Guardians of the Wild Sky News

[p]A small wave of players has already taken to the skies. They’ve been testing airships, meeting Guardians, and braving the unknown.[/p][h3] [/h3][p]From our side of the clouds, it’s been incredible to watch. We’ve learned so much from seeing how players interact with the world, and we’ve been making tweaks and improvements along the way.
[/p][p]With over 40,000 playtests signups, the interest and feedback have been overwhelming… but in the best way. Many of you may not know, but we’re a small team of just 12 people. We’d love to let everyone in right now, but we’re taking a careful, measured approach to make sure we get this right.
[/p][p]We want to deliver the best possible experience, and every bit of feedback helps us get closer to that goal. Thank you all for your patience and support, it means the world to us.
[/p][p]While the next invitations are prepared, we want to hear from you:
If you were among the first to set sail, what’s the very first thing you’d do?[/p]

• [p]Sail the skies for danger?[/p]
• [p]Befriend local Guardians?[/p]
• [p]Go straight for treasure and dungeons?[/p]
• [p]Build an epic base?[/p]

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If you haven’t already, you can follow our socials linked below to stay up to date on the latest news from our team or join our Discord! [/p][p][/p]

[h3]Ahoy! We are excited to announce that playtest signups are now live. [/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
If you’re a fan of survival crafting games, we’d love your feedback. If you also enjoy cozy games or creature collections games, we encourage you to sign up as well! While the early stages are especially focused on refining the survival crafting experience, we’re working to make Guardians of the Wild Sky accessible to a wide range of players. Please note that this is a PC playtest only at this time.
[/p][h3]How to Sign up:[/h3]

1. [p]Click on our website[/p]
2. [p]Fill out the form & click submit[/p]
3. [p]And you're done. It's that easy![/p]

[p]We will be rolling out invites over the course of a few weeks, so keep your eyes on your inbox for an invitation. We will be starting smaller and gradually expanding the size of the playtest as we go, so don’t worry if you don’t see an invitation to join right away.
[/p][p]We encourage you to join our Discord so you do not miss out on any news.
[/p][p][/p][h3]And that’s not all… we wanted to share a new feature we’ve been working on for the game: Surfing![/h3][p]
We wanted this to feel seamless and intuitive for players of all levels. It was important for us to have an easy transition from land to sea, making water exploration a brand new and exciting way to explore the world. Plus, you can do jumps and other things, just for the fun of it. We would love to hear your thoughts![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][p]There is much more to come, stay tuned![/p]

[h3]Hey everyone!
[/h3][p][/p][p]We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the overwhelming positive response we've received so far. All of the feedback from the community is being reviewed carefully; with your voice we are changing the game in real time. From everyone at the studio, we thank you for the support and we hope you look forward to what is yet to come!
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[/p][h3]Upcoming Gameplay Demo & Multiplayer Details[/h3][p]We know you’re eager to see more, and we’re excited to announce that we have a gameplay demo in the works, please keep your eyes on the sky (actually your computers) for that to appear in the next few weeks. [/p][p]We’re also working hard behind the scenes to bring you more information about multiplayer co-op, including how it will function and what you can expect at launch. Stay tuned — there’s a lot of good stuff coming.[/p][p][/p][h3]Closed Community Playtest Coming Soon[/h3][p]We’re getting ready to open the doors to a closed playtest, and we want our community to be a part of it. If you’re interested in helping us test the game early and provide feedback, make sure to wishlist the game and keep your eyes on our Discord — that’s where all the playtest announcements and sign-up info will be posted first.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Meet the Guardian – The Rat King[/h3][p]We are working on an introduction video to our Guardians, and without sharing that yet we have a small teaser of one of the kings of the skies, introducing the Rat King Guardian. To give you a taste, we’ve created a short combat video featuring the Rat King. He’s quad-dual wielding, sword swinging, relentless, rat and is ready to test your skills. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the talented folks at Studio Neon Goose, who are helping bring some of our most iconic enemies — the Guardians — to life. Their work on the characters is absolutely next-level.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Critters of the Wild[/h3][p]We’ve just released a short video showcasing some of the critters that roam the world. These creatures are vital resources for your survival, you better keep an eye out… the ecosystem is constantly evolving. Deep into the cloud sea you may find creatures looking to find their way back home… [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Playing With Light[/h3][p]We've been working on cave ambiance and nighttime lighting and thought this was a cool shot! A lot of the caves sprinkled throughout the world are dark, almost pitch black and when the light hits it right, it offers a beautiful ray of hope to escape the darkness. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]That’s all for our beta dev blog, please look forward to our next installment where we dive a lot deeper into the world and the mechanics and possibly more info on our next playtest.[/p][p]



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[h3]We are thrilled to have you join our journey through the clouds; we have a lot in store for you and we can’t wait to shape the skies with all of you.  [/h3][h3][/h3][h3]Let’s dive into some of the juicy content coming your way![/h3][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Capturing Guardians[/h3][p]At the heart of your journey are the Guardians; extraordinary creatures brimming with elemental magic and unique personalities. They are more than companions; they’re your partners in shaping the skies. Capture Guardians and they can help you build your base, be put to work on your airships, or take on deadly foes in combat. You need to do your part, too. Keep your guardians happy, well rested and well fed![/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Survive, Build & Sail[/h3][p]Whether you're building for survival or style, the construction possibilities are nearly endless. Wild Sky offers an extensive library of decorations, building materials and shapes to build on land, but that’s not all…[/p][p]Take your base with you on the go! There are many ways to explore the world; you can construct an airship for faster sailing, or, you can build an entire flying base and lift off. You and your Guardians can continue crafting, farming, cooking, and more, all while sailing from island to island. Never miss the comforts of home again.[/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Explore Unique Biomes[/h3][p]Explore a vast cloud sea spanning hundreds of kilometers as you uncover hidden lands made up of thousands of floating islands. Each archipelago has its own dynamic environment that hosts a plethora of flora and fauna, to either aid or hinder your survival. Be warned, as you venture deeper into the heart of each island… you may come face to face with deadly enemies ready to protect their sacred lands.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Challenge the Titans[/h3][p]Danger is lurking everywhere, if you seek it. Team up with your friends or brave the wilds alone as you embark on an epic adventure to uncover shadowy caves, ancient dungeons and treacherous foes. Challenge the Titan’s in pursuit of valuable loot and gear. Or, build trophies to showcase your mastery of the great beasts.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s Next and How to Get Involved[/h2][p]
This is just a snippet of what the game is - we have so much more to share with you, and we’re thrilled to have you join this journey with us. We encourage you to become a member of our Discord as we are quickly gearing up for closed playtesting. [/p][p]Developing this game has been a true labor of love for our small team. We have been working at this for a long time and we intend to continue development for years to come. We are pouring all of our passion and excitement into the project, and we hope it shows. We have a lot more to share with you, so please stay tuned for more game updates. [/p][p]If you haven’t done so yet we would appreciate your wishlist, and feel free to suggest some tags you believe fit the game![/p]

• [p]Click on our Steam page and under the game’s description you will see tags [/p]
• [p]Press the \[ + ] icon and suggest some tags you feel that represent the game[/p]
• [p]Bonus would be to tag a friend in the comments that you would like to play alongside with in the clouds[/p]

[p]This will help us greatly with the algorithm on Steam and will help suggest the Wild Sky to people who have played similar games, hopefully strengthening and building our community. [/p][p]We have a lot more in store for you all, and we hope you stick around and see where the skies will take you.  [/p]