Question & Answers

Why not make The Messenger 2?

We love many different game genres, and are on a quest to create our own versions of the ones that are dearest to us. We’re proud of The Messenger and are excited to build on its foundation with Sea of Stars. This is not saying Messenger 2 will never happen 😉

Is it the same team as The Messenger?

Yes, the core team from The Messenger has fully transitioned over to Sea of Stars. As making an RPG was a bigger undertaking for us, we ramped up the team to 16 full time members, all cut from the same cloth, and working from our studio located in downtown Quebec City, Canada.

What platforms will this be on?

The game is designed to be played on PC and console. For specifics, rest assured that we are in touch with the key players of our industry, and that the game will be where its potential players are.

It is hard to predict platforms as we are at the dawn of a new generation, but we are keeping close watch, have extensive porting experience, and fully intend on supporting all current generation platforms with Sea of Stars.

How long have you been working on the game already?

Aside from the ideation process which has been a lifelong hobby of creating a shared universe in which all of our games could take place, a few devs began laying the technical foundation late 2018. The rest of the studio transitioned full time in July 2019 after the release of Picnic Panic.

What is the best way to support the game?

Other than supporting the Kickstarter campaign, helping us get the word out there via social medias and playing an active role in our community makes a huge difference.

Which games is Sea of Stars inspired by?

Too many to name or even count, though a few obvious ones would be Super Mario RPG, Illusion of Gaia, and dare we say Chrono Trigger.

Will we see the Shopkeeper again?

There’s always Twitter.

How big is the Sea of Stars world?

In Sea of Stars you get your own boat to sail around the world’s many islands as you explore and unravel mysteries. As far as production goes, the scope is around 4 times that of The Messenger.

How do I get in touch with the team?

The best way to get in touch with us is through Discord. The whole team is there during work hours, so it’s the best way to get a quick answer. The second best way is by sending us an email at info@sabotagestudio.com.

Where can I learn more about the game's universe?

The community maintains a wiki about every single detail they discover, and a lot of our members love sharing theories and takeaways on the unexpectedly deep lore of our game world. Curious and inquisitive minds are always welcome, feel free to join the fun on Discord!

Why go the Kickstarter route?

Let us be direct : it would be risky to base the funding of an ambitious project like this on Kickstarter alone. As always, we want to remain fully transparent with anyone who wants to support us : 16 people over 3 years is very intense budget-wise for a small studio. Taking the bulk of risks ourselves by reinvesting the gains from The Messenger, we still need to make sure we have as many resources as we can to create a game that matches our vision, and avoid heartbreaking compromises that would make it less than what it could be.

Of course, it is now common knowledge that the value of a Kickstarter goes way beyond the amount of money raised during the campaign; it also makes for the best early feedback loop a game studio can hope for. We are committed to this project; all we ask for is confirmation that Sea of Stars is something you want to play.

Where can I get Sea of Stars merch?

We will keep you posted!

How many playable characters will we encounter in Sea of Stars?

Sea of Stars features six unique playable combat characters, each with their own backstory, personal objectives, playstyle, special skills, and synergies with the rest of the party. In this multi-layered story, motivations sometimes align in unexpected ways. In the interest of allowing you to go into the game without any major spoilers, we will only be revealing the two main protagonists for now.

What will the Kickstarter demo length?

For us it’s around 45 minutes, but we hope you’ll let us know how long it was for you!