- Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 is now on YouTube - 3 September 2026
The Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 is now available on YouTube, featuring twelve tracks from Episodes 2 and 3 and just under an hour of music. YouTube chapters are included in the video description if you want to jump to a specific track. Volume 1, covering the music from earlier in the story, is available on the channel as well.
- Episode 3: The Wreck is out now (0.11.0) - 17 August 2026
Months after New Eden, the Aurora is diverted to something crossing the frontier on a hyperbolic trajectory out of interstellar space. Third confirmed drifter in observable Alliance space. The first two were watched and lost. This one is emitting on a clock. What changes starting with Episode 3 Episode 3 uses a new, more expressive voice engine across the full cast. Sarah Novak in Episode 2 was the first test. Episode 3 brings it to everyone, with a much wider emotional range, more natural pauses and breathing, and performances that hold up better when scenes get tense. The relationship system is live. It has been recording quietly since Episode 1. It now has enough history behind it to act on. How the crew treats you, and how much they are willing to tell you when it is just the two of you in a corridor, follows from what you have actually done across the season so far. The crew is bec…
- The Codex Update (0.10.0) - 1 July 2026
New: The Codex The Codex, a new in-game encyclopedia, is now available from the Title and Pause menus. It is a place to explore the wider world behind the story: the history, technology, institutions, and unanswered questions the episodes can only briefly touch on. The Codex currently covers the crew, the Alliance, ship technology, alien species, and unexplained phenomena encountered during the story. A second, hidden channel called Classified Files becomes available as the season progresses. Three kinds of entries Workshops. Fully voiced, playable scenes featuring the crew. This update adds roughly 15 to 20 minutes of new voiced content, accompanied by new original music. Orientations. Detailed profiles and doctrine entries. Several gain new annotations as you progress, including logs, mission reports, and archive excerpts. Briefings. Quick-reference cards covering important terms, tec…
- 20% Off in the Steam Summer Sale - 1 July 2026
The Aurora Chronicles is 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale, from June 25 to July 9. This is the game's first-ever discount and its lowest price yet. The Early Access price is planned to increase as each six-episode act is completed, rewarding those who join early. Episodes 1 and 2 are available now. Take command of the FRV Aurora and investigate impossible incidents at the edge of human space, where every decision shapes your crew's trust, what they reveal, and how the story unfolds. Episode 3 is currently in production. The complete season is planned to span 24 episodes across four acts. Thanks to everyone already aboard. If you have been waiting to join the crew, this is the best time yet.
- Update 0.9.0: Episode Select - 4 June 2026
NewEpisode Select screen: a new hub accessible from the main menu. Jump straight into any available episode, replay previous episodes, and see the road ahead across all four Acts. Fully localized in English, French, and Japanese. Improvements & FixesRefined French and Japanese wording on several Episode 2 choice labels. Minor bug fixes and polish. Finding the next episodeA couple of players have asked about this, so to make it clear: there are two ways to move between episodes. At the end of each episode, the call-to-action screen has a Next Episode button. From the title screen, the Episodes button opens the full episode list, where you can start or replay any available episode. When you start an episode from the Episodes screen, it continues from your latest completed run of the previous episode, so your leadership style and choices carry over. Feedback and bug reports are welcome in…
- The Aurora Chronicles — Now in Early Access - 1 May 2026
The Aurora Chronicles is now live in Early Access. You are the Commander of the FRV Aurora — a research vessel charting the frontier of human space, where the strange and the unexplained tend to find you first. Your crew is sharp, opinionated, and yours to lead. What they think of you — and of each other — depends on the calls you make. Star Trek optimism. X-Files mystery. Choices that mean something. What's in Early Access today Episode 1: "First Light" Episode 2: "The Garden" English voice acting Text available in English, French, and Japanese Original soundtrack Choices that carry across episodes End-of-episode choice statistics The roadmapThe Aurora Chronicles is structured as 24 episodes across 4 acts. New episodes will release through Early Access as they're completed. The price will increase as more content ships. Early Access buyers lock in at the launch price. FeedbackThis is a…
- Episode 2: The Garden, releasing end of April 2026 - 15 April 2026
Episode 2 of The Aurora Chronicles arrives at the end of April. The Aurora crew responds to a distress signal from a frontier outpost. What they find on the surface is the first real test of the Commander's judgment.What's in Episode 2:- Episode focus: Amara (Security Officer) takes center stage- The leadership style you set in Episode 1 now actively shapes how your crew responds to every major decision- The crew leaves the Aurora this time, stepping onto the surface of a frontier outpost- New characters expand the cast beyond the core crewEarly Access launches end of April with the full Episode 1 (expanded from the Next Fest demo) and Episode 2 together. Thanks for following along.
- The Crew at Their Best - 8 March 2026
After completing their observation mission, the Aurora crew gathers to celebrate. "This is why we do this. Not for the glory. For moments like this one.""To the Aurora crew. Best ship in the Alliance." Early Access launching April 2026 - Episodes 1 & 2.
- Demo Now Available! - 11 February 2026
The Aurora Chronicles demo is now live! Play through the opening investigation with the crew of the FRV Aurora.The demo covers the first three scenes — roughly 30 minutes of gameplay, with more to discover on replays. Full voice acting, original soundtrack, and choices that shape how your crew responds.Steam Next Fest starts February 23rd, but we wanted to get the demo out early. If you run into any bugs or have feedback, please let us know in the discussions — it really helps as a solo developer.Hope you enjoy it!
- First trailer is live - 29 December 2025
The Aurora Chronicles now has a proper trailer.A civilization where every building doubles as a musical instrument. A crew sent to watch, protect, and wonder. And a feeling that something isn't quite right."Not all discoveries are meant to be found."The demo arrives in February for Steam Next Fest - enough to meet the crew and see where things start to go sideways.Thanks for wishlisting. More updates as we get closer.
