As the year comes to a close and we recover from our Christmas party, we’d like to thank everyone for continuing to your Kenshi love through mods, screenshots and fanart. Keep them coming, we’ll keep on posting them! 

Thanks again to everyone who helped us pick the Kenshi 2 localisers, your input was hugely appreciated. 

We'd also like to add a huge thanks to everyone who’s copped themselves some merch this year, keep an eye out for more goodies to come and let us know in the comments what you’d like to see. 




Mods

• Traduzione Italiana Kenshi from Survival Games
• AQUARIUM from Momayo
• BOX MAN from AGO
• Rest at Campfires from RadarTruck

Screenshots

• "Just a dip" from Bloyd
• "Cannibal Plains" from Alexrrazabal 
• "I forgot how much HP leviathans have." from SirJuste
• "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘭" from Alexrrazabal
• "One hell of a bad day..." from Unknownself-kenshi
• "Overrun" from Dr.PyroBlazer 
• ”Weather forecast for today.Death.” from Longjumping_Ring_901
• Untitled screenshot from let everything burn
• "Gaurdsman" from (XOF)Toasty
• "ninja ♥♥♥♥” from renek3

Fanart

• "Commission of my Kenshi character" by AnaCGArt"
• "Izumi portrait" from RENTURO
• Kenshi_31 from Rumpelstiltskin
• "The number one, bestselling children's book" from 9ura40k
• "The old warrior in Sho-Battai" from 
• "Made a wallpaper in blender inspired by Kenshi" from Mark Makovey

In the Christmas rush we unfortunately missed out this beautiful Beep & Agnu piece from Freelance Illustrator Herheim in our video so we figured we’ll feature it here. It's gorgeous!




https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/fWohhQGOpWebeSkpvcW0capmnj5iGTQu_3ousx5pGIS0A9hFIeCX_JsvFWv0CkQZr4dbejWkMBI4v8JO2eZzlJpbOg8rhm3XYrYJfKp-WZ-tV3A-0qyqxnddw7DIhmCcnVm-E3Rr2DZGXlcTY1QG0pA

It wouldn’t be winter without a blessing from our Lord Gaben and 2023 is no exception. For those of you who haven’t yet immersed yourselves in what has been called the “6th Most Stressful Open World Game”, now’s your chance to chill out on your PC with a light bit of struggle over the Christmas period with 55% off as part of the Steam Winter Sale. 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

We are looking forward to hearing from you in the new year. Keep tagging us with your creations on our social media channels or Discord server, especially if you want to have a chance to feature in our next Community Spotlight. 

Happy holidays from everyone at Lo-Fi Games. See you in 2024.

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Hi Kenshi crew, we’re back!

The spooky month is now over and we hope Kenshi's tricks were but a whisper, and its treats a haunting delight!

Today we’re sharing a shiny new Community Spotlight video and announcing the Discord Halloween screenshot winners.

Big thanks to everyone who submitted a spooky screenshot to our competition in the Official Kenshi Discord. So many of you shared some fantastic shots and it was great to see them all come in!

The winner for our unmodded category is Dr.PyroBlazer with this shot of their crew taking on maybe one too many Fogmen. Do you think they’re walking away from this?



The winner for the modded category is Alexrrazabal with this shot of their character in some pretty rad armour, we wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of this guy.



Not forgetting our runner-up, Slowline! They submitted this brilliant capture of a creature lurking in the fog. We certainly wouldn’t want to be in their situation!



T-shirts will be on their way to the winners very soon! We’d also like to say a big welcome to all our new Discord members, do make yourselves at home!

If you’re not yet in the official Discord server, come join the community for Kenshi chats plus the chance to take part in future competitions and be in with more chances to win Kenshi goodies!




We’d like to bring your attention to a newly released Italian full-game fan translation from the dedicated team over at Survival Games Italia.

This mod of the week selection from last week is now available over on Steam Workshop!

A massive thank you to everyone at Survival Games Italia for making Kenshi accessible to all Italian players. Special shout-outs to Ruiner and Aeneas Romae who contributed many hours alongside Wandering, Giumaho, wolvesimon, Freakkina, Godran65, ELE from Streets and ruttalisk87.

Check it out here. Grazie mille!

You folks shared great community-created content with us throughout October, whether it was fanart, screenshots or mods, we loved each and every one of them! Take a look at who’s featured in our latest video and let us know your favourites!



Content included in this video:

Mods

• Gastronome mod
  
• Baap
  
• No Hope No Escape BeakThing
  
• Illumination and Hologram Statues

Screenshots

• Red sky at night.
  
• March of the Beak Things.
  
• "My small WIP self-sufficient colony for early-mid game"
  
• "Some moments along the journey."
  
• Enjoying the view.
  
• "Just a few more hours of this shift"
  
• Better run!
  
• "How does this happen???"

Fan Art

• "The Horned Devil possessed a sinful mind..."
  
• "Second time making beak thing from clay and he’s so handsome"
  
• "Wandering, never wondering"
  
• "We Die We Hate We Truth"
  
• "Honored Champion of the Crab Lands!"
  
• "Feel the warmth of Ells"
  
• "Pondering shek anatomy"
  
• "Hiver in the Ash"

The festive season is slowly making itself known again, and we wouldn’t mind seeing some festive mods, fanart and screenshots a little early this year! You’ll also have a chance to feature in our next Community Spotlight if you tag us on our social media channels and Discord server!

Safe travels, Kenshi crew!

Hey there Kenshi fans!

As September bids adieu, we’re back with a fresh Community Spotlight, a Halloween-themed competition and a superb new knitted sweater available for pre-order!

It’s a Discord Spooky Screenshot Competition

Kenshi can be a creepy game at points, so we thought it’d be fun to challenge you folks to send us your best spooky screenshots. Perhaps you’ll snap the shrouded Fog Islands, some blood spiders coming out of nowhere, or simply the terrifying Lord Phoenix himself. Whatever you choose, a little exploration of the map should give you plenty of subjects to select to be in with a chance of winning a Kenshi t-shirt of your choice, and the glory of being declared as the top spooky virtual photographer!

To participate, all you have to do is upload your screenshot to our Official Discord server under the channel named "🖥screenshots🖥"!

There will be two winners plus a bonus runner-up (so three in total) across two categories: modded and unmodded, so please specify what category your screenshot is under when you share it, or it won’t be counted.

To vote for your favourite screenshot, react to it with the “: Fogchamp :” emote and the top three screenshots with the most amount of votes from the community by October 31st will win! (don’t vote for your own, we’ll send Fog Men after you.)

We look forward to seeing all of your submissions over the next few weeks!

All submissions must adhere to the competition terms and conditions and the Official Kenshi Discord Server rules found in the “📏rules-and-faq📏” channel.






We are thrilled to announce the arrival of this beautifully designed cosy Kenshi sweater just in time for the holiday period! Featuring a cornucopia of creatures and races from the cataclysmic chronicles of Kenshi, this comfortable light-knit sweater is (much like a Bonedog) not just for Christmas.

Pre-order before 30th October and you can snag this snuggly sweater at a slashed price of $59.99 and guarantee a pre-Christmas Day delivery if you’re based in the US. Please refer to RobaRoba for non-US delivery times and any other shipping information.

Orders made after 30th October will be individually manufactured and priced at $69.99, and unfortunately aren’t guaranteed to arrive before Christmas Day. Please be mindful of those shipping dates if you’re planning on surprising a loved one with some Kenshi knitwear for the festive season.




This September saw no slow-down to the huge array of community content creation: we had some great fun coming across some fantastic screenshots, fanart submissions and mods in the Steam Workshop. Feel free to leave a comment below with your favourite picks or your suggestions and submissions for next month’s Community Spotlight.



Content included in this video:

Mods

• Ghillie Suits
  
• Holy Lord Phoenix
  
• OraOraOraOraOra (Rush Beatdown Attack Animation)
  
• Riceweed grows in green biomes.

Screenshots

• "Me and the Boys."
  
• "Martial Village"
  
• Ominous premonition.
  
• "A base built in the crater"
  
• "Taking this crew to The Ashlands, whether they're ready or not"
  
• "Pup squad"
  
• "Trio"
  
• "Eyegore KILL KILL KILL"
  
• "So pretty"
  
• "Meet my new friend, Kesha. He likes to snack on raiders ^_^"

Fan Art

• "sculpted and painted a skin spider"
  
• “encampment”
  
• "Beak Things and Beep"
  
• “Beep, Ray, and pets.”
  
• "Skeleton Man"
  
• "Defender WIP 2/3"
  
• "The Strongest Kenshi"
  
• "Shek fighter sketch"
  
• "Kenshi-inspired illustration"

With October upon us, we’d love to see you folks share some spooky fanart, mods or screenshots on our social media channels and, don’t forget about our screenshot competition in our Discord server.
Catch you next time!

Hello there, Kenshi folks!

Can you believe it’s been one whole year since we started doing our Community Spotlights?

Thank you to everyone who shares their creations with us, it’s been our pleasure to put these together every month and we hope you’ve enjoyed them too. We can’t wait to see what the community shares in the future!

Here’s a look back at what was shared throughout August:



Mods

• Ex-Slaver Plus!
  
• BURY THE DEAD - Corpse Burials and Caskets
  
• Towns Expansion
  
• Minor Faction Overhaul - Crab Raiders
  
• Industrial Expansion [Beta]

Screenshots

• Four in the wilderness
  
• Hilltop Base
  
• "I still feel like taking normal screenshots from time to time"
  
• What are they talking about?
  
• Should their name be changed to Pinhead or Hedgehog or Boromir?
  
• Using walls to make a path in acid water...
  
• Fighting in a sandstorm
  
• "The vibes of my cactus farm in The Great Desert..."

Fan Art

• He that talks much, lies much
  
• Unforgotable
  
• P1MkII - Tinfist.
  
• Headshot!
  
• Look closely at the details
  
• Hiver minis for 3d printing
  
• Beep Doesn't Give Up
  
• "He doesn't care" (He’s just KENshi)

As some of you may have noticed in our posts, we are currently looking for Korean, Turkish, Polish, and Italian translators to localise Kenshi 2. They will join a team of translators who have started to localise the game into Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil) and Chinese (simplified) last year.

The closing date is 1st October 2023, so if you are an experienced games translator who loves to translate dialogue, please apply at http://lofigames.com/jobs.

We’ve found some fantastic translators by involving the community in the final selection process last year, and we are repeating the same this time around. Please stay tuned as we finalise the selections, and help us choose the best translators for your languages!

For those of you who are interested in Lo-Fi Games’s unique localisation process, check out our blog from last June.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

That’s right, Kenshi is currently 55% off on Steam until September 18th, the perfect time to pick it up for yourself or your friend who keeps it on their wishlist!

Thank you all for taking the time to read our blog post today!

If you would like the chance to have your screenshots, fanart or mods to be featured in one of our community spotlights, please do share your work with us by tagging us on our social media channels or in our Discord server (which is currently boasting some fun new features).


Speak to you in the next one!

Welcome back to another community spotlight for the month of July!

We’re never short of fantastic work to include in each of these spotlights, and we hope you enjoy going through them every month too!

Grab a bottle of grog (please drink responsibly), sit back and enjoy this July’s mods, fan art and screenshots.



Content included in this video:

Mods

• Fishwich
  
• Cat Tower
  
• Blue Nebulosity
  
• Minor Faction Overhaul - Scavengers

Screenshots

• A natural fortress.
  
• "Look at that sunset"
  
• "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!"
  
• A new adventure awaits
  
• Morro do Corco Waldo
  
• Twilight swamp
  
• Pretty cool base you got there
  
• Taking in the view before taking someone’s limb
  
• Whoops
  
• "Lord Beep, Protector of Squin"

Fan Art

• "A little mixed media mess for one of my hivers, hope this hurts your eyes"
  
• "Dangerous wanted criminals, Agnu and Beep"
  
• "Our courage is our best God"
  
• "The One and Only"
  
• Plotting their next move
  
• "Hiveless"
  
• "No smile"

We appreciate you all joining us for another community spotlight, and you know the drill by now, but for a chance to be featured next time, make sure you’re sharing those awesome creations by tagging us on our social media channels and in the Discord server.

Until next time!

Hello there, Kenshi crew!

Can you believe that we’re over halfway through the year now? We’ve loved seeing what everyone has shared with us so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s to come for the rest of the year.

Take a look at this month's fan art, mods and screenshots!




Content included in this video:

Mods

• Storm Walls
  
• Boop
  
• Firefly
  
• Sleep in Any Bed

Screenshots

• "Average day in the Foglands"
  
• "Holy sisters."
  
• Was nice knowing you.
  
• Tall vs short
  
• "Welcome to Night City!"
  
• "Run."
  
• "A brief reminder of who is the quintessential predator in this world"

Fan Art

• “Robin Hood Kenshi!”
  
• "Cyiath (oc)"
  
• "the nobleman of the united cities has a bad temper"
  
• "The Broken Moon"
  
• We think we've found our new desktop wallpaper.
  
• "Hiveless drone all done!"
  
• "Should Of Brought The Lantern"
  
• Newcomer.
  
• "My god of war"

While we have you here, Kenshi is part of Steam’s Summer Sale until July 13th, the perfect time to try it yourself or finally get the mate you’ve been annoying to play it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

To have a chance at featuring in next month's community spotlight, be sure you’re sharing your work with us on social media and in our Discord Server.

Thank you for checking out this blog post and we’ll see you next time!

Start your week on a high note with Kenshi at 55% off! That’s right! From the 12th till the 19th of June, you can grab the title that one player with 1,964 hours on record called “weird”.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/

Our reviews speak the true true

With waaaaay over a million players, a 95% positive review score from 69,000 reviews (nice), Kenshi might just be the non-linear, post-apocalyptic, open-world sandbox, base-building, limb loss simulator you’ve been sleeping on.

If you’re sat on the fence, just listen to some of the many reviewers with 1,000+ hours in Kenshi:

“It’s ok I guess” (1,147 hours)

“Pretty good” (1,913 hours)

“Please send help” (1,780 hours)

“It’s fine I think” (1,949 hours)

Kenshi?

Still unsure? Check out our Steam page for trailers, screenshots and the usual bumf. Or perhaps watch this Cool Kid Croc video to see a brave attempt at a 100-day solo run.


Here’s something for both new and old players alike - even the diehard fans might find something you didn’t know in here. It’s a brand-spanking new keyboard graphic (cue fireworks). Have at ye:



Printable Version




For those of you new to Kenshi…prepare yourselves for a harsh world with a learning curve that will hit you in the face, tie you up and then sell you to slavery before you’ve figured out whether that dog is going to eat you or not.

In Kenshi, you’re not special, you’re not the chosen one, and you need to work hard to get anywhere, but oh boy are the rewards worth it.

In a free-roaming, open-world game where you can (properly) choose your own path, that doesn’t give you quests or a linear story, you might be needing a few tips to get started. Don’t worry, we got you covered with this compilation of tips from our (sometimes helpful but usually meme-laden) social media.

Even if you’re a hardcore player, there might be something helpful in here.


Building

You can construct buildings via the Build button, which is in the upper right of the GUI. Your character will need building materials in their inventory to complete the construction.




Jobs

You can click and drag the jobs in your job list to change the order of priority.




Healing

Pressing the MEDIC button will order the selected characters to automatically heal all of their squad. If you shift-click the button he will be assigned to a permanent medic role.




Blocking

You can set a character to BLOCK only, in this mode, they won't attempt to make any attacks but will gain +20 to their melee defence skill. It's a good way to buy time when you are outmatched.




Playing dead

If your whole squad is taken down, any survivors will play dead until the enemy is out of range. You can force them to get up anyway by giving them an order, which will also improve their Toughness stat.




Removing shackles

Slave shackles can be removed by picking the lock, or finding a saw




Copper

Listen, a lot of people will tell you that the best way to make money quickly is to go mining for materials like copper, but we can assure you, Kenshi is not one of these generic mobile mining simulation games - there are a number of different and exciting ways to make yourself rich.



Acid rain

You can build a tent out of fabrics to protect yourself from acid rain out in the wild




Run
In a life-or-death situation, Drop gear to lighten your load and run away faster.




Martial arts
Martial arts are about pitching the body against the enemy. Unarmed damage is based on strength and toughness.




Keep those doors closed
If you close the door of a building then it's harder for anyone to hear what's going on inside.





Last but not least is this month’s community spotlight to share with you all, filled with an abundance of fantastic screenshots, fan art and mods! Take a look:



Content included in this video:

Mods

• NPCs actually use their Splint Kits
  
• Son of a Slaver Boss (Starts)
  
• Kael's Combat Scars
  
• Beep! - main menu Artwork
  
• Prison House

Screenshots

• Someone's been practising their martial arts.
  
• Gotta go fast.
  
• Got enough space for us to come and stay?
  
• "Yet another Sunrise in Kenshi"
  
• You better be great at running.
  
• Twilight.
  
• "Fort Kino Finished"
  
• Being drunk has its benefits…

Fan Art

• "Cyiath's Chronicles #2 - The new one"
  
• "Custom Lego BEEP"
  
• The Kenshi experience.
  
• Border Zone
  
• "When reality sank in that you are the only one who survived"
  
• "Chibeep"
  
• That Friday feeling.
  
• This arm is now protected

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That just about wraps things up! Thank you for joining us today and let us know what tips you’d give new Kenshi players (even the bad ones).

There are always opportunities to be featured in our future community spotlights, so keep sharing your screenshots, fanart and mods to be in with the chance!

If you want to stay up to date with all things Kenshi, then our social media channels and Discord server are the places to be.

See ya!

What's up, Kenshi fans!

You folks should know what time it is. Time to return all those stolen Foodcubes, yes, but it’s also time for another community spotlight. Check out all the screenshots, mods and fan art that were shared throughout the month of April!

Content included in this video:

Mods

• Kappa: Creature Mod
  
• Bank Use!
  
• Base Recruits
  
• Better Hydroponics

Screenshots

• Behold, the cutest creature in Kenshi!
  
• They look like they're having fun
  
• Rolling up with the squad
  
• Scoping out the area
  
• Too many skimmers
  
• "Storming in to kill some skimmers"
  
• Dusty Hill
  
• "Leave town and head south toward the sea."
  
• Look at all that ground beef
  
• "Gut is a Nice Place"
  
• Friends crossing a bridge

Fan Art

• Great art style!
  
• Is it safe here?
  
• "Esata the Stone Golem"
  
• "Cyiath's Chronicles #1 - A tough start"
  
• Who's gonna win?
  
• Looking for shelter
  
• Who loves Chad?
  
• "Hive Prince"
  
• "Last Stand"

In case you missed it, we launched some sweet new merch on April 26th to celebrate Crab Day! Take a look at the kraken new designs we have for you, and you can rep our new Armor King shirt, and I think we can all agree, that it is a thing of beauty.



Feel free to have a gander at the rest of our merch!

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We appreciate you taking the time to read this blog post, and, as always, if you would like the chance to be featured in our next community spotlight, keep sharing your work with us on social media and in our Discord server.

Until next time, take care!

Pinch me, is it true? Crab Day is finally here, and we are happy to announce the launch of our brand new crab-themed merch collection! Our collection features a variety of items, including two Crab shirts, a crab bib, a crab hoodie, and a crab pin, all designed to commemorate the sacred and beloved crustacean that we hold dear in our hearts.

Our Crab shirts are available in two kraken designs, one celebrating the auspicious Crab Tournament, and the other featuring the rainbow crab that recently stole our hearts in the April Fool’s gag dating sim (yes, that was a gag), both are perfect for anyone looking to showcase their love for crab.




We also have bibs featuring an exclusive “Time for Crab” design. Okran knows what you might get up to in them, but grab them while you can because they’re super limited and quite the quirky collectible.

Our beautiful new premium Crab Tournament hoodie is perfect for keeping warm on a chilly Crab Day evening, and features a secret stash pocket in the hood, perfect for hiding your crabby treasures. It’s truly quite the garment.



If you're looking for a more subtle way to show your appreciation for the crab, our crab pin is the perfect accessory to complete any outfit.



In addition to our new crab-themed collection, we're also excited to announce the launch of a brand new Armour King shirt, which I’m sure you’ll agree is an absolute thing of sheer beauty.



Get your pinchers on these limited-edition items before they're gone and show your love for the crab this Crab Day!

And don’t forget to keep an eye on our social media for some special Crab Day Kenshi Steam key giveaways and extra crabposting.

crab

Hey there Kenshi crewdem,

We’re coming at you faster than you can say boo to a Beak Thing with another community spotlight! Much like every other month this year, March was full of amazing mods, fanart and screenshots, as well as some great videos and livestreams! Check out the video below for a rundown of all the content we highlighted and find all the relevant links just underneath.



Content included in this video:

• "Kenshi BEEP Fan art"
  
• "travelling prince hive"
  
• "Venge goes so hard"
  
• POV: You are the dinner
  
• You're next
  
• 'Buried Treasure - Random Loot Nests' Mod
  
• "Skeleton-Monk"
  
• GURGLEGURGLE
  
• The walls around this base are pointless
  
• Stop slacking
  
• F in the comments
  
• 'Pogmen!' - Mod
  
• "The job of collecting robbery relics"
  
• "The Seekers of Freedom"
  
• "Karma"
  
• A school of Beak Things
  
• Feast your eyes on these details!
  
• 'Better Storage System' Mod
  
• "Kit from the Band of Chains"
  
• Redrawing of a screenshot
  
• Anyone got a leg to spare?
  
• Beep-900
  
• 'Little Garden' Mod
  
• "kenshi paladin"
  
• "what a beautiful shek"

In case you missed it, on April 1st we released the first trailer for our new game, ‘The Hive Queen’s First Dance’ and we are so glad that (most of you) enjoyed it. For those of you that didn’t check the https://lofigamesofficial.itch.io/the-hive-queens-first-dance, it did make one thing clear: “No Kenshi 2 development hours were harmed in the making of this dating sim”.

We’re still working hard on Kenshi 2, and we’ll have a lil snippet of news for you on it soon.

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Crab Day - 26th April

Crab Day, a beloved and cherished holiday, is dedicated to honouring the sacred and mighty crustacean known as the crab. Observed annually on the 26th of April, Crab Day is a time to come together and celebrate the importance of this creature in our lives.

On this sacred day, people gather around the world to participate in a variety of crab-related activities. Some hold crab feasts (though there are furious debates as to whether crabs should or should not be eaten), while others engage in crab-themed games and contests. Many also take time to reflect on the significance of crab in their own lives, recognising its role as a symbol of perseverance, adaptability, and strength.

For those who are true believers in the power of crab, Crab Day is a time to renew one's commitment to living a life in harmony with these creatures. It is a day to show gratitude for all that crab has given us, and to work towards a future where these majestic creatures are valued and respected.

In order to celebrate this auspicious occasion, Lo-Fi Games and a few special partners will have many Steam keys, as well as some rather fantastic merch to give away to lucky participants. We invite you to join us in commemorating this special day and partake in these special offerings, to revel in the joy of this momentous occasion, and to embrace the spirit of the crab with open hearts and minds.

May we all remember the importance of Crab Day and continue to celebrate it for generations to come…crab.

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Thanks for reading, and if you want a chance to be featured in our next community spotlight, be sure to share your work with us on social media and on our Discord server.

We’ll see you next time!