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Lysward

Also known as Lysward, l, lysward

Lysward is a single-player survival adventure set in a vast and unforgiving desert in the fantastical world of Umbra. Explore, craft, team up with your companion, and leverage the Amri magic to endure the heat.

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17 Jun 2026

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Dev Diary #3 - Concept Art

Hello, Explorers! In today's dev diary, we're taking you behind the scenes of the concept art process for Lysward, and giving you a peek inside our creative collaboration with Retro Style Games. Building a world as mass…

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May 2026
Hello, Explorers! In our latest dev diary, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most important features for Lysward: base building. We always planned to include it in the game. But as a small indie studio, we ha…Patch notes21 May 2026
April 2026
Hello, Explorers! Our first dev diary is now live. 🎥 In this episode, we sit down and talk about the lighting pass we recently completed in partnership with Studio Gloam. We didn't have much lighting experience in-hous…1 changePerformancePatch notes23 Apr 2026
New Trailer Debut, Coming to the Galaxies ShowcaseGreetings, Explorers! Lysward will be debuting a brand new trailer at the upcoming Galaxies gaming showcase! Galaxies returns with a showcase bursting at the seams with 50 exclusive new trailers – including world premie…Announcement2 changesGameplay07 Apr 2026
Icarus Race Challenge: How to EnterHello, Explorers! We have 2 little challenge races for you to achieve, running for the next two weeks until April 17th, 2026. The event is taking place in our Discord , so join now! Here's how it works: Starting from th…Event2 changesGameplay03 Apr 2026
March 2026
Hotfix: Lighthouse Access & ImprovementsHello, Explorers! We've been watching your runs closely, and we noticed something: not nearly enough of you are getting your hands on the Icarus speeder. While we intend the experience of journeying in the harsh deserts…Event3 changesWorkshopGameplay31 Mar 2026
Hello, Explorers! We’re thrilled to announce that Lysward’s demo is available now. In Lysward, you awaken as Kiran, a fugitive experiment with no memory beyond a single name: Orren. Stranded in a desert where the sun ne…2 changesWorkshopServerPatch notes26 Mar 2026
February 2026
Greetings, Explorers! The desert sands are shifting, and a journey is about to begin. We’re excited to officially announce that the demo for Lysward will launch on March 26th! Step into the relentless desert of Lysward…Patch notes26 Feb 2026
Hello, Explorers! A desert can feel vast and scary, but it should never feel lifeless. Today, we're excited to share a glimpse of the work we've been doing to set-dress the world of Lysward, filling its vast landscapes…1 changeGameplayPatch notes18 Feb 2026
Hello, Explorers! The sands of Zenit are ever-shifting, and today we're excited to pull back the curtain on new secrets coming to Lysward. Behold some pictures of the Notus Outpost. In here, you'll discover some signs o…2 changesGameplayPatch notes05 Feb 2026
January 2026
A Huge Thank You for Playing the Open Beta!Happy New Year, Explorers! We hope your holiday season was amazing! As shared in our last update, the Lysward Open Beta has now officially ended. Your participation, enthusiasm, and detailed feedback have been nothing s…Event3 changesCompatibilityGameplay05 Jan 2026
December 2025
Happy Holidays & A Final Beta Call!Happy Holidays, Explorers! ❄️ We hope your season is filled with warmth, joy, and perhaps a little adventure. Speaking of adventure, this is your sign to embark on one last journey in Lysward before the Open Beta conclu…Event3 changesCompatibilityGameplay22 Dec 2025

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