- The Breach Studios and Team17 are partnering to publish Westlanders! - 11 June 2026
We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Team17 to publish our upcoming open-world Wild West adventure game, Westlanders!Get ready to forge your legacy in the Westlands! Alone or with friends, explore, fight, and build a new frontier from your customizable wagon.Combining survival, crafting, building, and management gameplay, Westlanders offers a deep, multi-layered experience where players evolve from desperate survivors into leaders of a thriving Wild West community.Westlanders Features:SURVIVE a dynamic open world, teeming with life and fraught with peril as you explore vast landscapes from your customisable wagonDISCOVER vital resources, hidden locations, and unique characters, and thrive by forging a network of settlements across the entire valley.CRAFT & INNOVATE everything from basic tools to ingenious innovations, progressing through a deep tech tree to unlock powerfu…
- DEVBLOG#4 – Inspirations: Crafting the Soul of Westlanders - 11 April 2026
In our previous entries, we talked about the wagon, the shaping of the world and the beauty of the wild. There are so many different ways to bring the game to life! What transforms Westlanders into a world driven by adrenaline, survival, resource management, and facing the unknown?We questioned the dev team about their inspirations. Cinematic & Music Inspirations: Magnifying the DetailsMovie inspiration 🎬 To achieve this level of immersion, the development team looked beyond other video games. Drawing heavy inspiration from the soulful and raw aesthetic of Western cinema and literature.The team focused on something very specific: mood.While many of you often mentioned Red Dead Redemption or The Revenant for their atmosphere, a specific visual touchstone for the development team was the evocative imagery found in stories like the movie "Train Dreams". 🔗Discover the trailer of the movie…
- 4-min Pre-Alpha Commented Gameplay Walkthrough - 7 April 2026
Welcome to the untamed wilds of the Westlands. Dive into the untamed Westlands with our first pre-alpha gameplay reveal! In this 4-minute walkthrough, our Game Director Diego takes you through the core survival mechanics, wagon customization, and the harsh beauty of Westlanders. See how you’ll gather resources, build your mobile base, and brave the dangers of the frontier, all in our early but promising pre-alpha build. Hit play and let us know what you think! Loved what you saw? This is just the beginning, we’ve got big plans for Westlanders, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey! Join our Discord to share your feedback, chat with the team, and stay updated on the latest news. we can’t wait to hear from you!
- KICKSTARTER REWARDS REVEALED - 20 March 2026
KICKSTARER: BACKER REWARDS & CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVEFOLLOW US ON KICKSTARER & JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVERWe are thrilled to share more exclusive details regarding our upcoming Kickstarter campaign. As a reminder: the game will launch in Early Access on PC later this year, no matter what. Why do we need a Kickstarter Campaign then?First and foremost, we believe Kickstarter aligns perfectly with our philosophy of building games alongside our community. We appreciate your energy and feedback; it’s exactly why we want to embark on this Kickstarter + Early Access journey with you. At its core, this is a community-driven project. Additionally, as The Breach Studios is a small team, the extra funding will allow us to further polish the initial Early Access version. These additional resources (both time and talent) will go toward adding more content and features, ensuring the game is as strong as possib…
- 🤠 WESTLANDERS KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN COMING SOON - GET READY! 🚀 - 17 March 2026
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a surge of support, wishlists, and new followers for Westlanders as we’ve shared more behind‑the‑scenes details. THANK YOU to every Westlander for your interest and enthusiasm — it truly means the world to our team. Your support puts us in a fantastic position as we finalise our upcoming Kickstarter campaign. Today, we’re excited to give you a closer look at how things are shaping up. Oh and we’re also premiering a brand‑new gameplay trailer crafted by the amazing team at The Breach Studios. Let’s dive in!New Gameplay Trailer NOW LIVE 📽️Our first gameplay trailer highlights some of Westlanders’ core systems:Traversing the open world on your trusty wagonSurviving the dangers of the frontierBuilding a thriving network of outposts and production facilitiesRecruiting and managing NPCsThis is just the beginning of what’s to come, and we’re thrilled to fin…
- DEVBLOG#3 - SHAPING THE WORLD - 7 March 2026
1. To share the reinsToday, we’re stepping away from pure mechanics to take a deep dive into the true heart of our game: the Wagon. More than just a means of transport, the Wagon is the lifeblood of your journey through the untamed wilderness of Westlanders. It carries your supplies and becomes a mobile base in a world where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. But the Wagon isn’t just a static element—it’s a living, evolving part of the experience, shaped by the very community that rides it.In today’s devblog, we’re focusing on how the game evolves and adapts based on player feedback. The Wagon, like the rest of Westlanders, has undergone significant changes since its early days, and much of that transformation is thanks to you—the players who push its limits, uncover its secrets, and challenge us to make it better. Whether it’s through Discord or Steam disc…
- BACKSTAGE#3 - RIFLES - 6 March 2026
Hey everyone! We know you’ve been itching to see the first firearms in Westlanders, and the day is finally here! We’re super excited to share a first look at the very first rifle integration in the game. Keep in mind that the animations are very much a Work in Progress (WIP) - this is literally the first time a firearm has been playable in our internal dev build! We’d love to hear what you think, so please don't hesitate to drop your feedback on what you see. As a little bonus, you’ll also get a sneak peek at some new places from the game first region. Thanks for sticking with us. Join us on Discord to discuss!
- BACKSTAGE #1 & #2 - WOLVES ATTACK AND COFFE CUP! - 3 March 2026
Fresh news from backstage. While the team is cooking more blog articles, let's go with the first entry of the BACKSTAGE series. Some behind the scenes screenshots or shorts to keep you updated about The Breach Studios progress. HAVE THE WOLVES GOT YOUR TONGUE? We were heavily trolled by the community over a trailer segment that showed a pre‑alpha animation of a wolf fighting. Okaaaaaye, wolves don't fight with paws... check our Before vs After. FROM CONCEPT TO IN‑ENGINE To be more thorough and show how things work, we shared with our community the level of detail and the issues to solve for every new element introduced into the game.To make it tangible, we decided to show the work required to implement a coffee cup realistically in the game.For this effect we have two main components, the liquid shader itself and a simple spring physics simulation. First we create the liquid shader, whi…
- DEVBLOG#2 - WORLD DIORAMA - 3 February 2026
Why We’re Falling in Love With the Landscape When most people think of the Wild West they picture dusty towns, saloons and gun‑fights. In Westlanders we wanted to remind players that the true heart of Wild West is its raw, breathtaking nature – towering cliffs, crystal‑clear waters, endless horizons that seem to stretch forever. A hidden gem in the high countryImagine climbing a short ridge and finding a silvery curtain of water spilling down jagged granite into a lake so still it reflects the sky like polished glass. Morning mist curls above the surface, catching the first rays of sun and turning the air into a sparkling veil.The sound is the first thing you notice – a steady roar that carries for hundreds of meters, mingling with the faint call of a distant eagle. As you draw nearer, the spray catches the light, forming tiny rainbows that dance across the water’s edge. The world unfol…
- The Deluxe Hunting Rifle is now UNLOCKED! 🔓🔥 - 29 January 2026
This is a team win, but the journey doesn't end here. By Wishlisting Westlanders or Following the Kickstarter pre-launch page, you're contributing to unlock the next rewards while building the most awesome community of Westlanders. Thank you for keeping the energy up and spread the word to your friends - let's make it together! 🌵🔗https://linktr.ee/RadicalTheory
- DEVBLOG#1 - THE WAGON - 22 January 2026
Howdy stranger! Come sit by the fire.This is the first entry for our devlog as we venture into the perilous lands of Early Access.We’ve decided to start talking a bit more about one of our key features of the game, the Wagon customization.🐴The WagonSince the inception of the concept behind Westlanders, our team had a clear vision about the role that we wanted the Wagon to play in the game.For those venturing to the Westlands, having a mobile base of operations and a means to haul heavy resources across state borders meant everything and is part of the challenge that we are aiming to picture in the game.During the game, each player will be able to build and operate their own wagon, or take a seat with another player. Along Early Access, our team will be releasing multiple wagons for players to craft, each with their own stats, campsite layout, attachment slots, and even unique features.…
- Kickstarter pre-launch is live (follow now🤠) - 13 January 2026
Like Westlanders? Want to help us develop the best possible experience? Follow us on Kickstarter - our pre-launch page is LIVE now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radicaltheory/westlandersSince we revealed Westlanders, we have been overwhelmed by the response from the community. As a THANK YOU to all Westlanders, we launched a Community Challenge that will unlock exclusive rewards for all to enjoy in-game when it releases!How can you help unlock more rewards?Share the Kickstarter link with your friends! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radicaltheory/westlandersJoin our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7dP9d5ZP9JWishlist the game right here on Steam!
