Call of the Sea News

It's official, now you can take Norah’s adventure wherever you go with Steam Deck!

We are excited to announce that Call of the Sea is now Steam Deck verified! So, fire up your Steam Deck and enjoy some time solving puzzles on an idyllic island in the middle of nowhere.

To celebrate the occasion, Call of the Sea is on sale with a 45% off discount! Valid for Steam and Steam Deck until October 3rd.



Thank you to everyone who has played so far, we appreciate all your support and feedback ❤️

Almost a year ago we celebrated Call of the Sea's first anniversary, and launched two Call of the Sea collector's editions - and now, we are pleased to finally announce that we have been working on Call of the Sea VR! The game will be released next year, featuring full voice-over in English, French, and Spanish.

Carefully redesigned for virtual reality, Call of the Sea VR will immerse you in beautifully crafted environments. Solve clever first-person puzzles while discovering a story-driven adventure full of love, suspense, and surreal surprises.

We are also delighted to let you know that Call of the Sea VR has been nominated for the Best Immersive Game award as part of Raindance's Immersive Selection from the 2022 Raindance Festival, which celebrates all independent XR creators, game designers and virtual world builders. We are huge VR fans ourselves, and this is a great honor for us!

If you are interested in being among the first to explore Call of the Sea's island in VR, sign up for a Raindance exclusive closed Alpha demo that will only be available during the Festival: 26 October to 26 November. Follow the official COTS Twitter account and keep an eye on the Raindance Immersive website for more details on how to sign up soon!

We hope you’re as excited to experience Norah’s journey in virtual reality as we are! We look forward to sharing more info with you - and a surprise or two - over the coming months!

Thank you -
Out of the Blue

A warm (or chilly) greeting to you all,

With Summer looming over us, avoiding pollen and staying inside has never been so tempting! 🐝

To (bee)less this occasion, you can grab Call of the Sea with 50% off from the 23rd of June to the 7th of July.

Stay cool,

/Raw Fury

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Some months ago we showed you a sneak peek of American Arcadia when we announced it had been nominated for the Tribeca Festival 2022 Games Selection.

Now we are proud to present the official trailer reveal that has just been unveiled at Summer Game Fest tonight!

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This world premiere gives players the first detailed look at our upcoming 2.5D platformer and first-person puzzler, where players explore the unique stories of two characters – each with their own distinct gameplay – whose lives and fates are intertwined.



"As we did with Call of the Sea, we wanted to move into a world that was evocative for us. We like to create worlds that are striking, visually appealing, and evocative," commented Daniel Nombela, our Art Director at Out of the Blue. "We also like to give them a twist and in this case, we have chosen a bright and colorful vision of the 70's. The characters, the environments, and even the furniture represent this utopian and kitsch version of a city of the 70's."



“Trevor Hills is just an average person, living a mundane life and enjoying his daily routine; it's the little things that make him happy,” says Tatiana Delgado, the co-founder and Creative Director at Out of the Blue. “In the real world that wouldn’t be a problem, but in Arcadia, where citizens are secretly being broadcast live, 24/7, not being popular enough means trouble. So when Trevor realizes that everything is a lie and that the show wants to get rid of him, his life changes completely.”

But Trevor finds help from a mysterious voice promising to guide him through American Arcadia's backstage to his freedom. Is this offer real, or merely a gimmick to raise audience ratings?



"In American Arcadia, nothing is what it seems, and we have tried to convey that idea in the puzzles as well,” declares Álvaro González, our Lead Game Designer. "In most cases, the solution is never what it initially seems. The player will always have to use logic and deduction to figure out how to solve the situations presented to them."

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the world of American Arcadia - if you want more info on the game please consider wishlisting it here on Steam, and follow @AmericanArcadia on twitter and @AmericanArcadiaGame on instagram - thank you!

Stay Groovy,
Out of the Blue

Dear Old Pals,

Today the call of the sea is stronger!

We are excited to announce that we are supporting WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation for World Oceans Day!

The WDC World Oceans Day Sale starts today and runs until 13th June, 10am PDT 2022, and you can save a fin-tastic 35% off Call of the Sea. We will also donate 20% of our net profits to WDC to support their conservation work.*



WDC is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of whales and dolphins. WDC defends these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face by fighting to stop whaling, end captivity, prevent accidental entanglement and deaths in nets and create healthy seas. They also advocate for the vital role that whales and dolphins play in fighting climate change and keeping our planet healthy. Their vision is a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.

We are happy to support their work through this charity sale as each purchase made from today until 13th June, 10am PDT supports WDC’s conservation work. Help protect 🐳 & 🐬 while answering the call of the sea!

If you want to read more about WDC, you can do so here: https://uk.whales.org/

You can find many other amazing games in the sale here: https://bit.ly/OceansDaySteamSale

Thank you for joining us and for supporting WDC!

*20% of our net developer revenue from this sale will support Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Whale and Dolphin Conservation is a UK registered charity (no. 1014705)