Demo Update 6 now live - Localization, Settler stats, beds and more
Demo Update 6 now live - Localization, Settler stats, beds and more Features: - Settlers and players now show icons above their heads if certain stats are low/high (health, hunger, thirst, energy, stamina, happiness) - You can now skip the night by interacting with a bed - Added localization for all languages that are listed on the Steam Page Changes: - Settlers now sleep on the ground if they…
Demo Update 4 is now live! Features: · The game may now be paused, when playing alone. Unpauses if another player joins. · Added a sprint toggle option (as for now working for host only) · Added a crouch toggle option Changes: · Decreased size of the quest and pickup UI elements · Improved dialogue flow for William after saving Dindra · Airship docking now allows a larger distance and angle · A…
Demo Update 3 is now live and Demo extended! Thanks for trying our demo during the Steam Next Fest. We've decided to extend the demo for a few more days, so feel free to play more and let us know of any bugs or feedback :) Features: - New structures now become available for research after completing the tutorial - Melee combos are now disabled by default. You can show the combo indicators again…
Demo Update 2 is now live! Changes: · Settler following improved (keeping longer distance) · Skip tutorial feature now hidden for clients, cannot skip after tutorial completed · Visual improvement for tree shadows · Loot can no longer be placed in quest chests · Building the research table no longer requires copper Bugfixes: · Fixed navigation of enemies on 2nd island · Fixed Dindra rescue ques…
Demo Update 1 is now live! Features: · Added a respawn system. You may now pick a respawn shrine or airship to spawn at after death Changes: · The airships now stop moving, if players fall off it to their death · The airship building quest now shows a marker to the building dock · Altered the dialogue with William after returning Dindra, to make the choices more obvious Bugfixes: · Fixed: Music…
Hey Adventurers! The time has come. After three years of work, we are delighted to announce that the demo for our open-world survival game Highreach is finally live! The demo will be available for the duration of the Steam Next Fest, from Feb 23 to Mar 2 2026. Create a character, experience the start of the adventure, and get a glimpse of the open world! The Demo includes the first section of t…
NO TIME TO LOOT! Another steam festival has begun that speaks to what Highreach is all about! Well a part of it because how else can you build stunning airships and lively settlements without loot?! The no time to loot event brought to you by Human Qube and in collaboration with Sidekick Publishing highlights diversity and creativity of loot driven designed games! You can expect to see 340+ par…
MORE EVENTS! The Vestgames team is heading off to a couple of events at the end of the week to show off Highreach and give others a chance to check out what we've been up to! Events aside. We'll have a playable demo for you all to check out! (We're just waiting on the greenlight). Courage in Cologne! We'll be in Cologne August 19 @ 20:00 - 23:50 CEST to take part in developer night! There, game…
HIGHREACH MAKES ITS WAY TO TINY TEAMS! We’re coming at you back to back with more events as Highreach makes its way to the Tiny Teams Steam Event running from August 7th - 14th on steam! Tiny Team’s is a festival all about celebrating indie games made by solo devs and micro-studios while also showing popular hits and hidden gems that may surprise you! Dev Stream Incoming! You can also tune in A…
COMING FROM THE GREAT FORGES OF GERMANY Germany delivers a long list of amazing games from memorable indies to some of the most iconic AAA’s around. Highreach is one of those games forged right here in the heart of Germany and we’re thrilled to be a part of Forged in Germany Steam Sale/Showcase . While Highreach is yet to be ready for you to take to the skies and discover all it has to offer, w…
WE’RE HEADING TO INDIE GAME FEST!! Calling all European adventurers! Highreach is heading to the Indie Game Fest in Cologne this weekend from July 11th to the 12th where you’ll be able to get a hands on look at what we’ve been working on! WHAT IS INDIE GAME FEST? Indie Game Fest is a celebration of indie games in the vibrant city of Cologne, Germany. Developer, fan, or newcomer, this event prom…
Greetings adventurers! First off we would just like to thank you all for following along with our journey as we make Highreach a reality! As you know a lot goes on in the background of game development so we wanted to give you a little peek at what we’ve up to! Copper Tools As we all know, every good survival game comes with its many tiers of weapons and tools! With the starter tool finished, w…
Once a thriving farmland, now an eerie, bioluminescent battleground—the CobaltCap Thicket in Highreach has been overrun by towering fungi and menacing creatures. At its heart loom colossal mushroom colonies, spreading their sinister influence across the land. But beware: the deeper you go, the deadlier it becomes. Face the Spore Fiends These relentless fungal horrors won’t go down easily. Agile…
Explore the Mysteries of the CobaltCap Thicket! Welcome back adventurer! Today we wanted to share with you one of our many biomes, the CobaltCap Thinket! This area is as beautiful as it is dangerous. This once thriving farmland has now become an ever-changing mushroom forest. Towering fungai bathe in the sunlight during the day casting vibrant colors across the landscape. But when night falls,…
Survivors, the time has come to build not just a shelter, but a home in the skies! With our latest update, Highreach now allows you to construct fully customizable airships, giving you the freedom to create anything from a nimble explorer’s craft to a grand floating fortress. Your Airship, Your Design Every airship starts as an expandable platform, ready for your creativity to take flight! Use…
Adventurers, get ready! The world of Highreach is coming to life with Points of Interest (POIs)—dynamic locations that can spawn enemies, hold valuable loot, and even play a crucial role in your journey through the game. What is a Point of Interest? POIs are spawned structures that are scattered around the world, just waiting for you to explore them. They can be towering structures as well as s…
The skies of Highreach are calling, and we’re thrilled to announce the latest and most ambitious addition to the game: Airships! This transformative feature is not only a game-changer for the way you explore the world, but it’s also a love letter to creative freedom and the spirit of adventure. Why Airships? In a game set on a continent of floating, procedurally generated islands, the ability t…
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