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Sea of Stars: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho Is Now Available for Pre-Orders

Hello everyone!

As you may know, the team is fully focused on production of the DLC at the moment, as well as the Couch Co-Op mode for Sea of Stars. While we’re very happy with the pace of development on both fronts, it’s still too early to reveal specific details for those yet. However, we do have a fun announcement for you all today.

The Sea of Stars physical art book is printing as we speak!

Sea of Stars: The Art of Bryce Kho is a 272-page collection of concept art from the game, featuring over 90+ illustrations of concepts for playable characters, NPCs, enemies, bosses, and environments. The book also showcases the creative process through excerpts of conversations between concept artist Bryce Kho and creative director Thierry Boulanger.

It’s published in partnership with 3dtotal, and we couldn’t have dreamed of a partner better aligned with the vision we had for it. To say that we’re very happy with the final product would be an understatement. We hope you’ll love it too!

Pre-orders are now open over at 3dtotal.com, and include free shipping in the US and the UK! The official release is coming on May 28th.

SEA OF STARS: THE CONCEPT ART OF BRYCE KHO, PUBLISHED BY 3DTOTAL




3dtotal is a publisher dedicated to delivering high-quality publications that offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation to artists and enthusiasts. The 3dtotal Publishing audience is very fond of character and concept digital art, making it an obvious partner for this beloved project of ours.

Sea of Stars: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho will have a high production value with hardback cover, foil finish on the front cover, and top quality paper.

It’s the ultimate resource to admire over 90 illustrations of concept art from all parts of the game. It’s also an intimate window into the many design discussions that took place between Thierry and Bryce during production.



[h2]Bryce Kho[/h2]



“The iterations and conversations in this Art Book are a genuine look at Bryce and I’s process, and the daily conversations that brought the amazing cast of Sea of Stars to life. Looking back as I read through the final version of this book, it only reaffirmed one thing: this collaboration has been the stuff of dreams, and I couldn’t have picked a better artist.” - Thierry (Excerpt from the art book’s introduction)

In case you don’t know him already, Bryce Kho has been part of the Saboteam as lead concept artist since 2020. Known for his colorful and complex, retro-anime inspired illustrations, Bryce’s art style was a natural fit for the Sea of Stars universe. We look forward to continuing to work with him on our next project.

Find more of his work by visiting his Instagram profile or his online shop!

DIGITAL ART BOOK


The complete digital version of the art book will also be available to buy directly on Steam on May 28th. Stay tuned!

Cheers,

- Saboteam

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- Simplified Chinese Localization Overhaul: Following the feedback of Chinese players, we’ve dedicated considerable resources to revamp the Simplified Chinese version of Sea of Stars. This comprehensive overhaul includes not just translations, but also cultural adaptations to ensure that the game feels as native and engaging as possible. Every piece of text, from menu options to in-game dialogues, has been meticulously reviewed and revised for accuracy, context, and cultural relevance.
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