Eternal Strands News

Weavers, we’ve made it : Eternal Strands releases on all platforms tomorrrow, January 28th 2025 11AM ET !

Here’s everything you need to know before you meet your Weaverband ⤵️



❓Will my PC demo progress carry over to the full game?
Yes. Eternal Strands doesn’t support cross-saves though, so your progress will carry over if your demo and full game are on the same platform (EGS or Steam).

❓ What are the system requirements for the game?
Here’s a handy visual with both minimum and recommended specs. These apply to both the demo and the full game ⤵️


❓What time is the game releasing in my region?
Here’s a handy map with the info ⬇️


❓ How much is the game?
39.99 USD / 49.99 CAD. Eternal Strands will be priced at $39.99USD/$49.99CAD. Regional prices are also available across platforms.

❓ Which languages are supported?
English and French have both voice over and subtitles, while Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and German have subtitle support.

Please note: Korean language is only available on STOVE and consoles at this time.

❓What accessibility options are in the game?
You’ll be able to browse through all of our accessibility options in the game’s menus. Some settings you can expect to see are: difficulty options, motion blur, subtitle size, colour blind modes, and more.

❓Can I play the game on Steamdeck?
You can! We are not yet verified (still working on it!) but can confirm that Eternal Strands is playable on Steamdeck.

❓Where can I learn more about the gameplay loop and mechanics before I dive in?
If you want a quick summary of Eternal Strands’ gameplay basics, you can check out our 101 gameplay trailer.

You can also head over to our TikTok or YouTube Shorts channel for some short-form gameplay videos that give a good glimpse of what you can do in Eternal Strands.

If you want to do more of a deep dive into the mechanics prior to hopping in the demo, you can read our recent Dev Updates:

• On our Cast & Combine combat system
  
• On how progression works in the game

To help you get started in Eternal Strands, we’ve put together a list of a few handy early game tips & tricks. This information will all eventually be available in the game’s tutorial panels as you progress, but we noticed during the demo that some of it was helpful to have going in – so here’s a summary of some key points:

• Prologue : In the game’s opening hour, you can expect more linear exploration, tutorials, and cut scenes to introduce you to the story & world.
  
• Basecamp & dialogue : After the prologue, you’ll start the game at Basecamp with your Weaverband. You can choose to speak to them and get to know who they are, or you can skip this part and go straight into exploring The Enclave.
  Handy tip: You have an autoplay dialogue option in your Menus.
  
  
• Basekit abilities : You’ll start the game with a sword & shield and bow & arrow as your available weapons. You’ll also have access to your Ice Wall spell and Weaver’s Grasp spell. As you gather loot and defeat Epics, you’ll get to craft new gear/weapons and weave new magic strands into your Mantle.
  
• Finding resources & managing inventory : As you head out into The Enclave, you’ll find a lot of loot, right away. You’ll quickly notice that your inventory space is limited, though each type of loot stacks up to 99. Every time you go back to basecamp, your loot will automatically be deposited at your tent, and your inventory cleared. As you progress in the game, you’ll be able to upgrade Casmyn’s station which will grow your inventory space.
  Note : We’ve heard feedback in the demo that players would prefer their base inventory to be larger. This is something we’ll be addressing in a future update 😊
  
  
• Equipping gear & armor: You’ll find crafting recipes on your expedition into the Enclave. If you open your map while out exploring, you’ll see small forging hammers in the areas where recipes can be discovered. Sola can craft weapons and armor for you back at basecamp, and you can switch your equipped gear before you head back out by visiting Casmyn’s caravan.
  
• Combat : In menus, mouse and keyboard players can customize keybinding and controller players can choose between two different controller schemes. You can pull up the magic wheel to switch spells and/or weapons.
  Handy tip: There is a parry system in the game, which you can trigger with the right block timing on enemy attacks.
  
  
• Camera: There is a lock on/off function, as well as a precision aim toggle for your bow & arrow. Your controls menu will show you where those are on your keyboard or controller.
  
• Fast travel/Teleportation: At first, when you go out to explore, you’ll have to walk your way back to Basecamp. Early in your game progress though, you’ll obtain a Loomshard from Laen, which will allow you to quickly teleport back to basecamp from anywhere out in The Enclave.
  
• Navigation : You have a compass which can be toggled on in your menus. You also unlock the Weaver’s Wisp (navigation tool) early in the game which will guide you towards your next objective.
  

We don’t have an in-game bug reporting system. If you want to report an issue you’re encountering or simply share feedback with us after playing the demo, we’ve set up a few channels for you to do so.

If you encounter a bug or issue, you can consult our Known Issues first to see if the team has already been made aware of it.

If you don’t see your issue there and would like to report it, you have a few options:
- You can leave a comment on our Community Hub - we read and respond to everything there! We recommend that you read our Community Guidelines beforehand 😊

• We’re active on X, Youtube, TikTok, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook. You can leave us a comment or send us a DM via your preferred social media channel and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
  
• Finally, if you’d like send us a more detailed, step by step description of a bug or issue you’re experiencing (or if you’d like to share more detailed feedback with us) you can email our team at [email protected].
  

Friendly reminder: We are a small but mighty self-publishing indie team with limited resources. We will be working very hard to get back to everyone in a timely manner, and this will be our main focus for the coming weeks.

However, depending on the volume of support requests we are receiving at any given moment, temporary delays in our response times are to be expected. We’re committed to being proactive and transparent with you, and will promptly let the community know if we experience an abnormally high volume of requests that impacts our team’s response time significantly. We thank you in advance for your collaboration and understanding 💛



You can expect to see some members of our dev team streaming the game tomorrow on Twitch and Steam ! If you want to spectate, learn more about the game’s mechanics or development process before jumping into Eternal Strands yourself, you can tune in to our stream at 11AM ET.



Thank you for being here. Seriously. We are a small indie team from Québec City, self-publishing our new studio’s debut game, which our talented and passionate devs have been hard at work developing since 2020. We are incredibly grateful for your support and interest in Eternal Strands, and we hope that you enjoy discovering the Enclave’s magic as much as we enjoyed weaving it 🧵✨

See you in Basecamp,
The Yellow Brick Team

Weavers, the time has come to discover The Enclave!

Here’s everything you need to know before you pitch your tent in Basecamp ⤵️



Eternal Strands’ free limited-time PC demo will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store tomorrow, January 21st at 11AM ET ⌛

❓Is the free PC demo available on Xbox PC or Windows store?

No. At this time, the free PC demo is only available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The full game however, which releases next week (January 28th), will be available on all platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC/Windows Store, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and Stove.

❓ What are the system requirements for the demo?

Here’s a handy visual with both minimum and recommended specs. These apply to both the demo and the full game ⤵️



❓Will my progress carry over from the demo to the full game when it releases?

Yes!

❓Which languages will be supported in the demo?

The same languages are supported in both the demo and the full game: English and French (VO + subtitles), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and German.

Please note: Korean language is only available on STOVE and consoles, so it will not be available in the demos on Steam and the Epic Games Store. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can wait a bit longer for the full game!

❓What accessibility options are in the demo?

Again, same as in the game 😊 You’ll be able to browse through all of our accessibility options in the game’s menus. Some settings you can expect to see are: difficulty options, motion blur, subtitle size, colour blind modes, and more.

❓Can I play the demo on Steamdeck?

You can! We are not yet verified (still working on it!) but can confirm that Eternal Strands is playable on Steamdeck.

❓What will I get to do in the demo? Will I get to fight any of the Epics?

Yes! The demo starts at the beginning of the game and finishes at what we consider “Part 1” of the game.

You’ll get to explore two areas of The Enclave (excluding Basecamp), encounter a handful of small enemies and fight up to three types of Epics. You’ll have access to the crafting system, all three base weapon types (Sword & Shield, Bow & Arrow, Two-Hander) as well as a limited set of magic spells to use in combat.

❓How long is the demo?

There isn’t a time limit to the demo, but playing through the prologue and “Part 1” quests, trying one's hand at basic combat and fighting the selection of Epics in this part of the game can take between 1 and 4 hours depending on the player’s preferred playstyle.

❓For how long will the demo be available?

The demo will be automatically disabled at launch on Tuesday, January 28th at 8AM PT / 11AM ET. Please note that we will be exploring the possibility of bringing back a demo at a later date - stay tuned!

❓Where can I pre-order the full game?

There are no pre-orders for Eternal Strands. The game will be available for purchase when it releases next week, on January 28th 2025, across all platforms.

❓How much will the full game cost?

Eternal Strands will be priced at $39.99USD/$49.99CAD. Regional prices are also available across platforms.

❓Where can I learn more about the gameplay loop and mechanics before I dive in?

If you want a quick summary of Eternal Strands’ gameplay basics, you can check out our 101 gameplay trailer.

You can also head over to our TikTok or Youtube Shorts channels for some short-form gameplay videos that give a good glimpse of what you can do in Eternal Strands.

If you want to do more of a deep dive into the mechanics prior to hopping in the demo, you can read our recent Dev Updates:

• On our Cast & Combine combat system
• On how progression works in the game
  

❓How do I report bugs or issues if I encounter them? Is there an in-game reporting system?

We don’t have an in-game bug reporting system. If you want to report an issue you’re encountering or simply share feedback with us after playing the demo, we’ve set up a few channels for you to do so. Read on to the next section for more details. ⤵️



If you encounter a bug or issue, you can consult our Known Issues page first to see if the team has already been made aware of it.

If you don’t see your issue there and would like to report it, you have a few options:

1. You can leave a comment on our Community Hub’s pinned discussion which groups all conversations regarding the Eternal Strands demo specifically.
   
2. We’re active on X, Youtube, TikTok, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook. You can leave us a comment or send us a DM via your preferred social media channel and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
   
3. Finally, if you’d like send us a more detailed, step by step description of a bug or issue you’re experiencing (or if you’d like to share more detailed feedback with us) you can email our team at [email protected].
   

Note: You can also use the threads on the Steam forums to leave general feedback, ask questions or discuss your demo experience with other players. We recommend that you read our Community guidelines beforehand 😊

Friendly reminder: We are a small but mighty self-publishing indie team with limited resources. We will be working very hard to get back to everyone in a timely manner, and this will be our main focus for the coming weeks.

However, depending on the volume of support requests we are receiving at any given moment, temporary delays in our response times are to be expected. We’re committed to being proactive and transparent with you, and will promptly let the community know if we experience an abnormally high volume of requests that impacts our team’s response time significantly. We thank you in advance for your collaboration and understanding 💛



You can expect to see some members of our dev team streaming the demo tomorrow on Steam and Twitch! If you can’t play the demo but want to spectate it, or if you want to learn more about the game’s mechanics and development process from our team directly, you can tune in to our stream at 11AM ET.



Whether you’ve joined us recently or have been on this road with us for months, maybe even years: Thank you for being here. Seriously.

We are a small indie team from Québec City, self-publishing our new studio’s debut game, which our talented and passionate devs have been hard at work developing since 2020. We are incredibly grateful for your support and interest in Eternal Strands, and we hope that you enjoy discovering the Enclave’s magic as much as we enjoyed weaving it 🧵✨

See you in Basecamp,
The Yellow Brick Team

Hello again, Weavers! 👋🏼

Eternals Strands’ free demo (PC only) is releasing in only one week (!!!) and we can’t wait for you all to experience our debut game! The (yellow brick) road we built to get here has been both wonderful and challenging. It feels quite surreal to know that we are finally reaching the finish line (or rainbow, to stay in line with the analogy 🌈). Thank you to every single one of you who has been following along and supporting us throughout the development of Eternal Strands, we can’t thank you enough 💛.

In preparation for our upcoming demo and full launch, we‘d like to share some more in-depth information on the topic of progression and how the team designed it for Eternal Strands. So without further ado, let’s get into it!

Side note for those of you wondering: Yes, your progress will carry over from the demo to the game! On January 20th, we’ll post a detailed article covering everything you need to know prior to loading into the demo. Until then, fear not, we’ve got you covered 🤝.



In Eternal Strands, there are no experience points, which means that your progression is mainly based on what you have equipped. The gear and armor that you will be equipping can’t be found nor can it be bought as there is no in-game currency or shop loop in Eternal Strands. This means that you must craft everything! ⚒️

As you might expect, this translates into a core gameplay loop that involves going out into The Enclave to find materials and smithing recipes that you can then bring back to your basecamp’s forge.

However, there is one key component to looting that is essential in understanding Eternal Strands and maximizing each one of your exploration runs: the magic that you use (frost or flame) to destroy an object or defeat an enemy will affect your loot drops. For example: using flame magic will remove any cloth/woven/tanned/leather materials from your drop options, as it will favor metals and carvable materials instead.



As mentioned above, in order for Sola to be able to craft new gear or weapons for Brynn, you’ll need to provide her with:

• A recipe to follow (aka crafting instructions) 📝
  
• The amount of material types indicated in said recipe ✅
  

Crafting recipes can be found in The Enclave by exploring its different areas and all of their hidden nooks & crannies. Each armor/weapon design starts with baseline stats that can be altered based on the materials used. Additionally, some equipment pieces offer a bonus, like more health points or weight reduction, for example.

Each recipe calls for a set amount of material types, but you have freedom in choosing what specific resource you want to use as long is it meets the category criteria. For example, the recipe might call for 6 woven resources. When you click on that material category, a selection window will open showing you all of the resources you have in your inventory that match this criteria. Cycling through them will allow you to see the effect each one will have on your gear’s stats and appearance.



You also have the option of reforging and/or upgrading your armor or weapon. Reforging involves dismantling your current piece, reclaiming the discarded materials in the process, and using different resources to reforge the same item. Upgrading an item requires using the same materials previously used in crafting the piece initially. Upgrading a piece will enhance its stats and appearance.

Armor sets aren’t locked, so you can mix & match your pieces as you please to create the desired build that you want both in metrics and in aesthetics!

Quick note for those of you reading this and wondering if there is a transmog system in Eternal Strands, the short answer is no. That said, it is something that the team would like to possibly implement in the future if we have the resources for it post-launch. While we can’t fully commit to this just yet, it’s not impossible!




We didn’t forget the magic! Another progression point is of course Brynn’s magical abilities. When defeating an Epic for the first time, you'll obtain a strand of that creature’s power. This strand can then be brought to Dahm’s Atelier at basecamp in order to be sewn into your Mantle, granting you a version of the defeated Epic’s magical ability.

When encountering previously defeated Epics, if you face them again and perform a certain set of actions in a certain order (no spoilers!) you’ll expose the creature’s locust point which will then allow you to harvest their magic. This is what will allow you to upgrade each one of your 9 magical abilities, up to a maximum of 3 levels per ability.



You can also use harvested magic to craft magical weapons. Each magic-imbued weapon will have a unique ability of its own that can be combined with your spells, making space for creative combat choices! If you want to read more on the Cast & Combine system, check out this article.



Last but not least, you can also progress by upgrading your basecamp companion’s stations, which will increasingly strengthen their ability to support Brynn on her missions. Stations can be upgraded by transforming materials into supplies at Casmyn’s caravan.

• Upgrading Sola’s Forge will make it possible for Sola to craft increasingly stronger, more complex designs for Brynn.
  
• Upgrading Dahm’s atelier will give him the means to upgrade Brynn’s magical abilities to higher levels.
  
• Upgrading Laen’s station will allow Brynn to carry more consumables on her belt (health potions, frost & flame resistance phials).
  
• Upgrading Casmyn’s station will make it possible for Brynn to carry more inventory during her missions, and will give the scry the ability to salvage more resources when Brynn dies.
  

That’s it for this Dev Update on progression. As always, feel free to drop your questions in the comments below if you have any.

We hope to see you in the demo, Weavers!

The Yellow Brick Team