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The Great Whale Road is where story-driven RPG and turn-based tactics meet interactive historical fiction. Set in the Early Middle Ages, the game revives an ancient world through its digitally hand-drawn art, colourful characters, atmospheric soundtrack, and deeply researched lore.

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The Great Whale Road Releases March 30th 2017!

The Great Whale Road Releases March 30th 2017!

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After eight months The Great Whale Road leaves the sea of early access. Check out the release trailer!

Full Release Ahead!

Full Release Ahead!

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What will Q1/2017 bring? The Great Whale Road full release!

Combat Update

Combat Update

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We are excited to announce that we are releasing the next iteration of our combat system into early access: 1st of December, 10:00am Pacific.

Road-Map Update

Road-Map Update

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Available now: v0.3.0: TRADE, QUESTS & LOADS OF NEW FEATURES New Features: character loyalty, character afflictions, dynamic trade, healers in settlements...

Dev Blog #3 - Summing up Cologne: Gamescom and Global Top Round 2016

Dev Blog #3 - Summing up Cologne: Gamescom and Global Top Round 2016

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In between updates to The Great Whale Road on Steam we found the time to travel to Cologne for Gamescom and the Global Top Round 2016 conference.

The Great Whale Road - Steam Early Access Trailer

The Great Whale Road - Steam Early Access Trailer

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Check out the brand new announcement trailer! We will be entering Early Access on the 28th of July.

Rock that Saxon Lyre!

Rock that Saxon Lyre!

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How we created a modern & early medieval inspired score for The Great Whale Road.

Dev Blog & Steam EA Date

Dev Blog & Steam EA Date

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Closing in on Steam Early Access at the end of July and working hard.

Development Update - April

Development Update - April

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An update about our progress and marking the first anniversary of the project.

Development Update - February

Development Update - February

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The Great Whale Road moves a little bit closer to Steam Early Access every week. February has been as busy as expected so far and we are happy to present...

Development Update - January

Development Update - January

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Our first major progress update in 2016. We have been busy planning the schedule to get The Great Whale Road ready for Steam Early Access in May, and...

Back after the Holidays!

Back after the Holidays!

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A quick development update with a preview of a new character token design and a post on historical ship types.

The Great Whale Road - Combat Design Phase II

The Great Whale Road - Combat Design Phase II

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An update on the direction of our combat design with land combat scenes and miniature style tokens.

Digitally Medieval - Art Style of The Great Whale Road

Digitally Medieval - Art Style of The Great Whale Road

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A chat with Kevin Wicks, contract art director & oar brother, about the art style of The Great Whale Road.

The Great Whale Road: Update & Linux Combat Preview

The Great Whale Road: Update & Linux Combat Preview

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We have reached the half-time mark of our Kickstarter campaign. Time to review what we have achieved so far.

The Great Whale Road - Thanksgiving Update!

The Great Whale Road - Thanksgiving Update!

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A new culture, a let's play of our development combat preview, and we are providing an update on our Kickstarter campaign. Last but not least important...

The Great Whale Road - Now on Kickstarter

The Great Whale Road - Now on Kickstarter

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We have launched our raid on Kickstarter, and there is room for additional warriors on board!

Kickstarter on the Horizon: 17th of November

Kickstarter on the Horizon: 17th of November

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The Great Whale Road: A medieval RPG with turn-based tactics and cards. Coming to Kickstarter on the 17th of November.

Development Update - October

Development Update - October

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We are planning to start our Kickstarter campaign on November 17. Despite quite a few changes we were able to stick to the November date for the Kickstarter...

A November Kickstarter & Playable Cultures Update

A November Kickstarter & Playable Cultures Update

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Our warband will hit Kickstarter on November 17, and the team is rowing hard to get the demo ready. Now we are planning for the Early Access version of...

A Wee Progress Update

A Wee Progress Update

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We are continuing to focus on the multiplayer combat demo for our planned Kickstarter and Greenlight campaigns, both planned to start at around Thanksgiving...

Narrative & Exploration

Narrative & Exploration

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A look at how we are planning to use narrative and exploration in 'The Great Whale Road'.

Meet the Team: Paloma (2D Artist)

Meet the Team: Paloma (2D Artist)

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This is the first in a series of interviews with our team members who are working on The Great Whale Road. Meet Paloma, one of our 2D artists and now...