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Hope in the City × Women Led Games × Summer Game Fest — Developer Commentary
Hi everyone! As seen during the Women Led Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest, have a look at our Hope in the City exclusive Dev Commentary video. Creative Director Judith Cheung shares the story behind Hope in the City…
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Watch Our Exclusive Dev Commentary at the Women-Led Games Showcase!
We are thrilled to announce that Hope in the City is part of the official Women-Led Games Showcase going live on June 4! 📅 Date: June 4th ⏰ Time: 4 PM PT | 7 PM ET To celebrate the event, our Creative Director, Judith…
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🎬 Our new gameplay trailer just dropped!
As just seen in the Best Indie Summer Showcase, have a look at the new gameplay trailer for a closer look at updated gameplay and new cutscene material. Gather clues, record observations, and piece together the truth us…
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Inside Hope in the City: Our Team Talks Story, Investigation & Hand-Drawn Art
We joined the Insider Gaming Show on May 28, 2026, for a 30-minute conversation with Creative Director Judith Cheung and Game Director Jason Loftus. They dive into the story, investigative mechanics, and hand-drawn visu…
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New Screenshots & GIFs — Steam Page Updated
Hope's parents have vanished. No message, no explanation. In Hope in the City, you play as Hope — searching for hidden clues, using your deductive power to form critical insights, and achieving breakthroughs that uncove…
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Hope in the City joins Steam Detective Fest! 🕵️♂️
Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that Hope in the City is officially part of the Steam Detective Fest! From now until January 19, Steam is celebrating the best in mystery and investigation, and we are honored…
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Check Out Hope In the City Featured in the Best Indie Game Winter Showcase!
Steam post image📣We’re excited to share that Hope in the City is featured in the Big Winter Showcase! Get ready as we reveal never-before-seen gameplay from Hope in the City in Best Indie Game Winter Showcase. 🔥 If yo…
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The Sketchbook of Hope in the City: Where Thoughts Become Discoveries
In this post, we’re exploring one of the defining features of Hope in the City —Hope’s Sketchbook, a space where thoughts, memories, and discoveries intertwine. This mechanic sits at the core of how players experience t…
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Playtest Hope in the City’s Closed Alpha + Get a Free Game!
We’re inviting you to take part in the Closed Alpha for Hope in the City! Steam post image This early prototype focuses on one of the game’s core mechanics: Crafting insights by combining thoughts in the protagonist’s s…
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Introducing Hope: A Visual Exploration of Our Protagonist
In Hope in the City, everything begins with Hope — our 17-year-old protagonist searching for answers after her parents’ disappearance. When we started designing her, we wanted her visual identity to reflect who she is a…
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Dev Blog: The Art Behind Hope in the City
Steam post image In Hope in the City, the art style does more than set the tone—it tells the story. The game’s distinctive triangulated look was inspired by the sharp, angular architecture of the real-world city where t…
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