Over 120 million people are currently displaced worldwide, each with unique stories of resilience and hope.

The International Rescue Committee[www.rescue.org] (IRC) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those affected by humanitarian crises - including the climate crisis. They provide vital assistance and support to people as they strive to rebuild their lives around the world.

Each year on World Refugee Day[www.rescue.org] (June 20th), the IRC focuses on sharing the powerful, personal stories of those they help. This year, the IRC's campaign theme is “the stories behind the numbers,” highlighting our shared humanity and the connections that bind us all.

We want to support and spread awareness of the IRC’s humanitarian mission by running a very special giveaway for World Refugee Day.

The 5 lucky winners of the giveaway will each receive a free copy of Wildmender on the platform of their choice!

To enter, simply follow the link to our GLEAM giveaway here[gleam.io] and complete at least one activation. Remember though, the more activations you complete, the higher your chances of winning! The giveaway runs from today until Thursday July 4th.

Terms and conditions apply[www.kwalee.com].

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Want to know what else you can do to support the IRC?

You can make a difference in the lives of those affected by humanitarian crises - including the climate crisis by donating a gift to the IRC[help.rescue-uk.org] or downloading the unique IRC-inspired sunhat to use in Wildmender.

Kwalee, Muse Games and Wildmender fans are proud to support the IRC’s humanitarian mission.


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*Terms and conditions apply[www.kwalee.com]. However, the eligibility for the Competition is only for those who are 18 years and above of age as of the date of entry. To enter the Competition you must be a resident of North America and Europe (excluding Russia and Ukraine). This Competition is not open to all residents Worldwide. We may ask you to submit proof of your eligibility to the Competition. The Competition is void where prohibited by law. Employees, independent contractors, interns, officers, directors, and agents of Kwalee Ltd. (the “Sponsor“) their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Competition. The Competition is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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So what exactly is Open World Survival Crafting Fest? And why is Wildmender part of it?

Open World Survival Crafting Fest is a time to celebrate all of those games where you start with nothing and gradually, through hard work and excellent survival skills, end up with…potentially also nothing! If you’re able to survive for long enough though, you may find yourself with a beautifully decorated base. Be warned though, the threat of losing it all will always loom over you, so never let your guard down!

While Wildmender is not one of the more intense or cutthroat survival experiences, you do need to learn how to adapt to the environment quickly in order to stay alive. What sets Wildmender apart from a lot of other survival games is that you must work with nature, rather than against it, in order to survive. You’ll need to build a lush oasis, which will provide you with food and water so you can venture out into the desert in search of more materials. Over time, you’ll begin harvesting materials within your own garden, which will allow you to craft shelters, defences, and glorious decorations.

You won’t have to go it alone though, since Wildmender supports up to 4-player online multiplayer!

Still not sure whether Wildmender is the survival game for you?

Then check out our accolades trailer below to see what reviewers had to say about us 👇


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From the humble Dunegrass to the mighty Oak, Wildmender is all about growing your own way. Discover a barren land with ancient seeds from a time long forgotten. Revitalise a world full of flora waiting to be nurtured to its full potential.

Credit: Header image made by our Discord community member Reedtanguerra.


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In the spirit of Earth Day, the Rainforest Alliance is giving away 5 codes for free copies of Wildmender! Simply sign-up to their newsletter[www.rainforest-alliance.org] for a chance to win a code on a platform of your choice.

The giveaway will run from April 26th to May 5th, so get ready to hug some frogs, plant some seeds, and save the world!


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Rainforest Alliance x Wildmender empowers gamers to be more aware of the environment, reduce their impact on nature and be more proactive in how they nurture the planet.
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Want to gather even more information about Wildmender? 🌱


Join our Discord server for exclusive content and follow us on social media at @wildmendergame on Twitter or @wildmenderofficial on Facebook and Instagram 💬

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Transforming the world is no easy task 🌺

Grab your shovel, get your seeds, and prepare to transform the barren desert into a lush green paradise full of plants, little creatures, and a whole lot of spirit!

We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to its eco-friendly and environmentally conscious message, Wildmender has been selected for the Earth Appreciation Festival 🌍

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But what exactly is the Earth Appreciation Festival?

To celebrate Earth Day each year, game development studio Mechanistry brings together a host of spectacular indie games that spotlight both the dark and light side of today's environmental challenges. Some of the games selected focus on post-apocalyptic themes and tackle issues such as pollution, overpopulation, rapid climate change, and lack of sustainability. Others, such as Wildmender, carry a strong message about the power of an individual to help the environment and change their circumstances for the better, one seed at a time!

In fact, promoting this message has been at the heart of our decision to create Wildmender, which is why we entered into a collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance in September 2023. We even created a special frog hat DLC, which was inspired by the Rainforest Alliance’s iconic logo 🐸

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Hi Wildmenders!

We’ve done a round of spring cleaning for you, sweeping out some annoying bugs. Build 210a has just been released on Steam, XBox, and PS5, with the following:

Changed

• To aid finding your invisible friends, pinning a quest instance will now highlight the associated icon on the map if one exists.
  
• A decaying Umbrella Mushroom now drops 2 Umbrella Fans on destruction instead of 1
  
• The “Disable Cutscene Motion” setting now prevents the camera from moving when you rest in a Lean-To

Fixed

• Fixed moving an item in storage sometimes swapping with a different item in your inventory instead.
  
• Fixed starting a new game on a new install using an incorrect “Spoilage Speed” difficulty setting (and showing as Custom difficulty)
  
• Fixed several edge cases where small plants could still lose health from water loss while being sustained by humidity.
  
• Fixed leaf transparency rendering incorrectly on some dry plants (Ancestral Lilies)
  
• Fixed a timing bug that could cause plants to generate incorrect geometry
  
• Fixed a bug where you could become unable to pick up an Umbrella Mushroom because one was in your inventory (instead of your toolbar.) Frogs will also no longer collect Umbrella Mushrooms. If you load a game affected by this bug, the umbrella will be dropped in front of you.
  
• Fixed plants testing for drowning at an incorrect height (could cause surprise drowning in planters)
  
• Fixed a certain spring revival quest highlighting Mystical Springs outside the Dunes as if they were valid objectives
  
• A certain crater will no longer be continuously corrupted when loading a save after game completion.

Performance Improvements

• Made additional optimizations to cull various distant/hidden objects and VFX

We’re thrilled to announce that Wildmender is now officially Steam Deck Verified, which means you can carry your blossoming garden around with you wherever you go 🌺

But what does being Steam Deck Verified mean?

When a game is submitted for testing on the Steam Deck, it can be assigned one of three different badges depending on how it performs. The Unsupported badge means that the game does not run properly on the Steam Deck and the Playable badge means that the game can be played on the Steam Deck, but the player may need to make some manual adjustments to the game for it to function correctly.

The Verified badge is only awarded to games that operate well on the Steam Deck without the need for the player to make manual adjustments and don’t present any significant problems when it comes to installation, performance, controls, and display.

After a lot of hard work from the team, we’re so proud to have finally achieved Steam Deck Verified status for Wildmender!


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Want to know more about Wildmender before you decide to try it out on your Steam Deck?

Then check out our accolades trailer below to see what reviewers had to say about their desert adventure 👇


Credit: Header image by Qusu.



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Wildmender is a survival gardening game about bringing a deserted world back to life.

Explore the vast desert, alone or with up to three friends in online multiplayer. Collect plants and bring them back to your garden to thrive. Craft new tools and use them to shape the earth, and channel water to your plants. Delve into the mysteries of a fallen civilization and discover their magic. Befriend animals, spirits, and seek out the gods to help you defend the land from the vicious wraiths who seek to corrupt it.

It’s up to you to save the world, one seed at a time.


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Thanks to all of the performance improvements, bug fixes, and balance changes we've made based on community feedback, there's never been a better time to jump into the wonderful world of Wildmender!

Want to get an idea of what awaits you in our oasis paradise?

Then check out our accolades trailer, which was made using gardens that were built by our incredible community members 👇


Header image by Beastmama.


Join our Discord server for more exclusive content and follow us on social media at @wildmendergame on Twitter or @wildmenderofficial on Facebook and Instagram for more updates 💬

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