now, every comment, share, and message of support has helped us shape this game, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We’ve also been working on a new roadmap with fresh story and gameplay additions, all made possible thanks to you. We’ll be sharing it very soon, so thank you again for making this journey real. 🖤 The Final Stretch:…
NewsFINAL 10 DAYS: Let's Give Howard His Voice.———Community
Community · published 4 Nov 2025, 21:10:38 UTC
FINAL 10 DAYS: Let's Give Howard His Voice.
Hey everyone! We’re getting really close to the end of the Kickstarter, and there’s one last thing we want more than anything: to hit $20K and finally bring voice acting to Celestial Return . That means Howard would finally speak. And not just him. Intelligence , Virtue , Foolishness … we have the scripts ready and the vision clear. We just need that final push to bring them to life. We’ve been…
NewsCommunity Art Contest — Vote on Discord!———Community
Community · published 1 Nov 2025, 20:43:53 UTC
Community Art Contest — Vote on Discord!
Hey everyone, Our very first community event just finished and honestly, we’re so excited (and a bit emotional) about it. We didn’t expect many entries, but we got 7 amazing ones , and every single piece is so full of soul. Seeing people recreate what we created… it’s a hard feeling to put into words. Just pure joy. So from the bottom of our hearts thank you to everyone who joined and shared th…
NewsCelestial Return Webtoon Episode 2 is OUT!———Community
Community · published 25 Oct 2025, 19:45:59 UTC
Celestial Return Webtoon Episode 2 is OUT!
Hey everyone! Just a quick and happy update from our side: Episode 2 of our Celestial Return Webtoon is now live and free for everyone to read! If you want to see more of Howard and the moody streets of Netherveil, you can read it right here: 🔗 Read Episode 2 Here! This Webtoon is our little gift to everyone following the project, a chance to explore more of the world of Celestial Return outsi…
The day is finally here! We're thrilled and humbled to announce that our Kickstarter for Celestial Return is now OFFICIALLY LIVE ! This game has been our heart and soul. We've poured everything into it, and to be here now feels surreal. To make things even more special, Celestial Return has also been selected as a Kickstarter “Project We Love” 💜 We're so excited we can barely sit still (and ye…
NewsOur Kickstarter finally has a LAUNCH DATE!———Community
Community · published 6 Oct 2025, 21:37:10 UTC
Our Kickstarter finally has a LAUNCH DATE!
Hey everyone! Get ready! 🙌 We have the BIGGEST news to share... Our Kickstarter finally has a LAUNCH DATE! 🚀 Mark your calendars for OCTOBER 14! We know our follower count isn't where we dreamed it would be, but we are so, SO grateful to every single one of you who has followed our pre-launch page. You're the real MVPs! ❤️ Thank you for bearing with us and believing in this project. To everyo…
NewsCatch Celestial Return at Hungry Ghost Festival 2025———Community
Community · published 6 Sep 2025, 22:56:37 UTC
Catch Celestial Return at Hungry Ghost Festival 2025
Another week, another festival. We’re basically speed-running them at this point. ːsteamhappyː Catch Celestial Return at Hungry Ghost Festival 2025 hosted by SEAGamethetic! Check out the full lineup:
NewsCelestial Return at Clemmy’s BIG Fall Showcase!———Community
Community · published 2 Sep 2025, 13:50:55 UTC
Celestial Return at Clemmy’s BIG Fall Showcase!
Hey everyone! 👋 We’re super excited to share that Celestial Return will be part of the BIG Fall Showcase hosted by Clemmy! It’s a massive indie showcase, and we’re thrilled to be part of the lineup! 🎬 We even put together a brand-new trailer just for this event, and we can’t wait for you to see it. 📺 Watch it here : YouTube link 🕒 Goes live: TODAY at 15:00 UTC We’d love it if you tuned in,…
News🌒 Celestial Return joins the Moonlite Madness Showcase!———Community
Community · published 26 Jun 2025, 11:09:32 UTC
🌒 Celestial Return joins the Moonlite Madness Showcase!
Hey everyone! 💜 We’ve got something exciting to share. Celestial Return is gonna be part of the Moonlite Madness Showcase hosted by the awesome folks at NeverMore Niche ! 🌒✨ 🗓️ Thursday, June 26 ⏰ 11PM UTC 📺 Watch it here → NeverMore Niche YouTube Channel or here → NeverMore Niche Twitch Channel If you’re into discovering cool new indie games, this is the place to be. We’re super excited to…
NewsThe Evolution of Our Capsule Art – 3 Versions Later———Community
Community · published 25 Jun 2025, 11:13:26 UTC
The Evolution of Our Capsule Art – 3 Versions Later
Hey everyone, Just wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes on the capsule art for Celestial Return. Over the past year and a half, I ended up redrawing it three times, mostly because I couldn’t quite settle on a look that felt right for the game. The first version was too safe. It didn’t really capture the weird, noir atmosphere we were going for. With the second one, I tried something more…
NewsCELESTIAL RETURN: BIG UPDATE IS LIVE!———Major update
Major update · published 17 Apr 2025, 13:07:54 UTC
CELESTIAL RETURN: BIG UPDATE IS LIVE!
Hey everyone! We’ve been quiet… but for good reason. We just dropped a major update for Celestial Return, and it’s packed with changes you’ve gotta see. WHAT’S NEW? 🔹 Updated Dice Mechanics – We’ve made some huge changes to the dice system, to make it way more strategic. Dice aren’t just luck anymore, they’re currency. 🔹 Fresh UI – We stripped the clutter. Everything’s smoother, sharper, and…
NewsDice Dimensions And Celestial Return LiveStream———Esports
Esports · published 5 Mar 2025, 15:46:50 UTC
Dice Dimensions And Celestial Return LiveStream
Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that Celestial Return is part of Dice Dimensions, and the event kicks off today at 19:00 CET! To celebrate, we’ve put together a pre-recorded gameplay showcase. So come hang out, roll some dice, and survive (optional).
NewsSneak Peek of the Celestial Return Artbook!———Community
Community · published 19 Oct 2024, 10:31:42 UTC
Sneak Peek of the Celestial Return Artbook!
Hey everyone! 👋 We just sent out a sneak peek of our Celestial Return artbook to the mailing list! 😎 If it’s landed in your inbox, we’d love to hear what you think. If you didn’t get it, just leave a comment or send us a message, and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out. 📩 Not on the mailing list yet? You can subscribe here to get future updates and exclusive content. 🔊 Feel free to join our…
NewsDemo Feedback & What We’re Working On———Community
Community · published 13 Aug 2024, 21:27:06 UTC
Demo Feedback & What We’re Working On
It's been 15 days since we released the demo for Celestial Return, and the response has been incredible! We've received a ton of feedback from all of you, and we're excited to share what we're working on to make the game even better. Here’s what’s coming: 1️⃣ MORE CONTENT: We’re adding new story arcs, side quests, and extending the gameplay with a full first act. 2️⃣ GAME MECHANICS: We’re revam…
NewsThe Celestial Return Demo Is Finally Here!———Steam news
Steam news · published 5 Aug 2024, 22:11:49 UTC
The Celestial Return Demo Is Finally Here!
🚨 The Celestial Return demo is finally here! Thanks to Steam's new feature, you can now leave reviews on demos too. This gives you another way to share your feedback. 🤗 We can’t wait to hear what you think. Join our Discord to give feedback and report any bugs. 🔗 Discord:
Hey everyone! Another small update is live! Changes · Added an autosave at the end of every Book. The game already autosaves at the beginning of every scene, but we've also added an autosave at the end of each Book to make sure you have a more reliable checkpoint before moving on. · Fixed an Insight leveling bug. There was a bug that allowed Insight skills to level beyond the intended maximum o…
Known Issues Hey everyone! We wanted to share the issues we're currently aware of and working on. H.264 Video Issue (Steam Deck / Linux / Proton) Some Steam Deck and Linux (Proton) users may experience issues with H.264 videos. This issue only appeared after the game went live (due to H.264 licensing), we never encountered it during testing. We've already identified the cause, and a fix is comi…