Weavers, the time has come to discover The Enclave!
Here’s everything you need to know before you pitch your tent in Basecamp ⤵️
Eternal Strands’ free limited-time PC demo will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store tomorrow, January 21st at 11AM ET ⌛
❓Is the free PC demo available on Xbox PC or Windows store?
No. At this time, the free PC demo is only available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The full game however, which releases next week (January 28th), will be available on all platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC/Windows Store, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and Stove.
❓ What are the system requirements for the demo?
Here’s a handy visual with both minimum and recommended specs. These apply to both the demo and the full game ⤵️
❓Will my progress carry over from the demo to the full game when it releases?
Yes!
❓Which languages will be supported in the demo?
The same languages are supported in both the demo and the full game: English and French (VO + subtitles), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and German.
Please note: Korean language is only available on STOVE and consoles, so it will not be available in the demos on Steam and the Epic Games Store. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can wait a bit longer for the full game!
❓What accessibility options are in the demo?
Again, same as in the game 😊 You’ll be able to browse through all of our accessibility options in the game’s menus. Some settings you can expect to see are: difficulty options, motion blur, subtitle size, colour blind modes, and more.
❓Can I play the demo on Steamdeck?
You can! We are not yet verified (still working on it!) but can confirm that Eternal Strands is playable on Steamdeck.
❓What will I get to do in the demo? Will I get to fight any of the Epics?
Yes! The demo starts at the beginning of the game and finishes at what we consider “Part 1” of the game.
You’ll get to explore two areas of The Enclave (excluding Basecamp), encounter a handful of small enemies and fight up to three types of Epics. You’ll have access to the crafting system, all three base weapon types (Sword & Shield, Bow & Arrow, Two-Hander) as well as a limited set of magic spells to use in combat.
❓How long is the demo?
There isn’t a time limit to the demo, but playing through the prologue and “Part 1” quests, trying one's hand at basic combat and fighting the selection of Epics in this part of the game can take between 1 and 4 hours depending on the player’s preferred playstyle.
❓For how long will the demo be available?
The demo will be automatically disabled at launch on Tuesday, January 28th at 8AM PT / 11AM ET. Please note that we will be exploring the possibility of bringing back a demo at a later date - stay tuned!
❓Where can I pre-order the full game?
There are no pre-orders for Eternal Strands. The game will be available for purchase when it releases next week, on January 28th 2025, across all platforms.
❓How much will the full game cost?
Eternal Strands will be priced at $39.99USD/$49.99CAD. Regional prices are also available across platforms.
❓Where can I learn more about the gameplay loop and mechanics before I dive in?
If you want a quick summary of Eternal Strands’ gameplay basics, you can check out our 101 gameplay trailer.
You can also head over to our TikTok or Youtube Shorts channels for some short-form gameplay videos that give a good glimpse of what you can do in Eternal Strands.
If you want to do more of a deep dive into the mechanics prior to hopping in the demo, you can read our recent Dev Updates:
- On our Cast & Combine combat system
- On how progression works in the game
❓How do I report bugs or issues if I encounter them? Is there an in-game reporting system?
We don’t have an in-game bug reporting system. If you want to report an issue you’re encountering or simply share feedback with us after playing the demo, we’ve set up a few channels for you to do so. Read on to the next section for more details. ⤵️
If you encounter a bug or issue, you can consult our Known Issues page first to see if the team has already been made aware of it.
If you don’t see your issue there and would like to report it, you have a few options:
- You can leave a comment on our Community Hub’s pinned discussion which groups all conversations regarding the Eternal Strands demo specifically.
- We’re active on X, Youtube, TikTok, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook. You can leave us a comment or send us a DM via your preferred social media channel and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
- Finally, if you’d like send us a more detailed, step by step description of a bug or issue you’re experiencing (or if you’d like to share more detailed feedback with us) you can email our team at [email protected].
Note: You can also use the threads on the Steam forums to leave general feedback, ask questions or discuss your demo experience with other players. We recommend that you read our Community guidelines beforehand 😊
Friendly reminder: We are a small but mighty self-publishing indie team with limited resources. We will be working very hard to get back to everyone in a timely manner, and this will be our main focus for the coming weeks.
However, depending on the volume of support requests we are receiving at any given moment, temporary delays in our response times are to be expected. We’re committed to being proactive and transparent with you, and will promptly let the community know if we experience an abnormally high volume of requests that impacts our team’s response time significantly. We thank you in advance for your collaboration and understanding 💛
You can expect to see some members of our dev team streaming the demo tomorrow on Steam and Twitch! If you can’t play the demo but want to spectate it, or if you want to learn more about the game’s mechanics and development process from our team directly, you can tune in to our stream at 11AM ET.
Whether you’ve joined us recently or have been on this road with us for months, maybe even years: Thank you for being here. Seriously.
We are a small indie team from Québec City, self-publishing our new studio’s debut game, which our talented and passionate devs have been hard at work developing since 2020. We are incredibly grateful for your support and interest in Eternal Strands, and we hope that you enjoy discovering the Enclave’s magic as much as we enjoyed weaving it 🧵✨
See you in Basecamp,
The Yellow Brick Team