A Big Day for Our Small Team
We’re thrilled to share that Out and About is featured in Wholesome Direct and launching its first public playtest today!
This game began as a tribute to nature, foraging, community, and climate resilience. The idea was born six years ago, after I went foraging for the very first time. I realized how deeply foraging connects us to the natural world. Learning to identify plants changes the way you see your surroundings. Every familiar leaf becomes a spark of joy. That sense of awe is what grounds us, and heals us. Having experienced this myself, I wanted to create a game that lets you feel that same connection to nature.
Today’s playtest is a huge milestone. We've been working toward this moment for a long time, and if you've followed our journey, you’ll see just how far the game has come.
We’re putting this playtest in your hands because we genuinely care about your thoughts. Your feedback has already shaped so much of the game—from the hairstyles and noses you voted for in customization, to the choice to allow the harvesting of poisonous plants, to the recently added immersive mode. So please, tell us what you think: what you liked, what didn’t land, and what you’d love to see more of (using the form below!).
Most of us are making our very first game. Not just at Yaldi, but ever. That’s also why it took a little longer to get here. But we made it. And we couldn’t have done it without your support - especially from our Kickstarter backers!
Please enjoy the playtest and give us feedback using this form:
https://forms.gle/xXh9YwFubRjrHBEYA
If you find bugs, you can report them via the game or by using this form: https://wkf.ms/43nnWEs
Also, don't forget to join our Discord (https://discord.gg/sR7zhJMFsk) to meet your fellow foragers!
PS: We don't know why it shows "Controllers not supported" in the library. The game does support Xbox and Playstation controllers. Just click "View controller settings" and activate Steam Input. Then it works perfectly!
