After falling from the sky into a realm of myth and magic, you'll start a new life in a stunning, yet imperiled domain: Gather resources, build, cook, fish. Learn magic, smithing, hunting, alchemy, and more. Is there a way back?

But know this: There's a dark force rising - and you must prepare.

Dive into the enchanting realm of Dysplaced, where a question stirs in the mind of every player: How would you fare if flung into a fantasy world, leaving the mundane behind? Our game throws players into an entirely novel place and time, challenging them to not only survive but also thrive and succeed. This was the main idea behind Dysplaced as we started to envision the game.

Plummeting from your ordinary life into an unfamiliar arcane realm, a myriad questions are likely swirling in your mind. Yet, with scarce few around to provide answers, you are thrown into the challenge of relearning existence and navigating a new way of life in this extraordinary world. The slumbering gifts inside you awaken, preparing to be sharpened and refined to unparalleled mastery. This isn't merely survival - it's the awakening of the extraordinary within the ordinary. Your real adventure begins here, in a world that has chosen you to reveal your hidden potential - while you reveal its hidden mysteries and ultimately defeat the looming darkness.

You find yourself lost in a fantastical realm with no way back. Learn the lay of the land and the rules governing this strange place. Once you know where and what to look for, you can harness nearly everything you find to help you become the champion of your wildest dreams. Outfit your chosen hero with bespoke weapons and mystic armor hammered out from the resources of this strange world. Choose between aesthetics that would bewitch even the nobles or practical efficiency that would impress a blacksmith - the choice lies in your hands!

Make a camp, build a perimeter, expand it, build a house, build a forge - create a new home! You'll venture further into the expansive world by building camp sites and larger outposts along the way. Having a well equipped base can make all the difference when facing the challenges of this new fantastic frontier.

After equipping yourself for the journey, a vast and enchanting universe awaits you. Delve into its abundant resources unearth hidden treasures, witness awe-inspiring wonders, brave treacherous perils, and unlock mysterious enigmas. Forge your domain by establishing camps, fortifications, and even prosperous settlements, expanding your influence across the realm.

In your new life you will also uncover your hidden skills in arcana - the sublime enchantment that breathes life into your newfound realm. The applications of arcana are many: Gathering, building, fighting, protecting and so on. It may be through magic that you finally find your way back home - should you so desire.

Beneath the tranquil facade, a sinister force is consuming the realm, spreading chaos, and driving the people into exile. Are you ready to steel yourself against the threat devouring these lands? It could be your destiny to steer this world clear of its impending doom...

You can conquer this strange new world alone - or you can bring a friend. Dysplaced allows you to bring along another dysplaced being for a shared experience in the dream-infused world where you will find both tranquility and excitement.

Dysplaced will launch through Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026.

The initial release will feature three islands, with all six planned for the full game. You’ll be able to explore our handcrafted open world either solo or with up to four players in online co-op.

Online co-op will be available immediately at the start of Early Access, and we’ll continue improving it throughout the EA period. Local (couch) co-op will be added during Early Access as well. Our team is small, so we couldn’t develop both modes simultaneously.

Development has taken time, and for good reason. Creating a new IP means experimenting, refining, and making sure the final experience truly stands out. As an independent studio, we’re committed to delivering a game worth your time.

Since June, the game has been in invite-only closed alpha testing, where our dedicated testers have provided a mountain of valuable feedback. Their input helped us refine mechanics, fix tough bugs, and build new features that enrich the experience.

Thanks to their support, and the progress we’ve made, we’re excited to bring the game to a wider audience.

Lastly, I’ll share a bit about locales and what you can expect to encounter during your adventures. I’ll try to be broad and avoid specific spoilers, but these may be considered minor spoilers. Tread at your own risk.

Keimai

Keimai is the first major location you’ll visit. It serves as a “tutorial island,” introducing you to the core gameplay mechanics. There’s plenty of room to wander off the beaten path and explore at your own pace.

The surrounding nature is inspired by the bright birch forests of southern Finland, giving the area a colorful and vibrant feel for your first significant stop on the journey.

Sanctus

After the first island, players will have some freedom in choosing where to go next, but Sanctus will generally be the second major location they encounter. This island contains the remnants of an ancient holy site that the current civilization has since repurposed. However, an ambitious upstart has seized parts of the island, hoping to make it the seat of their power.

The island’s palette leans into warm yellows—like an early autumn day before the leaves turn red, reminiscent of the harvest season. Tall, sturdy oaks and apple trees heavy with fruit dominate the landscape.

Unlike the more level terrain of Keimai, Sanctus features significantly more verticality—so you’ll be putting that jump button to good use.

Ananke

The third island you’ll visit is Ananke. A Lord serving dark powers has built a formidable castle here and seeks to bring the island’s inhabitants under their rule. As you might expect, it falls to you to aid the locals and challenge the Lord’s seat of power directly.

Ananke is a substantial island, spanning three distinct biomes. The new one to the bunch is the Dark biome, inspired once again by the wilderness of Finland.

Picture deep dark green forests filled with spruces and pines. At ground level, the terrain is damp and almost swamp-like, while higher up you can hear the wind howl across jagged canyons and winding stone-carved passageways.

Key Features

• Explore a vast world of beauty - and darkness
• Construct campsites, fortifications, and settlements
• Gather and utilize resources to forge your path forward
• Craft equipment and create custom weapons from pieces
• Create your hero from scratch
• Master the art of sorcery by tapping into arcane energies
• Concoct potions to achieve a tactical upper hand
• Cook mouth-watering meals for extra vigor and other boons
• Fight against the shadowy force menacing your new home
• Fish at the murky forgotten lakes of the world for a mysterious catch
• Catch a variety of critters for use in crafting or just for a collection.
• Live and enjoy your new life in another place and time.
• 2-4 player online co-op experience.

Dysplaced is in development for PC (Steam) and consoles.