Wander Stars News

Hey there, budding Kiai masters! Wander Stars is taking part in Steam Next Fest, starting today!


The Wander Stars demo is available for you to play, and we also have a pre-recorded stream running with the developers, where you can learn a bit more about the development of Wander Stars as they take you through some previously unseen areas!



We're still taking sign ups for the Wander Stars Beta, but hurry - sign ups close soon!

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Don't forget to wishlist and keep up to date on the latest news ahead of its release on August 1st!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575810/Wander_Stars/

[p]Hello everyone, it’s been a while![/p][p][/p][p]Today we're happy to announce the new and improved demo for Wander Stars! [/p][p]The change-log is kind of massive, so we will just list major additions to the game:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Save system (save & quit) added![/p]
• [p]Profiles menu added. Name your save file, copy it, rename it again, exciting~[/p]
• [p]Cutscene pause AND skip cutscene features added.[/p]
• [p]Controller remapping added.[/p]
• [p]Big optimization sweep for the core game systems! Since we have to make it run on a Switch, it now runs very efficiently with stable framerates on any platform! Thanks Ricky![/p]
• [p]Episode select menu added (only includes episode 1 for the demo).[/p]
• [p]Episode 1 challenge mode added! A way harder episode 1 awaits.[/p]
• [p]Training menu added! Use your hard earned honor to train permanent upgrades and words.[/p]
• [p]Prepare menu added! Prepare your build and word loadout before the episode starts, while you listen to chill music.[/p]
• [p]Speaking of music, we added a lot of new music by our composer Sayth Vashra![/p]
• [p]New sound effects by our sound designer Severi Ojala and ambience tracks added too![/p]
• [p]Cutscenes and dialogue adjustments.[/p]
• [p]Combat difficulty rebalancing for normal and challenge mode.[/p]
• [p]Steam Deck support, with proper controller glyphs added. (We would love some feedback here, SD users!)[/p]
• [p]And a lot of bug fixes.[/p]

[p][/p][p]This is still a game in development of course, so more bugs are to be expected. We’re happy to hear your feedback in the Steam forums or back at our discord.
[/p][p]Have a fun Next Fest! [/p][p][/p][p]Paper Castle Team[/p][p]
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Fellow Kiai Masters, the stars have aligned! Wander Stars officially launches August 1 onto PC and Nintendo Switch 🎉🎉


You’ll love what’s at the heart of it all: Wander Stars’ signature twist, a word-based combat system. Instead of set moves or static menus, you’ll combine words to create your own custom attacks with a battle system built around creativity, language, and experimentation. 💥


For those following along at home, there’s even more good news: the Wander Stars Steam player beta launches very soon so make sure you have signed up here! This gives you the chance for a much deeper look at the game ahead of its launch - and the beta covers much more than the public demo. 🤩

The beta will cover three full episodes, letting you learn more about Ringo, Wolfe, and the many other quirky characters you’ll meet as you fight your way across the galaxy to find more pieces of the Wanderstar map. 🗺️



And don't forget to wishlist below!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575810/Wander_Stars/

Wander Stars is participating in LudoNarraCon 2025, and we're excited to let you know what's happening!

First off, we recently opened up sign ups to the beta happening later this month. Click the link below to sign up for your chance to play!

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This beta offers a larger slice of the full game, featuring new story beats, more chances to collect pieces of the Wander Stars map, and plenty more of what makes Wander Stars shine: quirky characters, emotional storytelling, and customisable, exciting combat built from your words.

Of course, the current demo is available to check out right now for LudoNarraCon. In addition to this, the Paper Castle devs are broadcasting an all-new pre-recorded stream where they explore previously unseen areas of Wander Stars. Be sure to take a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575810/Wander_Stars/

What if your words could fight for you?

We’re thrilled to announce that Wander Stars, the word-based, anime-inspired RPG from Paper Castle Games, is hosting a public player beta - and you’re invited! The beta runs later in May, so sign up now for your chance to play!

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If you played the demo, you’ve only scratched the surface. This beta offers a larger slice of the full game, featuring new story beats, more chances to collect pieces of the Wander Stars map, and plenty more of what makes Wander Stars shine: quirky characters, emotional storytelling, and customisable, exciting combat built from your words



Wander Stars blends classic JRPG nostalgia and is inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and anime - who doesn’t love Dragon Ball Z? It also features a bold new battle system that lets you create your own attacks by combining words like "FIERY" + "PUNCH" in this game with an anime soul and a punchy turn-based edge.



Why Join the Beta?
🤩 Be among the first players to go hands-on with this deeper slice of the game
❤️ Help indie developers Paper Castle Games with your feedback
💥 Have a chance to experiment with even more wild and creative attack combos

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575810/Wander_Stars/