Devlog: A Cat Roundup

Hi everyone, I'm Bread, the producer of Bolt & Whalington.

As many of you know, our protagonist Bolt is a Siamese cat. Many players are immediately drawn to his strangely charming, slightly goofy personality when they first see him.

But in our game, Bolt isn't the only “cat” you'll meet! So today, let's take a quick look at some of the feline, and feline-adjacent, characters in Bolt & Whalington.

Snow Leopard

First, let's talk about Captain Snow, the instructor aboard the Sardine. She is a snow leopard from the genus Panthera, and is mainly responsible for the daily training of the crew.

Other Feline Friends

On the way to the Sardine's engine area, Bolt will encounter several coworkers whose path has been blocked by a metal gate. These three coworkers are also feline characters.

From left to right, they are a Pallas's cat, a Japanese Bobtail, and a British Shorthair. Have you encountered them in the game?

Owl

During the journey, Bolt will also meet his cousin, Nut, who is an owl.

Strictly speaking, owls are not part of the cat family. But since many people joke that owls often look surprisingly cat-like, we decided to turn that idea into a small gag in the game.

Nut lives aboard the Whalington. Although he may not look particularly smart, he always manages to point Bolt in the right direction whenever his younger cousin gets lost during his journey through the Whalington.

In that sense, he actually fits the image and role of an owl quite well.

That's all for today's cat roundup! Which “cat” is your favorite? Do you have a cute cat of your own? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

There are many more animals in Bolt & Whalington, and we'll introduce more of them in future devlogs. See you next time!

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