SURROUNDED News

[h3]Hey everyone,[/h3][p]We’re happy to announce that our game will now be developed on Axiom Engine — our very own, custom-built game engine! 🎉[/p][p][/p][p]Axiom Engine is a fully 3D engine with OpenGL and future Vulkan/DX12 support, built from the ground up to give us total creative freedom and better performance. The engine is already in an early stable build, and we’ve begun full migration of the project.[/p][p][/p][h3]🔧 Why Axiom Engine?[/h3]

• [p]Tailored for our specific gameplay and visual style[/p]
• [p]Improved performance and optimization[/p]
• [p]Faster implementation of new features[/p]
• [p]Complete creative control for the long term[/p]

[p]This marks a huge step forward for our team and the project. Development will continue as usual, but now powered by a stronger, more flexible foundation.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll be sharing more updates, technical dev logs, and behind-the-scenes looks into Axiom Engine soon — stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist Now:[/p][p]Add SURROUNDED to your Steam Wishlist.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your continued support 💙[/p][p]- Rimebound Studios[/p]

[p]Hello, containment subjects.[/p][p][/p][p]Development on SURROUNDED has entered a new phase. After careful evaluation, we’ve fully migrated to Godot 4.5—a move that streamlines our workflow, enhances performance, and aligns with our vision for a lean, atmospheric horror experience.[/p][p][/p][p]This is just the beginning. The woods are listening. The broadcast is warming up.[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist Now:[/p][p]Add SURROUNDED to your Steam Wishlist.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay calm. Stay observed.
- Rimebound Studios[/p]

[p]We’ve been refining how SURROUNDED is presented to the world—and that starts with you.[/p][p][/p][p]Brand-new Discord server is now live—structured for supporters, and those who’ve heard the broadcast. Get updates, join discussions, and apply for future testing phases.[/p][p]🔗 Join the Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Official Buy Me a Coffee page is open with exclusive support tiers including a lifetime tier.[/p][p]☕ Support Rimebound Studios[/p][p][/p][p]Steam page has been fully redesigned—new description, updated visuals, and clearer messaging to reflect the true nature of SURROUNDED: a psychological horror experience with real threats, full narrative texts, and a world that watches back.[/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist now to stay informed:[/p][p]👉 Add SURROUNDED to your Wishlist[/p][p][/p][p]Kind regards,[/p][p]- Rimebound Studios[/p]

[p]Hey Survivors 👋,[/p][p]Thanks for checking out SURROUNDED — we’re excited that you’re here![/p][p]Right now, the game is in early development, which means you’re seeing the very beginning of what we hope will become an intense, immersive experience. We’re heads-down building, testing, and iterating — and we can’t wait to share the journey with you.[/p][p]Over the coming days and weeks, expect:[/p]

• [p]Dev logs showing our progress (and maybe a few bloopers 😉)[/p]

[p]PLUS — we’re building a Discord server!
It’ll go public in the next few days — the perfect place to:[/p]

• [p]💬 Chat with us & other players[/p]
• [p]💡 Drop suggestions or feature requests[/p]
• [p]❓ Ask questions & get answers fast[/p]
• [p]👀 Get sneak peeks before anyone else[/p]

[p]Your feedback will be invaluable as we grow the game — so don’t be shy! Whether here on Steam or soon on Discord, let’s build SURROUNDED together.[/p][p]Stay tuned — and stay alive out there.
– Rimebound Studios[/p]