announcements

16 Posts
GodotCon 2026

GodotCon 2026

We were really hoping to make the journey from Tasmania to GodotCon Amsterdam 2026 this year, …

Tarot for Yarn Spinner

Tarot for Yarn Spinner

We have been making Yarn Spinner for over a decade. Compilers, virtual machines, engine …

Yarn Spinner for Unity 3.2 is OUT NOW

Yarn Spinner for Unity 3.2

Version 3.2 of Yarn Spinner for Unity is out now! This release brings mostly small bugfixes and …

We Pitched a Museum a 1993 Game Hint Line (And They Actually Said Yes)

Hine Line '93 for ACMI

We pitched ACMI a 1993 game hint line simulator with a 300-page physical binder. They said yes.
Why We Don't Use AI

Why We Don't Use AI

We get asked about AI a lot. Whether we’re going to add it to Yarn Spinner, whether we …

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is Here

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is Here

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is out now. This release brings async dialogue runner methods, option …

Mass Effect 2 for Yarn Spinner

Mass Effect 2 for Yarn Spinner

Watch the announcement video →

You’ve been begging for it, and here it is! Announcing an …

Yarn Spinner at GDC 2025

Yarn Spinner at GDC 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Jon, from the Secret Lab and Yarn Spinner team will be …

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1 introduces significant language features and Unity integration improvements for the narrative scripting tool.
Melbourne Games Week 2024

Melbourne Games Week 2024

The Yarn Spinner team at Melbourne International Games Week 2024, showcasing Story Solver and available for meetings throughout the week.
Yarn Spinner will be at GCAP 2024

Yarn Spinner will be at GCAP 2024

We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be presenting at the amazing GCAP …

NarraScope 2024

NarraScope 2024

Phew, it’s been a week. Last week, I travelled all the way to Rochester, New York, to …

Yarn Spinner for Books

Yarn Spinner for Books

You already know that Yarn Spinner is one of the most powerful, flexible and innovative tools …

You can now (also) buy Yarn Spinner

Buy Yarn Spinner

Yarn Spinner is now available for purchase! We’ve been working hard to make it easier for …

Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

A preview of the major features coming in Yarn Spinner 3.0, including storylets, line groups, smart variables, and enhanced engine integrations.
I Feel Fine

I Feel Fine

We’re thrilled to announce that our next game, I Feel Fine, is nearly finished! I Feel …

unity

9 Posts
Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Yarn Spinner for Unity 3.2 is OUT NOW

Yarn Spinner for Unity 3.2

Version 3.2 of Yarn Spinner for Unity is out now! This release brings mostly small bugfixes and …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is Here

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is Here

Yarn Spinner 3.1 is out now. This release brings async dialogue runner methods, option …

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1

Yarn Spinner 3 Beta 1 introduces significant language features and Unity integration improvements for the narrative scripting tool.
You can now (also) buy Yarn Spinner

Buy Yarn Spinner

Yarn Spinner is now available for purchase! We’ve been working hard to make it easier for …

Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

A preview of the major features coming in Yarn Spinner 3.0, including storylets, line groups, smart variables, and enhanced engine integrations.

company

5 Posts
Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

Why We Don't Use AI

Why We Don't Use AI

We get asked about AI a lot. Whether we’re going to add it to Yarn Spinner, whether we …

Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …

events

5 Posts
GodotCon 2026

GodotCon 2026

We were really hoping to make the journey from Tasmania to GodotCon Amsterdam 2026 this year, …

Yarn Spinner at GDC 2025

Yarn Spinner at GDC 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Jon, from the Secret Lab and Yarn Spinner team will be …

Melbourne Games Week 2024

Melbourne Games Week 2024

The Yarn Spinner team at Melbourne International Games Week 2024, showcasing Story Solver and available for meetings throughout the week.
Yarn Spinner will be at GCAP 2024

Yarn Spinner will be at GCAP 2024

We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be presenting at the amazing GCAP …

NarraScope 2024

NarraScope 2024

Phew, it’s been a week. Last week, I travelled all the way to Rochester, New York, to …

godot

5 Posts
GodotCon 2026

GodotCon 2026

We were really hoping to make the journey from Tasmania to GodotCon Amsterdam 2026 this year, …

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …

editor

4 Posts
Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …

unreal

4 Posts
Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …

games

3 Posts
We Pitched a Museum a 1993 Game Hint Line (And They Actually Said Yes)

Hine Line '93 for ACMI

We pitched ACMI a 1993 game hint line simulator with a 300-page physical binder. They said yes.
Yarn Spinner Games Win Multiple 2025 Indie Game Awards

2025 Indie Game Awards

We were thrilled to see the Finalists for this year’s Indie Game Awards announced a few …

I Feel Fine

I Feel Fine

We’re thrilled to announce that our next game, I Feel Fine, is nearly finished! I Feel …

technical

3 Posts
Tarot for Yarn Spinner

Tarot for Yarn Spinner

We have been making Yarn Spinner for over a decade. Compilers, virtual machines, engine …

Why We Don't Use AI

Why We Don't Use AI

We get asked about AI a lot. Whether we’re going to add it to Yarn Spinner, whether we …

Saliency Systems and State Mutation

Saliency and State Mutation

Recently we had a question about saliency systems, and I wrote up a quick example about a quirk …

update

3 Posts
Monthly Update: Mar '26

Monthly Update: Mar '26

Continuing our monthly updates as we work towards our highly ambitious goals for 2026, this …

Monthly Update: Feb '26

Monthly Update: Feb '26

We have a huge amount of work planned for 2026, with more ongoing projects and ambitious goals …

Monthly Update: Jan '26

Monthly Update: Jan '26

We recently posted a huge list of goals for Yarn Spinner in 2026 (read the roadmap here) and …

aprilfools

2 Posts
Mass Effect 2 for Yarn Spinner

Mass Effect 2 for Yarn Spinner

Watch the announcement video →

You’ve been begging for it, and here it is! Announcing an …

Yarn Spinner for Books

Yarn Spinner for Books

You already know that Yarn Spinner is one of the most powerful, flexible and innovative tools …

awards

1 Post
Yarn Spinner Games Win Multiple 2025 Indie Game Awards

2025 Indie Game Awards

We were thrilled to see the Finalists for this year’s Indie Game Awards announced a few …

ethics

1 Post
Why We Don't Use AI

Why We Don't Use AI

We get asked about AI a lot. Whether we’re going to add it to Yarn Spinner, whether we …

guide

1 Post
Saliency Systems and State Mutation

Saliency and State Mutation

Recently we had a question about saliency systems, and I wrote up a quick example about a quirk …

preview

1 Post
Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

Yarn Spinner 3.0: What To Expect

A preview of the major features coming in Yarn Spinner 3.0, including storylets, line groups, smart variables, and enhanced engine integrations.

roadmap

1 Post
Yarn Spinner in 2026

Yarn Spinner in 2026

We’ve been making Yarn Spinner for a decade now. Night in the Woods, DREDGE, A Short …