The Waylanders Live in Early Access

Gato Studio’s crowdfunded time-travel RPG The Waylanders has entered Steam Early Access. Inspired by Baldur’s Gate and Dragon Age, The Waylanders will take you on a non-linear adventure steeped in Celtic mythology and supported by a strategic, formation-based combat system. The early access version is priced at $31.49 or your regional equivalent, including the 10% launch week discount.

Here’s the game’s description:

EPIC STORY INSPIRED IN CELTIC MYTHOLOGY

The first meeting between the Celts and their gods, the Tuatha de Danaan should have been a time of celebration and enlightenment. But, when the negotiations go catastrophically wrong, you find yourself near death- and untethered from time! The land has been overtaken by magickal corruptions, and the kingdom, once peaceful, has splintered into multiple factions warring for the throne. The Celtic culture- a complex tapestry of different religions, cultures, mortal and immortal human races, werewolves, druids, goblins, and monsters threatens to tear at every seam. Will you support the immature yet rightful heir, or the pragmatic general? What alliances will you forge, what friendships will you foster, what romances will you pursue, and… what will you do when you are suddenly thrust into Medieval Spain?

You discover, because you have been untethered from time, that you are able to travel between the Celtic and Medieval eras. Things look pretty different in Galicia under Christianity than they did under Celtic rule. Where are your immortal allies now, and what has become of the souls of your mortal friends, reincarnated? Could the corrupt magicks that interfered during your meeting with the Tuatha have led to the destruction of all the Celtic world held dear? Or was a larger force of politics and religion at fault- or, perhaps, to thank for the changes the world has experienced?

MAIN FEATURES

The Waylanders is an exciting fantasy RPG inspired by classics such as Dragon Age: Origins and Baldur’s Gate.

• Unique, party-based experience that time travels between two distinct eras: Celtic and Medieval
• Story: written by international acclaimed scriptwriters: Emily Grace Buck (Lead Writer), Chris Avellone (Writer) and Mike Laidlaw (Consultant)
• Music by an Emmy award-winner,3 times BAFTA nominee and Fallout’s main theme composer, Inon Zur.
• Multiple endings: choices made in one time period can have dire consequences in the other, meaning players will feel the impact of their decisions in surprising and shocking ways.
• Strategy and innovation: gameplay features unique formations for deep, tactical combat
• Full character customization: 6 basic and 30 advanced classes, 5 playable races based on Celtic mythology and different origins for your character
• Companions: they are an integral part of any RPG experience, and The Waylanders offers a variety of traveling companions that can join you on your journey. The player will be able to talk to their companions in-depth, discover their past, play loyalty missions, and even experience romances with them.

And here’s what you’ll get if you purchase the game right now:

What’s included in the release version?

• 3 main quests & 3 secondary quests (expect much more in the next free updates!)
• 6 basic classes (30 advanced classes will be available in the future)
• 6 basic formations (one per each basic class)
• 1 special class (Companion: Delba)
• 4 pets (12 available)
• 5 companions available: Amergin, Berath, Brigg, Delba, Heraklios
• 20+ codex entries
• Multiple locations to explore