Some fun WIP materials of what's coming together behind the scenes! New characters, new enemies, and fun new updates planned for the new year :)

After receiving an outpouring of requests for the once-exclusive Black Company hero skins, the amazing folks at @leagueofgeeks.com surprised me today: we can bring them back! Every pledge at the Digital Collector's Edition or higher now gets the skins INCLUDED! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

Love to see War of the Western Deep’s technical wizard @elecorn.bsky.social launch his amazing new typing-Kung Fu-dinosaur racing simulator on Steam and have it getting such amazing press!

The Kickstarter for Armello: The Founding and the Fall is now over 250% funded with eight days left on the clock. The 150+ page Bandit Clan story that's included in the omnibus features this amazing new Bandit Clan art from @sintoj.bsky.social! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

We're over 225% funded and are SUPER CLOSE on hitting the $60K stretch goal that gives every backer a free set of cover art prints! We still have about 80 Dice & Coin Bag Bundles left, so if you missed them before, now's your chance! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

By popular demand, we added a brand new digital rewards tier to the Armello: The Founding and the Fall Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea... You get the physical book/stickers/bookmark, AND digital versions of the Art Book, OST, and even a Steam code for a set of rare GEEK DICE in-game!

New enemies are starting to materialize throughout the forests of the Border Coast! This crafty fellow has impeccable aim--and Mirren can't simply dodge his daggers. She'll need to find another way to knock them out of the air...

The Armello #Kickstarter I'm running with @leagueofgeeks.com just smashed its first stretch goal! EVERY BACKER is getting an upgraded book with gorgeous endsheets and a ribbon bookmark. And our next stretch goal? A full set of COVER ART PRINTS for every backer! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

We're so close to locking in our first big #Kickstarter stretch goal! Less than $900 to go before every copy of The Founding and the Fall gets upgraded to include these gorgeous printed endsheets and a ribbon bookmark! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

Congratulations, Armellians! Another legendary artifact from the Kingdom Armello has been brought into the real world. Big love to our friend @tdcpresents.bsky.social on a successful campaign! First stretch goal has been announced and is almost there! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...

It's been about 3 hours and we're now... 98% FUNDED! Hit the link and check out the campaign early to grab some of those limited reward pledge tiers :)

Sunsgrove founder @tdcpresents.bsky.social had a chance to chat with the fine folks at @videogamesaregood.bsky.social about why we're making War of the Western Deep and the importance of balancing the light and the dark in all-ages stories. Check it out here! www.videogamesgood.com/post/pax-wes...

Western Deep co-creator Alex Kain and the amazing crew at @leagueofgeeks.com are putting together a wonderful book of fantasy tales! Definitely check out the campaign when it launches next week!

That last animation we posted was a bit blurry so here's the game-quality version!

Mirren visits the tiny village of Ardmoor many times throughout her journey, and her growing relationships with the townsfolk (like Finn the Innkeeper here) are a big part of the game!

This canid soldier looks a bit peeved, huh? These guys show up occasionally to guard forest paths, so he probably won't take kindly to nosy royal couriers trying to sneak past him...

HUGE congratulations to the Absolum team on their release, which features a really fun performance from Samantha as the speedy, grapple-arm wielding Cider!

Our War of the Western Deep demo bugfix patch is live on Steam! It's a small one, but we hope it helps to improve everyone's experience!

We're absolutely over the moon with the response to our newly released demo for War of the Western Deep! Thank you all for the amazing feedback, the livestreams, the videos, the comments--we're so excited to see the game resonating with folks. A bugfix demo update will be going out soon, too!

It's WILD to have been watching @yakwaxlips.bsky.social feature so many incredible adventure games over the years and then see War of the Western Deep alongside them! We're so, so excited by the present and future of indie adventure games <3

Discover four upcoming adventure games in my latest video. youtu.be/Ktnd6SsXmzk?...

Live NOW and my voice is worn from cheering my son (who won today!) so... pivot! @westerndeep.bsky.social stars my amazing talented friend @samanthabeart.bsky.social and I want y'all to see it, followed by Digimon! On Youtube at youtube.com/live/92FIRZy... On Twitch at www.twitch.tv/Anoriand

It cannot be overstated just how incredible a partner @cervidian.bsky.social has been in the development of War of the Western Deep. His trust in Sunsgrove Studios and passion for our game has enabled us to make incredible strides we wouldn't have been able to make without a publisher.

Beyond the Western Deep released a Demo ! In this hand-animated world, Join Mirren, a royal courier sent to the dangerous Border Coast on the eve of war. Try the Free Demo & Wishlist the game! #Steam #indiegame #animation #gaming #pointandclick #adventuregame #videogame #handdrawn #indiedev #gamedev

New- webcomic to adventure game youtu.be/MzafKJEzYko?... @westerndeep.bsky.social

Going live now giving the demo for this a go with maybe some coding after, looking forward to check this out! #furrylive #wolfranger www.twitch.tv/materiescoil

🚨The demo for War of the Western Deep IS NOW ON STEAM!🚨 It’s been so much fun helping bring Mirren to life & hear about all the great #TheWesternDeep feedback after PAX West. Well, now EVERYONE gets to play the demo! Download today! https://f.mtr.cool/folllezkeo

Come hang out with me as I play the @westerndeep.bsky.social demo! Love to hear @samanthabeart.bsky.social as Mirren!! Then we'll hop back to the deserts of Arrakis for some story progression. twitch.tv/cypheroftyr

If you're a fan of classic hand-drawn animation, Disney's Robin Hood, Don Bluth, or Redwall, we think you'll enjoy what we've got cooking! Want to try it for yourself? Now you can! War of the Western Deep now has a playable demo on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2976440/...

Incredibly honored and excited to see War of the Western Deep making @techraptor.net's top-11 list from PAX West! If you haven't checked out the other games on here, you should!

Oho! #PointNClickFriday falls on #NationalVideoGamesDay this year! Coincidence? Most definitely--but still very cool. If you didn't have a chance to check out War of the Western Deep at PAX, fret not: the demo launches on Steam SOON! Wishlist today so you'll know when it goes live!

Because Sunsgrove Studios is a fully remote team, we don't have a conventional studio space like other developers. In actuality, our always-on Discord server serves that purpose, allowing for all the interactions you'd expect from any game development team!

THANK YOU to everyone who made this PAX West our biggest and best yet! There were nonstop crowds, folks adoring the art, and returning players excited to see more! We couldn't be happier with the reception, and we're already hard at work on bringing the demo to STEAM, so stay tuned for more info!

First up, @westerndeep.bsky.social's WAR OF THE WESTERN DEEP - a hand-drawn open-world 2D point and click adventure game by Sunsgrove Studios. This is a lovingly crafted experience. Very cozy. Top tier animation and voice acting - the demo was short, but fun! store.steampowered.com/app/2976440/...

Still proud of this piece of Quinlan fanart I did for @westerndeep.bsky.social ! Please check out their comic at westerndeep.net , and wishlist their upcoming game on Steam, War of the Western Deep! store.steampowered.com/app/2976440/... #art #noai #digitalart #fanart #BtWD #squirrel #furry

Ten years ago, Armello brought tabletop adventures to life. Now, delve into its lore-rich depths with this gorgeous anniversary hardcover omnibus of tales both old and new! Coming soon to Kickstarter! tinyurl.com/foundingandf...

We're at #PAXWest showing off War of the Western Deep at Booth 662 in the Arch Expo Hall! Come play our brand-new demo and remember to Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2976440/...

We’re here at #PAXWest! Come on over to Booth 662 and say hello! We’ve got a brand-new War of the Western Deep demo you can try out, and con-exclusive merch!

Sunsgrove Studios is in the same amazing spot we were last year: Booth #662 in the Arch Expo Hall! Be sure to drop by, meet the team, and experience the new War of the Western Deep demo at #PAXWest this upcoming weekend!

MIRREN WAKE UP #PAXWEST STARTS ON FRIDAY!

... PAX West is next Friday...? #PAXWest IS NEXT FRIDAY!! We're putting the finishing touches on our War of the Western Deep demo, and can't wait to share it with you at the Sunsgrove Studios booth (662) next week!

Sassing the Kingsguard? Well, expect to see this face a lot. Mirren can REALLY test this fella's patience. Come check out Sunsgrove Studios, Booth 662 at PAX West and give it a try yourself! #indiegames #adventuregames #PAXWest

I'm really looking forward to what the future holds 😏  More #FadingEcho and @westerndeep.bsky.social  news coming soon! Along with more... maybe... who's to say... Photo: @dianalragland Hair: @olafderlig Makeup: @ermahnospina Styling: @ashleypruittstylist

The first playable scene of War of the Western Deep is also the first playable scene of our new #PAXWest demo! Mirren's loft is filled with all kinds of fun items to give players a chance to get to know their hero a bit more before she sets off on her big adventure 🔍 Come play it at Booth 662!

Was such a treat being able to catch up with the wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social at SDCC last week. We also made sure to bring along their very own Sunsgrove Studios team shirt and the very first Mirren pins! Thank you @theselenaprice.bsky.social for the amazing photos!

We've been cooking up something new in anticipation of PAX West... After all, what's a new War of the Western Deep demo without a new War of the Western Deep trailer? 🎞️

With Mirren joining our grand cast of Western Deep protagonists, it seemed only fair that she get her own enamel pin! Visit us at PAX West next month at Booth 662 for a chance to get your hands on one!

The sun is still hours from rising, there's no coffee, and you're on very, VERY official guard duty. This royal kingsguard, played impeccably by @reecebridger.bsky.social, is really just trying to get through his morning!

We had the pleasure of knowing Roberta Vaughan via social media and the Quest for Glory/Hero-U Facebook group, and finally got to meet in person at the Adventure Game Fan Fair last summer. She made us--complete newcomers to the adventure game development space--feel like we belonged. (1/3)

Roberta is one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic folks in adventure games, and her love for the craft and developers both old and new helped make me and the Sunsgrove Studios team feel right at home in the community. There's a GoFundMe to help! www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...