Sigh of the Abyss News

Hello everyone, and thank you so much for playing Sigh of the Abyss ːsotaloveː
[h2]The lorebook and short story collection are now available![/h2]
To celebrate the Storyteller's Festival, the last two DLCs of the game have released! These are 100% optional, and are a great way to show your support and get something nice in return.
Keep in mind that all DLCs include massive spoilers, so it's recommended to complete the game at least once before diving into them!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3348330/Sigh_of_the_Abyss__Lorebook/
The lorebook includes all the lore of Sigh of the Abyss collected in a single .pdf! You'll find chronologically ordered codex entries with development notes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3241000/Sigh_of_the_Abyss__Threads_of_Carolise_short_story_collection/
"Threads of Carolise" is a collection of short stories and ficlets set before, during and after Sigh of the Abyss. Catch a glimpse of unseen moments and experience more of your favorite characters!

[h2]But wait, there's more![/h2]
If you want to complete your DLC collection while saving a bit of cash, have a look at the bundle!
I have no idea why it says the discount is only 2% when it's 15% ːsotawhatː the math on the widget is wrong, but the numbers become correct when opening the bundle details. Hopefully this is a UI mistake that will solve itself in the next hours; I have already contacted Steam's support about it ːsotablushː
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/50563/Sigh_of_the_Abyss_Super_Supporter/
You will pay for just the items in the bundle that you don't already have. The launch discount of the new DLCs also stacks with the bundle discount ːsotawinkː
[h2]Storyteller's Festival?[/h2]

The Storyteller's Festival is a celebration of the art of storytelling, featuring a wide range of visual novels and narrative games that showcase the best in interactive fiction. From heart-wrenching dramas to light-hearted romances, this festival has something for everyone ːsotasmugː
[h3]Small patch coming soon[/h3]
A small patch is coming in the following days to address some minor text issues found in the codex and include more backer names in the credits!

Thank you for playing ːsotaloveː

Hello everyone ːsotawinkː

I'm thrilled to announce that the original soundtrack of Sigh of the Abyss is now available on most streaming services! Enjoy it on Spotify, YouTube Music and more!

The OST's composer, Edwin Dizer (who also lent his voice to Alpheon in his song), will be doing write ups about the various tracks on his Instagram & other social media, so make sure to leave him a follow! He is incredibly talented and has been amazing to work with—if you enjoyed the OST, let him know ːsotawinkː

If you'd like to purchase the OST & directly support the composer, you can do so on Bandcamp!

[h3]Miscellaneous announcements[/h3]

• The second wave of DLCs (the Threads of Carolise short story collection and the lorebook) is slated for a mid-February release!
  
• Did you know I have a newsletter? You can sign up here!
  
• Interested in more frequent/informal updates? You can find me on BlueSky!
  

Thank you so much for playing ːsotawinkː

Hello everyone ːsotaloveː
Today's patch includes the following fixes:

• Added backer names to the credits;
  
• Fixed some continuity errors in the Festival chapter if you never met the bravos;
  
• Fixed the Envoy’s expression in Evasive no more;
  
• Fixed a faulty textbox in Our Lady of Glory;
  
• Fixed the Envoy's dress showing the wrong flair during the Dance;
  
• Fixed a logic error if you want to reform the ruffians in the Dawn path;
  
• Some minor text fixes in the codex;
  
• Added backer names to the credits;
  

Thank you for playing!

Hello there ːsotawinkː
Today's small patch targeted an error in the guidebook.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3348320/Sigh_of_the_Abyss__Guidebook/

The requirements for the 'Struck from the records' achievement were incomplete and have been updated.
The requirements to lynch the Patron Lord in Santanna have also been updated.
Additionally, the achievement guide was a bit hard to read, so it received a small revamp that should hopefully make it easier on the eyes ːsotaloveː

[h3]How to access the DLC[/h3]
From the Steam library, right-click the game and select Manage > Browse local files.
A PDF reader is required to open the guidebook!

Thank you for playing! ːcharmwitchː

Hello everyone ːsotaloveː I hope the changing seasons have been kind to you!
Sigh of the Abyss released one and a half months ago by now, and the Autumn Sales are a perfect time to celebrate~

[h2]Want even more Sigh of the Abyss?[/h2]
If you're all about the art or want to dig through the many branching paths of the game, the artbook and the guidebook are for you ːsotawinkː these optional DLCs are a great way to show your support and get something nice in return.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3240980/Sigh_of_the_Abyss__Artbook/
The artbook collects all the art of the game. It's over 200 pages long and comes in two versions: one with developer notes and one without. Both are included, of course!
Small warning: the files are massive (almost 500 MB each), so they might take a while to load ːfoxintroubleː

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3348320/Sigh_of_the_Abyss__Guidebook/
The guidebook reveals the skill requirements of various choices, rare branches, optimal paths and additional content sprinkled around the game. It also includes an achievement guide!
[h3]Spoilers abound![/h3]
The artbook includes massive spoilers! The guidebook less so.

[h2]More on the way~[/h2]
I am currently working on the lorebook and the short story collection—they will release somewhere in December/January. Here's a small preview:


A second compatibility patch is also in the works with a series of tweaks to improve the experience on Steam Deck. It's taking a while since some of the UI screens were not created with controller in mind, and need to be remade from the ground up without breaking anything in the process ːsotablushː

[h2]The Autumn Sales[/h2]
Still on the fence about the game? It's on discount now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2025310/Sigh_of_the_Abyss/

Thank you for playing!