FAQ

Blight: Survival - FAQ

Release

When will the game be released?

• To be announced. We are currently in pre-alpha.

Will there be early access?

• To be decided.

Will there be an open alpha/beta?

• To be decided.

Will the game be available on consoles?

• We plan on releasing on PC and on next-gen consoles - Xbox Series X and PS5.

Is the game able to be pre-ordered?

• There is no current plan for pre-orders.

Will there be a Linux release?

• A Linux release is not currently planned.

Gameplay

What genre is the game?

• Blight: Survival is a coop extraction-lite with roguelite elements.

Will it be open-world?

• No, but it will feature a large hub area through which the mission maps can be accessed.

Can I play solo?

• Yes, if you dare.

Can I play offline?

• This is currently the plan.

Will there be PvP?

• Not at launch. If we introduced PvP further down the line, that would be opt-in. We are focused on this being a great PvE experience!

Will there be a story?

• Oh, absolutely! While the game won't have a linear narrative, there will be plenty of lore to explore, both in the game itself as well as outside.

How does the combat system work?

• We're developing a hybrid between Dark Souls and Mount and Blade.

Can you customize your character and equipment?

• Yes! You can customize your character to best suit your playstyle, which affects both the visuals as well as the gameplay. Similarly, you can customize your equipment and tinker with various builds.

Can you wear the armor of enemies?

• Yes, and we plan to allow the player to recolor it and change the crests, too.

Will the game feature historical accuracy?

• Blight: Survival is set in an alt-history setting with an original world, so we are taking artistic liberties in how we depict armor, combat, etc.

Will there be guns in the game?

• No, although we haven't ruled out firearms in post-release updates.

What cultures / styles of armor will the game feature?

• We are aiming for a wide number of European visual influences.

Will there be enemy variation?

• Yes, we are aiming for varied enemies, as well as multi-stage enemies.

How many weapons will the game feature?

• This is to be decided.

Will the player be able to keep an animal companion?

• Unfortunately, this is not currently planned.

Will there be a parry feature?

• Yep.

Will there be shields?

• Yup!

Will there be two-handed sword combat?

• Yep.

Will we be able to join factions?

• Yes! You'll be able to join clans.

General

What is the best way to support the developers?

• Right now the best way to support the game is to share it with your friends and to wishlist the game on steam !

Will the game have anti-cheat enabled?

• This is yet to be decided.

What specs will be necessary to run the game?

• To be announced.

I'm a content creator. How do I get in touch?

• You can get in touch here: [email protected]

I want to work with your team. How do I contact you?

• Please use: [email protected]

I got banned! How do I appeal?

• You can use this email address: [email protected]

Monetization

How much will the game cost?

• To be announced.

What are the plans for monetization?

• Ideally, we would like the game to be the boxed price with DLC expansions, but it is too early to give a definite answer.