Rue Valley News

[h3]Greetings, residents of Rue Valley and nearby areas![/h3][p][/p][p]As you all know, since Rue Valley’s very inception, mental health has been an integral part of the story we wanted to tell. We wanted Rue Valley not only to be a fun and entertaining game, but also to help those of our players who struggle with mental health to feel like they are not alone. [/p][p][/p][p]We have had a mental health expert on our narrative team (Uros Antić, Narrative Designer at Emotion Spark Studio) since day one and have performed extensive research to ensure we approach the topic of mental health with the respect and care it deserves. And we are now excited to announce that we have also partnered with Movember, the leading charity changing the face of men’s health.[/p][p][/p][p]Movember has over 20 years of expertise, operating all throughout various countries worldwide—working with men and their communities to improve mental health.  Together, we will help to reduce barriers like stigma, normalize therapy, and educate our audience on the issues of mental health in engaging and entertaining ways. But don’t worry, Rue Valley will not turn into just another self-help book; it will still remain a fun game about time loops. However, we want to be absolutely certain that if any of our players are seeking help, then our game will be free from any and all misleading information. And, just maybe, Rue Valley will encourage one of our players to embark on their own mental health journey.[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, despite Movember being a men's health movement, both Movember and Rue Valley welcome everyone with open arms! Taking care of one’s mental health is essential for everyone, and we hope to connect all of our players, regardless of their gender, age, or location. Join our Discord server, our Subreddit, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on X for some fun content, self-deprecating jokes, and absurd videos with Mr. Harrow and his neighbors in Rue Valley. See you there![/p][p][/p][p]Love,[/p][p]Emotion Spark Studio[/p][p]
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[p]Hello, everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are excited to share with you that Rue Valley is being featured in Steam Next Fest. It’s a great opportunity for us to tell more people about our game, and we would appreciate any help from you. Please play Rue Valley demo, if you haven’t seen its recent update yet, and leave your feedback in the survey form. And don’t forget to wishlist Rue Valley if you like the demo![/p][p][/p][p]Additionally, you can follow us on X, Bluesky, Instagram or Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and join our Subreddit and Discord server. We will be happy to chat with you![/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Check out other games that participate in Steam Next Fest too![/p][p]Have fun![/p][p]
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[p]Hello, residents of Rue Valley and nearby areas![/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve been following us on social media, you probably already know that we’ve been working on an update for Rue Valley demo. And today it’s finally ready for you to play![/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what changed:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]We’ve finished the casting for Rue Valley, and now you can finally hear all character talking like we imagined them![/p]
• [p]Numerous areas have been visually improved, and the most noticeable being the reception, where we replaced all placeholder assets with the proper ones.[/p]
• [p]The receptionist’s phone call is completely new now.[/p]
• [p]We’ve added a lot of new animations for Mr. Harrow.[/p]
• [p]Now, you will see tutorial hints explaining various aspects of the game.[/p]
• [p]The checks became more transparent.[/p]
• [p]We’ve added comic book sound effects and replaced black screens with page-turn transitions.[/p]
• [p]We’ve added the option to disable characters’ outline movements, as you requested.[/p]
• [p]Improved the visuals of the Mind Map.[/p]
• [p]Unified the mechanics for Time Killers (ways to spend time while Mr. Harrow is waiting for something) and added some new ones.[/p]
• [p]Improved the UI in multiple ways.[/p]
• [p]Added Settings to the menu and a proper Save and Load.[/p]
• [p]UI will now scale for smaller screens.[/p]
• [p]We’ve improved sound effects overall.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy this update, and we are looking forward to your feedback![/p][p][/p][p]See you in Rue Valley![/p]

Hello, our dear residents!

Rue Valley Time Management Department is proud to announce an epic collaboration with The Awkward Yeti — Awkward Valley, a brand-new productivity simulator!

Use unique micro deck-building mechanics to plan your day, and then sit back and watch how it unfolds. Your choices define whether your day becomes something worth remembering or an utter disaster.

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Play Awkward Valley right now and wishlist Rue Valley! Every wishlist helps keep the dev team from getting lost in their own time loop! And follow The Awkward Yeti on social media for more art and comics!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3592300/

Love, Rue Valley Time Management Department

Hey, everyone!

Today, we woke up to fantastic news — Rue Valley has reached 100,000 wishlists on Steam!

Why is that important? Well, when you are working on a game, you never know in advance whether other people will find it interesting or enjoyable. So each time someone launches the demo, leaves a comment on our social media, or wishlists Rue Valley, we know that you care, that you want to play this game, and that we are on the right track.

So, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continuing support! We will do our best to live up to and exceed your expectations.



Love, Emotion Spark Studio