Play Wanderstop’s NextFest Demo now!

Good tea takes time to brew, and you’ve all been very patient…. which is why we’re extra excited to share that the demo for Wanderstop is now available for you to play!




[h2]🍵 Play the Steam NextFest Demo now! 🍵 [/h2]

We officially announced our demo’s availability during the Annapurna Interactive Showcase (more on that below)! As you hop in to enjoy the start of Wanderstop, we hope that you keep a couple things in mind:

🐛 See a bug? Let us know! We’ll be keeping an eye on Steam forums and social channels, but the best way for us to keep track is if you fill out this bug report form.


💾Demo saves will NOT carry over into the final game.We anticipate the demo taking you about 30-45 minutes to complete, and it’s intended to be a small taste of the wider tale you’ll experience in the game.

📌 Please tag us if you create content! We’re @ivyroadgames across Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and would love to see what you think.

💌 Enjoy the experience! We’ve put a lot of love and energy into this game, and we hope you enjoy diving in, reflecting on the story, listening to the music, and feasting your eyes on this magical clearing in the woods. Thank you for giving it a try!

[h2]🎬 A New Trailer + the Annapurna Interactive Showcase[/h2]

Not only did the showcase give two of our team members – Davey and Patrick – the opportunity to share a bit more about the game, but it featured a brand new trailer from Ivy Road.

This trailer offered a fresh perspective on life at the tea shop, from a (perhaps) unlikely source. We sincerely hope you enjoy it!

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If you’d like a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the team’s process for this trailer, be sure to keep an eye out for our Xbox Wire post (coming soon!) And that’s right: We also announced that in addition to Steam and PlayStation 5, Wanderstop is coming to Xbox Series X | S! The game will be available on all three platforms on March 11, 2025.

In addition to the Wanderstop news, the showcase included a bevvy of incredible titles coming from Annapurna and their latest updates. Make sure you check out the full broadcast here:

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[h2]Thanks for all of your support 💛[/h2]

Be sure to follow us here on Steam (or find us on Bluesky!) to stay in the loop. March 11th is right around the corner, and we hope you’re ready to find out if you’re able to slow down, reflect, and savor some tea.

Talk soon,

The Ivy Road team