Sabotage’s RPG is taking some extra time
Sea of Starsis charting a course for next year, rather than this one. Sabotage Studio announced today thatSea of Starswill now release in 2023.
The retro-style RPG wasrevealed in 2020as the next project from Sabotage, the team behindThe Messenger.Sea of Starswas set for aholiday 2022 launchduring an Indie World Showcase last December, but now it’s aiming a bit further beyond.
“Keeping in mind our two main priorities—quality of life for our team and quality of the finished game—we can now confirm thatSea of Starswill be released in 2023,” today’sstatement reads.
It’s not all bad news for patient fans, though. Sabotage thanks the community for its support and closes off with a note that it’s looking into options for getting a “playable slice” ofSea of Starsout to everyone this year.
Sea of Stars will release in 2023pic.twitter.com/S7U71G1oWh
— Sea of Stars (@seaofstarsgame)June 12, 2025
Sea full of stars
It might be a bummer, butSea of Starsdoes seem like it’s coming together pretty darn well. Even back inour first look at the project, it was a really cool blend of classic ideas and modern design, like a love letter to the likes ofChrono TriggerandSuper Mario RPG.
For the team’s health and for the game’s benefit, a little extra wait is a good thing. Considering how wellThe Messengercame together, I’ve got high hopes forSea of Stars.
It’s not like 2022 is hurting for RPGs either. Just in July, two big games are launching inXenoblade Chronicles 3and the HD-2D remake ofLive A Live. Plus, the newly announcedCrisis Coreremaster isalso aiming for this winter. We’ve got plenty to play while we wait forSea of Starsto arrive in 2023.
