RISE News

I'm back with some exciting news - our first ever trailer is out on the RISE Store Page! Take an early look at the world of RISE and see the kind of epic climbing adventures that await you.



The trailer also features our lovable cast of funny old climbers and showcases some of the untimely ends they might meet if you make a wrong move whilst heading for the summit.



If you want to learn more about the game and get involved in helping guide it's development, then click the banner below to join our friendly Discord community, where you can ask questions, leave feedback and discuss the game with other players.



Until next time, safe travels and happy adventuring!

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in the RISE playtest so far. We appreciate all the feedback, bug reports and feature suggestions you've given us - they've really helped to shape the game and keep us on course for making it as fun as possible.



We'll keep you all updated on development and the playtest reopening both here on Steam and over on our Discord, which you can join by clicking the banner below!



Until the next climb, stay safe and keep on course for the summit!

[p][/p][p]By 2023 I was burned out and unsure if a first-person co-op climbing game would appeal to anyone. After the success of PEAK in 2025, I felt reassured that it was worth finishing. I’m proud to share this mix of my favourite things - co-op games, climbing, and megastructures.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Today we’re kicking off the very first playtest for RISE![/h2][p][/p][p]This playtest is for the demo that we’ll be submitting to Steam Next Fest, so it’s still super early and only has a slice of what the game will eventually include.[/p][p][/p][h2]Right now, here’s what you can do:[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Load into a lobby with your friends[/p]
• [p]Travel to the first map, Eldercrag[/p]
• [p]Climb about halfway up the mountain (not the summit yet)[/p]
• [p]Use climbing axes, the camera, binoculars, and the walkie-talkie[/p]
• [p]Try out balancing, long jumps, and checkpoints[/p]
• [p]Mess around with a couple of other items (though some are only half-working)[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]And here’s what’s not in the demo yet (just so you know what to expect):[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]You can’t reach the top of the mountain[/p]

• [p]No other maps or alternate climbing routes yet[/p]

• [p]No climbing rope or player-to-player interactions[/p]

• [p]Most items don’t work yet (or are half implemented)[/p]

• [p]Lots of animations missing/incomplete[/p]

• [p]Some audio and music missing or placeholder[/p]

• [p]No tutorials, no character customization, no player list/vote kick[/p]

• [p]Physics are janky in places[/p]

• [p]Parkour has some bugs[/p]
• [p]First-person item positions need polish[/p]

• [p]No Steam integration complete yet[/p]
• [p]No keybind remapping[/p]
• [p]No controller support[/p]
• [p]No translations[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Basically, this build is very limited.[/h3][p][/p][p]There are plenty of rough edges - but that’s exactly why we’re playtesting. It’ll help me iron out bugs and see what’s fun (and what isn’t). You can tell me about any bugs you find and your experience with the game in general in our Discord - https://discord.gg/kgdtDNRS29 .[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks so much if you jump in and give it a go. Your feedback will be a huge help in shaping the game.[/p][p]– Joe[/p]