Developer posts and news about this game.
Hello, Explorers! In our previous dev diary, we showed you how Kiran’s new design was built to survive the harsh desert. Today, it’s time to talk about one of the reasons why he needs to be so agile: meet the Stormdog , one of the desert’s most brutal dangers. 👉 Watch it now: If
Hello, Explorers! Lysward is taking part in the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, running from August 31st through September 7th ! Whether you are a seasoned survivor or stepping into our world for the very first time, this festival is the perfect opportunity to dive deep into ou
Hello, Explorers! We are incredibly excited to show you our progress on the new 3D model for Kiran, Lysward’s main character. Even though Lysward is a first-person game, this is entirely Kiran's story, and he is the lens through which you will experience this world. As the world
Hello, Explorers! A brand-new update has just dropped for Lysward! We felt some areas of the game had been too dark while others were too bright, depending on your monitor settings. Our goal is to make Lysward perfectly playable and stunning for everyone, so we brought in the exp
Hello, Explorers! If you watched our latest dev diaries, you know we’ve been working on a base building feature for Lysward. We are getting ready to test the very first version of its mechanics, and we want you to help us shape it from the ground up. This August, we will be hosti
Hello, Explorers! In today's dev diary, we're taking you behind the scenes of the concept art process for Lysward, and giving you a peek inside our creative collaboration with Retro Style Games. Building a world as massive and magical as Lysward is no small task. Turning the idea
Hello, Explorers! In our latest dev diary, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most important features for Lysward: base building. We always planned to include it in the game. But as a small indie studio, we had to make a tough call early on. We couldn't get base buildin
Hello, Explorers! Our first dev diary is now live. 🎥 In this episode, we sit down and talk about the lighting pass we recently completed in partnership with Studio Gloam. We didn't have much lighting experience in-house, so we brought in the experts. If you care about visuals, p
Greetings, Explorers! Lysward will be debuting a brand new trailer at the upcoming Galaxies gaming showcase! Galaxies returns with a showcase bursting at the seams with 50 exclusive new trailers – including world premieres, release date announcements, and shiny Twitch Drops for e
Hello, Explorers! We have 2 little challenge races for you to achieve, running for the next two weeks until April 17th, 2026. The event is taking place in our Discord , so join now! Here's how it works: Starting from the moment you get into the Icarus for the first time in the Oa
Hello, Explorers! We've been watching your runs closely, and we noticed something: not nearly enough of you are getting your hands on the Icarus speeder. While we intend the experience of journeying in the harsh deserts of Umbra to be dangerous, we also want to give our players t
Hello, Explorers! We’re thrilled to announce that Lysward’s demo is available now. In Lysward, you awaken as Kiran, a fugitive experiment with no memory beyond a single name: Orren. Stranded in a desert where the sun never sets, survival means mastering both the relentless enviro
Greetings, Explorers! The desert sands are shifting, and a journey is about to begin. We’re excited to officially announce that the demo for Lysward will launch on March 26th ! Step into the relentless desert of Lysward as Kiran, a fugitive experiment whose only memory is a singl
Hello, Explorers! A desert can feel vast and scary, but it should never feel lifeless. Today, we're excited to share a glimpse of the work we've been doing to set-dress the world of Lysward, filling its vast landscapes with details that tell stories, create atmosphere, and make e
Hello, Explorers! The sands of Zenit are ever-shifting, and today we're excited to pull back the curtain on new secrets coming to Lysward. Behold some pictures of the Notus Outpost. In here, you'll discover some signs of other souls braving the heat. The Notus Outpost serves as a
Happy New Year, Explorers! We hope your holiday season was amazing! As shared in our last update, the Lysward Open Beta has now officially ended. Your participation, enthusiasm, and detailed feedback have been nothing short of incredible. Watching you explore, experiment, and sha
Happy Holidays, Explorers! ❄️ We hope your season is filled with warmth, joy, and perhaps a little adventure. Speaking of adventure, this is your sign to embark on one last journey in Lysward before the Open Beta concludes on January 5th. We're so thankful to have shared this yea
Hello, Explorers! The Lysward Open Beta will come to an end on January 5, 2026 . A huge and sincere thank you to everyone who participated! Over the past weeks, you've explored the desert, crafted, and uncovered secrets about Kiran and Notus. More importantly, you've shared inval
Hello Explorers, A new update is now available for the Lysward Beta! Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and shared their thoughts; you are directly helping us shape the game. Here’s what’s new in this update: A new inventory is in place, fixing the bugs of the old one an
Hey Explorers, We've just deployed a hotfix that addresses the issue with the quest "Walls Behind Me". Reading the book before getting the quest will now register and automatically skip the “search the camp” objective. As always, please continue to share your feedback and report