Steam Next Fest has been an unforgettable milestone for us!

Over the past days, so many of you stepped into Republica, played the demo, shared feedback, streamed A Study in Blue, talked about it… and added the game to your wishlist.

Seeing thousands of new wishlists appear after four years of development means more than we can put into words. Thank you for the time, curiosity, and trust you’ve shown our small team!

For those who have just discovered it — or are considering diving in — here are a few things to know about A Study in Blue’s demo:

• The demo is a side quest from the full game, lasting around 2 hours on average. 

• You investigate the mysterious death of Lucy, Kiara Carter’s friend, and her connection to the events unfolding in Republica...

While this chapter focuses on a self-contained investigation, the full 1.0 release will explore much more:

• The evolving relationship between Kenneth and Blue

• The other inhabitants of Republica

• The main storyline and additional environments

• And a few secrets waiting for the most attentive players…

The demo will remain available until the full release, so you can replay it, try different choices, or recommend it to friends without worry!

We’ve carefully noted your feedback and have already implemented our first round of improvements!

• Ambient sounds and interface sounds can now be adjusted independently in the options.

• Added the option to disable the dialogue letter sound effect.

• Fixed several errors in the English localization.

• Adjusted the Romanov sequence: reaching the door now automatically completes the phase.

• Improved the cemetery tutorial for clarity. Some players were getting stuck because they hadn’t found the clues to present to Kiara Carter, so we’ve made this step clearer and easier to understand.

If you’d like to help us shape the game further, we warmly invite you to share your thoughts on our Steam forums or our Discord server[discord.gg]. It makes a real difference!

Steam Next Fest may be over, but the journey of A Study in Blue is only beginning!

If you enjoyed your time in Republica:

• Add it to your wishlist if you haven’t already

• Share A Study in Blue with your friends

• Follow our social media[linktr.ee] to stay updated

• Consider leaving a review if you liked the demo:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4280150/A_Study_in_Blue/

Thank you again for being part of this adventure. Republica wouldn’t be the same without you. 💙

— Relate Games

Hello runaways,

We’re incredibly happy (and a bit emotional!) to announce that the A Study in Blue demo is officially live as part of the Steam Next Fest!

After four years of development, you can finally step into Republica and experience the beginning of our narrative investigation game.

Watch our trailer here

A Study in Blue is a fully handcrafted 2D pixel art investigative thriller in which you play as a runaway teenager, Blue, and a life-worn private detective, Kenneth, searching for a missing sister in a city fractured by gang wars and buried family secrets.

Your decisions will influence the relationships between characters, the different narrative branches and even the way the two protagonists perceive each other…
Every pixel, animation, and environment has been handcrafted by our small team to create a carefully built, cohesive world.

This demo represents a huge milestone for us!

If you decide to play it:

• Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts on this Steam community hub

• Report any bugs you encounter on our official Discord server[discord.gg]

• Tell us what stood out to you!

If you enjoy the demo, the best way to help is:

• Follow us on Instagram[www.instagram.com], X[x.com], TikTok[www.tiktok.com] or YouTube 

• Share it with your friends!

• Add the game to your Wishlist:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4280150/A_Study_in_Blue/

It makes a massive difference for a small independent studio like ours 💙

Thank you for being here at this important moment.

We can’t wait to hear what you think!

— Relate Games