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Rooted at Game Camp 2026 with Epic Games
Epic Games has invited me to Game Camp 2026 to take part in a talk about a subject close to my heart: building games solo, or close to it, with Unreal Engine 5. It is happening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11:00 to…
Announcement1 changeWorkshop - Rooted
Rooted Is Coming to Early Access in 2027
Let's make it official: Rooted will launch in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store in late 2027! No exact date yet: the game will get one when it has earned it. And with GTA 6 looming over the calendar, 2027 i…
Store5 changesWorkshopCompatibility - Rooted
Rooted Enters Full Production
Hey everyone, Mat here. I want to mark a real turning point for Rooted, so I will say it straight: the game is now in full production! The first chapter of development was research and prototyping. Trying things, experi…
Store7 changesPerformanceMaps - Rooted
Weapons Update: M4A1 and Glock Hit Rooted (and Cheat Menu too)
Hi Survivors. A new milestone has just landed for Rooted, marking an important step in shaping the world of the game. Here’s a look at what has just been added to the Alpha and what is moving the project forward. Firear…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayWorkshop - Rooted
Sharing the Rooted Journey at Unreal Mixer Montpellier!
Hey Survivors 👋 On September 16, 2025, Rooted took the stage at Unreal Mixer Montpellier, an event hosted by Epic Games to bring together local game studios, indie developers, and Unreal Engine enthusiasts in one place…
Event3 changesWorkshop - Rooted
Rooted Update 0.0.2.320 • Building Strong Foundations for the Future
Hey Survivors, We’ve just released update Alpha 0.0.2.320, marking an important step forward for Rooted. While this update focuses mostly on what happens under the hood, it brings key improvements that will shape the fu…
Patch notes4 changesPerformanceGameplay - Rooted
What's Coming in the Next Major Update ?
Hello Survivors! It's been a while since we last updated you about the development of Rooted, so it’s time to catch up! These past months have brought exciting news for Headlight Studio. We’ll soon share more details ab…
Event11 changesGameplayWorkshop - Rooted
Exciting Updates on Rooted – Alpha 2 is Here!
Hello Survivors, We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates about Rooted! Thanks to your incredible support, the game has evolved significantly, and we’re proud to announce that Alpha 2 is now live! What’s New in Alp…
Patch notes4 changesGameplay - Rooted
Rooted Alpha Phase 2 Preview: open world, Building, Drones, and More!
Hi everyone! Although we haven’t officially launched the second phase of our Alpha, we’re excited to share all the new features available for our alpha testers. Open World A large portion of the Open World is now access…
Patch notes5 changesGameplayMaps - Rooted
Open World Technical Overview
Hello Survivors! As we approach the launch of Phase 2 of the Rooted alpha, we're excited to kick off this series of posts on our website to share our development journey, including the technical and artistic challenges…
Store15 changesMapsServer - Rooted
Alpha: 'Rooted's' Time Loop Event Takes Players 20 Years Back!
Rooted Halloween Special Event The Halloween season offers a chance to see the Monastery in a new light... and by night! Dive into the lore of Rooted, taking you back 20 years when everything changed, leading to humanit…
Event13 changesFixStore - Rooted
Everything you need to know before launching the first alpha
Hi Survivors! The alpha is fast approaching, and we are in the process of finalizing preparations for its launch this Monday, September 4th. Here are some key pieces of information you should know: Key to Access the Alp…
Patch notes15 changesBalanceGameplay - Rooted
ROOTED : Alpha's release date, Developer Insight & Music - Devlog #0
Hi Survivors! We have something special to share with you today! A brand-new, in-depth developer diary video has been released, filled to the brim with exclusive content and behind-the-scenes peeks into the world of ROO…
Patch notes2 changesGameplayCompatibility - Rooted
Alpha roadmap for Rooted is now live
Hello everyone! We're stoked to announce that our Alpha roadmap for Rooted is now live! 🎉 From day one, we've been committed to transparency in the development of Rooted. Your feedback and engagement have shown us just…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Rooted
1st Alpha session: Exploration and Survival, Monastery
Happy New Year to the survivors! After an incredible year of 2022, where your interest in Rooted kicked our predictions into high gear with over 450,000 wishlists on Steam, a Kickstarter campaign that reached 200% of it…
Patch notes5 changesGameplayCompatibility - Rooted
Register now for Alpha sessions coming in 2023
Get a chance to be part of the Alpha of ROOTED! Register now 👉 https://rootedthegame.com While the creation of ROOTED continues at a very good pace with new POIs (have a look at the end of this post) that we will prese…
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