Lysward News

[h2]Hello, Explorers![/h2][p]
[/p][p]The Lysward Open Beta will come to an end on January 5, 2026. A huge and sincere thank you to everyone who participated![/p][p][/p][p]Over the past weeks, you've explored the desert, crafted, and uncovered secrets about Kiran and Notus. More importantly, you've shared invaluable feedback, bug reports, and ideas that have directly shaped the future of Lysward. Our community has been the heart of this process, and we are endlessly grateful.[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you're stepping in for the first time or making a final run, there's still time to play and share your thoughts. Keep your feedback coming on Discord and Steam Forums.[/p][p]
We're also excited to announce that our next major milestone will be a playable demo! This will be your chance to experience a polished slice of the game with new features. We will be announcing the official release date in the new year.[/p][p]
Thank you again for being part of this adventure. We couldn't do this without you. Wishlist Lysward to help us grow![/p][p]

[/p][p]With gratitude,[/p][p]Snowcastle Games[/p][p]
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[h2]Hello Explorers,[/h2][p][/p][p]A new update is now available for the Lysward Beta! Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and shared their thoughts; you are directly helping us shape the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s new in this update:[/p]

• [p]A new inventory is in place, fixing the bugs of the old one and showing more relevant stats (like health, amri, heat resistance, etc.)[/p]
• [p]New itembar, making it much easier to deal with consumables and throwing items (Sunlight/Item interactions)[/p]
• [p]Better onboarding and introduction of the sunlight/shadow mechanics[/p][p]Improved dialogue system, including word highlighting and tooltips[/p]
• [p]More desert VFX, like gusts of sand and dust plumes[/p]
• [p]Improved creature behaviour[/p]
• [p]Improvements to the quest system[/p]
• [p]Compass improvements[/p]
• [p]Several crafting and research improvements[/p]

[p]Important thing: old saves will not work with this new update, so you'll have to start a new game.[/p][p]
We've also seen many requests for stackable items, and we want to explain why we're not doing that. By limiting how much you can carry, we aim to make every journey into the desert a meaningful decision about risk and reward, encouraging strategic planning over hoarding.[/p][p][/p][p]We are super proud of this update, and we hope you enjoy the open beta! This is just an early experience of Lysward, and one small step in our ongoing journey. Please keep your feedback and bug reports coming via our Discord Server or the Steam Forums.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your amazing support. Wishlist Lysward to keep up with the latest news![/p][p]
[/p][p]See you in the desert![/p][p]Snowcastle Games[/p][p]
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[h2]Hey Explorers,
[/h2][p]We've just deployed a hotfix that addresses the issue with the quest "Walls Behind Me".[/p][p][/p][p]Reading the book before getting the quest will now register and automatically skip the “search the camp” objective.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, please continue to share your feedback and report any bugs you encounter through our Discord or Steam forums. We want to make Lysward the best game possible, and your feedback is crucial to it.[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t forget to add Lysward to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your patience and support![/p][p]Snowcastle Games[/p][p]
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[h2]Explorers, the moment is here![/h2][p]
The Lysward Beta is officially live, and we're thrilled to invite you to step into this scorching desert. To mark the occasion, we’re also releasing a new gameplay trailer:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]A quick but important note: This is an early look at a game still actively in development. You will encounter bugs, unfinished areas, and features that are still being balanced. We’re releasing it in this state for one reason: to build it with you.[/p][p]
You can join the beta by clicking this button on our page. It'll give you immediate access:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here are some known issues you can find in the game. We’re aware of them and are working to get them fixed as soon as possible. You can find the full list (and report new bugs) on our Discord or Steam forums: [/p]

• [p]Quest-problem: Walls Behind Me - Search the oasis camp: If you have already found and read the book hidden in the camp, you have to re-read it to progress this quest.[/p]
• [p]UI problem: There are scaling issues when playing in Windowed Fullscreen.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Your feedback is absolutely essential. You’re not just playing; you’re helping us shape the future of Lysward! Wishlists are super important for indie devs, so wishlist Lysward to also support the development![/p][p][/p][p]
Are you ready? Let’s play![/p][p]Snowcastle Games[/p][p]
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[p]Hello Explorers,[/p][p][/p][p]We have an important update regarding the Lysward beta. We've run into an unexpected delay during the final build approval process from Steam, which has pushed our timeline back.[/p][p]
To ensure everything is ready for you, the new beta launch date will be pushed to next Wednesday (October 29th).[/p][p]
We know many of you are eager to dive into the desert, and we are just as excited to have you. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience.[/p][p][/p][p]You can still sign up for the beta through this link:[/p][p][/p][p]SIGN UP FOR THE BETA[/p][p]
Thank you for your incredible support! [/p][p]Snowcastle Games[/p][p]
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