World's Dawn

Released: Jan 25, 2016
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 14:30 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

24 May 2022Developer post
A Story Beside is out now!
Hey everyone — today is the day! It's been a massively emotional (and quite draining) six years getting to this point, so I couldn't be more proud to announce my new game A Story Beside is finished and available now in full. Step into the sleepy mountain village of Pyreside and e
23 May 2022Developer post
A Story Beside launching May 24
After nearly six years, a battle with cancer, a global pandemic, and countless other challenges, I'm thrilled to announce my new game A Story Beside will be launching in full this Tuesday, May 24 ! I know many of you World's Dawn fans have been waiting for the game to leave early
28 Apr 2022Developer post
All chapters of A Story Beside available now
Hey everyone, I'm happy to announce that the final chapter of my new game A Story Beside is out now — meaning Lyric's story can be experienced in full for the first time ever! I have waited so, so very long to say those words. To celebrate this long-awaited release and to encoura
21 Dec 2019Developer post
Holiday update and future chapters
Hey everyone, I wanted to apologize for the delays of Chapters 4 and 5 and ask for your patience as I polish them up before release. As you might expect, this has been a busy time of year in my personal life (holiday happenings, a new nephew, and more than a little seasonal anxie
26 Sep 2019Developer post
A Story Beside launches today!
The day has arrived! The first chapter of A Story Beside is out now! Any and all feedback is welcome! At the moment I am planning to release a new chapter every other week, and your comments and suggestions will be invaluable in making the final product as polished as possible. I
17 Sep 2019Developer post
A Story Beside coming September 26
How could I possibly follow up the exciting news that my lymphoma cancer has gone into remission? How about a release date! I'm thrilled to announce that the first chapter of A Story Beside is coming to Steam Early Access on September 26! I am planning to release a new chapter ev
12 Jul 2019Developer post
Health and Development Update
Hey everyone, I'll be taking a break from World's Dawn let's plays for a while, so I thought I'd post a quick video update. Thank you for all the lovely comments and feedback over the last few months! Rest assured I am working as hard as I'm able on A Story Beside and should have
14 Mar 2019Developer post
World's Dawn developer let's play
Hey all! As a way to decompress and stay connected with the community after my recent diagnosis and ongoing treatment, I decided to sit down with a good friend and record a World's Dawn developer let's play! We're planning to share behind-the-scenes stories, community comments, a
25 Jan 2019Developer post
The story behind A Story Beside
Hello everyone, I have some rather unfortunate news to share today. I've always tried to be open and honest as a developer, and in that spirit I'm going to delve a little deeper into my personal life than I have in the past. Over the last several months I've been struggling with
07 Oct 2018Developer post
A Story Beside up on Steam
Hello all, A Story Beside now has its own page on Steam! This is my follow-up to World's Dawn, planned for release in late 2018. For anyone who hasn't been following the project, it's a narrative-driven adventure game set in a magical fantasy world and starring an ordinary innkee
20 Aug 2018Developer post
New trailer for A Story Beside
Hey everyone, It's been a while! I've been hard at work on my next game, A Story Beside, and wanted to share this new gameplay trailer. I truly believe fans of World's Dawn will appreciate the charming small-town setting and dynamic cast of characters. Take a look! A Story Beside
30 Aug 2017Developer post
Looking back and moving forward
Hey everyone! I wanted to drop by and share my thoughts on the current state of World's Dawn, as well as how its reception here on Steam is helping shape what's coming next. Although I'm not planning any more content updates (for now anyway), the spirit of World's Dawn is alive a
30 Aug 2017Developer post
Looking back and moving forward
Hey everyone! I wanted to drop by and share my thoughts on the current state of World's Dawn, as well as how its reception here on Steam is helping shape what's coming next. Although I'm not planning any more content updates (for now anyway), the spirit of World's Dawn is alive a
02 May 2017Developer post
Romance fixes and a new game announcement
Hello everyone, A few months ago Quint and Senah became official marriage candidates, and since then players have discovered a small handful bugs of associated with those romance paths. Sorry for the trouble! The following issues have been fixed in the latest patch: Quint and Sen
Hello everyone,
A few months ago Quint and Senah became official marriage candidates, and since then players have discovered a small handful bugs of associated with those romance paths. Sorry for the trouble! The following issues have been fixed in the latest patch:

Quint and Senah no longer cause a freezing bug when visiting your home
All partners can now participate in the Twilight Hayride
All partners are available in conversation with the ashen fox
Certain character dialogue has been updated to reflect new choices
I'm also happy to announce that I have a new project in the works!
A Story Beside is a fantasy adventure game experienced through the eyes of an ordinary girl. It shares a lot in common with World's Dawn — the quiet rural community, fairytale setting and story, and charming cast of characters — and is planned for release in early 2018. I'm so excited to share this game with the Steam community in particular, because it was your feedback on World's Dawn that helped it take shape. Every single comment and review has been taken to heart and channeled into the development of this new project.
Check out A Story Beside on Steam Greenlight to learn more!
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=817994688
I'm always happy to hear your thoughts, so don't hesitate to share! If you'd like to follow more regular studio updates, be sure to follow Wayward Prophet on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Thank you truly for your continued support! :cider_vinegar::crushed_herb::pure_water::fruit_juice:
David Grund
Original post
02 May 2017Developer post
Romance fixes and a new game announcement
Hello everyone, A few months ago Quint and Senah became official marriage candidates, and since then players have discovered a small handful bugs of associated with those romance paths. Sorry for the trouble! The following issues have been fixed in the latest patch: Quint and Sen
Hello everyone,
A few months ago Quint and Senah became official marriage candidates, and since then players have discovered a small handful bugs of associated with those romance paths. Sorry for the trouble! The following issues have been fixed in the latest patch:

Quint and Senah no longer cause a freezing bug when visiting your home
All partners can now participate in the Twilight Hayride
All partners are available in conversation with the ashen fox
Certain character dialogue has been updated to reflect new choices
I'm also happy to announce that I have a new project in the works!
A Story Beside is a fantasy adventure game experienced through the eyes of an ordinary girl. It shares a lot in common with World's Dawn — the quiet rural community, fairytale setting and story, and charming cast of characters — and is planned for release in early 2018. I'm so excited to share this game with the Steam community in particular, because it was your feedback on World's Dawn that helped it take shape. Every single comment and review has been taken to heart and channeled into the development of this new project.
Check out A Story Beside on Steam Greenlight to learn more!
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=817994688
I'm always happy to hear your thoughts, so don't hesitate to share! If you'd like to follow more regular studio updates, be sure to follow Wayward Prophet on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Thank you truly for your continued support! ːcider_vinegarːːcrushed_herbːːpure_waterːːfruit_juiceː
David Grund
Original post
22 Dec 2016Developer post
New marriage candidates!
Hello all! I'm happy to announce that due to popular demand, Quint and Senah are now marriage candidates! These were two of the most requested additions since the game first launched and I'm hoping they'll give old players a reason to revisit Sugar Blossom Village. As for new pla
22 Dec 2016Developer post
New marriage candidates!
Hello all! I'm happy to announce that due to popular demand, Quint and Senah are now marriage candidates! These were two of the most requested additions since the game first launched and I'm hoping they'll give old players a reason to revisit Sugar Blossom Village. As for new pla
30 Aug 2016Developer post
Trading Cards and a big weeklong discount!
Hey everyone, In case you hadn't already noticed, World's Dawn is currently 50% OFF as part of this weeklong sale! This is the cheapest the game has ever been, so if you or anyone you know has been waiting to jump in, now is great time to do so. I appreciate any help you can offe
30 Aug 2016Developer post
Trading Cards and a big weeklong discount!
Hey everyone, In case you hadn't already noticed, World's Dawn is currently 50% OFF as part of this weeklong sale! This is the cheapest the game has ever been, so if you or anyone you know has been waiting to jump in, now is great time to do so. I appreciate any help you can offe
23 Jun 2016Developer post
Summer Sale and future updates
Hello all! I wanted to let everyone know that World's Dawn will be 40% OFF until the end of the Summer Sale! I am very happy to be participating in my first big Steam sale, and hope the discount will motivate new players to jump in about 5 months after release. World's Dawn is a