- The Praenaris is 6 years old today! - 25 September 2026
It was 6 years ago today that a small gamedev team began to work on their first project. Now, 6 years later, the Praenaris is still sailing the seas. Say happy birthday to our studio! Happy birthday!
- Two years of The Silent Swan. Two apologies, and rumors from the high seas. - 4 November 2025
It has been two years, two long trips around the sun, two birthdays for each developer, and two birthdays for each of our launch-date players ever since we published The Silent Swan. As such, it also seems appropriate that this post should be preceded by two apologies.The first apology is for the radio silence from the dev team for most of this last time period.The second apology is for any lack of updates, and the persistence of several major that can still softlock the game to this day.The Silent Swan is a university project that due to a myriad of reasons that include the stubbornness (and lack of experience) of its developers, as well as pressure from many of its testers to make the game something more than a walking simulator, grew beyond our abilities to contain it. It is the same story for most videogames, really, particularly indie ones. A borderline unnavigable sea of mutually…
- The Silent Swan - 1.3 update patch notes - 23 November 2023
The latest The Silent Swan update is now available! This update fixes the following minor bugs: An optional cursor has been added in the center of the screen for people with vision problems or motion sickness. Fix some hints were not updating when completed. Fix jump height achievement could not be get sometimes. Increase linear dialogue time between entries. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1898880/The_Silent_Swan/
- The Silent Swan - 1.2 update patch notes - 10 November 2023
The latest The Silent Swan update is now available! This update mainly fixes the recurrent low texture quality throughout the game alongside the following minor bug fixes: “The Belltower” achievement can now be obtained, requiring to ring the bell atop the belltower. “Lost in the Woods” achievement has been fixed, requiring to reach the Verdurant Lair (Shaman’s lair). “The Last Road” achievement has been fixed, requiring to walk through the gates of the Unseen Complex. “The Bells of Kavrazyma” achievement has been fixed, requiring to interact with 10 different bells. Notebook is now disabled during the opening sequence. Corrected low quality textures. City props added. Corrected sounds. Programming changes of some achievements, now they are easier to get. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1898880/The_Silent_Swan/
- We are celebrating!! - 10 November 2023
Last Thursday, we celebrated the release of The Silent Swan!!! Our team had the opportunity to delve into the game's artistic journey and showcase it to the press. We were fortunate to have Virginia Calvo as the event's host and live music during the celebration. Our musician and composer, Francisco Arroyo, performed the soundtrack of The Silent Swan live. Highnoon Ekain and Andoni Eizaguirre explained the evolution that The Silent Swan underwent. In the beginning, we didn't have a clear direction, so we started to design the game based on Ekain's drawings. Eventually, we found inspiration in architectural references such as Hugh Ferriss and Iakov Chernikhov, which deeply influenced the game, especially its artistic side. And last but not least, the gifts! Thanks to Selecta Play, we gave away physical editions along with PS5 keys and a special print featuring the game's landscapes. It w…
- The Silent Swan, a first-person mystery game with a huge Bloodborne-esque open world, is out now - 3 November 2023
If you've ever gazed out across a landscape of misty spires and vast machines and thought "ah, if only I could explore and savour all that without getting my head kicked in by walking skeletons every five minutes", The Silent Swan from Basque Country, Spain-based developer Praenaris might be the game for you. Released today, it gives you a massive, gloomy map full of towering, greeny-black Gothic structures that are packed with backstory documents, but contain absolutely no enemies. The only thing separating you from all that winding, lore-drenched architecture is distance. Check out the trailer below. Read more
- The Silent Swan is available now! - 3 November 2023
The Silent Swan is available now! The day has come, The Silent Swan, the narrative adventure of Praenaris, in which the scenarios make you feel mystery, legend, and an immersive and evocative atmosphere, is now available at PS5 y Steam. In The Silent Swan you are Mirov Kavrazyma and you must explore, in first person, The Land Beyond The Walls to find your wife, Selene. The only clues she can leave you are some simple paper swans that contain all the secrets of The Fall, which will help you discover why your lineage is in disgrace. In this way you will unveil the history of two cities: Urzhum and Sernur; of two conflicts: past and future; and of two people: Selene and yourself. A sober and minimalist experience that invites you to explore, to search for clues and to enjoy every detail. A game full of poetry for this routine of ours, sometimes too fast to enjoy it. Featured Content: Trave…
- The Silent Swan is available now! - 3 November 2023
The Silent Swan is available now! The day has come, The Silent Swan, the narrative adventure of Praenaris, in which the scenarios make you feel mystery, legend, and an immersive and evocative atmosphere, is now available at PS5 y Steam. In The Silent Swan you are Mirov Kavrazyma and you must explore, in first person, The Land Beyond The Walls to find your wife, Selene. The only clues she can leave you are some simple paper swans that contain all the secrets of The Fall, which will help you discover why your lineage is in disgrace. In this way you will unveil the history of two cities: Urzhum and Sernur; of two conflicts: past and future; and of two people: Selene and yourself. A sober and minimalist experience that invites you to explore, to search for clues and to enjoy every detail. A game full of poetry for this routine of ours, sometimes too fast to enjoy it. Featured Content: Trave…
- Devlog #5 - The Silent Swan - 11 October 2023
Devlog #5 - The Silent Swan In this Devlog #5, we will discuss music with Francisco Arroyo, the Music Composer at Praenaris. Francisco is responsible for every sound in our games. He infuses personality into our experiences and makes The Silent Swan as immersive as it could be. Therefore, we wanted him to elaborate on what the soundtrack signifies to him, his workflow, and how he manages to create impactful music. Francisco started to collaborate with Praenaris when The Silent Swan only had one completed song and the game required music to fill gaps in between places. The Starting Point A briefing was sent to him with some references such as Blade Runner and a list of locations where songs were missing. Nevertheless, he explored other styles and discovered the current music type that you can hear in our trailers. A soundtrack of 12 songs forms the music of The Silent Swan. Each song is…
- The Silent Swan will have a Physical Edition! - 1 June 2023
The Silent Swan will have a Physical Edition! The Silent Swan, the narrative adventure of Praenaris, in which the scenarios make you feel mystery, legend, and an immersive setting, will have a physical edition for PS5. It will be made possible by Selecta Play, which will bring to stores this immense and mysterious open world, urban, full of walkable buildings carved in a single monolithic block, and that you can already add to your Wishlist on PS5 and Steam. In The Silent Swan you are Mirov Kavrazyma and you must explore, in first person, The Land Beyond The Walls to find your wife, Selene. The only clues she can leave you are some simple paper swans that contain all the secrets of The Fall, which will help you discover why your lineage is in disgrace. In this way you will unveil the history of two cities: Urzhum and Sernur; of two conflicts: past and future; and of two people: Selene a…
- Devlog #4 - The Silent Swan - 16 March 2023
Today in devlog #4 we will talk about another of the pillars of development: programming. On this occasion we introduce you to David Tabernero, Programmer at Praenaris. David is mainly in charge of creating all the systems and mechanics that we will enjoy in The Silent Swan, working together with the whole Praenaris team. Among his tasks are: Creation of new mechanics: David is in charge, through code, of shaping the mechanics that make up the videogame. These mechanics are previously specified from the design team which explains to David how they want the player to interact with the different elements of the scenario so that David can recreate it in the most faithful way. UI and Game Feel: On the other hand David is also in charge of building all the interface systems that we will see throughout the video game, from the pause and start menus, as all the indicators and icons that we wil…
- Devlog #3 - The Silent Swan - 15 February 2023
Today in devlog #3 we will talk about one of the most important positions in a development: the Technical artist. On this occasion we introduce you to Javier Serrano, Technical artist at Praenaris. Javier's main job consists mainly in the in-game assembly of scenarios and gameplay elements, working together with the Art and Programming teams. Among his tasks are: Engine Integration: One of Javier's main tasks is the integration of all the 3D models in the Unity graphic engine, that is to say, to give life to the scenarios by assembling all the graphic elements in the game scene itself with which we will be able to interact and admire along our journey. Lighting: Once these scenarios are built, the next step is to illuminate them and get that gloomy atmosphere that is designed from the Concept Art team. Lighting is an essential part as it allows us to give to the player sensations and fe…
- Devlog #2 - The Silent Swan - 2 February 2023
Today in devlog #2 we will continue talking about art, but in this case in another of its variants: 3D art. On this occasion we introduce you to Yeray Cardoso, one of the 3D artist of Praenaris. Yeray's main job is to bring to three dimensions props, buildings and other elements previously created in 2D by our Concept Art team. Among his tasks are: 3D Modeling: Yeray creates the 3D art from the Concept Art team's designs, starting from a preconceived aesthetic line. He is in charge of making the whole monolithic architecture a reality, from the simplest to the most complex props, starting from a scale previously defined by the design team. 3D Texturing: Once these 3D models are built, it is in charge of bringing them to life. Texturing is an essential part as it allows us through the different texture maps to give color, lighting and final details to the huge scenarios of The Silent Swa…
- Devlog #1 - The Silent Swan - 18 January 2023
Today in devlog #1 we start talking about the pillars of videogames: Art. On this occasion we introduce you to Andoni Eizaguirre, the Lead Concept Artist of Praenaris. Andoni's main job is to supervise the art and general aesthetics of the project. From its idea, through its conception to giving the baton to the 3D art team. Among his main tasks are: Designing concept art: From the moment the first idea is born, it has to be shaped! Andoni is in charge of turning ideas into something tangible, and landing them on the ground. These first images define the manual that all the other artists will follow so that the world of "The Silent Swan" makes sense and is consistent in all its aspects. Creating silhouettes or sketches: Starting with small thumbnails, with just a few lines and some color, Andoni populates the world of life and begins to shape it. Sketching environments of the videogame,…
- Welcome to Devlog - The Silent Swan - 4 January 2023
Happy holidays to all our sailors! On the occasion of the new year we are going to start a very interesting devlog to know and get into the world of The Silent Swan and meet the whole Praeneris team. Dive into the development of The Silent Swan and don't miss the latest news, updates and news about our next game that will be released very soon. Let's get started boaters! Join our Discord here: http://discord.gg/Yj9S87F7Z7 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Praenaris
- The Silent Live #1 - 17 June 2022
Greetings. We will be live streaming a gameplay of our The Silent Swan demo to celebrate the Steam Next Fest. Join us starting today at 8 PM (UTC) to watch us play and ask any questions directly to the developers. See you Beyond the Walls!
- The Silent Update: 0.8.5 - 17 June 2022
We continue to work hard to improve the game. As such, here is the next batch of changes and corrections. This is the changelog: Fixed Music reset its volume after looping Start music volume is too low Some minor fixes Improved Optimized some props in the main road and Hanan Upgraded some Hanan wires for better comprehension Changed Moved hanan's electric cabin to avoid being overlooked That is all for now, we keep working, see you Beyond the Walls!
- This Kafkaesque Steam Next Fest demo visits a towering walled city - 15 June 2022
Dear Esther meets Amnesia in The Silent Swan , an open-world walk-o-story set inside a mysterious walled land with two towering empty cities. It has a demo in the Steam Next Fest and I think I want more? I was drawn in by screenshots of vast Gothic architecture, put off by frustrating slowness, then kept interested by the mysteries of our fella adrift in his former home. It does, at the very least, have pleasingly giant buildings rising from fog. Read more
- The Silent Update: 0.8.4 - 15 June 2022
We are ecstatic about the incredible amount of feedback we have been receiving lately, and we would like to thank you all for it. As promised, we continue to work hard to improve the game. As such, here is the first batch of changes and corrections. This is the changelog: Fixed Quicycles cannot be interacted with Tree and vegetation popping Hanan elevator has no sound In road parkour it is not possible to go back up easily due to collision errors Neuron Box door cannot be opened (partial fix, still researching for bugs) Some postprocessing not working as intended Transition fading with Selene sometimes do not trigger when it should Some minor fixes Improved Player now jumps slightly higher Changed Gamepad control for jump rebinded from A (XBOX) / X (PS) to B (XBOX) / O (PS) That is all for now, we keep working, see you Beyond the Walls!
- The Silent Swan will be at Steam Next Fest 2022 - 8 June 2022
The Silent Swan demo will be available at the Steam Next Fest. The videogame is a first-person adventure game, which takes place in a huge urban open world, in which every building can be walked. An architectural scenario full of mystery, built from a single block to achieve a monolithic appearance, which will immerse the player in a poetic story, with traits of legend. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1898880/The_Silent_Swan This game is now available to be added in the Steam and PlayStation whislists. In addition, a demo will be available for play at Steam Next Fest. Also, players will be able to unveil this narrative, solving its puzzles and learn the stories behind its characters, these features promise to create an unforgettable experience. Featured content: Travel through stunning desolate scenarios - Vast cities and structures that rise through the mists and scrape the skies of…
