Greetings Romans!
This week, we take a stroll into the wilds of Romestead and explore the beings that inhabit it.
Civilization may have been wiped out to near extinction during the cataclysmic fall of Rome, but life finds a way. The natural life of Romestead is thriving, so let’s lift some rocks and rustle some bushes to see what’s really going on!
A Living World
In Romestead, life doesn’t stop just because you do. There’s predators and prey, all with their own agendas, constantly interacting.
For example:
Wolves will work together bring down enemies. Bears will fight to the death if you get close to their cubs.
But not all creatures are out for blood. On your journey, you’ll encounter plenty just trying to get by.
Goats, Deer, and critters of all kinds litter the world - each with their own quirks and behaviors.
A Strange New World
In the wake of the apocalypse, strange things have begun to roam the land.
Maybe you find your cart is suddenly missing some resources. Maybe a rock stares back.
Or maybe that bush you walked past... wasn't a bush at all.
Three Weeks From Now, Some of You Will Be Harvesting Your Crops
Imagine where you will be, and it will be so.
The time for the playtest is fast approaching!
We’re kicking off things in three weeks, and there is still time to sign up on the Steam page. Playtest access via Steam will be random. We cannot pick or choose who gets in. But don’t worry, you’re not just rolling the dice once.
Here’s what to know:
- Keys will be distributed in waves. If you don’t get in right away, you’re still in the running.
- We will also be giving out playtest keys in our official Discord. Be there.
- We will be testing a new Steam feature that lets playtesters invite a friend.
- All testing will be under NDA. That means no streaming, screenshots, recordings, or public discussions. Keep it in the Discord.
What We’re Working on Right Now
The team is working hard to get you an unforgettable playtest experience! Some things we’ve got going on right now are:
- More Dungeons - Challenges Galore! We’re adding more dungeons and filling them with enemies for you to fight!
- Group Spawns - Previously, you’d encounter enemies either one at a time or all at once - like ketchup. Now, you’ll be able to meet a horde of the Fallen, a herd of boars, a scout patrol of
[REDACTED], or why not a whole family of frogs? - Logistics - A town can't work without proper logistics! We set our best leather worker on making a fancy new tent, outfitted with everything you need to run a city!
- Translations - You’ve asked for it, and we’re working on it! We’ve got a list of a few languages to be added. Want your language in? Let us know.
- Fixed a bug that would spawn an ungodly amount of angry boars (placeholder art).
Until Next Time
Our legions grow stronger by the day. A big thank you to everyone who has wishlisted and signed up for the playtest already.
We will be back in two weeks with more information and behind the scenes!
Until then,
Roma Aeterna!
- The Beartwigs Team