Hey there! You'll find all the exciting news...

... about the development of Stranded Sails in our Weekly News. Stay up to date on what moved us during the week and on how the game is progressing. We are thrilled to connect with you and to share your thoughts.

Tropical Island Biome
Our peaceful tropical island biome is still work-in-progress. It got much bigger than we initially intended it to be, but that’s a plus!

Steam Achievements
The Steam achievements for Stranded Sails are nearly done.

Steam Leaderboard
There will be a Steam Leaderboard where you can measure yourself with other players about how well you did in the game!

Sounds
Sounds, sounds and more sounds have to be implemented. There are a lot of different sounds!

Smooth Loading System
An open world adventure is not really resource-friendly, so we’re working on hiding the loading times so that your gaming experience isn't negatively affected.



We are looking for you with our old navy spyglass! Join our growing Discord community and talk to us directly.

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Hi everyone,

The sky is the limit, but the feedback we had after our call for beta testers got us totally gobsmacked! It's so great to connect with you guys! That's why we'd love to send out a version for testing to each and every one of you and stay in touch. However, for organizational reasons, that's not possible, and we can only accept a limited number of testers.

How do we pick our testers?

It's neither "first come, first serve" nor a lottery. To make sure that everybody has a fair chance and we get a good selection of testers with different gaming profiles we'll be sending out a questionnaire about your gaming habits and preferences along with our newsletter shortly. It will provide us with all the basic info we need - of course, anything you enter will be treated as confidential and only be used for beta testing. We won't make your data available to any 3rd parties.

For all of you, who won't be able to join us as beta testers, we're already preparing quite a treat that will also provide more insights into the game! So, stay tuned! ːsteamhappyː

This is our last call!!! Apply now for beta testing on our Mailing List

We can't wait to play with you guys!

You're all the motivation we need - please keep it coming & thank you so much, each and every one of you! One year ago, when we were throwing around the first ideas in our roka team, all we could do is dream of that much positive feedback and support.

Are you excited for Stranded Sails and want to talk to us directly?
Then join our Discord channel and say hi :)

All the best,
Your team rokapublish

Hey there! You'll find all the exciting news...

... about the development of Stranded Sails in our Weekly News. Stay up to date on what moved us during the week and on how the game is progressing. We are thrilled to connect with you and to share your thoughts.

Wiki/Journal:
The in-game journal has just been built into the game. Now it gets its last visual highlights!

Hint system:
We're integrating a "hint-system" that will show the player at the beginning where to find certain things in a subtle way. (Like food in the menu and the like)

Sound effect framework:
We have a lot* of different sound effects in the game. We designed a framework to effectively manage these effects.

Enemy encounter:
The designs of the enemies are done and built into the game. Some last effects are missing BUT we'll soon show you our cool combat scenes!

German localization:
For our Discord community and newsletter subscribers, we have a little present! We can already tell you so much: The German localization has been included and more language support will come! Stay tuned!

Get your role!
On Discord we opened the #get-your-roles-here channel for you! There you can tell us how you got to know Stranded Sails and show your social media pride! Join in Discord !!

Reminder:
Please note that you have to subscribe to our mailing list to have a chance to take part in beta testing! Enlist now if you haven’t done so far: https://stranded-sails.rokapublish.de/mailing-list



Can't get enough? Follow us on Discord, Twitter @Stranded Sails and on Instagram @rokapublish !

Hey there! You'll find all the exciting news...

... about the development of Stranded Sails in our Weekly News. Stay up to date on what moved us during the week and on how the game is progressing. We are thrilled to connect with you and to share your thoughts.


Journal/Wiki:
We asked you (on Discord) about your use of journals/wikis as a source of information and we decided to build an in-game wiki/journal in Stranded Sails. Texts and illustrations are already done, we just have to implement them so it's still work in progress :)

Wind system:
We added a pretty cool wind system. The wind has no impact in the game but it adds to the atmosphere of it! As you would expect, the wind at the sea or at the top of the mountain is harder than in the centre of the island!

Sounds:
We are still working on adding sound effects to the game. Work in progress. (:

Edge Detection System:
We're finetuning the system which is to prevent the main character from falling over edges and cliffs. That may sound simple, but it's quite complicated :/! However, we are getting there.

Enemy models:
The enemy models are now work in progress! Remember the ghost pirates from our early concepts?

These are our latest screenshots:





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Hi everyone,

We are looking for intrepid gamers who would like to become the first explorers of the cursed islands. Are you one of them? Join the Beta Crew and help us to improve the gameplay experience of Stranded Sails!

To apply as a beta tester, please follow the link and subscribe to our mailing list: https://www.rokapublish.de/mailing-list

If selected, we will notify you via email a few days prior to the start of the beta. Good luck!

ATTENTION! If you have problems with the representation of the signup form, e.g. no subscibe button or no space to enter your email address are available, please awake the explorer inside and follow this link: Subscription Mailing List
With our old navy spyglass we won't miss you!!!

NOTE REGARDING BETA TIMING: We are currently running alpha tests internally to ensure a high quality of the game. Unfortunately this takes time. We assume that the game will be at least 4-6 weeks in alpha stage. Therefore we kindly ask for your patience.

Hey there! It's been a while but our parrot brought us some more information tidbits to share with you! :)

• We're on the implementation of the final User Interface and just needs some polishing
  
• The artifact-icons are done. Artifacts hold lore-bits and are used to tell the background story. I can't tell you more or we're reaching spoiler territory. ;)
  
• The Main Quest Line is mostly compelete
  
• The Building System is still work in progress
  
• Enviromental sounds are still work in progress
  
• Charakter modeling progresses and brings our crew to life, one by one. :)

You can take a look at some of our WIP character models here!

Are you excited for Stranded Sails and want to talk to us directly?
Then join our Discord channel and say hi :)!

Hi all! Up for some news about Stranded Sails?
Then stay a while and listen (...uh read) about some dev news. :)


Time to unveil some details :D

• Fishing is completely implemented in the game.
  
• Dialogues are still Work-In-Progress but are on their way to completion
  
• The cooking system is done. The way how cooking works is inspired by the game called Mastermind. We'll get into details on this soon!
  
• Stew for the Crew is implemented! Cook the favourite stew for your crew members and raise their happiness and get your reward. The rewards are still WIP (Work in Progress)
  
• The visuals for "Stew for the Crew" are mostly done.
  
• "Item discovery" technically completed: everytime you find an item for the first time, there is a little UI-pop up to celebrate your find. Still need to finish the visuals.
  
• We are working on Steam achievements that fit into the game and challenges the player
  
• Tool upgrades are finally implemented. You can upgrade your tools to do your farming work more efficient. For example, the upgradet bucket will water 9 tiles at once istead of one!
  
• Combat balancing is close to completion
  
• Speaking of combat: in Stranded Sails, there will be an Endless Arena. In the Endless Arena, you can test your combat and preparation skills. Fight against ongoing waves of enemies and try to set your record. Fighting in the Endless Arena rewards you with the loot of your enemies and your result can be seen in the Steam leaderboards!
  
• As the development of Stranded Sails advances, so does the development of the demo! Stay tuned for more details soon (tm)

There is more to come! Want to talk to us directly? Join our Stranded Sails Discord server and say hi! :)

Your questions & our current answers:

Is Stranded Sails a pure passion project?
Yes, it definitely is. We want to create something new and provide players with a most enjoyable gaming experience. With Lemonbomb as our developer, we have a creative and ambitious partner with whom we want to implement completely new game projects like Stranded Sails.

Is the game buy-to-play or free-to-play?
The game is absolutely buy-to-play. There are no hidden pay-to-win mechanics or microtransactions as well as lootboxes.

How close is the game to Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley?
The game sets sail for a new gaming experience fusing adventure and farming. Thus farming is only a partial aspect of the game. By combining adventure and farming elements we create a world in which your achievements in a certain area will unlock new possibilities in another one.

Will the game have potential romance / marriage options?
No, there's no romance or marriage in the game. The main focus of our survival adventure is on the story and the final goal, not on the relationships between the characters. You have to make sure that your crew is happy and well-fed so that they actively support you, for example in farming. This is important because you will always be in an active story quest.

How far can you go in doing stuff like farming?
Farming is important on the remote islands to ensure survival and satisfaction of the crew in the camp. There are different plants to cultivate and by exploring you will discover new seeds. However, the game does not focus solely on farming as we’ll send you on various adventurous explorations and quests!

Are there animals on the farm? Can I have pets to play with?
There are no livestock and no pets to play with.

How far can you go in doing stuff like building?
You are ship-wrecked on a mysterious archipelago and now it’s up to you to build a survival camp consisting of a cooking and crafting station, shacks for your crew or fields to farm crops. In the course of the game, you can expand your environment in the given context.

All I saw from the trailer is a little bit of farming and traveling by a boat. I can’t tell much from that!
The game is a mixture of farming and adventure. Our goal is to create as diverse a gameplay experience as possible, both exciting and relaxing. As a counterbalance to “relaxed” farming there are extensive adventures with exciting explorations, tricky puzzles and quests. In addition, exploration is one of the core gameplay loops that enables progression in the farming loop and vice versa. We are currently in the pre-alpha phase. So far we have only released one teaser. With the next trailer you’ll see more… So stay tuned!

Will this game have combat?
Outside the survival camp adventurous explorations and and quests await you as well as strange threats. Combat is a part of the game, it will be simple and fun. Are you ready to awaken the adventurer inside?

Is there going to be a stamina or schedule system that limits what you can do in a day?
Yes! There is a day and night rhythm with action and recovery phases. These phases must not be observed but it is encouraged by mechanics that it is done because it allows a more efficient energy balance. In addition, cooking plays a major role as your energy status will increase or decrease at different rates depending on your diet.

Are there ways to make farming more efficient?
Yes, there will be ways to make farming (e.g. watering) more efficient in the course of the game.

Is there going to be a coop mode?
The game is released without coop mode, because we want to create the most enjoyable singleplayer experience (we can provide). How about? Are you in?

Will there be Steam Achievements?
YES! ːsteamhappyː

What platforms will the game be available on?
The game will be released in Q2 2019 via Steam for PC and Mac. A Nintendo Switch release is planned for Q3 2019. Other platforms are to be discussed.

Will there be a demo version?
Yes, we will release a demo version to test the game. If you are interested in betatesting or in latest news about the game, please subscribe to our mailing list at www.stranded-sails.com.

How do I become an alpha / beta tester?
That would be awesome! We are currently collecting interested beta testers via our mailing list at www.stranded-sails.com. The list is guaranteed 100 percent spam free and helps us to keep an eye on all test requests. So just sign up! As soon as the alpha testing is done and the game is ready to be beta tested, we will send out a newsletter message via email to you including a short form to apply for the beta testing. We would like to know some details regarding your experience with games and testing. Don't worry, it is not a test and there is no "best answer". If you're selected, we will get in touch with you.

What is the beta testing about?
We need your help by playing and testing the current beta version of the game. If you find a bug or other discrepancy, please let us know so we can polish and fix it. Your feedback is very valuable to us as it is very realistic and reflects the wishes of the players. Please note when testing: It's not the final version and everything can still change!

When can we expect the beta invite?
Unfortunately, we cannot yet give an exact date as to when we will be able to send out the invites. We don't want to make any false promises! But we try to target late/end of March so please be patient!

If you have any further questions, we will be happy to answer them. ːsteamhappyː

Follow us on our journey!
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Then join us on our journey in many ways! :)

Speak to us on our Discord channel!
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Write a comment or come around in our discord channel and say hi!

Thank you and stay tuned for more :D