1. Regarding "Blurry Graphics" Feedback
Thank you for bringing the graphics issue to our attention. We've shared this feedback with the team and optimization work is underway.
We've confirmed that the demo may appear blurry on some high-resolution displays. This is related to the default rendering configuration in this build, which was set to prioritize performance stability.
We are working on adjustments at the engine level. Since these changes affect the core architecture, we expect to release a fix in an update after the Next Fest concludes. In the meantime, if you encounter blurry graphics, try setting the output resolution to 1080P in the game's settings as a temporary workaround; this should improve the visual experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and will continue working on improvements.
2. Regarding "Lack of In-Game Guidance" Feedback
We completely understand the feedback regarding the in-game guidance. A full tutorial system is still in development.
To help lower the learning curve in the current version, we've included an "Encyclopedia" (accessible via the ? icon in the lower-right corner of the UI) which contains system explanations and basic controls for reference.
We also highly encourage joining our official Discord (https://discord.gg/t88EkgJS). Our designers and community managers are active there and ready to answer your questions. We're eager to hear your thoughts directly!
3. Regarding "Demo Availability" & "Full Release Plans"
The demo will be available alongside the Steam Next Fest schedule. Everyone is welcome to try it out during this period!
The core systems of Beacon of Sand—including construction, management, and combat—are now functionally complete. Our current focus is on expanding system depth, adding more content, and overall polishing.
Your feedback from this demo playtest is crucial for helping us finalize development priorities and our release roadmap. Based on your input, we'll proceed full speed ahead with development to bring you the complete version as soon as possible.
Thank you for playing our game
Mandate Team