Team17 and The Breach Studios have launched a closed playtest for *Westlanders*, an open-world survival game set in the harsh 19th-century Wild West.
Surviving a Harsh Environment
This ambitious title challenges players to use every means at their disposal to survive and thrive. By blending elements of survival, crafting, building, and management, it offers a deep and multi-layered gaming experience, allowing players to evolve from survivors struggling to endure in a harsh environment into leaders who command productive outposts.Players must use a customizable wagon as a mobile base to explore uncharted territories, gather resources, and survive the harsh environment.
Experience the first 6–8 hours of the game
In this playtest, you can experience approximately 6–8 hours of early-game content, enjoying gameplay such as survival and base-building across two distinct biomes. You’ll be able to play through the process starting with gathering supplies and hunting, eventually leading up to building your first camp.
Playtest Overview
Playtime: Approximately 6–8 hours
Accessible Biomes: 2 types (Lonesome Lake, Misty River)
Content focuses on early-game survival
Available in solo mode or multiplayer with up to 3 friends
Duration: November 10–17 (local time)
Feel free to stream gameplay or share videos and screenshots
*Westlanders* is scheduled to launch in Early Access on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) in 2027. The console versions will be released at a later date to coincide with the official launch. You can apply to participate in the closed playtest via the store page (Steam version) or the dedicated form (Epic Games Store version).
