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FRONTIERS - Explore, Discover & Survive in a massive, relaxing open world that emulates the tone of classic first person RPGs.

FRONTIERS - Explore ● Discover ● Survive

FRONTIERS - Explore, Discover & Survive in a massive, relaxing open world that emulates the tone of classic first person RPGs.
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Lars Simkins
Lars Simkins
4,574 backers pledged $157,381 to help bring this project to life.
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July Update - Q.U.I.C.K.L.Y is (slowly) working

Hey, everyone!

First off thanks for your patience. It's been a long time since my last update. Secondly: thanks for not crucifying me for my April Fool's prank. :D Some... Read more

14 Comments 31 likes

FRONTIERS is dead. Long live FRONTIERS 2!

Hello everyone.

I'm just going to rip this off like a band-aid - after years of labor, thousands of dollars and seemingly endless delays, I've decided to put this one... Read more

54 Comments 57 likes

March Update - Streaming - The Next World

Hello, everyone! Lots of fun stuff going on.

Streaming!

First off - dev streams! I've continued streaming the ongoing development of FRONTIERS and I've continued to enjoy it. It's a lot... Read more

7 Comments 14 likes

Twitch Stream Incoming!

Hello everyone - quick update, I'm starting a live development stream in a few minutes and you're invited to participate. If you want to watch me debug some missions and... Read more

4 Comments 7 likes

The Final Upgrade / Other Games

Hello, everyone!

I have a minor bit of news to share: Unity has released its last 4.x update and I upgraded FRONTIERS to Unity 4.7 yesterday.

So what?

For the three... Read more

14 Comments 20 likes

November Update - Video Bonanza

I've got a long video update for you guys so I'll just skip right to it. I hope you like graphs.

Part 1:

https://youtu.be/KlkOuhmSqr0

Part 2:

https://youtu.be/dE3TTG-LCDM

Part 3:

https://youtu.be/Vp7NfwpCPBE

Part... Read more

47 Comments 50 likes

August Update - Spoilers!

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since an update! There's a reason for that - I'm finally working on Act III. At this point about 50% of my development time... Read more

2 Comments 18 likes

Focus Update: You Are Not Alone

Hello, everyone! Time for a new focus update. But before I get to that, some exciting news: Ryan's book is out! It's called The Imposter Prince- give it a look!

... Read more
1 Comment 14 likes

Guest Post: Ryan Span / Alpha Wave

Hi everyone! For once it isn’t Lars writing one of these, so don’t be alarmed if it lacks his unique (and hilarious) mix of optimism and despair. Instead you’re getting... Read more

11 Comments 22 likes

Breaking the Cycle - Introducing ALPHA WAVE

Time for a big announcement. Before you get excited: No, the game isn't finished. That's actually what I want to talk about.

You all know that the original pre-Kickstarter release... Read more

32 Comments 40 likes

May Update - Soundtrack Release!

Hello, everyone!

Steve has released the official FRONTIERS soundtrack, which means that all you Apprentice+ level backers have a free copy incoming. In this update I'll tell you where to... Read more

11 Comments 18 likes

April Update - Rewards, Oculus Support & OSX

Hello, everyone! Hope your April Fools was enjoyable. I briefly considered announcing that FRONTIERS would be moving to the Unreal engine as a joke, but I decided that would be... Read more

13 Comments 22 likes

Focus Update: Trapping & Fishing

Hello!

This update is for anyone who's playing FRONTIERS on Early Access. (It's also posted as an announcement over at the Steam forums.) If you're waiting for the final release... Read more

10 Comments 24 likes

Control Update Number Ichi!

Hello, everyone! If you're not playing FRONTIERS on Steam Early Access feel free to skip this update.

What's that? Quests are breaking? Refining doesn't work? Well you're in luck -... Read more
6 Comments 24 likes

Balance Update Numero Uno!

Hello, everyone! If you're not playing FRONTIERS on Steam Early Access feel free to skip this update. Happy holidays!

I've been watching your lets plays, reading your bug reports, listening... Read more

6 Comments 25 likes

Instructions!

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For backers only

1,000 days later: Early Access launch (and beyond)

The first piece of FRONTIERS code that I can find - code written for the actual project, not just for noodling with Unity - is dated March 14th 2012. It's... Read more

8 Comments 32 likes

The Beta Has Landed

32 Comments 20 likes
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November Beta Bonanza!

At long last, the beta is nigh! In just a few short days those of you that pledged for beta access will finally be able to play an early version of... Read more

47 Comments 59 likes

S̶e̶p̶t̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ October Update !

Hello, everyone! Another month has ended and it's time for another update.

Wait, two months? Really? Jeez... better open this update with a screenshot:

Beta Progress

I'm still not announcing a... Read more

32 Comments 57 likes

Want to help? Here's something you can do (Minor spoilers)

7 Comments 17 likes
For backers only

August Update - STRESS!

Hello, everyone!

This update was a bit delayed, partly because I'm making a game (have you heard?) but also because every damn kickstarter updates around the 1st resulting in an... Read more

47 Comments 48 likes

July Update - Case Study: Object Unloading

Hello, everyone!

This monthly update is for the programmers out there so if you're not into tech stuff or modding I recommend you skip it.

(This started out short but... Read more

18 Comments 28 likes

Anniversary Update Pt 3 - Guild University

Alrighty, here's the final promised gameplay video. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/CN7aaVhdoHE

 

15 Comments 19 likes

Anniversary Update Pt 2 - Music Making & Trapping

Music Making

One my favorite in-game book features is our custom-made musical notation font (created by Jennifer Lind). It's available as a font choice in the book kit - you can write... Read more

9 Comments 21 likes

Anniversary Update - Music, Vids, Pics & More!

Hello, everyone! This update is so huge it has a table of contents:

  • Anniversary Update Video
  • Glider Video
  • Backers Calendar v2.0
  • Kit Deadlines & Glitch Update
  • Soundtrack Selection - Highlands
    • ... Read more
18 Comments 32 likes

Anniversary Update Coming Up!

Hello, everyone - do you realize that it's been almost one year since the Kickstarter launched on June 17th? Because I just did.

One whole year! I've decided to do... Read more

7 Comments 21 likes

Preorders, yay!

Hello, everyone! Warning: text-heavy update. If you don't know someone who cares about preorders, feel free to skip this one.

Early Access? Nope.

About a week ago I posted my... Read more

17 Comments 26 likes

March Update - Case Study: Textures

Hello, everyone! Some of your suggestions for update topics back in February were:

  • Architecture / iteration
  • Multiplayer
  • More tech stuff in general
  • Interface
  • Tools

I'm dealing with a problem right... Read more

23 Comments 26 likes

FRONTIERS has been greenlit

(Click to embiggen)

Well that was quick

5 days, nearly 10,000 'YES' votes and an unbelievable 87% yes vote ratio. And we finished in the #7 spot. My head is... Read more

17 Comments 65 likes

Whoa!

The Greenlight page is exploding!

And wayearlier I expected! But before I get into what happened, here's a link to the Greenlight page, complete with updated trailer. Enjoy, and... Read more

23 Comments 46 likes

FRONTIERS is coming to Steam Greenlight on March 30th!

Hello, everyone - on March 30th FRONTIERS will be going live on Steam Greenlight! (Don't know what the heck Steam Greenlight is? Click here.)

And I need your help. I... Read more

16 Comments 22 likes

February Update!

Hello everyone! Let's kick this off with another beautiful screenshot of one of my favorite locations - the totally revamped Willowpeak. Remember how play-dough this place used to look? I'll... Read more

27 Comments 56 likes

January Update - Prologue

Hello, everyone! (Wow, February already? Scary...)

Gameplay Footage!

I know you've all been waiting to see more of the game in action so I'll get right to it. Here's a... Read more

15 Comments 18 likes

End of the Year Update! - Guest Update: The Final Three Warlocks

Hello, everyone!

Wondering how the project is going? Wonder no further - I've got an update that covers the state of the project in exhaustive (some might say unnecessary) detail:... Read more

10 Comments 24 likes

Year End Wrap-up: You've got questions, I've got answers

Hello, everyone!

I'm working on a big end-of-the-year KS update where I go over the trials and tribulations of 2013 in excruciating detail. (Yes, this is an update about an... Read more

8 Comments 14 likes

November wrap-up - Two Guest Updates!

Hello, everyone! I'll be on the road this week - holidays and all that - so I'm posting our end-of-the-month update a bit early. First up: Mushrooms!

Okay, now that... Read more

11 Comments 13 likes

Happy Halloween! Guest Update - Harrison Hall

Hello, everyone! Put down those pumpkin carving kits and candy bags, it's time for a monthly update!

Progress!

Last week Ryan turned over the complete main quest outline, which means... Read more

13 Comments 22 likes

Story Q&A this Sunday - Guest update by Ryan Span

Hello, everyone!

Story Q&A - Sunday 20th
4:30pm PST / 6:30pm CST / 11:30am GMT

The internet is truly amazing. Apparently it's so advanced that we can all 'chat'... Read more

13 Comments 36 likes

Delays! (Plus a Guest Update!)

Hello, everyone!

I've got some sad news, some good news and few words from our friend Erik Dinnel.

Delays, Delays, Delays

A lot of you saw this coming, and a... Read more

15 Comments

Backerkit Deadline - 1 Week Left!

Hello! If you've already managed your add-ons in Backerkit then this update doesn't apply to you. I'll see you next time!

For everyone else, this is a friendly reminder that... Read more

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August Update - Terrain, Leviathans, and Alpha info!

Hello, everyone - time for a video update! Behold our fancy new terrain, now in proper HDR:

http://youtu.be/xQcKcMwBmyE


Links promised in the video:
Official Forums!
Backers Calendar!

PS - if... Read more

33 Comments

Here comes Backerkit! Look for invites in your KS email later tonight!

Much as it pains me to ask you to use another system to complete your Kickstarter journey, Backerkitreally is the way to go. (Take note Kickstarter - this is... Read more

33 Comments

The Results Are In!

The results are in with the vast majority of votes cast. Thanks for the extremely rapid turnaround everyone! Here are your new features:

1 - Seasons
2 - Archaeology
3 -... Read more

74 Comments

Survey Reminder! (Last day)

Just a friendly reminder that you've got less than 24 hours to submit your surveys / Serious Business feature votes. At 5pm Pacific tomorrow I'll be locking down the results,... Read more

9 Comments

Survey Incoming...

Alrighty - all the Amazon Payments are in and I'm sending out the long-awaited surveys tomorrow. I'll keep this short and sweet (Please read the entire update!)

  • If you want... Read more
65 Comments

One Week Later...

♫ What a difference a week makes... 168 little hours... ♫

Why haven't you joined the FORUMS yet? It's where all the action is happening! What's that? You're not into the... Read more

18 Comments

(Post) Post Campaign Q&A!

And we didn't just stumble across the finish line, either. We launched over it in style. The last three days brought in over $30,000 from almost 1,000 new backers! That... Read more

24 Comments
Successfully raised $157,381 with 4,574 backers

Time for some SERIOUS BUSINESS

Hello, everyone and WELCOME to all new backers! I'll keep this short and sweet because we've got a big post-campaign update coming:

We've just hit our FINAL STRETCH GOAL!

AKA... Read more

29 Comments

(Pre) Post Campaign Q&A!

Hello, everyone! Thanks for your patience while I put this update together. (If you're a new backer - WELCOME!I'll be referring to the Backer's Calendar frequently so make sure to... Read more

19 Comments

Soundtrack Sneak Peek - Riverbog Theme

Expect an update about post-campaign procedure soon. But in the meantime, I've asked Steve if he wouldn't mind giving everyone a sneak peak of one of the tracks he's working... Read more

33 Comments

What's the deal with multiplayer?

Hello, everyone! Welcome to all new backers - please take a moment to browse our extensive backlog of updates, there are all kinds of goodies to see!

It's time for... Read more

28 Comments

Post-Campaign Backer Calendar!

Hello, everyone! Before I get to the calendar, I've got to ask: where are you all coming from? Seriously! We beat our daily average for new backers AND pledges today. This... Read more

31 Comments

Multiplayer Push / Add-on / Promo Video

Hello, everyone! This update is all about multiplayer. If you don't give a hoot about multiplayer, here's a cat video for your trouble, and I'll see you next time. :)... Read more

36 Comments

Magic 101!

Hello! As promised here's the magic system video update. (This video assumes that you've watched the previous updates; if you haven't you might feel a tad lost.)

Click here to watch... Read more

24 Comments

Mod Support! / World Map

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the (many!) new backers who've joined us since the last update. And thanksas well to all the grizzled veterans who helped bring them here. As always... Read more

42 Comments

Holiday Weekend AV

Hello, everyone - to all you US backers out there: I hope your 4th was full of fire and explosions. To everyone else: hope you're not too sick of hearing... Read more

7 Comments

July 4th-6th / Bulk Pack

Hello, everyone! It feels weird to be posting an update about a lackof information, but given the frequency of my posts/comments I don't want y'all to think I'm dead... Read more

7 Comments

Crafting 101 / What's the deal with rewards?

Hello, everyone! If you're a new backer, WELCOME it's good to have you here! And if you're a FRONTIERS veteran, THANK YOUfor bringing so many new backers to the... Read more

19 Comments

New Rewards!

Hello, everyone - hope all you heat-wave sufferers are surviving this madness!

Basic Stretch Goals: CHECK

Wow! We just blew past the Basic stretch goals - a big THANK YOU ... Read more

18 Comments

What's the deal with stretch goals?

Hello, everyone! First off, welcome to all our new backers, including our third and final STARWALKER!

New rewards coming soon...

Egads, all our top rewards have been depleted! The good... Read more

25 Comments

What's the deal with the Beta?

Hello everyone! First off - a big WELCOME to all new backers. We number almost 2,000 at this point - that's 150,000 kilos of backer-weight!

We've finally hit the inevitable... Read more

23 Comments

INNKEEPER Reward

Hello, everyone! I've posted a (highly limited) new reward that some of you might be interested in - the INNKEEPER. The price is a tad steep so it's probably not... Read more

18 Comments

Steve Barnes' Update of Happiness

Hello, everyone!

Ain't this the truth?

Anyway: I asked FRONTIERS composer Steve Barnes if he'd like to write an update - he delivered something far more contemplative and illuminating than... Read more

15 Comments

Survival Part 2 + Skills / Music

Hello, everyone!

Thanks for keeping us going strong - get this, we only have to make a tad over $800 a day for the remaining 20 days to reach our... Read more

19 Comments

What's the deal with NPCs?

Hello, everyone!

There have been a lot of questions about - well, pretty much everything! But one issue has been coming up a lot lately so I thought I'd address... Read more

25 Comments

Survival 101 / 2 Stretch Goals

Hello, everyone!

New video update! This covers the basics of how you stay alive & healthy in FRONTIERS (Since you'll be looking at some wee icons I recommend watching it... Read more

17 Comments

$50,000!

After you've watched the video take a moment to check out & share this delightful PC Gamer article.

33 Comments

New (Unlimited) Add-Ons!

Hello everyone!

Companion Add-Ons

Did you know that animals can be tamed in FRONTIERS? Well now you do. And I've got some fun unlimited add-ons that run with this feature.... Read more

18 Comments

Survival ̶M̶o̶n̶d̶a̶y̶ Tuesday

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For backers only

Shopkeeper is SOLD OUT

29 Comments
For backers only

Almost there / Add-Ons

13 Comments
For backers only

New Rewards

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For backers only

Paths 101

Hello, everyone!

Those of you with an eye on the campaign probably noticed a nice bump from yesterday's pledges. That's partly due to being featured in the Staff Picks on... Read more

5 Comments

A 'What Was it Called' Reward

Hello everyone! 700+ pledges and going strong - and the indie gaming press is starting to take notice, especially overseas. If you know anyone on the fence ask them to... Read more

500 / Starwalkers + Bitcoins / What's Next?

And in just over a day! As usual you've blown my expectations away. I was praying for half that many by Friday.

Starwalkers!

Special thanks to our two Starwalkers, who... Read more

9 Comments

Welcome!

Hello, everyone!

Holy hot tamale! Did we really just manage 25% in less than a workday? If statisticians are to be believed that puts the campaign in very likely to... Read more

7 Comments
Project launched