Dear Players, Were excited to announce that Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog will be launching in physical format across Asia on September 11, 2025. The physical editions will be available for PlayStation 5 (disc) and Nintendo Switch (cartridge), distributed by IndieTech Games. The Asia Physical Edition will retail for JPY 4,950 (tax included), with pricing in other countries and regions to be announced at a later date. Both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions of the game will be available in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia countries, as well as Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region in China. With the support of IndieTech Games, this special release will include exclusive regional bonus itemsa character acrylic stand, a premium original art book, a downloadable soundtrack, and a specially designed game caseavailable only in this Asia edition. * Images shown are based on the Japanese version. Final contents may vary.

[ 2025-05-16 03:26:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players, It has now been two full months since the launch of Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, and across all platforms and communities, we've received an outpouring of love and support for the game and we are grateful for all the suggestions, critiques, and expectations you've shared. It's been some time since our last update, and today were rolling out a new patch to address some of the concerns. In this patch, we are adding a new screen scaling option, delivering the special rewards to beta players who participated in the survey, and taking the opportunity to fix some bugs. Full details are listed below:

- Add "Scaling mode" option

• "Stretch" is the existing display mode
• "Sharp" will show the pixels perfectly, adding black bars around the edge of the screen if necessary

- Add experimental font option for OpenDyslexic

- Add cosmetic bonus content for players who completed the survey at the end of the Steam demo

• Cassie Jacket: Can be enabled in the Options to show Cassie wearing the jacket you placed over her when she was unconscious at the end of the demo
• Bonus photos: Go to Cassie's quarters to see some extra photos of you and Cassie

*If you've completed the survey but can't see the bonus content, please let us know in the pinned discussion thread on Steam. Fixes:

• Fix not being able to re-enter Cassie's quarters before the O'Brien
• Fix choosing to confront Vanessa sometimes playing the Hansen capture sequence
• Fix datapad unlock task not updating when the password is auto-completed
• Update the scrollbar in the narrative map to make it more visible
• Fix visual issue with Cassie Down Graphic
• Fix visual issue with Gun-Dog Shooting animation
• Fix visual issue in CM Foam animation
• Fix visual issue when viewing the history screen during the ending
• Fix scanlines not showing in the main menu
• Fix some typos in Spanish localisation
• Fix typos in early game Fire Control
• Fix ITEM button not flashing in the Central Computer in part 16

[ 2025-04-29 06:51:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players, Thank you for your unwavering support since the release! We are thrilled to announce that community items for Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog are now live!

1. Animated Avatars

* Includes 10 designs featuring major in-game characters and mechs

2. Profile Backgrounds (3 Designs)

3. Trading Cards

* All 9 cards based on every crew on The Gun-Dog

4. Badges Inspired by Key Items

5. Chat Emotes

New Discount Campaign Launched

Enjoy a 10% discount for purchases made from March 28, 2025 to April 1, 2025. Your continued support means the world to us! Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Team March 28, 2025

[ 2025-03-28 17:05:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes v1.0.10

• Fixed map display inconsistencies under specific circumstances.
• Resolved airlock hatch positioning errors in rare situations.
• Corrected background rendering and player interaction functionality in mini-games.
• Adjusted unlock timing of "Space Attorney" achievement.
• Localization improvement.

[ 2025-02-28 08:28:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players, Since its release on February 20, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog has received an incredible amount of support from the community. We are truly gratefulthank you. Today, were pleased to announce the availability of the official soundtrack and digital artbook, offered in two special upgradable digital editions!

Upgrade Option 1: Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Deluxe Edition

Includes:

[olist]

Base Game

"HIBIKI of the Cosmos" Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Digital Soundtrack

* The amazing 22-track chiptune OST from the game

Bundle Price: 16.89 USD (11% discount)

*If you have already purchased the Base Game, the cost of the Base Game will be automatically deducted from the bundle price at the time of upgrade, as per Steams pricing system. [/olist]

Upgrade Option 2: Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Complete Edition

Includes:

[olist]

Base Game

"HIBIKI of the Cosmos" Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Digital Soundtrack

* The amazing 22-track chiptune OST from the game

"KISEKI of the Gun-Dog" Digital Artbook

* A digital version of the physical limited edition artbook, featuring development iterations, side-by-side art comparisons, and exclusive commentary from the games Creative Director in English.

Bundle Price: 19.52 USD (15% discount)

* If you have already purchased the Base Game, the cost of the Base Game will be automatically deducted from the bundle price at the time of upgrade, as per Steams pricing system. [/olist]

Additionally, both the Soundtrack and Digital Artbook are available for individual purchase, priced at 3.99 USD each.

AND WHAT'S NEXT?

We have been actively listening to all your feedback from all channels and will continue bringing new and meaningful content in the future. As a sneak peak, we are currently working on community items featuring fan-favorite characters. More details will be shared very soon!

Thank you for your continued support. Astrolabe Games February 27, 2025

[ 2025-02-28 02:06:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes v1.0.9

• Fixed an issue where investigating coffee cup under specific circumstances caused incorrect behavior.
• Resolved several display issues with images and dialogues in Vanessa's route.
• Localization improvement.
• Minor bug fixes and adjustments.

[ 2025-02-22 09:30:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bug Fixes:

• Fix a crash that can occur at the end of the game.
• Fix a softlock that can occur after meeting the captain for the first time.
• Localization improvement.

[ 2025-02-21 05:16:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bug Fixes

• Fix players getting stuck in the TALK menu at the start of part 4 in Mess Hall.
• Fixed incorrect text sound effects in certain chapters.
• Localization improvement.

[ 2025-02-20 12:45:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players: The wait is FINALLY over - Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is now officially available across platforms! Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, you will feel like you are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in.

Branching Narratives

Be careful! Your choices throughout the story shape the fate of the crewinfluencing relationships and unlocking multiple endings. And, of course, there will be quite some unexpected PLOT TWISTS, so keep your saves handy! Also, to ensure that everyone can fully experience the game's epic story at their own pace free from spoilers, we humbly ask you to check our community content creation & spoiler guidelines at: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2118420/view/748263387705639006 We encourage you to replay the game to explore some further optionsMaybe you can uncover some specific hidden info and reveal unexpected truths!

Steam Deck & Cloud-Save Features

Fully verified for Steam Deck Cloud save compatibility between PC & handheld *When starting the game via Steam Deck, you may encounter font blurring. To resolve this: Open "Settings" and navigate to the second page; Switch display mode to "Fullscreen" This adjustment will ensure correct text rendering on the Steam Deck.

Just In Case You Bumped into a Bug...

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is entirely built on the open-source RenPy engine. The version youre playing has undergone meticulous quality checks to eliminate bugs, but if you happen to encounter an engine-related error message, like this:
You should be able to safely dismiss the error message by clicking Ignore to continue your adventure.

Join the Community!

Wed love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Join us here: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EP6PyTkwmb Steam Discussion Board: Drop your messages or questions on the official Steam forums! Your feedback is always greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy your journey aboard the JFS Gun-Dog! Space Colony Studios & Astrolabe Games February 20, 2025

[ 2025-02-19 16:03:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Players and Creators, As Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog prepares for launch, we want to ensure that players worldwide can fully experience the games epic story at their own pace, free from spoilers. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following these spoiler prevention and content creation guidelines: Content Creation & Streaming Guidelines

Content Creators & Streamers

Please include a clear "Spoiler Alert" at the beginning of your content or in the title when streaming. For Live Streams

• We strongly advise against revealing any part of the games ending within 72 hours of release.

For Walkthroughs & Other Content Such as Story Analysis Videos

• We kindly ask you not to release any single playthrough videos before February 28.
• We also strongly advise against posting full playthrough videos at any time to help preserve the experience for new players.

Community Discussions

• We encourage story-related discussions to take place in the designated "Story Discussion" thread on the Steam Discussion Board (using the spoiler tag) or in the "Spoiler-Chat" channel on our official Discord server.
• Please refrain from mentioning key turning points or ending details in general discussions to avoid spoiling the experience for others.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperationwithout the incredible support and feedback from the community, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog wouldnt be what it is today. We hope you all have an amazing journey aboard the JFS Gun-Dog! The Development & Publishing Team

[ 2025-02-19 02:51:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Honoured and happy to announce that "Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog" is once again part of this year's The Storyteller's Festival, together with many amazing narrative games! We can't wait to reveal the game to all of you in TWO DAYS!
Join us on Steam for The Storyteller's Festival 2025 from February 17-24! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/TwoHalfStudios/sale/TheStorytellersFestival2025

[ 2025-02-18 02:44:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue to introduce the "Gun-dog" and her crew. First, were excited to share a preview of another soundtrack:

Duty And Discovery

https://youtu.be/QJ4JI84KB-E * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases.

Cassie's Quarters

Apart from the Captain's Quarters, all crew members' quaters on the Gundog are similar in size and structure. However, even so, Cassie's room stands out in its own unique way.
Those who have played the demo might remember vividly how messy Cassie's room is. With every step, you might kick somethingclothes, a hairdryer, plush toys, books, or even soda cans. This is not how a senior officer's room should look, but considering Cassie's overly carefree personality... it somehow makes sense.

Cassandra Quinn

In the story, Cassie is the protagonist's lover. They were separated for years due to different missions, but now they are reunited on the Gundog. According to Cassie, the reason she was transferred to the Gundog was due to cutting corners in daily safety management, which led to their ship being quickly compromised during a drillbut this might just be the final straw. Who knows what other troubles shes caused?
In the latter half of the demo, Cassie loses consciousness for unknown reasons, and the crisis aboard the Gundog begins to unfold. As for the connection between the two, please find out in the full version of the game, coming soon! Stay tuned!

[ 2025-02-17 09:53:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings, crewmates! Finally, SFS: The Gun-dog is going to be officially released in next week. To better inform everyone, were pleased to announce the global launch schedule for various countries and regions:
Stay tuned for more details and get ready for launch later this week.

[ 2025-02-14 07:00:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Crewmates! First, were excited to share a preview of another soundtrack:

More Questions Than Answers

https://youtu.be/_rks0FQuRrI * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. Today's introduction will be a bit different. Instead of starting with the ship's facilities, we will introduce three crew members.

Ensign Hansen Crwys

Hansen is a "Juno III" mech pilot aboard the Gun-Dog. Due to the limited number of mechs on board, the pilot team is small but elite. Having survived the last war, most pilots who made it this far are highly skilled.
Although just an unknown soldier, Hansen's abilities should not be underestimated. It is said that during the last war, his squad was wiped out except for him, and he fought to the last moment in a nearly destroyed mechits lower body severely damaged, thrusters operating at less than 10%, and only the right monitor still functioning. He was almost treated as space debris after attempting to seize a friendly sniper weapon. After being rescued from the cockpit, he was so overexcited that the medic had to inject him with a near-lethal dose of sedatives to calm him down.

Ensign Haru Rumney

Also a "Juno III" mech pilot, Haru has a very good relationship with Hansen. After all, maintaining a certain level of synergy is part of the pilot team's combat effectiveness.
Haru is a lot more relaxed than Hansen but carries themselves with the same swagger and self assuredness that he does, the kind of confidence you get from going into some pretty tough scrapes involving 15 metre tall weapons of war and coming out alive. Although they're easier to get along with they still have some pretty bad habits. Smoking in the mess hall is their most offensive trait. No one wants a burger that tastes like tobacco.

Lieutenant Vanessa Lord

In the previously released demo, First Mate Captain Vanessa Lord was also a standout character, though more in a negative direction.
Many are deceived by her appearance, thinking she is a disciplined, reliable "class monitor" type. However, after the Gun-Dog experienced a positional malfunction causing a complete power outage, her true nature gradually revealed itself. In the after story, will she become an unstable factor on the ship, or will she firmly stand on the same side as the protagonist? Find out after the game's release!

[ 2025-02-11 06:09:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the Gundog and her crew. First, were excited to share a preview of another soundtrack:

Darkness And Deliberation

https://youtu.be/QFjViwDpvuE * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. Those who have played the demo will be very familiar with this track. It accompanies you when the Gundog experiences an unknown malfunction, causing a complete power outage. Here, we revisit the tense feeling of groping in the dark to find a way out.

Captain's Quarters

The Captain's Quarters, being a private space, are rarely accessed by anyone other than the captain. Although some officers use this space for discussions, consultations, and other informal meetings, Merys Bartermews, the captain of the Gundog, is clearly not one of them. Crew members seldom see her outside the bridgeor more accurately, they rarely see her at all, even on the bridge, as most duties are managed by the first mate.
The Captain's Quarters on the Gundog consist of a bedroom, bathroom, and office, which is a fairly standard configuration in the military, but it is much more luxurious compared to the rooms of other crew members. Captain Bartermews' room appears unremarkable: a star map of the Wooden Star Sector hangs on the wall, various documents are piled up, and a bottle of whiskey is always on the desk. Although alcohol is technically contraband on board, many captains secretly bring some aboard, one of the few privileges they enjoy.

Captain Merys Bartermews

Many captains enjoy recounting war stories from their past, but Captain Bartermews is the opposite. She rarely speaks of her past, almost like a fresh graduate from the officer academy. However, many crew members know that she survived the last war in its entirety.
Generally, surviving officers are a scarce resource after a war and are rarely assigned to lightweight, high-speed patrol ships like the Gundog. As for why Captain Bartermews has chosen to serve on the Gundog, only a few senior officials might know. Stay tuned for more insights into the Gun-dog and her crew!

[ 2025-02-08 04:23:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the Gun-Dog and her crew. First, were excited to share a preview of another soundtrack:

Your New Orders

https://youtu.be/Cs3HqWVfz6k * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. This track appears in the latter half of the game, during a pivotal moment when the protagonist team faces a life-altering decision. Accompanied by this music, they will overcome their inner obstacles and take the hardest steps to resolve the crisis.

Fire Control

As a lightweight, high-speed patrol ship, the Gun-Dog has forgone heavy armamentsincluding a main cannonretaining only close-range patrol cannons and a few missile launchers for minimal self-defence. With no weapons requiring manual operation or optical targeting, the fire control system is almost entirely automated, making it one of the most streamlined systems aboard.
As a result, after the war ended, the Fire Control Room became one of the most peaceful places on the shipused mostly for drills. While the crew often jokes that the fire control team does nothing all day, deep down, everyone hopes they never have to.

Warrant Officer Dylan Dees

Dylan is perhaps the most mysterious person aboard the Gun-Dog, spending most of his time in Fire Control and rarely even visiting the Mess Hall. Given that fire control is essentially a quiet, low-maintenance post, many see it as a cushy job.
On the rare occasions you cross paths with him, hes usually wearing headphones. Strike up a conversation, and it wont be long before he starts talking about his love for obscure rock musicand his disdain for contemporary pop hits. Rumour has it he was reassigned to the Gun-Dog after missing an order on his previous ship because he was too focused on his music. If he makes the same mistake again, he might be stuck on ground duty though he doesnt seem to care. For Dylan, all that matters is having a quiet space to listen to his music. Stay tuned for the next episode of "One Hundred Views of the Gun-Dog"!

[ 2025-02-05 08:16:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Crewmates! Today, we continue introducing the Gun-Dog and her crew. First, were excited to share a preview of another soundtrack:

Casting a Shadow

https://youtu.be/FPBsC5eSWbI * The full version of the track will be available as part of the OST after the game releases. In Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, the crew is tasked with investigating a mysterious signal. As this track plays, they venture into the unknownwho sent the signal, and what dangers await? The truth will be revealed in the story to come.

Sick Bay

Though the last war has long ended, the Sick Bay aboard the Gun-Dog remains anything but quiet. While life-threatening injuries are rare, the focus has shifted to mental health support, chronic illness management, and maintaining the crews overall well-being.
Some crew members still battle severe PTSD from the war. Others struggle with long-term effects of working in a no-daylight environment or digestive issues caused by low gravity. The Sick Bay remains one of the ships most essential areas.

Dr. Seifer Rosarium

Dr. Rosarium, the ships military doctor, is highly skilled but prefers silence. No one knows the full story behind his mechanical eye and hand, but rumors persist.
Some say his prosthetics conceal surgical tools or hidden syringes. However, spend enough time with him, and youll realizeDr. Rosarium is no tech expert. He cant even figure out how to use a datapad. But when it comes to fixing people, hes far better than fixing machines. Stay tuned for more insights into the Gun-Dog and her crew!

[ 2025-02-02 06:54:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow crewmates! The full-color demo of SFS: The Gun-Dog has been live for five months now, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who played the demo and shared their feedback. Your support and passion have been truly inspiring. Weve carefully reviewed all feedback, including community comments and survey responses. Many of the suggested improvements have already been implemented in the upcoming full release. However, the current demo doesnt yet reflect these changes. As a result, weve decided to temporarily take the demo offline. Once it has been updated to match the full versions improvements, well make it available again for new players to download. [Players who have already downloaded the demo will still be able to play it without interruption.] Well continue listening to your feedback and using your valuable suggestions to further refine the game. Thank you once again for your support! The SFS: The Gun-Dog Team

[ 2025-01-30 05:42:05 CET ] [ Original post ]