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Dear Travelers,We hope your journeys are treating you well.While we needed a little more time than expected to deliver the update at the level of quality we’re aiming for, we’re doing our best to have it ready for you in September, in celebration of Shape of Dreams’ first anniversary.Thank you sincerely for your patience and continued support.Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing hints about a new Traveler who will be joining the Dream in our next update.And today, we’re finally ready to introduce Cetus, the Traveler those clues have been pointing to.From the path that brought him here to the formidable powers he uses to freeze the battlefield, let’s take a closer look at Cetus.
Cetus is a ranged fighter who unleashes the powerful frost imbued within his body. Imprisoned and subjected to brutal experiments by the Lucid Sect, he still bears the scars of what was done to him. The massive, heavy pillory and chains he carries, along with the blue frost enveloping his body, hint at the source of his power while also symbolizing the guilt he can never escape. 
The symbol revealed in our first teaser depicts Cetus bound to his pillory. It represents both the sins he must carry with him and his determination to bear their weight entirely on his own.
The price was devastating. Imprisoned deep underground by the Sect, Cetus became the subject of cruel experiments. As a consequence, his body was infused with a terrible cold that he would never be able to escape. The bone-chilling frost has now begun to consume even his soul.
But Cetus did not break.After successfully escaping his prison, he sets foot into the Rapids, determined to confront the sins of his past head-on and set things right.
Cetus uses his freezing cold to lock down enemy movement while granting shields to protect himself and his allies.By wielding the cold, he can control the flow of battle and dominate the battlefield. Cetus can accumulate cold within his own blood before unleashing it as devastating burst damage, while creating massive glaciers and frozen zones to control enemy movement. He can also grant shields to himself and his allies, allowing him to protect his team on the front lines and serve as a dependable tank capable of handling both offense and defense.
His abilities and Constellation are designed to support a variety of playstyles, allowing Cetus to be built as a tank, mage, bruiser, and more. Depending on what you need, you can turn him into an Ability Power-based frost mage capable of devastating area-of-effect bursts, a support who protects his allies, or a frontline fighter who charges into battle and crushes his enemies.How you build Cetus is up to you.
Shape of Dreams already has Mist as an agile melee attacker and Vesper as a reliable tank. With Cetus, we wanted to make sure he offered a playstyle that felt distinctly different from our existing Travelers.In particular, we considered the fact that none of our current Travelers use Cold as their primary offensive tool. With that in mind, we designed Cetus as an intuitive yet powerful Traveler who can freely wield Cold to his advantage.
From a character design perspective, we wanted Cetus to have a silhouette that would immediately distinguish him from more general humanoid characters. We incorporated traits inspired by deep-sea creatures, such as his degenerated eyes and smooth body, and gave him fists so absurdly huge that he could easily teach anyone some manners.His signature restraints, pillory, and the frost emanating from across his body serve as constant reminders of the past he can never erase, while also giving him a massive silhouette unlike any of our other Travelers.That concludes our introduction to Cetus for now.What kind of build would you like to try with Cetus?Share your build ideas with us, and let us know what else you're curious about in the comments!Lizard SmoothieDear Travelers,Every Traveler in Shape of Dreams has their own reason for setting foot into the Rapids.Today, we'd like to share a glimpse into the untold stories of a few of them.Three Travelers awakened within the RapidsYubar, Nachia, and Shell.They come from different worlds, bear different appearances, and begin their journeys for entirely different reasons.Yet they all share one thing in common.Each of them chooses their own path instead of the role they were meant to play.In this Travel Log, we'll reveal just a small part of the stories that led these three Travelers to that defining choice.
With a small mortal body, Yubar finds wonder in the simplest sensations—the taste of earth, walking beneath the night sky, sweat, and even exhaustion.
Before long, he learns of a plan to merge dreams and reality into one, and realizes that the reality he longed to witness, just as it is now, may disappear forever.The god who once knew everything now prepares to stand against another god, determined to witness the world that still lies beyond his understanding.
Rather than returning through words, Nachia's memories slowly awaken through familiar gestures, unexplained pain, and emotions that rise from somewhere deep within her.At the end of her journey, she finds that her homeland is no longer the forest she once knew. Waiting at its heart is a being with crimson eyes that burn like glowing embers.The right choice she must make as the Guardian of the Forest and the choice she cannot abandon as someone's family begin to lead her down two different paths.
The moment Nachia's tears—once forever turned to stone by the Forest Guardian's power—finally soak the earth becomes a turning point. It marks the moment she ceases to be someone defined only by her duty, and becomes simply Nachia, following her own heart.
This new body neither hungered nor felt pain, but it also stripped away warmth, taste, fear, joy—everything that made him human.With a collection of masks hanging from his waist to replace emotion, Shell calls himself nothing more than an "empty shell," convincing himself that human emotions are merely weaknesses.
But the moment he finds himself unable to abandon strangers in danger, that belief begins to crack.The moment the pronoun he once used for himself—"It"—changes to "I," the truth of what he has been searching for finally begins to reveal itself.The three Travelers each seek something different.Yubar longs to witness a reality he never seen.Nachia searches for the one person she lost.Shell wishes for a life where he can once again feel, remember, and truly live.Though their desires differ, none of them remain bound by the roles they were given.They choose who they will become, beyond the names of god, forest guardian, or wooden doll.And those choices ultimately become intertwined with a greater plan to save the Rapids.The journey through the Rapids is far from over.Scan the QR code below to discover a hint about what comes next. 
The Shape of Dreams July Sale has begun! ✨📅 July Sale: July 27, 10:00 - August 10, 10:00💰 Discount Price: 30% off, $24.99 → $17.49❄️ From snow-covered landscapes🌋 to blazing lava fields,Step away from reality for a while to explore a variety of dream worlds with thrilling action and create your own unique builds.Don't miss the July Sale,and start your next adventure in Shape of Dreams today!Thank you.From Lizard Smoothie 💫
Hello, Travelers!Ready to escape the summer heat? ☀️Let's take a break from reality and escape into the refreshing world of dreams.⛱️Share the thrilling action and unforgettable moments you've experienced in Shape of Dreams through the "Show Your Dreams!" Gameplay Video Contest! 🎉Whether it's an epic play, a hilarious moment, or incredible teamwork,capture your best moments and show them off! ✨📅 Contest Schedule (PDT)- Submission Period: July 21 – August 10- Winner Announcement: August 19※ Dates are subject to change depending on internal scheduling.📝 How to Participate1. Upload a gameplay video you'd like to share (up to 3 minutes) along with a brief description/highlight to your preferred SNS platform (X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). - (Optional) Use the hashtag #ShapeofDreams when posting. - (Optional) Share the link to your SNS post in the #event-showyourdreams channel on Discord.2. Submit the link via the [Google Form] after uploading the video.※ Make sure your in-game nickname is clearly visible in the video.※ Sharing on Discord is optional. Final judging will be based only on entries submitted through the Google Form.🏆 Award Categories (Total 15 Winners)- POTG: Play of the Game (Impressive Gameplay)- Sir? (Outrageous Gameplay)- BFF!: Best Friends Forever! (Outstanding Co-op Play)🎁 Prize- Clemency Ornament※ Feels like the Essence of Clemency drops more often.※ Rewards will be sent to the email address provided in your submission.
💝 Discord Participation Reward (Everyone)- Share your video link in the Discord #event-showyourdreams channel during the event period and receive the "Dreamweaver" Discord role!※ This role will be granted within 72 hours after you upload your post to the Discord channel and will remain active for one month after the event ends (until September 18).※ You can also earn this role in future events.📕 Guidelines- Only videos uploaded during the event period are eligible.- If you submit multiple videos, each video must be submitted separately using its own form entry.- AI-generated content is not eligible.- Winning entries may be used for marketing and promotional purposes. By participating, you agree to this usage.- Winners may be asked to provide the original video file.- Discord sharing is optional and does not count as an official submission.- If your SNS post is deleted or becomes unavailable before the event ends, your entry may be disqualified.Are you ready to share your dream moments with travelers around the world?We can't wait to see the incredible adventures! 🌙
Hello, Travelers!A special bundle featuring Shape of Dreams and Ravenswatch is now available.If you have been wanting to enjoy both Shape of Dreams and Ravenswatch,this is a great opportunity to experience them in a more rewarding package.📅 Bundle Launch TimeJune 25, 2026, 02:30 onward (PDT)Thank you.From Lizard Smoothie 💫
Hello, Travelers!To celebrate the 2026 Steam Summer Sale, Shape of Dreams is holding a discount promotion.If you have not yet visited the world of dreams, or if you have been wanting to start a new journey with your friends, take this opportunity to experience Shape of Dreams.📌 2026 Steam Summer Sale 30% off, 
Hello, Travelers!Following the "Dreams Grow Darker" update on June 9, we have deployed a hotfix to improve the gameplay experience and quickly address several key issues based on your valuable reports and feedback.Please see the details below.Hello, Travelers!Thank you for always following the path through the world of Shape of Dreams with us. As we recently shared in our roadmap, we have two updates lined up for this summer.
Roadmap: The Dream Never Ends -
Today, we're excited to launch the first of the two updates: “Dreams Grow Darker”! This update brings a variety of new items aimed at expanding and refining the gameplay experience, several experimental changes based on valuable feedback from our Travelers, and even a surprise collaboration.
Awaken your combat instincts with T1. Prove your worth by completing the Special Reverie Quest and claim these Exclusive Items!
We've added the "Pure Imagination" Emote Set, featuring 6 beautiful pieces created by our talented community fan artists. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who joined our Fan Art Contest!
Hello, Travelers!Every night, seeing your footprints fill the skies of The Rapids deeply touches our development team. The countless fragments of adventure and the stories you’ve shared since our last update have served as a solid blueprint, helping us shape the next form of Shape of Dreams more clearly. We would like to begin by expressing our deepest gratitude to all of you who are walking alongside us in the journey of creating the world of Shape of Dreams.This coming summer, this update will be released sequentially in two parts: "Dreams Grow Darker" and "The Starless Path." The "Dreams Grow Darker" update will focus on diversifying and improving the gameplay experience, while "The Starless Path" aims to provide Travelers with a new path of adventure and exploration as a larger main update to deliver a fresh journey.With the promise that "The Dream Never Fades," we would like to share the future vision that we are currently getting ready.
