Dear Players,
We kicked off the new year with a bang and have completed the implementation of one of the biggest updates in a long time. All dialogues and customer interactions in the saloon are now fully voice-acted! In addition to working on dubbing, we've also introduced improvements to the visuals and functionality of the town, making it easier for you to immerse yourself in the world we’ve created.
1. English Voice-Over
In August 2024, we began casting for the roles of our main characters. We received over 700 applications, from which we selected 31 professional and non-professional actors to bring the residents of Blueberry and saloon customers to life. The recordings took place between September and October, while December and January were dedicated to integrating the voice-over into the game engine. You can hear the results of our and our actors' hard work in the preview below.
2. A Sky as Real as It Gets
One of the most visually stunning additions to our game is the implementation of a dynamic sky. We've long known that the desert landscape would be a perfect backdrop for a realistic sky. This is one of our newest features, making a strong impression during the day and an even bigger impact at night.
3. Horses Have Finally Arrived in Town
While we decided early on that our protagonist would travel exclusively on foot, the same couldn't be said for merchants and visitors. Blueberry isn't a large town—you could say it’s a true "15-minute city." However, it lacked something crucial—horses. After all, the game is set in the Wild West, and what would a western be without horses? (Seriously—do you know of any westerns without horses?) Currently, horses don't move around town yet, but we plan to introduce this feature in the future.
If you haven't played Saloon Simulator Prologue yet,
Remember that you can add it to your Steam library for free by clicking on the Saloon Simulator Prologue logo below or searching for "Saloon Simulator: Prologue" in the Steam store. We encourage you to add Saloon Simulator and Saloon Simulator Prologue to your wishlist, ensuring you won't miss out on any updates or the game's release.
Join Our Discord Community
We warmly invite you to join our Discord community, where we can chat, share ideas, and hear your suggestions. We’re eager to hear your thoughts and feedback, which will help us make Saloon Simulator even better.
And One More Thing...
We have a surprise coming your way soon, so be sure to check back here and on our Discord to stay in the loop!
Stay tuned for more updates, and until next time!
Best regards,
Krzysztof "xardi" Marchewka
from the Saloon Simulator Team