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Hello Gatewalkers!

Just a little reminder… Gatewalkers RELEASE is in just… 5 days!!! 🎉🥳

On January 12, 2023 at 7am PT / 4pm CET you’ll be able to jump through the Gate and start your adventure!

We are so excited for the release that we have launched a new Gatewalkers trailer! ⚔️ You can watch it here:
[previewyoutube]Gatewalkers - Release Trailer[/previewyoutube]


We can’t wait to meet you on the other side of the Gate!

If you have any questions regarding Gatewalkers you can read our FAQ or ask us anything on our Discord server. We recommend joining our community so you can meet new players! Join the Guild here:


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See you soon! 😊
Gatewalkers Dev Team

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Hello Gatewalkers!

Today is the last day of 2022. Although we are polishing the last things before the premiere of Gatewalkers, which is less than two weeks away, somewhere between another coffee and a Christmas cake, we had a moment of reflection. So... Let's do a little rewind!

In 2018 we started working intensively on Gatewalkers. We started as a small group of enthusiasts who wanted to create something special. Given the limited budget, we knew it was going to be a big undertaking. We've been working on inventing and refining the graphics for a long time. From the initial meetings where we were brainstorming at a small board to the first attempts to create playable version of the game. Many times we acted by trial and error and also changed assumptions, until finally we saw the direction in which we wanted to follow. Fun fact: originally, Gatewalkers was supposed to be called completely different! In our first assumptions, it was called... Cataclysm! The plot of the game, its assumptions and mechanics have also changed over time.

Forest World before:


Forest World after:


Forest World before:


Forest World after:


Also this is how our interface looked at first!
UI before:


UI after:


We wanted to create an action RPG game but combine it with survival elements. Often playing hack'n'slash games we had the impression that in a way these games are unreal when it comes to basic human needs. On the other hand, we weren't going to make a simulator! That's why we decided to add some basic survival techniques that won’t slow the action down, but will add a touch of realism (and raise the difficulty level at the same time!). We also wanted a game with an interesting setting - hence the idea of traveling to other lands, where we can face various challenges. Of course, we spent a lot of time on combat mechanics and creating enemies and weapons - we had a lot of fun doing it too!

Sky Rocks before:


Sky Rocks after:


We decided to introduce, among others, solo and group combo techniques, elements, an extensive progression tree and skills, and not limit the player to specific character classes. The story element was also important to us. The plot in Gatewalkers is built around the secrets of the Ancients and how to save a dying planet.

Fire World before it became fire:


Fire World after:


And that's how the first drafts of Gatewalkers, whose Alpha premiered in 2019, were created. From this place, we want to thank everyone who has supported us for so many years - you couldn't wish for a better community!

Toxic World before:


Toxic World after:


Ice World before:


Ice World after:


We hope you enjoyed our walk down the memory lane! It’s been a lot of work but at the same time it’s very rewarding. We can't wait for the release of Gatewalkers. On January 12, 2023, you will be able to go through the Gate and start your adventure!

Happy New Year 2023 Gatewalkers!

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🎅 Merry Christmas Gatewalkers! 🎁

Wishing you a fun-filled holiday! 🎄 We hope this festive season will bring good luck and good health for you and your loved ones.

We want to thank you for being with us for all those years and we are more than excited for the New Year! For us Christmas is magical because… we know you are here with us!💜

See you in 2023! ⚔️

Best wishes,
Gatewalkers Dev Team


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¡Hola Gatewalkers!
We are excited to announce that we added Spanish language to Gatewalkers! 🎉

Many players have asked us to translate Gatewalkers into Spanish. We always try to take players' requests into account, so we decided to translate our game 😄

The Gatewalkers full voiceover will only be available in English. The dialogues and interface will be available in English, Polish, German, French, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil) and Russian.

See you on the other side of the Gate… In less than a month! ⚔️

Best,
Gatewalkers Dev Team

PS. If you have any more requests, suggestions or ideas - you can always write to us here on Steam or via Discord:


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Greetings Gatewalkers!

Here is the updated version of the answers to the most common questions. If you don't find the answer you're looking for here, go ahead and ask us whatever you want in the comments section or via our Discord server.


Questions About the Gameplay:

1. What type of game is Gatewalkers?
   Gatewalkers is a cooperative action RPG with survival elements, where players travel across different worlds in order to save their own. You will explore procedurally generated worlds, face hostile inhabitants and survival challenges. The storyline focuses on discovering hidden secrets of the Ancients and finding a way to save your home.
   
   
2. Are there predefined levels in the game?
   Yes and no :)
   In Gatewalkers we are procedurally generating the map at the start of each expedition. This means that the player will never come across the same world twice. However, there are locations (quest locations or dungeons) that are prepared by our level designers and they do not change during the game.
   
   
3. Is it a class-based game?
   We didn’t want to limit players with strict classes. You can choose from a variety of equipment, which can be compared to creating a one-of-a-kind class. Weapons and armor can be mixed freely, for example, creating a mage in heavy armor or a warrior in mage robe. When you start the game you can choose from three basic weapons, but after a few missions you can change your armor and weapons for something else creating a combination that suits you best.
   
   
4. How many different types of worlds will we see in the game?
   We have five types of worlds - Forest, Fire, Ice, Toxic and Sky Rocks. You can read all about the worlds and their challenges here. Apart from the worlds, you will also visit some extra dungeons.
   
   
5. If I join a world can I keep my inventory or just gear?
   Yes, you keep both your inventory and gear, also when you play in co-op.
   
   
6. Will there be character skills or levels, something that makes you stronger except for gear?
   We don’t have typical levels in Gatewalkers. When it comes to character strength, progress points are something that will be responsible for that - we covered the topic of progression here. We also have passive skills and chargeable skills which can improve your character even more - you can read about them here.
   
   
7. Is it possible to delete a character and replay the story?
   Currently no. The Gatewalker’s storyline is linear - you don’t have multiple choices here, so you can finish 100% of the game with one character. However we know that this is a feature requested by the players, so we are thinking about it as some post-release upgrade.
   
   
8. WASD movement option or click to move?
   We encourage you to try the WASD movement option, however a lot of players asked for the click to move, thus there will be a possibility to play click to move too. Also we will support controllers and steam decks, so you have a lot of possibilities.
   
   
9. Can you pause the game?
   No, there is no possibility to pause the game. Single expedition takes around 20-45 minutes to complete, so you can take a break between quests. Of course if you need to stop playing the game while doing an expedition you can just teleport back to the Guild (but all progress from the world you have teleported out of will be lost). In the Guild your levels of hunger or thirst are not dropping, so it’s a safe spot to take a longer break.
   
   
10. Will there be an in-game chat for players?
    No, we do not plan to have in-game chat on release.
    
    
11. Can I play the game offline?
    No. Even in the single-player mode, you will need access to the Internet.
    
    
12. Will the game be moddable?
    No. We don’t plan to allow modding the game.
    

Questions About the Release:

1. When is the game going to be released?
   Gatewalkers release date is 12.01.2023!
   
   
2. Do you already know the price of the game on the day of its release?
   We estimate that it will cost around $25. On the day of the release the game will be at a discounted price - around $20.
   
   
3. Where can I purchase the game?
   Gatewalkers can be purchased on the Steam platform.
   
   
4. How long is the game? Will there be end content?
   The game is around 50 hours of gameplay, and the end game is to kill and face each and every creature and unlock all weapons. There are no seasons or neverending dungeons. However we plan to add some extra content and DLCs after release.
   
   
5. Are more updates/DLCs planned for the game? Any plans on a roadmap for future updates?
   Yes! Currently our plans are:
   
   
   
   • Launching one paid DLC later in 2023 with new bosses and challenges to overcome. We will also add some free content to all the players then.
     
   • Also we plan to do extra two content updates with some new gear and enemies. They will be free!
     
   • We will post more info about it after the release.
     
   
   
   
6. What languages will be supported?
   Gatewalkers will be playable in English (full version with voiceover) and Polish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and Russian (interface and subtitles).
   

Questions about the co-op mode:

1. Can I finish the game solo?
   Yes - the main storyline can be completed solo. If you wish to finish 100% of the game, there will be some additional missions when you need to do a co-op. In this case, you can team up with your friends or another player from our Discord community.
   
   
2. How many players can play together at once?
   In cooperation you are able to play up to 4 players.
   
   
3. How about local multiplayer mode?
   Currently, we are not working on local multiplayer mode. We are now focused on solo and co-op online experiences. On release you will use the steam friends list to invite someone to the game.
   
   
4. If I play with friends how is the progression handled?
   Everyone plays their own story. That’s why in co-op, especially in the main storyline, it’s best when you and your friends are in the same spot so you can progress the story together.
   

Questions about hardware and systems:

1. What are the system requirements for the game?
   The latest system requirements can be found on the Steam store page, and it's best to check there for the most up-to-date information.
   
   
2. Are you planning to support XBOX/PS controllers?
   Yes, there will be controller support.
   
   
3. Can I play Gatewalkers on Steam Deck?
   Yes! Gatewalkers will be playable on Steam Deck.
   
   
4. Are you working on a Mac/Linux version?
   The game will be officially released on PC Windows first. We would like Gatewalkers to be available to all gamers in every system, however for now it will be playable only on Windows. When it comes to Mac it was originally in plan but it's problematic because of M1 and no eGPU. We will make some experiments for Mac later.
   
   
5. Are you planning to release Gatewalkers on consoles?
   Yes, we are planning to support XBOX and PS consoles, however, the exact date of the console release is still unknown.
   

General Questions:

1. If I find a bug during gameplay, where can I report it?
   The best place to do it is on our Discord server.
   
   
2. I would like to write/record a review of Gatewalkers. Who can I contact?
   We are happy to hear that! Please send us an email here: [email protected]
   
   
3. Are you looking for talents?
   We are always open to talented people so if you feel that you would be a good candidate for our team send as your CV: [email protected].
   
   
4. Where can I follow the game development?
   The best place to follow the game development is on our social media:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatewalkersGame/
     
   • Twitter: @GatewalkersGame
     
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewalkersgame/
     
   • Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/8Tn76pT
     
   • TikTok: @GatewalkersGame
     
   
   
   
5. Who is the developer of Gatewalkers?
   A2 Softworks (A2S) is a game dev studio based in Poznań, Poland. We are a team of young game enthusiasts and as players ourselves we want to create games that we cannot find on the market. For us creating games is not only a job but first of all a fun and joyful way to express ourselves.
   

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