Ragnar Tørnquist
@ragso.bsky.social
Writer and director of video games you probably haven’t heard of, including Dustborn, Draugen and Dreamfall. (Also, in a previous life, The Longest Journey and The Secret World, etc.) Creative person at @redthreadgames.bsky.social Making hellosunshine.app
If we ever make Dreamfall Chapters: Book Six, it probably begins right here.
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If we ever make Dreamfall Chapters: Book Six, it probably begins right here.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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It’s also super easy to unsubscribe, so what do you have to lose? NOTHING, that’s what.
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Based on what the dev studio is saying about their game, this is deeply troubling and a reminder that monopolies are bad for both business and art. Maybe there’s another side to this story, but even if there is, those of us who make a living from Steam have good reasons to be concerned.
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Based on what the dev studio is saying about their game, this is deeply troubling and a reminder that monopolies are bad for both business and art. Maybe there’s another side to this story, but even if there is, those of us who make a living from Steam have good reasons to be concerned.
Before Dustborn there was THE BAD LANDS — a post-apocalyptic American road-trip, featuring a ragtag crew with special powers. And if that sounds familiar…you're absolutely right! TBL was a fixed-camera, turn-based RPG with a comic-book art style. (1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Before Dustborn there was THE BAD LANDS — a post-apocalyptic American road-trip, featuring a ragtag crew with special powers. And if that sounds familiar…you're absolutely right! TBL was a fixed-camera, turn-based RPG with a comic-book art style. (1/2)
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All game trailer editors are Padme 😂
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
All game trailer editors are Padme 😂
Rage-bait peddlers need Dustborn more than our fans do.
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Rage-bait peddlers need Dustborn more than our fans do.
They are SO close to getting it.
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
They are SO close to getting it.
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psst, no one is struggling with this - we are trying to create singular things that resonate with a huge audience or resonate hugely with a specific audience. We "struggle" with how tech and VC funding has broken almost every creative economy we have. So thanks but no thanks
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
psst, no one is struggling with this - we are trying to create singular things that resonate with a huge audience or resonate hugely with a specific audience. We "struggle" with how tech and VC funding has broken almost every creative economy we have. So thanks but no thanks
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Try Dustborn y'all !!! 🫵🙏❤️💖
Dustborn is sitting at 75% positive reviews on Steam (thank you!) — here are some of our favourites ✨
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Try Dustborn y'all !!! 🫵🙏❤️💖
Dustborn is currently ON SALE for the Xbox Series!
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Dustborn is currently ON SALE for the Xbox Series!
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Dustborn is sitting at 75% positive reviews on Steam (thank you!) — here are some of our favourites ✨
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dustborn is sitting at 75% positive reviews on Steam (thank you!) — here are some of our favourites ✨
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
People are still yelling at us because Dustborn received a €150,000 cultural grant and we employed human translators.
Vote with your wallet. Send the message that this is simply unacceptable. And I hope the German government rakes them over the coals for taking 6M Euros from a cultural fund and then using AI localization.
It’s one Eff You after another to players and now cultural institutions.
It’s one Eff You after another to players and now cultural institutions.
Ubisoft admits AI-generated loading screen "slipped through" into final build of Anno 117: Pax Romana
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November 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
People are still yelling at us because Dustborn received a €150,000 cultural grant and we employed human translators.
Dustborn is charting on the Mac App Store — #3 in adventure games! The game is on sale through Monday, and you can save over 60% (depending on your territory) if you buy it today! (Or any time this weekend, really.)
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dustborn is charting on the Mac App Store — #3 in adventure games! The game is on sale through Monday, and you can save over 60% (depending on your territory) if you buy it today! (Or any time this weekend, really.)
This is true. As soon as we start working with an actor in a studio, the rewriting begins and the end result is always better. That's what we stand to lose with "text-to-speech" — the interpretation, reimagining, elevation of the original text.
If your game has voice acting, then working with the voice actors is half of your writing process. It's not complete until you've heard it interpreted and reimagined by a voice actor. And they always reimagine it in ways that elevate the writing, in ways you never would have imagined yourself.
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This is true. As soon as we start working with an actor in a studio, the rewriting begins and the end result is always better. That's what we stand to lose with "text-to-speech" — the interpretation, reimagining, elevation of the original text.
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Getting colder outside? Perfect time to curl up and lose yourself in good story ✨
Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen are 60% off on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/developer/re...
Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen are 60% off on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/developer/re...
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Getting colder outside? Perfect time to curl up and lose yourself in good story ✨
Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen are 60% off on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/developer/re...
Dreamfall Chapters and Draugen are 60% off on Steam right now: store.steampowered.com/developer/re...
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We can do big things, don't let them make you believe otherwise. We can save the world and make it a kinder place for everyone, don't let them make you believe otherwise.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We can do big things, don't let them make you believe otherwise. We can save the world and make it a kinder place for everyone, don't let them make you believe otherwise.
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Oh, and Dreamfall Chapters is also on sale in the Mac App Store right now, super cheap!
Dreamfall Chapters App - App Store
Download Dreamfall Chapters by Red Thread Games AS on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Dreamfall Chapters.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Oh, and Dreamfall Chapters is also on sale in the Mac App Store right now, super cheap!
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The Mac App Store version of Dustborn is on sale for the first time! It runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon and looks pretty great doing it. Mac doesn’t get a lot of story-driven games — or games in general — so if you want to see more Mac titles, consider giving Dustborn a go!
Dustborn App - App Store
Download Dustborn by Red Thread Games AS on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Dustborn.
apps.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Mac App Store version of Dustborn is on sale for the first time! It runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon and looks pretty great doing it. Mac doesn’t get a lot of story-driven games — or games in general — so if you want to see more Mac titles, consider giving Dustborn a go!
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November 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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This game is just so cool! Love the art style too! Too bad my throat made it hard to focus 😔 (ironic considering this game is all about the vocals lol)
I did not expect a rhythm game, so I was panicking a lot 😅 combat was a bit of a struggle because of the camera, but I’ll adapt haha
#Dustborn
I did not expect a rhythm game, so I was panicking a lot 😅 combat was a bit of a struggle because of the camera, but I’ll adapt haha
#Dustborn
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This game is just so cool! Love the art style too! Too bad my throat made it hard to focus 😔 (ironic considering this game is all about the vocals lol)
I did not expect a rhythm game, so I was panicking a lot 😅 combat was a bit of a struggle because of the camera, but I’ll adapt haha
#Dustborn
I did not expect a rhythm game, so I was panicking a lot 😅 combat was a bit of a struggle because of the camera, but I’ll adapt haha
#Dustborn
The Mac App Store version of Dustborn is on sale for the first time! It runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon and looks pretty great doing it. Mac doesn’t get a lot of story-driven games — or games in general — so if you want to see more Mac titles, consider giving Dustborn a go!
Dustborn App - App Store
Download Dustborn by Red Thread Games AS on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Dustborn.
apps.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Mac App Store version of Dustborn is on sale for the first time! It runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon and looks pretty great doing it. Mac doesn’t get a lot of story-driven games — or games in general — so if you want to see more Mac titles, consider giving Dustborn a go!