Project Thea News

[p]Yes, the time has come, the Project Thea Demo version will be out, live on august 20th![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]What to expect from the demo?[/p][p]You’ll get 25 turns of awesome exploration across the post-apocalyptic Wastelands of Thea. Head out with your party to scout locations, gather vital resources, and hunt down roaming enemies — all in the struggle to help your fledgling settlement survive that terrifying first night.[/p][p]Don’t forget to gear up! Manage the party inventory, craft equipment, and cook food to keep your crew strong and ready for whatever lurks out there. Each map hides stories of survivors — some you might ally with, others you might just… remove.[/p][p]Most importantly, bring back those precious Energy Shards. They’re the key to powering up the Project, your home base, letting you build, improve, and secure the future of sentient-kind. Survival is just the start — what you do next is what really matters.[/p][p]This is just a taste of what’s to come in the full game. If you enjoy your time in the Wastelands, don’t forget to wishlist Project Thea and be ready when the full release arrives.[/p][p]
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Are you ready to face a cyber Hohlick, make shady deals with a Czort, or risk buying ice cream from Baba Yaga?

Beta tests for the Project Thea demo begin today! We'll be inviting players throughout the summer—and those who sign up now may get a chance to test the full game later on.

👉 Sign up for the playtest, and don’t forget to wishlist and follow Project Thea to stay updated on all things apocalyptic and arcane!

It’s been a busy few months at our HQ, and we’ve got some exciting updates to share! Between implementing big changes and pushing forward toward a playable build, the team has been hard at work—and we’re finally ready to talk about it.

First up: the map. We weren’t completely happy with how things were shaping up visually. While we loved the idea of a hand-drawn, 2D aesthetic, it just didn’t look the way we had envisioned. After a lot of testing (and coffee), we made the bold decision to pivot entirely and go full 3D. That’s right—Project Thea’s map is now built in glorious 3D, using the latest version of our tried-and-true Honew Hey framework. This change meant finding a dedicated 3D artist, rebuilding terrains, and refining our tools, but the result has been more than worth it. We’re absolutely thrilled with the new look, and we hope you’ll love it just as much as we do.

Next: combat. Yes, we changed that too! We took a long hard look at the system we had and realised it wasn’t quite delivering the kind of fast-paced, strategic fun we were aiming for. So we scrapped it and rebuilt the whole thing. The new combat is more streamlined, more dynamic, and way more fun to play. If you want the juicy details, check out our latest dev diary on the website—there’s plenty to dig into there.

And finally, with all these sweeping changes, you might be wondering: are we still on schedule? We’re happy to say: yes, we are! We’re still on track with our development timeline and aiming to get a playable build ready for closed beta testing in the next few months. It’s getting real, and we can’t wait to get your hands on it.