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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Pirates have taken the research station. Scientists are hiding somewhere in the system. Where do you search? Consult your crew, but their opinions may point in very different directions. Wishlist Star Fated: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’ve been working on dialogue, voice acting & story breadcrumbs for the upcoming demo. Most of it is too spoiler-heavy to reveal. So here’s a peek at an intercepted Chiraktis pirate transmission. Wishlist Star Fated: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Star Fated Dev Update! I've been building alien name generators to give NPCs identity and make the galaxy feel more populated. Different species get their own naming rules and sounds. Wishlist Star Fated on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A late #WishlistWednesday dev update! Will you let them get inside your head? I'm trying to make battles feel personal: Trash-talk transmissions, expressive portraits by @Aeghite, and a little alien voice acting. Wishlist Star Fated: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Take your time. Look closely. Which one looks like the Chiraktis that attacked you? It's ok. We can wait. Wishlist Star Fated on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There are lots of games with space combat. Plenty of open-world games. Many Diablo-likes. Tons of ARPGs. And quite a few about crime and dark humor. But how many combine ALL FIVE? Wishlist Star Fated: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What hides within a dark nebula, where light cannot penetrate? Your pilot must navigate its dangers by radar alone. Are you afraid of the dark? You should be. 👍Wishlist Star Fated on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New Enemy Detected! The insectoid Chiraktis created the Whipstinger— a deadly starship armed with a missile launcher in its tail. Nowhere is safe! Star Fated: 2D open-world ARPG 👉 Wishlist on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The Chiraktis are here! 👽 Armored bruisers, fast kiting ships, deadly snipers, hull-ripping parasites, plasma waves, long-range beam cannons… Are you ready? Star Fated: 2D open-world ARPG 👉 Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

"WHAT... is your quest?" In the upcoming Star Fated demo, your first objective isn't to seek the Holy Grail... But why do "simple" smuggling jobs always turn into something much bigger? 🚀Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🚀A Chiraktis pirate fleet. Stolen contraband. Missing scientists. An ancient artifact. The upcoming Star Fated demo drops you right into the middle. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Every mission in Star Fated has a quick Quest Summary for the essentials, plus detailed notes written in your outlaw Commander's voice. Select a quest and your radar points you to the next objective. You'll never have to wonder where to go! #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Target Focus makes every shot count. Hit an enemy once to lock on: 🎯 +1 damage on every follow-up hit 🔴 Target gets highlighted so it's easy to track 💥 Switch targets, and the bonus resets. Wishlist Star Fated: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In Star Fated, you can hack a station's private network, decrypt a black box, or listen in on private conversations. Can you figure out how this minigame works just by watching the video? #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Started building the star system for Star Fated's upcoming demo! This is Elycion and its 2 moons. They're not just rotating around the planet, they're faking a full 3D orbit in a top-down 2D world. How? Scale change and layer swapping. #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Dev update: Star Fated demo Deep in a remote star system, scientists pursue dangerous discoveries far from civilization. But what could Commander Asteron want with this station? And what secrets are its scientists hiding? #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A new Commander ability is unlocked: Haggle Craft. Image #1: With 10 skill levels, he has a 20% discount on purchases and 20% boost on sales. #2: before Haggle Craft #3: after Each level also plays a different comment at store open. #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The Engineer ability I teased about with a screenshot earlier this week. Did you guess it? Retro Burn: Reverse for 3 seconds Back when I started Star Fated, you could reverse, but it was too powerful against chasing enemies. It's back, as a limited ability. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

One motivational command The whole ship performs better! It may not look like much at first, but the Command Crew ability can completely change the tide of battle! #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Star Fated Dev Update: I just completed another unlockable ability for the Engineer on your starship. Can you guess what it is? #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I'm planning additional UI for Star Fated. Here's the current concept: • Up to 6 assignable abilities (displayed at bottom) • Number key indicators for each slot • Colored fill bars indicate cooldown What do you think? Which bar color is better? #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! More starship combat details in Star Fated: Fire & smoke indicate serious damage Engines of some enemies can be destroyed Some have shields Most have weapon resistances All can be critically damaged! Trash talk included. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

No enemy health bars in Star Fated, just escalating fire and smoke as enemies take damage. I prefer damage effects to excessive UI. Finally got the effects tuned the way I like. Thoughts? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #ARPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

🚀Star Fated dev update: I'm experimenting with enemy fire rate variance, hesitation, and minimum shooting angles. This makes enemies feel more human and dodging is more difficult. #indiedev #showmeSunday #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It's #ScreenshotSaturday! There are currently over 750 equipment items in Star Fated, and I'm just getting started. Get ready to build your favorite loadouts! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

There are 6 ways to turn enemy ships into scrap in Star Fated: 🔹Plasma 🔹Particle Lasers 🔹Ballistics 🔹Explosives 🔹Missiles 🔹Beam Weapons If you could play now, what fits your style?😍 #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

In Star Fated, a level 5 Science Officer unlocks 2 choices: 🛡️ Shield Boost Extra damage resist + faster shield recovery Or 🔥 Flare Counter homing missiles and escape Which ability are you taking? Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🔥The officer skills are finally complete! Unique crew skills, in-game tooltips, and 20 levels of progression are now fully implemented and playable. Always satisfying when an RPG system comes together! Wishlist on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Dela 🎙️ @delbellzva.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

SOLAR ECHOES: STAR FATED | VOICE REVEAL You can hear me at the beginning voicing "The Governess," one of the space pirates in this small gameplay snippet in "Solar Echoes: Star Fated," a 2D open-world ARPG! 🚀💥 Game Dev: @corefunstudios.bsky.social youtu.be/UoC7rfHxDm0?...

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SOLAR ECHOES: STAR FATED | VOICE REVEAL

YouTube video by Dela (Delbellz VA)

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

🚀New Enemy! Ramming ships can be avoided, but the Krissethi Thrazkral “Ramming Maw” cloaks! It can secretly position close behind you, then ignite afterburners for a swift strike. Good luck, pilot. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Enemies call nearby allies for help when attacked… Unless you unlock your Science Officer’s Jam Coms ability. Cut their communications, Then isolate and destroy them. Upgrade your crew. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

They signed up for a job, but this ship just became their prison. Their commander is a hunted outlaw and his enemies are closing in. But he might be the greatest danger... Wish them luck. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #BeTheVillain #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Celebrating 3 of the women in Star Fated 🚀 Huge thanks to @DelbellzVA (The Governess), @Aeghite (Vix), and Michelle Lee (Lark) for bringing these space pirates to life with your voices! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #voiceacting #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Who are you in Star Fated—Asteron, or the crew trapped under his command? If every action you take in the game can be blamed on him... what kind of player will you become? Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1371880/... #BeTheVillain #indiedev #indiegame

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Healing is different in Star Fated. Destroy ships for scrap metal Your Engineer repairs armor in real time Improve his skill for faster repairs. Out of metal? Scrap your inventory to stay alive Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🚀If one missile works, why not launch six? Throng Corp. is about overwhelming force. • Relentless ballistic fire • Missile swarms • Massive explosive spreads And this is only a fraction of what they offer... Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Dev update: Crew leveling Pilot Rotation Speed in action: Snap onto targets with faster, tighter turns! Crew points matter. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🚀Just added crew leveling to Star Fated last week! Here’s the Tactical Officer’s Precision skill in action: Boost your chance to trigger devastating precision kills that drop better loot 💥 Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

New enemy: the Krissethi Dragon Sniper. It hits you from long range, vanishes, then strikes again from somewhere unexpected. Cannons not working? Adapt your loadout. Everything has a weakness. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #WishlistWednesday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Star Fated gamedev reality lately: I'm debating if my demo should teach slowly…or just throw you into the chaos? Part of me wants a proper tutorial. Part of me wants “here’s a ship, go cause problems.” As a player, what would you prefer? #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Star Fated What is this indiegame? Loot & customize 🚀 Hundreds of weapons, shields, engines, and armor to perfect your starship build. Craft your ultimate loadout. Wishlist 👇 store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiegame #scifi #ARPG #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

See concept art become game art! @Aeghite skillfully translated @SpecialKarl's original 3D designs into 2D in-game art. Wishlist Star Fated on Steam to explore a living galaxy shaped by alien civilizations: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiedev #gamedev #WishlistWednesday

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The Star Fated crime system in action 👇 Attack civilians near stations▶️police respond instantly Do it in deep space▶️no witnesses, no consequences Play how you want, but freedom has a cost. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #scifi #RPG

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Karl did an amazing job working with me on these Reln starship designs. The Reln are a mysterious people, living on a harsh homeworld. Their planetary environment has a distinct influence on their starship design, and it's clearly reflected in Karl's cool artwork!

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

I'm experimenting with multi-target boss design in Star Fated🚀 This starship forces you to prioritize: Rotary turrets or forward weapons? What makes a boss fight fun and strategic to you? Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #gamedev

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Here's a short Star Fated dev video of something I'm experimenting with today. Derelict ships aren’t always empty! Sometimes you’ll find valuable loot, sometimes a black box recording, and sometimes…an ambush! Wishlist on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Karl Dupéré-Richer @specialkarl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I had the pleasure of working on the video game project "Star Fated". I had to develop spaceship concepts for alien races, each with different characteristics. This video showcases Krissethi starship concept art from the upcoming sci-fi ARPG Star Fated. youtu.be/XPc6ElQoovs

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Krissethi Starship Concept Art - Indigenous Hunter Designs for Star Fated

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Dela did some amazing voice acting work in Star Fated, and it was great working with her! I hope to have more fun roles for her in the future as the game develops. Thanks again, Dela!

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Are you bad enough to be the villain, but good enough to survive? Star Fated is a 2D open-world Action-RPG where you pilot a starship commanded by a ruthless criminal who will do anything to survive. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2805440/... #indiedev #gamedev #wishlistwednesday

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Corefun Studios @corefunstudios.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🎯March 18 The Star Fated reveal begins! Steam page launch. Wishlists open. Trailer premiere... and more. We're still building—and listening. What game let you have the most fun breaking the rules? #indiegame #gamedev

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