The Hearth and Harbour News

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]On Saltstone's first day back to work this year, Jess sat down with James, the game director, and Ethan, the game designer, and asked them a series of questions about the design of The Hearth and Harbour. It was a bit chaotic, but between the two of them, they were able to provide some insight into game development as a process, as well as their personal philosophies on art and the themes in our games so far.[/p][p]Please enjoy this fairly lofi office recording of two devs having a nice chat. Maybe listen to it like a podcast if that's your cup of tea![/p][p]Relevant characters: [/p]

• [p]Jess - interviewer, art director[/p]
• [p]James - sound designer and composer, game director[/p]
• [p]Ethan - environment artist, game designer[/p]
• [p]Thomas - development director, interview peanut gallery[/p]

[p]You can also find a text transcript of the full interview here if you like![/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the interview, and look forward to sharing more about The Hearth & Harbour. If you haven't already, take a look at Saltstone's Instagram for some fun (and shorter!) vids about the development of the game, and other stuff too![/p][p]And don't forget to wishlist if you haven't already![/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]We're excited to announce that The Hearth & Harbour is participating in Raw Fury's Global Foodie Faire! Check out loads of food, cooking and restaurant themed games, including our very own management RPG! There's plenty of bargains to be had, too![/p][p][/p][p]And if you haven't already, be sure to wishlist The Hearth & Harbour![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Attention Captains, the ice is calling![/p][p][/p][p]The Pale Beyond physical is now available on Nintendo Switch from our friends at Super Rare Games![/p][p][/p][h2]Click here to get your copy![/h2][p][/p][p]Each purchase includes the following items:[/p]

• [p]Fully assembled Nintendo Switch game with cartridge[/p]
• [p]Interior art[/p]
• [p]Full-colour manual[/p]
• [p]Exclusive sticker[/p]
• [p]Set of 3 card trading card pack[/p]

[p]Please note that all products are region free and can be played on any Nintendo Switch[/p][p][/p][p]Limited to 3,000 copies, so order today to avoid disappointment.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Gosh, is it that time of year already? Welcome to Fellow Traveller's annual Publisher Sale! If you're keen for a story rich title, we've got you covered. New releases! Beloved classics! Steam Deck games! Killer tunes! Discounts up to 90%! It is party time central over here, and we'd love for you to join us.[/p][p][/p][p]The Pale Beyond, Saltstone Studios' previous title, is at its highest discount to date at 80% off, to celebrate our announcement of The Hearth & Harbour. Make sure you wishlist The Hearth & Harbour so you keep up-to-date on all the upcoming news, we're really excited for this one![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Nine years ago I heard the hosts of videogame podcast Daft Souls describe a perfect game that didn't exist, a management RPG that was a kind of Stardew Valley but for restaurants where you'd hire staff and cook meals and choose the furniture and maybe romance someone on the side. It's taken almost a decade but that idle dream of a game is about to be made real...
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