Description and Tech Sheet

A narrative simulation game where you take charge of a crew stranded on the ice.

The Pale Beyond – Technical Specifications
Field	Details
Game Title	The Pale Beyond
Developer	Bellular Studios, Saltstone Studios
Publisher	Fellow Traveller
Release Date	February 24, 2023
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch
Engine	Unity Engine
Technologies	FMOD SDK, Resonance_Audio SDK, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityBurst SDK, cURL SDK
Genre	Resource management survival game
Game Type	Polar exploration game
App ID	1266030
System Requirements (Minimum)	OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 1.2 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Storage: 3 GB Graphics: DirectX 10, 11, 12 compatible Notes: 64-bit operating system required
Features	Treacherous voyage across ice in unforgiving frozen wasteland Narrative-driven decisions impact story Manage resources, safety, and morale Leadership role after captain goes missing Complex crew relationships and voting system Permadeath mechanics Sled dogs and crew survival management
Game Modes	Classic, Normal, Hard
Content Descriptors	General Mature Content
Steam Deck Compatibility	Yes (controllertagwizard)
Save Data Locations	Windows: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\BellularStudios\The Pale Beyond macOS: Steam Play (Linux): <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1266030/pfx/
Audio Features	Separate volume controls Surround sound Subtitles Mute on focus lost Royalty free audio