Joel Burgess
@joelburgess.bsky.social
Studio Head at Soft Rains
Priors: Capy games, Watch Dogs Legion, Fallouts 3/4/76, TES: Skyrim, Oblivion, Aeon Flux, Bloodrayne 2, technically Grandma’s Boy
Priors: Capy games, Watch Dogs Legion, Fallouts 3/4/76, TES: Skyrim, Oblivion, Aeon Flux, Bloodrayne 2, technically Grandma’s Boy
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how it started: how it's going:
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
how it started: how it's going:
Really proud of this green check.
Folks across the team took performance seriously and that diligence means Ambrosia Sky runs great on Steam Deck (while doing pretty intense simulation magic)
Folks across the team took performance seriously and that diligence means Ambrosia Sky runs great on Steam Deck (while doing pretty intense simulation magic)
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Really proud of this green check.
Folks across the team took performance seriously and that diligence means Ambrosia Sky runs great on Steam Deck (while doing pretty intense simulation magic)
Folks across the team took performance seriously and that diligence means Ambrosia Sky runs great on Steam Deck (while doing pretty intense simulation magic)
Don't miss the Soundtrack for Ambrosia Sky. Grej is a phenom, and his work absolutely elevates the game.
The OST is more than game music. Arranged for listening and professionally mastered, it is a wonderful album.
Give it a listen and show support for Grej:
store.steampowered.com/app/3763620/...
The OST is more than game music. Arranged for listening and professionally mastered, it is a wonderful album.
Give it a listen and show support for Grej:
store.steampowered.com/app/3763620/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Don't miss the Soundtrack for Ambrosia Sky. Grej is a phenom, and his work absolutely elevates the game.
The OST is more than game music. Arranged for listening and professionally mastered, it is a wonderful album.
Give it a listen and show support for Grej:
store.steampowered.com/app/3763620/...
The OST is more than game music. Arranged for listening and professionally mastered, it is a wonderful album.
Give it a listen and show support for Grej:
store.steampowered.com/app/3763620/...
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is out now.
Support is everything right now. If you purchase a copy: thank you. If you enjoy it, please leave a review. If you like what we're doing as a studio, tell a friend.
Discovery is lifeblood in games today, and grassroots support makes the difference for indies
Support is everything right now. If you purchase a copy: thank you. If you enjoy it, please leave a review. If you like what we're doing as a studio, tell a friend.
Discovery is lifeblood in games today, and grassroots support makes the difference for indies
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is out now.
Support is everything right now. If you purchase a copy: thank you. If you enjoy it, please leave a review. If you like what we're doing as a studio, tell a friend.
Discovery is lifeblood in games today, and grassroots support makes the difference for indies
Support is everything right now. If you purchase a copy: thank you. If you enjoy it, please leave a review. If you like what we're doing as a studio, tell a friend.
Discovery is lifeblood in games today, and grassroots support makes the difference for indies
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Our Skyrim segment featuring @joelburgess.bsky.social is about to begin!
We've got 65+ mods installed, and for every one he spots, we will donate an extra $10!
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
We've got 65+ mods installed, and for every one he spots, we will donate an extra $10!
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our Skyrim segment featuring @joelburgess.bsky.social is about to begin!
We've got 65+ mods installed, and for every one he spots, we will donate an extra $10!
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
We've got 65+ mods installed, and for every one he spots, we will donate an extra $10!
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
When the writing literally overshadows the writer.
I wasn't able to go, so thanks to Kevin Ly who caught this shot from the audience of @kaittremblay.bsky.social at Hot Docs yesterday.
I wasn't able to go, so thanks to Kevin Ly who caught this shot from the audience of @kaittremblay.bsky.social at Hot Docs yesterday.
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
When the writing literally overshadows the writer.
I wasn't able to go, so thanks to Kevin Ly who caught this shot from the audience of @kaittremblay.bsky.social at Hot Docs yesterday.
I wasn't able to go, so thanks to Kevin Ly who caught this shot from the audience of @kaittremblay.bsky.social at Hot Docs yesterday.
We've kicked off our 24h pre-launch charity stream, and so far it's mostly hot takes about potatoes and household appliances.
There WILL be video games stuff later. I am pretty sure.
www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
There WILL be video games stuff later. I am pretty sure.
www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We've kicked off our 24h pre-launch charity stream, and so far it's mostly hot takes about potatoes and household appliances.
There WILL be video games stuff later. I am pretty sure.
www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
There WILL be video games stuff later. I am pretty sure.
www.twitch.tv/softrainsgames
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We are also *matching* the first $1500 CAD made in donations, so you'll get even more bang for your buck! 💸
All proceeds go to supporting our local children's hospital, @sickkidsto.bsky.social! 💛
All proceeds go to supporting our local children's hospital, @sickkidsto.bsky.social! 💛
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We are also *matching* the first $1500 CAD made in donations, so you'll get even more bang for your buck! 💸
All proceeds go to supporting our local children's hospital, @sickkidsto.bsky.social! 💛
All proceeds go to supporting our local children's hospital, @sickkidsto.bsky.social! 💛
This, for me, is the modern equivalent of volunteering for a dunk tank
Our launch stream & @extralife4kids.bsky.social fundraiser stream is only THREE days away! ⌛
Don't miss out on some great donation incentives, including prize packs 🎁, Skyrim mods to surprise @joelburgess.bsky.social, and Ambrosia Sky Steam keys! 🔑
Donate here: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Don't miss out on some great donation incentives, including prize packs 🎁, Skyrim mods to surprise @joelburgess.bsky.social, and Ambrosia Sky Steam keys! 🔑
Donate here: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This, for me, is the modern equivalent of volunteering for a dunk tank
Come watch @astroscout.ca absolutely stump me with a modded-to-the-gills Skyrim run as part of our charity marathon for @extralife4kids.bsky.social
This Sunday, Nov 9! Just in time for the launch of Ambrosia Sky Act One Nov 10 - which is also just in time for Skyrim's 19th anniversary on Nov 11.
This Sunday, Nov 9! Just in time for the launch of Ambrosia Sky Act One Nov 10 - which is also just in time for Skyrim's 19th anniversary on Nov 11.
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Come watch @astroscout.ca absolutely stump me with a modded-to-the-gills Skyrim run as part of our charity marathon for @extralife4kids.bsky.social
This Sunday, Nov 9! Just in time for the launch of Ambrosia Sky Act One Nov 10 - which is also just in time for Skyrim's 19th anniversary on Nov 11.
This Sunday, Nov 9! Just in time for the launch of Ambrosia Sky Act One Nov 10 - which is also just in time for Skyrim's 19th anniversary on Nov 11.
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Ambrosia Sky - Act One (November 10): Art by Ysabel LI
Only a few days left before the release of the sci-fi game by @softrains.bsky.social ⌛
Only a few days left before the release of the sci-fi game by @softrains.bsky.social ⌛
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Ambrosia Sky - Act One (November 10): Art by Ysabel LI
Only a few days left before the release of the sci-fi game by @softrains.bsky.social ⌛
Only a few days left before the release of the sci-fi game by @softrains.bsky.social ⌛
Excited about this one - the folks at @iam8bit.com are awesome collaborators
We're excited to be partnering with @iam8bit.com on... confidential secrets... 👀
That's all we can say for now, but stay tuned for updates! ✨
That's all we can say for now, but stay tuned for updates! ✨
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Excited about this one - the folks at @iam8bit.com are awesome collaborators
They say every level designer has a calling card, and I guess this is mine.
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
They say every level designer has a calling card, and I guess this is mine.
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🎉 Join us for a launch celebration & Extra Life fundraising stream! 💛
On November 9, we will be running a 24-hour stream to raise money for Sick Kids Toronto and celebrate the launch of Ambrosia Sky! We've got special guests, giveaways, and more...
Donate here: www.extra-life.org/participants...
On November 9, we will be running a 24-hour stream to raise money for Sick Kids Toronto and celebrate the launch of Ambrosia Sky! We've got special guests, giveaways, and more...
Donate here: www.extra-life.org/participants...
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎉 Join us for a launch celebration & Extra Life fundraising stream! 💛
On November 9, we will be running a 24-hour stream to raise money for Sick Kids Toronto and celebrate the launch of Ambrosia Sky! We've got special guests, giveaways, and more...
Donate here: www.extra-life.org/participants...
On November 9, we will be running a 24-hour stream to raise money for Sick Kids Toronto and celebrate the launch of Ambrosia Sky! We've got special guests, giveaways, and more...
Donate here: www.extra-life.org/participants...
Being deep in thought about level design while listening to 90’s Bad Religion transports me so wholly that it’s actually jarring when those songs DON’T have specific audio compression artifacts (from whatever pirate FTP I downloaded them from at 14.4kbps circa 1998)
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Being deep in thought about level design while listening to 90’s Bad Religion transports me so wholly that it’s actually jarring when those songs DON’T have specific audio compression artifacts (from whatever pirate FTP I downloaded them from at 14.4kbps circa 1998)
Proud to sport my exclusive @capygames.bsky.social merch as I settle into my weekend in LA
October 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Proud to sport my exclusive @capygames.bsky.social merch as I settle into my weekend in LA
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Ambrosia Sky will utilize Intel XeSS! 🎉
We've teamed up with Intel to implement their Xe Super Sampling technology, which will be part of the game at launch on November 10th! We hope this helps a wide range of PCs and players enjoy a smoother clean 'em up experience.
game.intel.com/at/stories/a...
We've teamed up with Intel to implement their Xe Super Sampling technology, which will be part of the game at launch on November 10th! We hope this helps a wide range of PCs and players enjoy a smoother clean 'em up experience.
game.intel.com/at/stories/a...
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ambrosia Sky will utilize Intel XeSS! 🎉
We've teamed up with Intel to implement their Xe Super Sampling technology, which will be part of the game at launch on November 10th! We hope this helps a wide range of PCs and players enjoy a smoother clean 'em up experience.
game.intel.com/at/stories/a...
We've teamed up with Intel to implement their Xe Super Sampling technology, which will be part of the game at launch on November 10th! We hope this helps a wide range of PCs and players enjoy a smoother clean 'em up experience.
game.intel.com/at/stories/a...
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Introducing @bbwolfevox.com as... Dalia Volkova!
You may have already heard her voice in our updated demo, but if you haven't, here's a short sample of some of her lines as our protagonist.
We've got a full voice cast in Ambrosia Sky, but the heart and soul of our game is Dalia. 💛
You may have already heard her voice in our updated demo, but if you haven't, here's a short sample of some of her lines as our protagonist.
We've got a full voice cast in Ambrosia Sky, but the heart and soul of our game is Dalia. 💛
October 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Introducing @bbwolfevox.com as... Dalia Volkova!
You may have already heard her voice in our updated demo, but if you haven't, here's a short sample of some of her lines as our protagonist.
We've got a full voice cast in Ambrosia Sky, but the heart and soul of our game is Dalia. 💛
You may have already heard her voice in our updated demo, but if you haven't, here's a short sample of some of her lines as our protagonist.
We've got a full voice cast in Ambrosia Sky, but the heart and soul of our game is Dalia. 💛
GO GO GO!
Congrats to y'all and also congrats to me and everyone else who gets to play it now.
Congrats to y'all and also congrats to me and everyone else who gets to play it now.
Our first original title, DISPATCH, a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter.
Starring Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey and Jeffrey Wright.
Watch the Extended Trailer & Wishlist at dispatchgame.com
Starring Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey and Jeffrey Wright.
Watch the Extended Trailer & Wishlist at dispatchgame.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
GO GO GO!
Congrats to y'all and also congrats to me and everyone else who gets to play it now.
Congrats to y'all and also congrats to me and everyone else who gets to play it now.
BTW If you enjoyed my thread about working with immersive simulation systems yesterday, you might enjoy this deep dive that was posted recently. Jules goes deep into the tech craft that underpins it.
We've got another video for you today from the technical side of things! ⚙
Watch our Tech Director, @julesfern.gay, give a talk about the tech behind the fungi growth & destruction in Ambrosia Sky, powered by @sidefx.bsky.social. ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=89qL...
Watch our Tech Director, @julesfern.gay, give a talk about the tech behind the fungi growth & destruction in Ambrosia Sky, powered by @sidefx.bsky.social. ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=89qL...
Volumetric destruction with Hand-Made Charm in Ambrosia Sky | Soft Rains | Equinox 2025
YouTube video by Houdini
www.youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
BTW If you enjoyed my thread about working with immersive simulation systems yesterday, you might enjoy this deep dive that was posted recently. Jules goes deep into the tech craft that underpins it.
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Hi #Portfolioday ! I'm Vash, a concept artist and comic illustrator, with a healthy obsession for ttrpgs, scifi and weird fantasy!
✨ vashtaylor.squarespace.com
✨ vashtaylor.squarespace.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hi #Portfolioday ! I'm Vash, a concept artist and comic illustrator, with a healthy obsession for ttrpgs, scifi and weird fantasy!
✨ vashtaylor.squarespace.com
✨ vashtaylor.squarespace.com
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✨Ambrosia Sky: Act One arrives on November 10th, 2025! ✨
Watch the latest gameplay trailer from #IGNFanFest and learn about your upcoming role as a Scarab: a space-faring scientist discovering an alien ecosystem and laying the dead to rest. 👩🔬💀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLr...
Watch the latest gameplay trailer from #IGNFanFest and learn about your upcoming role as a Scarab: a space-faring scientist discovering an alien ecosystem and laying the dead to rest. 👩🔬💀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLr...
Ambrosia Sky - Official Gameplay Overview Trailer | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
✨Ambrosia Sky: Act One arrives on November 10th, 2025! ✨
Watch the latest gameplay trailer from #IGNFanFest and learn about your upcoming role as a Scarab: a space-faring scientist discovering an alien ecosystem and laying the dead to rest. 👩🔬💀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLr...
Watch the latest gameplay trailer from #IGNFanFest and learn about your upcoming role as a Scarab: a space-faring scientist discovering an alien ecosystem and laying the dead to rest. 👩🔬💀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLr...
With our new demo running during Steam Next Fest, I'm seeing more players discover Ambrosia Sky's immersive sim sensibilities.
I thought it might be fun to share a pair of moment from the demo that illustrates this, through the lens of how I do my work as a level designer.
I thought it might be fun to share a pair of moment from the demo that illustrates this, through the lens of how I do my work as a level designer.
October 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
With our new demo running during Steam Next Fest, I'm seeing more players discover Ambrosia Sky's immersive sim sensibilities.
I thought it might be fun to share a pair of moment from the demo that illustrates this, through the lens of how I do my work as a level designer.
I thought it might be fun to share a pair of moment from the demo that illustrates this, through the lens of how I do my work as a level designer.
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✨ Scarab tested, Deck (unofficially) approved! ✨
If you've got a Steam Deck or any of those other nifty handheld PCs, you can play the NEW & IMPROVED Ambrosia Sky demo on them! Right now!
We're working on official compatibility, so please play the demo and share your feedback. 💛
If you've got a Steam Deck or any of those other nifty handheld PCs, you can play the NEW & IMPROVED Ambrosia Sky demo on them! Right now!
We're working on official compatibility, so please play the demo and share your feedback. 💛
October 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
✨ Scarab tested, Deck (unofficially) approved! ✨
If you've got a Steam Deck or any of those other nifty handheld PCs, you can play the NEW & IMPROVED Ambrosia Sky demo on them! Right now!
We're working on official compatibility, so please play the demo and share your feedback. 💛
If you've got a Steam Deck or any of those other nifty handheld PCs, you can play the NEW & IMPROVED Ambrosia Sky demo on them! Right now!
We're working on official compatibility, so please play the demo and share your feedback. 💛
Rad to see folks enjoying the new demo
Travel from outer space to 13th century Mongolia in these new Steam demos
Don't miss out on these 8 great, free demos during Steam Next Fest
Travel from outer space to 13th century Mongolia in these new Steam demos
www.polygon.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Rad to see folks enjoying the new demo