The Wandering Village launches July 17 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

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The city-building strategy game titled “The Wandering Village” is set to depart Early Access and officially release on various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam on July 17th, as confirmed by publishers Stray Fawn Publishing and WhisperGames, along with developers Stray Fawn Studio.

Initially, “The Wandering Village” debuted on September 14, 2022, as an Early Access title on Steam for personal computers. Subsequently, it was released for Game Preview on Xbox Series, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store for PC on July 20, 2023.

A hardcopy version from Serenity Forge will also be accessible on PlayStation 5 and Switch. The Deluxe Edition comes with the game itself, a unique package, Washi sticker sheets, a soundtrack download code, a five-inch Onbu succulent pot, a set of wooden pins, a poster, an art book, a keychain, a collection of postcards, and other goodies.

Here is an overview of the game, via Stray Fawn Publishing:

About

In a treacherous world contaminated by harmful fungi, a tiny band of refugees search for sanctuary on the back of a colossal, nomadic beast known as ‘Onbu’. Taking charge as their leader, guide your community through numerous perils this world presents, expand your settlement, and in the end, safeguard both your people and Onbu’s existence.

As a survivor in this post-apocalyptic world, I strive to build and manage my village efficiently. I ensure we have shelter, food, and entertainment for the people. I carefully plan and optimize our production chains, always mindful of potential challenges. I prepare my village for changing climates and environmental hazards, stockpiling resources when possible. On adventures, I scour the world for treasures and rare resources to bolster our survival. Facing immense odds in this tainted land, I persevere and adapt.

In my interactions with the gentle giant, Onbu, I have a choice: will I form a mutually beneficial relationship based on trust and respect? Or will I overstep boundaries, exploiting Onbu for personal gain? The decision lies within me. The path I choose will shape not only my own future but also that of my village and our colossal ally.

Key Features

  • Survive Together – Expand and optimize your village on the back of a living creature, either as a helper or a parasite.
  • Keep the Balance – Weigh the needs of the settlers against those of Onbu, facing tough decisions around every corner.
  • A Changing World – Adapt your strategy as you travel through a multitude of biomes and face new challenges and threats.
  • New Technologies – Find and research remnants of long-lost technology, but use them wisely, as progress can be a double-edged sword.
  • Overcome Great Odds – Keep your small village alive through poisonous spores, merciless weather, bloodsucking parasites, and more.

Since its Early Access in 2022, the game has received several major updates:

  • Story Mode – Adding more lore, quests and a story-based end goal to the game.
  • Ocean and Ruins Biome – New challenges await in the form of new gameplay mechanics, events and scouting locations.
  • Reworked Economy – Improved villager management, a reworked research system and balancing tweaks have increased the game’s depth.
  • Hostility Modifiers – Extra challenges for experienced players.
  • Gameplay and Content Expansions – Such as trading, parasites, new buildings, resources, Onbu commands and much more.
  • Controller and Steam Deck Support

Watch a new trailer below.

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2025-05-20 16:47