Can You Survive The Heat?

In today’s update, we’re diving into your greatest enemy in Lysward: the relentless heat.

As you’ve seen in our latest updates, Lysward is a single-player survival adventure game set in a brutal, arid desert. And that means one thing: this place is HOT. We’re talking walking-on-the-Sun levels of hot. 🥵

So, with heat this intense, how do you survive it? We have some plans to share.

Please mind that this is still a work in progress, and some things might change between now and the launch.

[h3]Heat Attacks, Buildings Protect[/h3]At the start of your journey, you’ll come across a building—an outpost, as we call it. Inside, you’ll find things that will help you stay safe from the scorching sun, including shelter, a crafting station, and plenty of other useful resources.

Run to the outpost to avoid overheating!
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Another way of avoiding overheating is hiding in the shade. While exploring the sands and gathering resources, you’ll notice your temperature skyrockets if you’re exposed to direct sunlight for too long. To avoid overheating, use the shadows around you. Planning a route that’s rich in shade will make your adventure a little more manageable.

But sometimes, sticking to the shadows isn’t enough. The environment around you remains incredibly hot, and you might ask us: what about dehydration?
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One of the first crafting recipes you’ll learn is for a water bottle—your new best friend. While finding bodies of water in Lysward is no easy feat, you can refill your water bottle at the outpost. Make sure to do this every time you return to it, or you’ll find yourself parched with no water in sight while exploring the desert.
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Speaking of which… have you had enough water today? Go grab a bottle, then come back and wishlist our game! Having players wishlisting a game is incredibly important for indie developers, as it shows the level of interest and excitement players have for our game. So hit that green button right now if you like what you see here!

And remember, Lysward is still in development, so some of the features we’ve shown here might evolve and change as we keep building the game. Your feedback is also incredibly valuable to us.

If you want to be a part of our community, ask the devs any questions, or maybe just talk to other fellow explorers, our Discord is the hottest place to go (no pun intended). Join the adventure!

Stay hydrated, Explorers!
Snowcastle Games