Nightingale News

It’s the holiday season and what better gift than the final Inflexion’s Reflections of the year!

To celebrate, we want to introduce a new recurrent section called: Inflexion Flexes - allowing members of the Inflexion team to show off some of their creative endeavours within the Realms. But before we jump into that it’s time to delve into some Nightingale newness.

[h2]COMPACT CRITTERS[/h2]
New critter alert! Ever the heartwarming sight, we have two of our newest critters to introduce, as they rustle and swish their way into the Realms in time for Early Access.

[h3]Eoten Sapling[/h3]

[h3]Catepelose[/h3]

[h2]BRANCHING OUT[/h2]
Speaking of creatures, one that you’ll already be familiar with is the Sere Eoten. These desert dwellers might spark hesitation when you first encounter them but, if you tread carefully, they’re actually quite generous…

The Eoten already had a “shimmy-like” animation, so we added a bit of function to its skittish movements. It now drops/poops a pile of sticks!

[h2]NAME CHANGE[/h2]
Earlier this year, we introduced the swamp native Brippo. The team has since given it a name change! So, we thought it only fair to reintroduce you all to the Galumph. Given its look and surly demeanor we think the new name suits it brilliantly.

[h2]FIN-TASTIC ADDITIONS[/h2]

We added fish to the game! Depending on where you see these new scaly friends, whether it be in oceans or lakes, the fish will correspond to its proper ecosystem. Meaning, saltwater fish will be found only in oceans and freshwater fish will be found in lakes. And, of course, with the addition of fish there must be a way to catch them. Yes, you can fish in Nightingale!

[h3]Saltwater Fish[/h3]

[h3]Freshwater Fish[/h3]

[h3]Fishing![/h3]

[h2]INFLEXION FLEXES[/h2]
Now for our new Inflexion Reflections section full of fun Inflexion flexing. In honor of our oFISHial friends above (we won’t stop with the puns), here is a beautiful Fishing Pier created by our Art Director, Neil Thompson and Media Capture Artist, Manuel Aguirre, built out of the Pagoda Estate set in a forest Realm.

[h2]BUG OF THE MONTH[/h2]
Honestly… this one is a mis-TREE.

We wish you all a great holiday season and we’ll see you in the new year!

- The Nightingale Team [Inflexion Games]

The Faewilds are ready for any intrepid adventurer hardy enough to explore its distant mysteries and take on its many challenges. But, sometimes, it’s more fun to go on the adventure with a friend or two. Whether you’re looking to transform a cosy estate into a sprawling village together, or team up for a formidable Apex creature hunt, there’s no limit to what you can achieve as a team in Nightingale.

Here’s a quick guide on how Nightingale’s multiplayer will work at Early Access launch.

[h2]ALONE IN THE REALMS?[/h2]
In Nightingale, you have the choice to venture forth alone or within a group of up to 6 players. Nightingale is a PvE survival crafting game with no PvP or friendly fire within the Realms at Early Access launch. By default, you will not encounter other players in your Realm unless you’re in a co-op party or set your Realm to ‘Public’.


[h3]Public Realms[/h3]
A ‘Public’ Realm allows players to see everyone else occupying that specific Realm on their map. Anyone who joins these Public Realms can complete encounters independently and interact with structures that other players have built. This means that anyone can help build (...or destroy) other players’ estates. You can even choose to party up with any players you encounter.

You’ll be given the option to open a ‘Public’ Realm for any realm you visit after your Abeyance (starting or home) Realm. From here, each portal archway you find or build has a Realm Card machine (where you can insert your desired combination of Realm Cards to open a portal to a new destination). It’s in the portal machine interface that you will find the option to make a Realm ‘Public’.

[h2]PARTY MECHANICS[/h2]
Playing together with friends in a party is available within any Realm (‘Public’ or otherwise) outside of the opening tutorial. All players who wish to party up while playing Nightingale will first need to complete the opening tutorial segments within the Byway Realms before party invites can be sent or received. Once the tutorial is completed and you’ve arrived in your introductory Abeyance Realm, the ability to join and send party invites becomes available. At this point, you’ll be able to join friends either in their Realm or invite them to join you in yours, as well as start in-game voice chat with the people in your party.


Whether you have friends who are seasoned Realmwalkers or friends who are new to the game, that’s okay too. There are no restrictions in terms of the level of player you can group up with when playing cooperatively - just keep in mind that lower-level players may need a bit more assistance during difficult encounters!

Once you’re in a party and sharing a Realm with other players, then you can begin your adventure together. Here are a few things you can expect:

[h3]Establishing Your Home[/h3]
If you and your party dream of sharing a Realm to call home, then there are a couple of things you’ll need to do. Players can set their ‘Respite Realm’ (aka home Realm) by placing down an ‘Estate Cairn’ (this acts as a beacon transmitting through the multi-Realmic void, always guiding you back to your estate). Each player can set one ‘Respite Realm’ at a time, so if you all want to live in the same Realm, then you’ll each need to place your cairns in that specific Realm.


Similarly, anyone who sets a location as their ‘Respite Realm’ can return to that Realm and play, regardless of whether or not their other party members are online. This way groups can play asynchronously without needing a third-party hosting platform!

[h3]To Share or Not To Share[/h3]
When traveling with your friends, loot chests from completing encounters are instanced per player (unlike loot you find or gain elsewhere in the Realms). Also, if you want to trade or give items to your party members, you can do that by dropping the item you want to share. Sharing is caring!

[h3]Adventuring with Friends[/h3]
Quests, on the other hand, are tracked per player. Each player will need to complete the various quest steps to progress further. However, in the majority of cases, players are always able to join friends to help each other out and are not restricted by individual completion levels. When it comes to encounters like fighting an Apex creature: if the encounter is completed with everyone in the group participating in the encounter, everyone will reap the benefits/get the same completion rewards.


We wish you the best of luck as you traverse the Faewilds of Nightingale, whether you choose to do it alone or with a choice coterie of fellow Realmwalkers. We look forward to seeing you when the portals to Early Access open on 22nd February, 2024.

Heya Realmwalkers,

We just published our latest developer update video that covers:
⭐ A server stress test reminder and how to sign up
⭐ Highlights from the November playtest
⭐ Adjustments we're making based on feedback and the playtest experience
⭐ Some answers to commonly asked questions like, who is Puck's voice actor, if we're upgrading to Unreal 5.3, why we're playtesting pre-launch, and whether Realm Cards are additional purchases
⭐ And more!

Check out the full video here:
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As always, thanks for joining us on this journey.

- The Nightingale Team
Inflexion Games

In preparation for our upcoming Early Access launch, we’re inviting all aspiring Realmwalkers to help us “break the portal network” as we stress-test the Nightingale servers in early 2024. We welcome everyone to sign up for the event as it will give players eagerly anticipating the release of Nightingale a taste of the Realms before they officially open on February 22, 2024.

[h2]How to Participate:[/h2]

To sign up for the playtest, all you need to do is click the “Request Access” button on our Steam page under the “Nightingale Playtest” section: Steam page.



This stress test is completely separate from any previous playtesting you may have been a part of. If you previously completed a playtesting survey or received playtesting keys, they WILL NOT grant you access to the stress test. You must sign up for the playtest on our Steam page to ensure you’re eligible.

You do not need to buy a copy of the game to participate in the stress test - participation is completely free for you!

[h2]Key Dates and Times:[/h2]

In January, we'll be going into more detail about the stress test, including final information on the date and times, as well as confirming the maximum number of participants. Be sure to keep an eye out for emails, our socials, and/or Discord for more information as it becomes available.

[h2]What to Expect:[/h2]

There are no bad outcomes to this test. Whether it’s all smooth connections, or the servers catch fire, the team will gain valuable information to prepare for the Early Access launch in February.

We hope that all participants can connect to the Realms and enjoy the first couple of hours of the game without interruption. However, it may be that all or some participants might experience longer than usual connection times, or may not be able to connect at all. Whatever happens, we’ll be with you the whole way, communicating through the Official Discord [join here].

[h2]Wrap Up:[/h2]

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of Nightingale's journey from development to launch! Sign up for the stress test on our Steam page, and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of magick and adventure. We can't wait to see you, and together, let's make Nightingale an unforgettable experience for all Realmwalkers!

Heya Realmwalkers,

We're currently working on a Developer Update video with additional information from the playtest, but we thought we'd share some stats and player-submitted screenshots with you all in the meantime:

Read our latest blog post here!

A huge thank you once again to everyone who participated in the last playtest and to everyone else following our journey.

- The Nightingale Team
Inflexion Games