Smalland: Survive the Wilds News

We would just like to share a message with the Smalland community to talk about today's video we unveiled on Gamesradar's Future Games Show! In case you missed it, our Senior Game Designer Kev Harrison talked through some more of what to expect from Smalland when it releases next year, alongside some new game footage for you all.

We hope you enjoyed the video, and if you didn't get chance to watch it, you can check out it out below!

We're working super hard on lots of exciting new features for the game which we will share with you all soon. Thanks to all for your continued support as we work towards launching the game!

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We have another update for you all today! This covers one of the many creatures of Smalland, whilst giving examples how the diverse creatures can effect gameplay and the world around you!

In the world of Smalland, you're either a potential threat to many species of creatures, a source or food or even prey! One of these many creatures includes the deadly apex predator; the Blue Tit. This winged maelstrom of death can swoop down from the heavens and take its prey with very little warning. Preparation will be key to survival, because only preparation can protect or hide you. Can you to reason with it, could you help it, and maybe even solicit an alliance?





If you can befriend and earn their trust, you will be able to take to the skies and soar above the anthills at war, the arachnid dens, and the hives of warmongering wasps. The prey becomes the predator, able to swoop down and besiege the threats you once had to fearfully run from and able to reach the ripe treasures you could only previously access once they had fallen to the ground. Although this exhilarating freedom also comes with a price, new feathered threats roam the skies, hungry and territorial!

• This is just one of the multiple bird species and sizes
  
• The Blue Tit has access to certain resources that will be needed for progression
  
• You can choose to take these resources by force, or ally with the creature
  
• It's behaviour is affected by seasons, as well as day and night
  
• It also has dynamic behaviour based on situational events and surroundings
  
• You are able to use this bird as a mount and fly across and around the game world freely
  

Thanks so much to the community for your continued support - keep an eye out for more news very soon and add the game to your wishlist here for all of the latest Smalland information

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Thanks so much to the community for the great response to our recent update last month. Everyone across the development team super appreciate all of your comments and it's great to see so many are excited for the game! We're continuing to make some fantastic progress on the development, and excited to give you more insights into the game starting today with Seasons.

To survive in Smalland means to defy nature itself as you brave fierce conditions against all odds. As you explore, the world is ever-changing and dynamic and will effect the way you play. From the warm spring and the beautiful hot Summer, to the cool breeze of the autumn and bitter Winter, you'll have to manage your load outs to adapt to the changing landscape!



This cycle sees changes in creatures behaviour, some hiding, some more desperate for food, moving further from the comfort of their territories to risk death at the hands of another rather than succumb to starvation.

Each Season brings benefits and opportunities which you will need to learn if you are to survive. Exploration is key to take advantage of the cycling resources and effects, but without the right level of preparation, it will be difficult to see the sun dawn on the next day, let alone the next Season!

Stay tuned for more detailed updates from the development team! We'll be discussing lots more features of the game very soon and providing more content for you as we work hard towards release!

[h3]Seasons Features[/h3]

• The four cycling seasons have a dramatic effect on the game world
  
• Creatures and resources become more common or hard to find in different areas per season
  
• Creature behaviour is dynamic and changes per season
  
• Certain creatures and resources only appear in certain conditions
  
• The player will have to prepare and manage their load outs for survival per Season!
  
• In-game PVE Events are themed around the different seasons
  
• Each season has its own set of challenges, some things become easier, others harder, but each is
  balanced so no particular season is harder than the other
  

Make sure to add Smalland to your wishlist below for all of the latest community updates and information!

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From everyone here at Merge Games, we would just like to begin by saying we really appreciate the community's patience since the Merge team took over the development of Smalland. We've been working incredibly hard over the past 12 months to build a super talented team to make Smalland the epic experience you all want to be.

While we have not been able to share much until this point, we're extremely excited to say we are now in a position to begin sharing more content updates about the game, starting with some early in-engine images and concept art!

We'll now be providing regular updates to development progress, as well as new concept art and screenshots as you follow the development cycle with us going forward. We know there's an extremely passionate community out there for Smalland, and we're glad we're now in a position to share some images and gifs of the title in it's early stages of development.



In Smalland, we want you to be able to explore and discover a living, breathing world from a miniature perspective. Jump, swing, glide and fly from enormous heights, across an immersive day and night cycle through all four seasons.

These initial gifs just give a small taster into base building, customisation and ways you can travel the world. Over the next few months we'll be giving you a deeper dive into the world of Smalland with new areas that we're working on!





Over the next few months we'll be sharing new concept art, insights, gifs and information across a number of different areas of the game in the early stages of development! Across July and August you'll be getting a sneak peak into

[h2]Creatures[/h2]
Get ready to take charge of a diverse array of insects and mammals, and either ride them across the land, or take to the skies! Soon we'll be showcasing some imagery of one of the biggest creatures you'll be able fly across the world with!

[h2]Base Building[/h2]
Base building is vital for survival as you play either alone or with friends. Build shelters and structures to help hide and protect you, as well as to have a perfect spot to craft a wealth of resources! We'll soon be showcasing some early construction concept art and images of some of the base building elements.

[h2]The World [/h2]
The world of Smalland is dynamic and ever changing. Soon we'll be giving you an insight into how the different seasons effect creature behaviour and resources. Each season has different rewards and dangers... get ready for a sneak peak into the world and how it evolves over time.

[h2]Weapons & Armour [/h2]
From either hunting or working alongside different creatures or taking part in PVE events and teaming up against dangerous foes, crafting weapons, armour, and tools to prepare and protect yourself is extremely important. Soon we'll be showcasing some of the weapons and armour in more detail!



Keep an eye out across all Merge Facebook, Twitter and Discord pages for more information very soon and add the game to your wishlist here for all of the latest Smalland community updates!

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It’s with great excitement that I can tell you that Merge, a games publisher based in the UK, has taken over Smalland as a project. 

Merge’s team has kicked off production so that we can realise the scope and ambition of this very exciting game.

Merge’s involvement in Smalland is still relatively new and there is lots of work to be done. For this reason, the Smalland channels will be pretty quiet for a few months while we start afresh in our mission to deliver the best possible Smalland experience. 

So please keep an eye out for news later in the year, and in the meantime, we thank you for your continued support, patience and dedication to Smalland.
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Who is Merge Games?

Merge is a games publisher based in Manchester, UK. We have been working with Indie developers now for nearly ten years. We publish under Merge Games and sell collectable indie games through Signature Edition. 
 
I have invested in the game via Indiegogo, will my rewards be honoured?

We fully intend to deliver all Indiegogo rewards. They may not be exactly the same as those listed, but we will make sure that the financial contributions people made will not go unrewarded. 
 
Where will you communicate news when you have it?

We’ll be communicating mostly through Discord, Steam and direct to Indiegogo backers. In the short term we’ll be going relatively quiet whilst we get our heads into the project.
 
When will Smalland be out?

We’ll announce this as soon as we can. 
 
What formats will Smalland come out on?

At the moment we are targeting PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Switch however, it is early days and we are sure that the landscape for consoles will change over the next 12 months or so, so please watch this space!