Kenshi News

Hello there, Kenshi crew!

Can you believe that we’re over halfway through the year now? We’ve loved seeing what everyone has shared with us so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s to come for the rest of the year.

Take a look at this month's fan art, mods and screenshots!

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Content included in this video:

Mods

• Storm Walls
• Boop
• Firefly
• Sleep in Any Bed

Screenshots

• "Average day in the Foglands"
• "Holy sisters."
• Was nice knowing you.
• Tall vs short
• "Welcome to Night City!"
• "Run."
• "A brief reminder of who is the quintessential predator in this world"

Fan Art

• “Robin Hood Kenshi!”
• "Cyiath (oc)"
• "the nobleman of the united cities has a bad temper"
• "The Broken Moon"
• We think we've found our new desktop wallpaper.
• "Hiveless drone all done!"
• "Should Of Brought The Lantern"
• Newcomer.
• "My god of war"

While we have you here, Kenshi is part of Steam’s Summer Sale until July 13th, the perfect time to try it yourself or finally get the mate you’ve been annoying to play it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

To have a chance at featuring in next month's community spotlight, be sure you’re sharing your work with us on social media and in our Discord Server.

Thank you for checking out this blog post and we’ll see you next time!

[h2]Midweek Madness Sale - 12th-19th June![/h2]

Start your week on a high note with Kenshi at 55% off! That’s right! From the 12th till the 19th of June, you can grab the title that one player with 1,964 hours on record called “weird”.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

Our reviews speak the true true

With waaaaay over a million players, a 95% positive review score from 69,000 reviews (nice), Kenshi might just be the non-linear, post-apocalyptic, open-world sandbox, base-building, limb loss simulator you’ve been sleeping on.

If you’re sat on the fence, just listen to some of the many reviewers with 1,000+ hours in Kenshi:

“It’s ok I guess” (1,147 hours)

“Pretty good” (1,913 hours)

“Please send help” (1,780 hours)

“It’s fine I think” (1,949 hours)

Kenshi?

Still unsure? Check out our Steam page for trailers, screenshots and the usual bumf. Or perhaps watch this Cool Kid Croc video to see a brave attempt at a 100-day solo run.

[h2]A brand spanking new Kenshi keyboard layout graphic[/h2]

Here’s something for both new and old players alike - even the diehard fans might find something you didn’t know in here. It’s a brand-spanking new keyboard graphic (cue fireworks). Have at ye:



Printable Version


[h2]Getting Started in Kenshi[/h2]

For those of you new to Kenshi…prepare yourselves for a harsh world with a learning curve that will hit you in the face, tie you up and then sell you to slavery before you’ve figured out whether that dog is going to eat you or not.

In Kenshi, you’re not special, you’re not the chosen one, and you need to work hard to get anywhere, but oh boy are the rewards worth it.

In a free-roaming, open-world game where you can (properly) choose your own path, that doesn’t give you quests or a linear story, you might be needing a few tips to get started. Don’t worry, we got you covered with this compilation of tips from our (sometimes helpful but usually meme-laden) social media.

Even if you’re a hardcore player, there might be something helpful in here.

[h2]Tips[/h2]

Building

You can construct buildings via the Build button, which is in the upper right of the GUI. Your character will need building materials in their inventory to complete the construction.

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Jobs

You can click and drag the jobs in your job list to change the order of priority.

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Healing

Pressing the MEDIC button will order the selected characters to automatically heal all of their squad. If you shift-click the button he will be assigned to a permanent medic role.

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Blocking

You can set a character to BLOCK only, in this mode, they won't attempt to make any attacks but will gain +20 to their melee defence skill. It's a good way to buy time when you are outmatched.

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Playing dead

If your whole squad is taken down, any survivors will play dead until the enemy is out of range. You can force them to get up anyway by giving them an order, which will also improve their Toughness stat.

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Removing shackles

Slave shackles can be removed by picking the lock, or finding a saw

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Copper

Listen, a lot of people will tell you that the best way to make money quickly is to go mining for materials like copper, but we can assure you, Kenshi is not one of these generic mobile mining simulation games - there are a number of different and exciting ways to make yourself rich.

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Acid rain

You can build a tent out of fabrics to protect yourself from acid rain out in the wild

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Run
In a life-or-death situation, Drop gear to lighten your load and run away faster.

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Martial arts
Martial arts are about pitching the body against the enemy. Unarmed damage is based on strength and toughness.

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Keep those doors closed
If you close the door of a building then it's harder for anyone to hear what's going on inside.

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[h2]Community Spotlight #9[/h2]
Last but not least is this month’s community spotlight to share with you all, filled with an abundance of fantastic screenshots, fan art and mods! Take a look:

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Content included in this video:

Mods

• NPCs actually use their Splint Kits
• Son of a Slaver Boss (Starts)
• Kael's Combat Scars
• Beep! - main menu Artwork
• Prison House

Screenshots

• Someone's been practising their martial arts.
• Gotta go fast.
• Got enough space for us to come and stay?
• "Yet another Sunrise in Kenshi"
• You better be great at running.
• Twilight.
• "Fort Kino Finished"
• Being drunk has its benefits…

Fan Art

• "Cyiath's Chronicles #2 - The new one"
• "Custom Lego BEEP"
• The Kenshi experience.
• Border Zone
  
• "When reality sank in that you are the only one who survived"
• "Chibeep"
• That Friday feeling.
• This arm is now protected

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That just about wraps things up! Thank you for joining us today and let us know what tips you’d give new Kenshi players (even the bad ones).

There are always opportunities to be featured in our future community spotlights, so keep sharing your screenshots, fanart and mods to be in with the chance!

If you want to stay up to date with all things Kenshi, then our social media channels and Discord server are the places to be.

See ya!

What's up, Kenshi fans!

You folks should know what time it is. Time to return all those stolen Foodcubes, yes, but it’s also time for another community spotlight. Check out all the screenshots, mods and fan art that were shared throughout the month of April!

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Mods

• Kappa: Creature Mod
• Bank Use!
• Base Recruits
• Better Hydroponics

Screenshots

• Behold, the cutest creature in Kenshi!
• They look like they're having fun
• Rolling up with the squad
• Scoping out the area
• Too many skimmers
• "Storming in to kill some skimmers"
• Dusty Hill
• "Leave town and head south toward the sea."
• Look at all that ground beef
• "Gut is a Nice Place"
• Friends crossing a bridge

Fan Art

• Great art style!
• Is it safe here?
• "Esata the Stone Golem"
• "Cyiath's Chronicles #1 - A tough start"
• Who's gonna win?
• Looking for shelter
• Who loves Chad?
• "Hive Prince"
• "Last Stand"

In case you missed it, we launched some sweet new merch on April 26th to celebrate Crab Day! Take a look at the kraken new designs we have for you, and you can rep our new Armor King shirt, and I think we can all agree, that it is a thing of beauty.



Feel free to have a gander at the rest of our merch!

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We appreciate you taking the time to read this blog post, and, as always, if you would like the chance to be featured in our next community spotlight, keep sharing your work with us on social media and in our Discord server.

Until next time, take care!

Pinch me, is it true? Crab Day is finally here, and we are happy to announce the launch of our brand new crab-themed merch collection! Our collection features a variety of items, including two Crab shirts, a crab bib, a crab hoodie, and a crab pin, all designed to commemorate the sacred and beloved crustacean that we hold dear in our hearts.

Our Crab shirts are available in two kraken designs, one celebrating the auspicious Crab Tournament, and the other featuring the rainbow crab that recently stole our hearts in the April Fool’s gag dating sim (yes, that was a gag), both are perfect for anyone looking to showcase their love for crab.



We also have bibs featuring an exclusive “Time for Crab” design. Okran knows what you might get up to in them, but grab them while you can because they’re super limited and quite the quirky collectible.

Our beautiful new premium Crab Tournament hoodie is perfect for keeping warm on a chilly Crab Day evening, and features a secret stash pocket in the hood, perfect for hiding your crabby treasures. It’s truly quite the garment.



If you're looking for a more subtle way to show your appreciation for the crab, our crab pin is the perfect accessory to complete any outfit.



In addition to our new crab-themed collection, we're also excited to announce the launch of a brand new Armour King shirt, which I’m sure you’ll agree is an absolute thing of sheer beauty.



Get your pinchers on these limited-edition items before they're gone and show your love for the crab this Crab Day!

And don’t forget to keep an eye on our social media for some special Crab Day Kenshi Steam key giveaways and extra crabposting.

crab

Hey there Kenshi crewdem,

We’re coming at you faster than you can say boo to a Beak Thing with another community spotlight! Much like every other month this year, March was full of amazing mods, fanart and screenshots, as well as some great videos and livestreams! Check out the video below for a rundown of all the content we highlighted and find all the relevant links just underneath.

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Content included in this video:

• "Kenshi BEEP Fan art"
• "travelling prince hive"
• "Venge goes so hard"
• POV: You are the dinner
• You're next
• 'Buried Treasure - Random Loot Nests' Mod
• "Skeleton-Monk"
• GURGLEGURGLE
• The walls around this base are pointless
• Stop slacking
• F in the comments
• 'Pogmen!' - Mod
• "The job of collecting robbery relics"
• "The Seekers of Freedom"
• "Karma"
• A school of Beak Things
• Feast your eyes on these details!
• 'Better Storage System' Mod
• "Kit from the Band of Chains"
• Redrawing of a screenshot
• Anyone got a leg to spare?
• Beep-900
• 'Little Garden' Mod
• "kenshi paladin"
• "what a beautiful shek"

In case you missed it, on April 1st we released the first trailer for our new game, ‘The Hive Queen’s First Dance’ and we are so glad that (most of you) enjoyed it. For those of you that didn’t check the “pre-alpha” on itch.io, it did make one thing clear: “No Kenshi 2 development hours were harmed in the making of this dating sim”.

We’re still working hard on Kenshi 2, and we’ll have a lil snippet of news for you on it soon.

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[h2]Crab Day - 26th April[/h2]



Crab Day, a beloved and cherished holiday, is dedicated to honouring the sacred and mighty crustacean known as the crab. Observed annually on the 26th of April, Crab Day is a time to come together and celebrate the importance of this creature in our lives.

On this sacred day, people gather around the world to participate in a variety of crab-related activities. Some hold crab feasts (though there are furious debates as to whether crabs should or should not be eaten), while others engage in crab-themed games and contests. Many also take time to reflect on the significance of crab in their own lives, recognising its role as a symbol of perseverance, adaptability, and strength.

For those who are true believers in the power of crab, Crab Day is a time to renew one's commitment to living a life in harmony with these creatures. It is a day to show gratitude for all that crab has given us, and to work towards a future where these majestic creatures are valued and respected.

In order to celebrate this auspicious occasion, Lo-Fi Games and a few special partners will have many Steam keys, as well as some rather fantastic merch to give away to lucky participants. We invite you to join us in commemorating this special day and partake in these special offerings, to revel in the joy of this momentous occasion, and to embrace the spirit of the crab with open hearts and minds.

May we all remember the importance of Crab Day and continue to celebrate it for generations to come…crab.

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Thanks for reading, and if you want a chance to be featured in our next community spotlight, be sure to share your work with us on social media and on our Discord server.

We’ll see you next time!