Upcoming Content Beta and Roadmap Update

[Bigfoot 2449]

Hey folks!

With the Willow refresh newly launched, it’s time for the next phase: new game content! I’d like to update you all on our current plan. 

Return of Them
Over the next several months, we’ll be releasing a series of game updates available to all players, under the single thematic focus entitled “Return of Them”.

Charlie’s machinations have come to a head as she turns her attention towards the skies - and the mysterious entity that awaits there. Our Survivors will be forced to contend with terrifying monstrosities beyond their comprehension, and yet, there may be a silver lining: their minds and horizons will be expanded under the sublime light of an ancient moon.

 

Here is an overview of what is available in our first update, Turn of Tides:

• Added a new multiplayer-centric boat mechanic, where players can build and deck out a boat for multiple survivors to travel together on
• Added a new Seafaring crafting menu
• Added the Lunar Island
• Added Enlightenment
• Added 3 new Lunar Island biomes, along with new creatures, objects, and craftables

For this first update, we’ve focused primarily on building the fundamental tech and infrastructure for Return of Them. Please know that we expect this update to be a bit content light, and over the following months we will be adding more content to both the islands and the sea.

Turn of Tides is available to play in a beta branch today, and will officially launch on June 20th. Head here for more info. 

To access the beta see the instructions here. 

Wormwood

In addition to new content, we are preparing for the arrival of the next new character. We’re happy to announce that Wormwood will soon enter the fray, fresh from his adventures in Don't Starve: Hamlet!

Wormwood is coming to Don’t Starve Together on June 6th, and will be priced similarly to Wortox. In addition, anyone who owns Don’t Starve: Hamlet will have access to Wormwood for free.

Warly 
For the next character refresh, Warly will be sailing into the Constant from Shipwrecked on July 18th, and will be free to all players of Don’t Starve Together.

As with all character updates, Warly will be getting a design refresh and come with new abilities specific to Don’t Starve Together.

And that’s it! Onward and seaward!

F.A.Q.

What about console?
Since console does not have beta branch functionality, consoles will be getting Turn of Tides at the official launch in June.

When is my favorite character getting a refresh?
We will announce more characters refreshes as we get to them. If you have suggestions and feedback make sure to post them. We are watching and we do use that information to help us decide what we want to do next. 

Will my existing worlds be affected if I switch to the beta branch?
No. Save data for the beta branch is kept separate from the live branch at: \\Documents\Klei\DoNotStarveTogetherReturnOfThemBeta

Will my existing worlds work in the beta branch if I copy them over?
Not at this time. For future updates, we will look into the possibility of retrofitting the new content into existing DST worlds, as we did for the A New Reign updates.
 

[minespatch 81663]

ALL  OF THE YES

@Quoth143

[Geeris 3648]

[zVince 3259]

 

[minespatch 81663]

To everyone asking "Shipwrecked together", here ya go.

[Imagionary 205]

HOLY MOLY I'M SO EXCITED!!! 

Will we be able to expect Walani, Wilbur, and Woodlegs as well in upcoming updates?

[ResettePlayer 6163]

Interesting to see all those people asking about a Hamlet skin straight after Hamlet's release... only to find out it's so much better.

Eagerly anticipating what fascinating content the team has in store! Thank you for this update!

[Bird Up 2282]

YES BOATS. This makes me wonder... Will the age old glitch where you can walk out of bounds onto the water just make you die now...? Since drowning will probably be a thing with boats included.

[SkylordElberich 1172]

Okay, I'm still mad about how Hamlet turned out, but this... this, I like.

[BellumOmnes 110]

Just now, Geeris said:

I was about to ask the same thing. How do I participate in Turn of Tides?

[MrKoopa 1225]

Wow wow wow. <3 <3 <3

I am suprised that these 2 are going to be in DST. 

Going to be fun!  

[Fuffles 4197]

OML IM HYPERVENTILATINGGGG

[FloomRide 455]

@Zeklo Looks like your theories about the "moon" may finally come to fruition 

[MrKoopa 1225]

Look in beta tab on steam, dont need to do anything!

[AlexanderHawk21 101]

I LOVE YOU KLEI OMGGGGGGGGG

[HeavensEnding 1]

How do we access the beta? it wont let me ):

[minespatch 81663]

1 minute ago, FloomRide said:

@Zeklo Looks like your theories about the "moon" may finally come to fruition 

That's why I quoted Quoth as well. She's been waiting for this for a long  LONG time.

[FreyaMaluk 5633]

 

[MrKoopa 1225]

1 minute ago, HeavensEnding said:

How do we access the beta? it wont let me ):

I just went on the beta tab and updated, dont need to do anything else. 

[minespatch 81663]

The beta name says "Reurn of them beta" but I saw is "return of the beta" like this is some star wars mod.

[Cass_ 62]

is wormwood getting a dst specific refresh too? i feel like he would be easily griefable by just setting plants on fire around him and draining his sanity to 0 instantly

[x0-VERSUS-1y 6620]

The Moon, "Them", Wormwood and Warly...mmm MMMM! Perfect!

[YouKnowWho 8165]

I am dying this is amazing

[Albus321 660]

Just wow 

That's will be awesome !

[Griver84 391]

*Jaw his the floor*

SHIPWRECKED IS THAT YOU!?!

*Fangirl screams*