Dustborn

Red Thread Games · Spotlight by Quantic Dream

Released: Aug 20, 2024
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 15:33 GMT

Updates & announcements

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08 Jul 2025Developer post
Dustborn is now available on macOS
The long-awaited macOS version includes everything added to the game since launch, including numerous quality-of-life improvements, optimisations and bug fixes, and new features from our major 1.14 update . This is (naturally) the best version of Dustborn — and we’re happy to fin
06 Jun 2025Developer post
Free content update v1.14
Since launch, we’ve had a ton of ideas for things we wanted to add to Dustborn. And since the release of v1.8 last autumn, we’ve been bringing those ideas to life, piece by piece — improving the game in meaningful ways, with help from our players. We’ve even made our roadmap publ
Since launch, we’ve had a ton of ideas for things we wanted to add to Dustborn. And since the release of v1.8 last autumn, we’ve been bringing those ideas to life, piece by piece — improving the game in meaningful ways, with help from our players.
We’ve even made our roadmap public, giving the community an opportunity to suggest and vote on the features, fixes, and additions you care the most about. The feedback has been both generous and helpful.
Today, we’re excited to announce our biggest and most ambitious update yet: version 1.14 — available now!
This update touches nearly every aspect of the game. Combat is punchier and more varied, with new hit effects, enemy types, and weapons — plus tweaks to timing, flow, and impact. Life on the bus is more dynamic, reflecting the choices you’ve made throughout the game. You’ll get deeper insight into each crew member’s Coda, and on your second play-through, you’ll finally get a glimpse into Pax’s previously hidden Coda changes. We’ve also added brand-new narrative content — including a fresh cut-scene in Maine — and made a ton of polish and bug fixes.
There's a lot.
For a look at what’s new in this update — and a recap of some of the most important things we’ve added since launch — check out our quick video summary:
Watch on YouTube
Dustborn has always been a passion project for our tiny team, and it means the world to us to see more people connecting with it. We’ll continue to listen, build, and share — with even more updates planned for the second half of 2025. So stay tuned!
And as always: thank you so much for playing! We appreciate you.
Change log — version 1.14
Combat overhaul
New Justice enemy types, weapons, attacks, and combat challenges
Hits now spawn comic-style words like Wham!, Bam!, Thump!
A whole bunch of tweaks to improve the feel and flow of fights
Bus life improvements
The crew will now use the gifts you give them
The bulletin board tracks memories and mementos
Collected gifts appear on the bus
Improved dishwashing mechanics (seriously!)
CODA upgrades
Added Coda text to the post-credits scene
You can now compare your end-game Coda stats with other players
Option to disable Coda pop-ups (community request)
On subsequent play-throughs, Pax’s hidden Codas can be toggled to visible
Content updates
New cut-scene in Maine
Dynamic title screen that evolves with your crew
A LOT of bug fixes
78(!) bugs squashed — thanks to community reports on Steam and Discord
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01 Apr 2025Developer post
Dustborn update v1.12: March 2025
Dustborn Marches ever onwards (sorry) (Yes: we know it's April, the patch notes are coming in very late! No: this isn't an April Fool's post.) Our latest content update is a relatively minor one, but addresses something we’ve wanted to do for a long time: more Herald, more contex
Dustborn Marches ever onwards (sorry)
(Yes: we know it's April, the patch notes are coming in very late! No: this isn't an April Fool's post.)
Our latest content update is a relatively minor one, but addresses something we’ve wanted to do for a long time: more Herald, more context to the Puritans storyline. We’re not done with this yet — we have some additional plans for the game’s ending — but the new Pax-meets-the-Herald scenes in issues #4, #7 and #10 add important details and context to a part of the story we weren’t completely happy with.
Aside from that, there’s now an alternate way to enter the New Jerusalem mall, using Ziggy; the first of hopefully many radio broadcasts; and a couple of important bug fixes and optimisations.
We hope you enjoy this (minor) update! We have something really special planned for our next big content update, scheduled for “spring 2025”. (Norwegian spring, that is. Our summer doesn’t really begin until June.)
Change log — version 1.12
Content updates:

New and updated Herald scenes in issues #4, #7, and #10.
The first of several planned radio broadcasts added to the bus after leaving Liberty (issue #2).
Alternate path to entering the New Jerusalem mall, using Ziggy. This path is Coda-dependent.
Bug fixes:

Fixed checkpoint saving for key moments.
Resolved ME-EM “jiggle” issues on low frame-rates.
Addressed several memory-related crashes.
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23 Feb 2025Gamemag.ru
Game File: NetEase может закрыть свои западные студии, включая Quantic Dream и Grasshopper Manufacture
Китайское издательство NetEase изучает возможность закрытия большинства своих западных студий. Об этом сообщают источники портала Game File .
28 Jan 2025Developer post
GLAAD Media Awards Nomination for Outstanding Video Game
"Dustborn is perhaps 2024’s most misunderstood game. Upon its release in August, an unfortunate barrage of online criticisms quickly usurped any opportunity for meaningful discourse about it. But having actually played the game, we wholeheartedly believe that its twisting story a
20 Jan 2025Developer post
Brand NEW Dustborn demo!
We've released a new demo! But wait…WHY a new demo when the game's been out for FIVE (!) months? We removed the old demo before Christmas. It was very outdated; developed for Steam's Next Fest in June 2024, it included none of the important and game-changing updates and upgrades
13 Dec 2024Developer post
Dustborn update v1.10: The 2024 Holiday Special
Dustborn, the holiday edition Just in time for the holidays, version 1.10 — our second major update since launch — brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and new content to Dustborn . As always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports — both in
Dustborn, the holiday edition
Just in time for the holidays, version 1.10 — our second major update since launch — brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and new content to Dustborn.
As always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports — both in the Steam discussion forum and on Discord.
We hope you enjoy our latest update…and this is still just the beginning! We have more exciting and surprising game updates planned for next year — including features and content suggested by our community.
Players on other platforms: this version will be available through alternative PC storefronts (Epic/GOG) and on consoles next week.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, thanks for playing Dustborn, and we'll see you all in 2025!
Change log — version 1.10
Performance and bug fixes

Optimisations and improved performance in multiple scenes, including La Torre in issue #1 and Betty's Diner in issue #10.
Occlusion/LOD fixes in several locations (including the first dream sequence) to improve performance and reduce popping.
Full-screen overlays (e.g. character introduction screens) previously hid subtitles; this has now been fixed.
Some inventory item textures were blurry when the visual quality was set to low or medium. Those textures are now higher resolution.
The crew should now (finally!) respond correctly to Pax's choice of t-shirt at the first campfire.
Smaller bug fixes throughout the game, including dialogue branching corrections and dialogue audio volume improvements.
Save game feature update.
Features and enhancements

Additional polish and bug fixes in issues #0-1. The opening hours have received special attention, to improve the quality and pacing of the new player experience. This includes dialogue edits and new animations, staging changes, timing tweaks and fresh content.
New scenes and dialogue lines added throughout the game to better explain the Puritans and Axiom storyline. More to come in future updates!
Improved ultra-widescreen support.
Enhancements to the combat tutorial at the end of issue #1, including new cameras and animations, dialogue tweaks, and a more polished post-combat scene.
Band game: UI tweaks and new comic-book panels during band performances.
New bat-throwing taunt finisher. This finisher is used primarily on airborne enemies.
Prologue comic is now accessible immediately upon unlock. The option to read the prologue is also highlighted on the title screen until the comic-book is accessed.
Camera auto-follow functionality. Available in settings, under "Controls".
New graphics modes: Fidelity, Balanced, and Performance. Available in settings, under "Video".
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05 Nov 2024Developer post
Update 1.8 patched
Thanks for playing the latest content update, and for reporting bugs! The new patch is now live and includes the following fixes: Multiple fixes to prevent soft-blocks after skipping dialogue lines Block counter window has been adjusted, making it easier to counter enemy attacks
Thanks for playing the latest content update, and for reporting bugs! The new patch is now live and includes the following fixes:

Multiple fixes to prevent soft-blocks after skipping dialogue lines
Block counter window has been adjusted, making it easier to counter enemy attacks after blocking
Fixed error in comic book wrap-up panel if C.T. stayed on the bus in issue #6
Fixed a blocker bug in the Adjunct boss fight in issue #10
Pax now wears the correct shirt after the flashback sequence in the mall (issue #4)
Added Ziggy’s missing Coda Moment at the service station in issue #3
Fixed bug blocking player movement if Pax got too close to the bus at the Alpine Visitors Center
Fixed bug with dialogue prematurely cutting off on the bus after the Alpine Visitors Center
Ziggy’s Vox FX no longer permanently enabled during the workshop scene
Fixed a bug with the Acolytes rising from the floor in the mall (issue #4)
Nai-Nai’s lipsync phonemes should now work as expected
Wardrobe fix in the hospital (issue #10)
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01 Nov 2024Developer post
Dustborn content update v1.8
November 2024 content update Content additions, QoL improvements, and bug fixes We’re excited to bring you our latest update, featuring new content, quality of life improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes to make your cross-country road trip aboard the Cougar Cruiser a smoother an
November 2024 content update
Content additions, QoL improvements, and bug fixes
We’re excited to bring you our latest update, featuring new content, quality of life improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes to make your cross-country road trip aboard the Cougar Cruiser a smoother and more enjoyable ride!
Here are the highlights:
Dialogue line skipping
By popular request, you can now skip dialogue lines with the spacebar (game controllers: Ⓑ/Ⓞ).
Introducing “Coda Moments”
Ever wonder when your choices impact the story? “Coda Moments” highlight key branching moments linked to your crew's Codas.
Combat skipping and difficulty tweaks
The new Story Mode skips all combat encounters automatically — for players who just want the story. You can also skip individual fights in Easy and Normal modes.
Hard Mode has upped the stakes: you can die, which sends you back to the last checkpoint.
Enhanced combat mechanics
We heard your feedback and we've made some changes to combat:
Pax's bat now reacts to walls and obstacles, dealing incidental damage on its way to enemies. Plus, there's a new bat-throw animation and a cooldown for more strategic throws.
We've improved blocking: hold the block button for continuous defence with an increased auto-turn radius.
We've also added three new chain combos to Pax's arsenal of melee bat-attacks.
Save-game browser
You can now browse and restore older saves, offering more control over your progress.
Additional gameplay enhancements
Manually exit band rehearsals, find alternate paths through challenges, discover extra lore and environmental details, like movie posters and new arcade machines in the mall.
Comic-book updates
We’ve polished the wrap-up comics and Coda pages, and added Coda pages for Theo.
(There’s also a new post-credits scene: restore the last checkpoint and rewatch the credits to see it!)
Bug fixes
Fixed camera control issues, resolved scene-blocking bugs, and squashed memory leaks.
Additional fixes for specific scenes and combat mechanics have been addressed.
Thanks for your feedback! We'll continue to make improvements, changes and additions based on your comments and input, so please let us know what you think!
Full patch notes:

Dialogue line skipping

Use spacebar to skip dialogue lines, when possible
Not all dialogue lines can be skipped. This is due to scripts and animations that run in the background.
On Xbox controllers this action is mapped to the Ⓑ button.
On PlayStation controllers this action is mapped to the Ⓞ button.
CODA Moments

“Coda Moment” pop-ups have been added throughout the game.
Coda Moments highlight when the story branches or events happen because of a character’s current Coda.
Skip combat functionality

For players who want to focus on the story, there’s a new “story mode” that automatically skips all combat encounters.
Combat difficulty modes renamed to “Easy”, “Normal”, and “Hard”.
In addition, a “Skip combat” button is displayed when playing in easy/normal modes, enabling players to skip single fights.
“Hard” combat mode made harder

You can now die when playing on the hard difficulty setting.
Dying puts you back at the previous checkpoint.
Versus and victory screens added to all combat scenes
Bat updates

Pax’s magnetic bat no longer passes through environmental collision. Instead, if the bat hits a wall or obstacle, it bounces back.
The bat does incidental damage if it hits enemies on its way to the target.
Pax’s bat-throwing animation has been replaced with a better animation.
The bat has a cooldown before Pax can throw it again.
Improved combat blocking

Based on player feedback, we’ve improved the block functionality.
You can now hold the block-button to keep blocking, and Pax’s auto-turn radius has been increased.
Blocking is interrupted by attacking.
New chain attacks

Three new chain attacks added to combat.
Timing pass on banter dialogue

Combat banter dialogue is now paced better, with more pauses in banter, less overlapping dialogue.
Combat banter can still be switched off in accessibility settings.
Save-game browser

You can now browse and restore older save games, not just the previous checkpoint.
Exit band rehearsal

Added functionality for manually exiting band rehearsal scenes.
Band mini-game calibration

Calibration has been added to the first songwriting scene.
Calibration is still available from the game settings screen.
Pax's initial reaction to Robot

Players are no longer forced to use Vox on the robot driver in La Torre.
Pax will not use Vox if you simply let the dialogue time out.
Alternate path for getting into The Bad Lands Bar & Grill in Chicago

There’s now an alternate way to get into the bar, which affects branching and the comic book.
New post-credits scene

There’s a brand new post-credits stinger.
Tip to players who have completed the game: restore the last checkpoint and watch the credits!
Noam may sing happy birthday to Mr President in the mall

This only happens if Noam’s current Coda is ████████.
Noam plays hide-and-seek

Noam will now participate in the hide-and-seek segment in the farmhouse if their current Coda is ████████.
Visual updates to the wrap-up comic book pages

Many pages have been polished and improved.
Visual updates to the Coda splash pages at the end of the game

Several of the Coda endings have been polished and improved.
Added Coda pages for Theo

Theo now gets a post-game Coda.
Added missing Pax reflection moment in Camp Cedar
Movie posters added to the mall cinema
New arcade machines (non-playable) added to the mall arcade
Added more JFK lore to the opening scenes of the game
Added animated icon to the “feat of strength” tapping mini-game (e.g. Pax lifting bus in La Torre)
Fixed inertia-issues when using mouse to control camera
There’s now a setting to turn on/off camera smoothing.
Fixed a problem where the heli-carrier cutscene in issue #10 broke the taunt camera
Fixed blocker when using Sai interaction on bus in La Torre immediately after trying to lift bus
Fixed bug with saving and reloading during motel escape
Fixed bug in a campfire scene where gifting Theo something teleported Pax to another spot in the scene
Fixed bugs in combat movement set
Fixed multiple memory leaks
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15 Sep 2024Gamemag.ru
Кунсткамера современной аудитории: Обзор Dustborn
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20 Aug 2024Developer post
Only a few hours left before release!
Dustborn is releasing today! Only three hours left before you're immersed into the Republic of America with Pax and her crew! Have a look at the map below to know the exact release timing in your region: Dustborn will be available on Steam at a launch price of $29.99 / 29.99€. 26
16 Jun 2024Developer post
STEAM NEXT FEST LIVESTREAM #2
We're back with our last livestream of this Steam Next Fest! Check out our Steam page to watch Aliya Will (voice of Sai) play the demo, while sharing about her experience cosplaying Dustborn 's main character Pax ! Wishlist the game now to stay updated on everything related to Du
12 Jun 2024Developer post
STEAM NEXT FEST LIVESTREAM #1
Missed Monday's livestream? We got you covered with a recording! Check out our Steam page to watch Katy Bentz and Safiyya Ingar (voice of Sai) play the demo, while sharing some insights about the game. You all met the main crew, but it's time to reveal a new character who play an
09 Jun 2024Developer post
DUSTBORN IS AT STEAM NEXT FEST
We are excited to take part in the Steam Next Fest, from June 10 to June 17 with a free hands-on demo . For a full week, you will get the opportunity to discover the world of Dustborn and the crew you'll be a part of. Celebrate the start of the event June 10 on Twitch with exclus
28 Mar 2024Developer post
PAX EAST 2024 RECAP
That's a wrap on an amazing PAX EAST 2024 ! It was an absolute blast watching players discover the first-ever hands-on demo of Dustborn . Thank you to all players who stopped by to stay hi, take pictures with our cosplayers or to play the game! During the event, we held an exclus
21 Mar 2024Developer post
DUSTBORN has a release date!
The story-driven action-adventure game from Red Thread Studio, set in an alternate America will launch August 20, 2024 ! Check out the Release Date trailer, revealed at the Future Games Show ! Visit unique locations across North America aboard a robot-driven tour bus! Explore, in
22 Aug 2023Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dustborn is the latest addition to the nascent misfits-on-a-road-trip genre
The misfits-on-a-road-trip genre arguably began bloody ages ago, it's true, but I think it's really been building momentum over the last few years with stuff like Signs Of The Sojourner , Hitchhiker , and even Road 96 . Red Thread Games, who made Draugen (a horror game I liked qu
17 Jun 2020pressakey.com
Dustborn - Neues Story-Adventure der Dreamfall-Macher enthüllt
Das norwegische Entwicklerstudio Red Thread Games hat dieser Tage im Rahmen der GamesRadar+ Future Games Show mit Dustborn sein neuestes Projekt enthüllt. Die Macher von Story-Adventures wie Dreamfall Chapters und Draugen bleiben sich dem Genre treu und erzählen im frisch angekün
13 Jun 2020Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dustborn is about smashing cops with words, bats
Red Thread Games, the studio behind Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen , have announced a new action adventure game, Dustborn , with a shiny trailer. It’s a road trip game about a sooorta queer-coded group of misfits driving a mysterious cargo across America, chased by “fanatical Pur

Updates & announcements

Change log — version 1.14

Combat overhaul

Bus life improvements

CODA upgrades

Content updates

A LOT of bug fixes

Dustborn Marches ever onwards (sorry)

Change log — version 1.12

Content updates:

Bug fixes:

Dustborn, the holiday edition

Change log — version 1.10

Performance and bug fixes

Features and enhancements

November 2024 content update

Content additions, QoL improvements, and bug fixes

Dialogue line skipping

Introducing “Coda Moments”

Combat skipping and difficulty tweaks

Enhanced combat mechanics

Save-game browser

Additional gameplay enhancements

Comic-book updates

Bug fixes

Full patch notes:

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