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Because It's There
An engineering/survival game where you summit the tallest mountain in a vast, uncharted world. For the journey, carefully construct flying wooden bases with realistic structural failures. Brave thunderstorms, freezing temperatures, bears and wolves. Answer the call of the untamed wilderness.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As a solo developer, it's very important to me that Because It's There is built with active feedback from the community. This allows the game to grow from my own passion project into something that better reflects the desires of the players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately 1-2 years.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“- More biomes, more plants, and more animals are all planned. Specifically, Pleistocene-era animals are being considered, in addition to biodiversity from the present day. Updates are planned to occur throughout Early Access.
- Co-op multiplayer is planned for the full version, and will likely be introduced while still in Early Access.
- Wings and lifting bodies are being considered for complex aerial vessels. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build includes all the features listed in the “About This Game” section.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the Early Access version will be cheaper than the full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will take suggestions and bug reports through the game's Steam Community Hub, as well as through my social media (linked below), where I post updates and respond to comments. I will make a wholehearted effort to address community feedback in game updates.”
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Planned Release Date: 2027

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About This Game

Navigation and survival

  • Your survival depends on a variety of factors, including food, water, oxygen, temperature, and avoiding dangerous wildlife. The route you take to the summit, and the vessel you build, are consequential, as different routes can put pressure on different factors. For instance, abundant food and water in a region often means more prey, which also means more predators.

Build with real engineering

  • To build a cabin or flying vessel in Because It's There, you first build its log frame. These structural frames are evaluated using a physics engine that rewards smart bracing, weight management, and load distribution.

  • Craft that are built well can withstand the elements, and protect you during a summit push. Poorly designed craft may suffer partial or catastrophic structural failures in high winds or hard landings, or may not be efficient enough to give you distance or altitude when you need it.

Realistic country-sized worlds

  • Worlds are procedurally generated using a variety of sophisticated techniques that produce realistic mountains, river networks, climate simulations, and moisture simulations. Ecosystems and weather patterns are emergent from these simulations, creating worlds that feel real in a way rarely achieved by procedural generation.

  • Each world can be up to 60,000 square kilometers, which is larger than Croatia or Costa Rica.

Vibrant, deadly ecosystems

  • Ecosystems vary depending on local conditions, and dozens of plant species, birds, fish, and mammals of many shapes and sizes can be found in different biomes.

  • Predators like grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves can present a serious danger for most of the journey.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

- Depictions of violence toward animals (e.g., hunting).
- Depictions of animal violence toward the player (e.g., player is mauled by a bear).
- Depictions of animal predation (e.g., wolves attack deer).
- Small-to-moderate amounts blood depicted in the above scenarios.
- Animal carcasses depicted.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVidia GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
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