Brown Dust II Confirms No Steam Release After Policy Conflict
Brown Dust II has officially confirmed that the game will not release on Steam after encountering a platform policy issue that the team says cannot be resolved under the current version of the game. The developers explained that modifying the game to comply with the platform’s requirements would significantly impact its core direction, which led to the difficult decision to cancel the plan entirely. This announcement arrives after long-standing preparation for a Steam debut, but the internal review made it clear that compromising the experience was not an option.
The team revealed that they encountered a major policy-related barrier during coordination with the platform that they could not overcome without altering the foundational structure of Brown Dust II. After a detailed internal discussion, the developers decided to end the Steam release plan to protect the quality, creative identity, and gameplay continuity that players across Southeast Asia and around the world expect from the title. Even though this decision marks the end of the game’s Steam ambitions, it reflects the studio’s commitment to preserving the essence that defines the Brown Dust series.
Despite the cancellation, the developers reassured that all previously announced rewards from community events, including milestones tied to Steam Wishlist campaigns, will still be fully distributed. These rewards will be delivered to all players through the update on December 16. None of the rewards will be removed or adjusted, and the team emphasized that this is their way of expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received during the preparation period.
Brown Dust II is currently available on Android and iOS, along with a standalone PC launcher. The developers added that they are actively exploring alternative PC platforms that may be more suitable and flexible for an official release in the future. Once decisions are finalized, the team promises to update fans immediately with clear and transparent information regarding the next steps.
Brown Dust II is a high-end 2D mobile RPG and the sequel to the globally launched Brown Dust from April 2017. Developed by Neowiz, this installment expands the series with a multi-timeline adventure that spans a fantasy high school, a post-apocalyptic world, and an espionage storyline, allowing for a diverse lineup of characters and narrative arcs. Its ability to blend multiple worlds and themes remains one of its strongest appeals, offering an experience that feels both nostalgic and modern for SEA gamers and the global community.
Source: rpgsite
