Hello everyone, The whole team at Goblinz is so glad to finally announce that Sandwalkers will launch into early access on [b]June 19th[/b]! [previewyoutube=lVtfoWXtkmk;full][/previewyoutube] It's been a while since we first announced this game. We've gone through a successful Kickstarter campaign, released several demos, ran some betas, and tweaked the game the best we could. Your feedback helped us a lot to optimize the game as much as we could, and we just can't wait for you to dig into this early access version. There's still a long way to go until the full release, but we hope you will enjoy this first version and we're counting on you to get your feedback on our [url=https://discord.gg/kreXmkAJjj][b]Discord server[/b][/url]. [h2]Wishlist now:[/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080/Sandwalkers/ To keep you waiting, here's our latest devlog about our work on management and progression mechanics in Sandwalkers. Enjoy! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/c7f0939c0974aeb8b0652be58b45cee38173961c.png[/img] For this devlog, we're diving into the management and progression mechanics that you’ll encounter as you lead your caravan through the Phithi in Sandwalkers. We're going to give you a closer look at what will keep your caravans moving and evolving, despite the challenges thrown its way. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/f4acfcb5c400147aefd307bd2ae3007feadb59bc.gif[/img] Managing a caravan in Sandwalkers is a multi-faceted endeavor. Each caravan must carefully manage its Hope, Supplies and caravaneers’ Health points, while also considering the weight of items they carry. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/1620457728871cb5d554dcdbd8d48d3c4b3b74dc.png[/img] Your caravan will be able to find a multitude of useful items like equipment, fetishes and consumables while exploring the map, getting into combat as well as completing quests. These items can dramatically impact the capabilities of your caravan. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/f2ab674a073881a7c7cb80f2ad87f4f1a0a42c27.png[/img] Equipments bolster your stats, fetishes unlock new attacks, and consumables can be crucial in an emergency. Experience points are pooled together, allowing you to strategically choose which caravan members to level up, enhancing their skills and stats significantly. Each level-up not only boosts stats but also presents a crucial upgrade choice—will you enhance exploration abilities or combat skills? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/ed094082e262e07a828c886309a4b9a820f391e2.png[/img] By strategically assigning specific items and upgrades to certain characters, you can forge powerful synergies that significantly enhance your caravan’s survival and efficiency. These choices play a critical role in maximizing your caravan’s potential and navigating the dangers of the Phithi. As your caravan ventures through the lands, its actions unlock Memories, crucial to Sandwalkers' roguelite mechanics as they are shared across all runs. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/c111e785efeffaa061fe17e7dc0592256c260f11.gif[/img] These Memories not only accumulate Memory Points, used for permanent upgrades in the Crystal Library but also tie into deeper narrative elements, like the discovery of a mysterious bas-relief by the 13th Caravan. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/2a8c6d13ca8d19be1ded97aa601213651a1af4c6.png[/img] By earning the trust of various factions and collecting fragments of the low relief, your caravan might just piece together the history and perhaps, find a way to resolve the meteorological chaos. The Crystal Libraryhouses different upgrade slots, each corresponding to a vital aspect of caravan survival—be it maximizing supplies, enhancing damage dealt, and more. These upgrades are tiered, and unlocking higher levels may require bas-relief fragments, adding another layer to the strategic management of your resources. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41122402/3950f1c955b41ee98f9ba467b9d33ec6d35da1ad.png[/img] Each decision in Sandwalkers is impactful, shaping not only your current journey but also future expeditions. We hope you enjoyed this devlog and that you are excited for the early access release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080/Sandwalkers/