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The Zone: Stalker Stories - Kickstarter LIVE
At long last, an Illuminated Games announcement! We wanted to tell you that we've been working on a new game. It's called The Zone: Stalker Stories, a post-apocalyptic, narrative RPG with deckbuilder card combat -- and…
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TNW: Rocketship RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello all, and thanks for reading! Today I have the distinct pleasure of being able to announce the release of our new project: https://store.steampowered.com/app/864080/The_Next_World_Rocketship_DLC/ Rocketship is an a…
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Rocketship DLC drops on the 13th!
Our shiny new DLC, TNW: Rocketship, will release on the 13th of July! The store page is now up, linked below, so you can check out some sweet screenshots and add it to your wishlist! Obviously wishlisting is recommended…
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Rocketship DLC beta - We need testers!
If you're interested in the Rocketship DLC, we just reached beta, and we require your assistance! Obviously I want to make sure everything is bug-free and balanced before we let it out into the wild. So, whether you hav…
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Choose your DLC
I bring an important message to everyone who enjoyed The Next World and Planetary Exploration! We at Illuminated Games are considering options for a brand new DLC. Something small -- say, an intriguing subplot -- for on…
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TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
I'm very pleased to announce that we're releasing a major update to The Next World and TNW: PE on the 7th of March -- the day it first came out 2 years ago. This update will include a bunch of patches and stability upgr…
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TNW Anniversary Update - 7 March
I'm very pleased to announce that we're releasing a major update to The Next World and TNW: PE on the 7th of March -- the day it first came out 2 years ago. This update will include a bunch of patches and stability upgr…
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TNW - Achievements Update
This has been a long time coming, but here we are -- Steam Achievements have arrived in The Next World! 24 shiny new trophies are waiting to be collected by exploring everything the game has to offer. They can be unlock…
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TNW - Achievements Update
This has been a long time coming, but here we are -- Steam Achievements have arrived in The Next World! 24 shiny new trophies are waiting to be collected by exploring everything the game has to offer. They can be unlock…
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A Wild Expansion Appears! - Planetary Exploration 1.1.1
It's time to take a much closer look at the planet which now hosts the last, battered remnants of the Exodus mission -- and at the niche which those survivors can carve out for themselves in their hostile environment. T…
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A Wild Expansion Appears! - Planetary Exploration 1.1.1
It's time to take a much closer look at the planet which now hosts the last, battered remnants of the Exodus mission -- and at the niche which those survivors can carve out for themselves in their hostile environment. T…
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Free Soundtrack Expansion!
To commemmorate the impending release of The Next World: Planetary Exploration, our beefy expansion to the original game, we're adding the expansion's music to our regular soundtrack, free of charge. It features several…
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Free Soundtrack Expansion!
To commemmorate the impending release of The Next World: Planetary Exploration, our beefy expansion to the original game, we're adding the expansion's music to our regular soundtrack, free of charge. It features several…
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Exciting New Developments - Seeking Testers!
Illuminated Games is now recruiting diligent testers for a massive TNW expansion that is about to hit beta. If you're interested in experiencing the game in a completely new way, this is your chance, and now is the time…
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Exciting New Developments - Seeking Testers!
Illuminated Games is now recruiting diligent testers for a massive TNW expansion that is about to hit beta. If you're interested in experiencing the game in a completely new way, this is your chance, and now is the time…
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1 Month On -- With Soundtrack!
The Next World is one month old today! The growing pains are past, bug reports have become virtually nil, and this all deserves a celebration. So with great fanfare we are now releasing the official TNW soundtrack! All…
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