Developer Diary #24 | Early Access OUT NOW!
[p]Dear Couriers,
We have reached another major milestone today, on March 3rd, 2026:
[/p][h2]The Legend of Khiimori - PC Early Access is OUT NOW![/h2][p]Yes, when you read this, The Legend of Khiimori is already available on Steam! If you backed the game on Kickstarter, please check your inbox for the Early Access game key if you selected PC as your platform. If you chose a console version, those game keys will be sent later, together with the full release of the game.
More on this below, under: A Courier Rider’s Guide to Early Access
Now, let’s celebrate this day with our new Early Access Launch Trailer:
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[/p][h2]Early Access is only the Beginning[/h2][p]Early Access on PC is only the core of The Legend of Khiimori and not the final product. It is a system‑driven rather than narrative‑driven experience (for now). More features and content will be added throughout Early Access, gradually transforming it into a full game, together with our community and your feedback!
Please make sure to spread the news and leave a review on Steam as soon as you can. Early traction helps the game gain visibility, and the better we perform, the more additional funds will ultimately flow back into development!
From the width of the steppe…
…through the scorching desert…
…to the top of snow‑covered mountains.
[/p][h2]Our Journey so far[/h2][p]It was quite a ride (pun intended) since the development of The Legend of Khiimori started in 2024. Here are a few things that made us proud, achievements made possible thanks to our strong community: [/p]
System-Driven Survival on Horseback
As you probably already know by now, when we say system‑driven, we mean that we hand over authorship to the player. Instead of being told what the story is, players create their own through interacting systems such as movement, survival, terrain, consequences, and choice. Every decision matters, and no two self‑written stories are the same.
By Survival on Horseback, we refer to the fact that your journey may be a challenging one, as you need to keep an eye on your horse’s health and nutrition. When your horse’s health reaches 0, it will “faint.” At that point, you can choose to load your last autosave or go back to the main menu.
So, make sure you come prepared: collect resources, craft useful items, choose the best horse for the task at hand, and plan your delivery routes wisely.
On top of that, features such as swimming horses and breeding add depth, while spirit combat and corrupted zones introduce an additional layer of excitement.
More on Swimming Horses and Breeding here:
[/p][p]Curious about our Spirit Combat and Corrupted Zones? Check this out:
[/p][p]
Can you pet the foal?
Horse Breeds
Four horse breeds will be available at the Early Access launch, with more to be added later. You may think of your stable of horses as your party in an RPG, a garage full of race cars, or even an arsenal of weaponry - the right choice matters if you want to succeed.
The Mongolian breed stands for Spirit & Endurance. They resist the elements well, have high health, a brave temperament, and strong stamina regeneration, making them ideal for the Snowy Mountains for example.
The Akhal‑Teke represents Agility & Endurance. They are the fastest horse in the game, while also having above‑average endurance and health, which makes them perfect for the Desert.
The Limousin stands for Balance & Agility. They have the best balance in the game, allowing them to handle unbalanced cargo loads and slippery terrain with ease, for example very handy when riding through a Forest.
Last but not least, the Ferghana breed stands for Strength & Balance. They are the strongest horses in the game, can carry the most weight, and maintain good balance, making them an excellent choice for transporting heavy goods across any Grasslands.
#Courier Rider preparing for the next delivery…
Early Access Languages (Text)
Over 30 languages are already featured in the Early Access version of our game:
Bosnian, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian.
Early Access Voiceover (VO)
We will have two languages available for voiceover during Early Access: English and Mongolian.
Only basic conversations will be voiced at this stage, especially those involving our main character, Naraa.
We are currently working with eight voice actors per language (English and Mongolian) who bring several unique characters to life, as well as a range of generic NPCs.
PC Minimum Specs
As mentioned before, the game will not run on “weak” machines, here are the PC Minimum Specs:
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New Content & Features
Exciting new content & features, such as Falconry, Mongolian Horse Racing, Peaceful Mode, Horse and Character Customization, as well as additional Breeds, will be added step by step during Early Access and/or included in the full release of the game.
Trello Board
As Early Access is only the beginning, please make sure to check our Trello Boardto see what we are currently working on and what NEW content and NEW features will be available during Early Access.
Come ride with us!
We are incredibly excited to see how well the Early Access launch will be received. Once again, please spread the news and leave a review on Steam as soon as you can :)
If we want to grow this even further, it will be essential that you continue supporting, sharing, and liking The Legend of Khiimori.
Thank you all so much for your passion and support!
Your Team at Aesir Interactive
Mongolia awaits…
[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Previous Developer Diaries can be found here:[/h3]
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Join the Community[/h2][p]Bluesky Facebook Instagram Threads TikTok Twitter
Discord Twitch YouTube Website[/p]
We have reached another major milestone today, on March 3rd, 2026:
[/p][h2]The Legend of Khiimori - PC Early Access is OUT NOW![/h2][p]Yes, when you read this, The Legend of Khiimori is already available on Steam! If you backed the game on Kickstarter, please check your inbox for the Early Access game key if you selected PC as your platform. If you chose a console version, those game keys will be sent later, together with the full release of the game.
More on this below, under: A Courier Rider’s Guide to Early Access
Now, let’s celebrate this day with our new Early Access Launch Trailer:
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][h2]Early Access is only the Beginning[/h2][p]Early Access on PC is only the core of The Legend of Khiimori and not the final product. It is a system‑driven rather than narrative‑driven experience (for now). More features and content will be added throughout Early Access, gradually transforming it into a full game, together with our community and your feedback!
Please make sure to spread the news and leave a review on Steam as soon as you can. Early traction helps the game gain visibility, and the better we perform, the more additional funds will ultimately flow back into development!
[/p][h2]Our Journey so far[/h2][p]It was quite a ride (pun intended) since the development of The Legend of Khiimori started in 2024. Here are a few things that made us proud, achievements made possible thanks to our strong community: [/p]
- [p]Over 300,000 wishlists on Steam at launch[/p]
- [p]More than 54,000 people played the demo during Steam Next Fest in October 2025[/p]
- [p]Over €500,000 raised on Kickstarter in March 2025 [/p]
- [p] Our first-ever show floor appearance at Gamescom 2025[/p]
- [p] Featured in the Future Games Show: Gamescom Edition, with 2.2 million views to date[/p]
- [p] Positive coverage from press, influencers, and content creators[/p][p][/p]
System-Driven Survival on Horseback
As you probably already know by now, when we say system‑driven, we mean that we hand over authorship to the player. Instead of being told what the story is, players create their own through interacting systems such as movement, survival, terrain, consequences, and choice. Every decision matters, and no two self‑written stories are the same.
By Survival on Horseback, we refer to the fact that your journey may be a challenging one, as you need to keep an eye on your horse’s health and nutrition. When your horse’s health reaches 0, it will “faint.” At that point, you can choose to load your last autosave or go back to the main menu.
So, make sure you come prepared: collect resources, craft useful items, choose the best horse for the task at hand, and plan your delivery routes wisely.
On top of that, features such as swimming horses and breeding add depth, while spirit combat and corrupted zones introduce an additional layer of excitement.
More on Swimming Horses and Breeding here:
[/p][p]Curious about our Spirit Combat and Corrupted Zones? Check this out:
[/p][p]
Horse Breeds
Four horse breeds will be available at the Early Access launch, with more to be added later. You may think of your stable of horses as your party in an RPG, a garage full of race cars, or even an arsenal of weaponry - the right choice matters if you want to succeed.
The Mongolian breed stands for Spirit & Endurance. They resist the elements well, have high health, a brave temperament, and strong stamina regeneration, making them ideal for the Snowy Mountains for example.
The Akhal‑Teke represents Agility & Endurance. They are the fastest horse in the game, while also having above‑average endurance and health, which makes them perfect for the Desert.
The Limousin stands for Balance & Agility. They have the best balance in the game, allowing them to handle unbalanced cargo loads and slippery terrain with ease, for example very handy when riding through a Forest.
Last but not least, the Ferghana breed stands for Strength & Balance. They are the strongest horses in the game, can carry the most weight, and maintain good balance, making them an excellent choice for transporting heavy goods across any Grasslands.
Early Access Languages (Text)
Over 30 languages are already featured in the Early Access version of our game:
Bosnian, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian.
Early Access Voiceover (VO)
We will have two languages available for voiceover during Early Access: English and Mongolian.
Only basic conversations will be voiced at this stage, especially those involving our main character, Naraa.
We are currently working with eight voice actors per language (English and Mongolian) who bring several unique characters to life, as well as a range of generic NPCs.
PC Minimum Specs
As mentioned before, the game will not run on “weak” machines, here are the PC Minimum Specs:
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- [p] Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
[/p] - [p]OS: Windows 10 64 bit or later (Windows 11 recommended for Intel 12th and 13th gen CPUs)
[/p] - [p]Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
[/p] - [p]Memory: 16 GB RAM
[/p] - [p]Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
[/p] - [p]DirectX: Version 12
[/p] - [p]Storage: 60 GB available space
[/p] - [p]Additional Notes: SSD required. Full Shader Model 6.6 (with Atomics) support is required
[/p]
New Content & Features
Exciting new content & features, such as Falconry, Mongolian Horse Racing, Peaceful Mode, Horse and Character Customization, as well as additional Breeds, will be added step by step during Early Access and/or included in the full release of the game.
Trello Board
As Early Access is only the beginning, please make sure to check our Trello Boardto see what we are currently working on and what NEW content and NEW features will be available during Early Access.
We are incredibly excited to see how well the Early Access launch will be received. Once again, please spread the news and leave a review on Steam as soon as you can :)
If we want to grow this even further, it will be essential that you continue supporting, sharing, and liking The Legend of Khiimori.
Thank you all so much for your passion and support!
Your Team at Aesir Interactive
[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Previous Developer Diaries can be found here:[/h3]
- [p]#02 | An Open World[/p]
- [p]#03 | PC Early Access[/p]
- [p]#04 | Horse Training and Horse Care[/p]
- [p]#05 | All Eyes on Khiimori[/p]
- [p]#06 | Cantering towards Crowdfunding[/p]
- [p]#07 | Looking Forward to Next Year[/p]
- [p]#08 | Updates from the Steppe[/p]
- [p]#09 | Survival on Horseback[/p]
- [p]#10 | Early Access Expectations[/p]
- [p]#11 | Thousands of Bugfixes and Other Improvements[/p]
- [p]#12 | Join Us at Gamescom! (and Other Updates!)[/p]
- [p]#13 | EA Release Date, Gameplay Trailer & Gamescom Highlights[/p]
- [p]#14 | News about Game’s Title, Languages & Alpha Playtest Survey[/p]
- [p] #15 | Breeding in our Demo, Performance Considerations & More[/p]
- [p]#16 | Our Updated Roadmap to Early Access[/p]
- [p]#17 | 2025: A Year in Review[/p]
- [p]#18 | Taming the Open Wilds of 13th Century Mongolia[/p]
- [p]#19 | Early Access Launch Features & Roadmap[/p]
- [p]#20 | Courier Video & New Key Art[/p]
- [p]#21 | Spirit Combat & Corrupted Zones[/p]
- [p]#22 | Soundtrack Making-of[/p]
- [p]#23 | Swimming Horses, Design Pillars, Breeding Update![/p]
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Join the Community[/h2][p]Bluesky Facebook Instagram Threads TikTok Twitter
Discord Twitch YouTube Website[/p]
Explore 13th‑century Mongolia… on a swimming horse!
Swimming Horse GIF
Where will your deliveries take you?
Plan your routes wisely!
Select a mare and a stallion…
…check possible outcome…
…apply blessings for optimized breeding.
Tune in on March 3rd, 2026!
One last jump and we launch!
Enjoy our Sound of 13th Century Mongolia
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Courier Rider ready to deliver
Spirit Combat in a Corrupted Zone
Early, partly unused Spirit Combat Concept Art
Explore our system-driven open world
Got an old machine? Win one of 30 Mifcom gaming PC vouchers worth €200 each!
New Key Artwork
Another delivery, for another day…