Wander Stars News

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Hey Kiai masters, Wander Stars is out now![/p][p]Step into the shoes of Ringo, a spirited martial artist on a quest to find her lost brother, joined by Wolfe, a scoundrel with a complicated past and an even more complicated heart. Together they will travel across the galaxy to piece together the legendary Wanderstar Map while making friends, meeting rivals, and discovering what it means to find family in the unlikeliest of places. Play through ten episodes bursting with color, personality, humor, and heartfelt surprises.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Combat in Wander Stars is something truly different. Instead of fixed attacks, you’ll collect over 200 Action, Modifier, and Elemental words to create your own combos. Want to shout Silent! Thunder! Strike! or Phantom! Guard! mid-battle? You can. Unlock over 200 words through honorable duels and friendships, and discover unique phrases that reflect how you play with a combat system that’s as strategic as it is expressive. 👊[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]We wanted the launch to feel special, so we put together a Pretty! Neat! Treat! If you purchase Wander Stars on Steam between September 19 and October 2, you can claim for FREE to keep:[/p][p][/p][p]Digital Sketchbook[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]40 pages of concept art from Andie Gallo and Kay Dominguez, packed with production sketches, character concepts, and environment designs. 🎨[/p][p][/p][p]Original Soundtrack[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]55 tracks from Sayth Vashra and Stijn van Wakeren, inspired by beloved Japanese musical genres of the 1980s! 🎶[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the Discussion thread below if you need some help claiming your goodies![/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1575810/discussions/0/546746241084580455/[/p][p][/p][p]If you miss the free to keep offer, they’ll still be available after October 2nd for purchase individually or as part of the Wander Stars Collector’s Edition. 🏷️[/p][p][/p][p]We’re so proud of what Paper Castle Games has created, and we’re even prouder to share it with our community today. Whether you’re here for the heartfelt story or the joy of building your own word-powered combos, we know that you'll find that Wander Stars is truly something special! 💖[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] Grab Wander Stars on Steam today and then come share your fave combos, moments, and characters in the official Paper Castle Games Discord, or follow along with other fans on Instagram, Bluesky, and X/Twitter.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]It’s almost time for the full release tomorrow![/p][p][/p][p]We decided to update the demo to be closer to the final quality of the full game. There are a lot of bug fixes, UI adjustments, and quality of life improvements. Since it’s too much to count everything, here’s a more general list: [/p][p][/p]

• [p]UI sound effects levels have been adjusted.[/p]
• [p]Controller input UI fixes like being able to remove one word at a time instead of clearing all words. No need to redo all your word selection anymore! You can now hold down the B button to clear all.[/p]
• [p]Open and close boss zones with the left joystick button is now possible.[/p]
• [p]Speaking of words, they can now be added and replaced regardless of slot size. So if you have a small action word you can instantly replace it with a medium or big word, regardless of MOD/ELE words in the action array.[/p]
• [p]Pep ups menu has been improved, not only the UX but also a lot of exploits related to bonus words not equipping correctly or even affecting cooldowns for other words.[/p]
• [p]Pep ups affecting equipment limits incorrectly has also been fixed.[/p]
• [p]The story script has been revised and improved in some areas.[/p]
• [p]It is now possible to freely change display resolution and display mode. Included for Steam Deck resolutions as well.[/p]
• [p]Controller input stopped being weird in the items menu.[/p]
• [p]Ringo no longer shouts twice for every attack, she was getting a bit hoarse.[/p]
• [p]Honor points are not being multiplied by two when transitioning from episode end results and episode select menu.[/p]
• [p]And so much more.[/p]

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[/p][p]We hope to see you tomorrow for the big day![/p][p] [/p][p]Paper Castle Team[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Game Devs of Color is back for 2025 and we're pleased to announce that Wander Stars is participating![/p][p][/p][p]Paper Castle Games, the Venezuelan-born team behind Wander Stars, are honoured to feature in their second Game Devs of Color Expo. Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG![/p][p][/p][p]Due for release this Friday, Wander Stars will be offering a special launch bonus: purchase Wander Stars on Steam and you'll be able to claim the soundtrack and sketchbook for free to keep! Make sure you wishlist Wander Stars so you don't miss out on launch day, and get ready for a race across the galaxy![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the Discussion thread below if you need some help claiming your goodies on launch day![/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1575810/discussions/0/546746241084580455/[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hey Wander Stars Kiai masters, only ONE WEEK to go until Wander Stars launches! ⏰[/p][p][/p][p]And don't forget that we've got a Super! Mega! Special! treat! To celebrate the launch, anyone who picks up Wander Stars on Steam during the launch period can also claim the digital sketchbook and original soundtrack, completely FREE to keep! 💖[/p][p][/p][p]Here's what you'll get:[/p][p]🎨 Digital Sketchbook[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]40 pages of concept art from Andie Gallo and Kay Dominguez, packed with sketchs, character concepts, and environments[/p][p][/p][p]🎶 Original Soundtrack[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]55 tracks from Sayth Vashra and Stijn van Wakeren, inspired by the unforgettable sounds of 1980s Japanese music[/p][p][/p][p] ✨ This bonus is only available for a short time after launch, so don’t miss your opportunity to claim it when you pick up your copy of Wander Stars![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the Discussion thread below if you need some help claiming your goodies on launch day.[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1575810/discussions/0/546746241084580455/[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist now so you’re ready for launch on September 19![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Guess what, Kiai masters! If you're too busy dashing between battles across the galaxy, we've got some good news! Wander Stars is Steam Deck Verified, so you can take Ringo and Wolfe's adventures with you on the go![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]By the way, did you know? Wander Stars on Steam Deck is part of this complete breakfast! Perfect for your Saturday morning.[/p][p][/p][p]So what does this “Verified” status mean for Wander Stars? [/p]

• [p] Is fully functional when using the default controller configuration [/p]
• [p] Shows Steam Deck controller icons [/p]
• [p] Features legible in-game interface text on the Steam Deck [/p]
• [p] Performs well with the Steam Deck on its default graphical configuration[/p]

[p][/p][p]On launch day, to find Wander Stars on your Steam Deck, simply press the “Steam” Button on your Steam Deck and select “Library”. The first category, “Great on Deck”, includes all the games you own with the “Verified” status - including Wander Stars (as long as you own it!).[/p][p][/p][p]If you haven't already, make sure to wishlist Wander Stars below![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]