New open-world game in the Mongolian steppe of the 13th century shows gameplay video and releasing date

Ostwind: The legend of Khiimori Releasing appointment and gameplay video published.

An open world game without fighting, with chic graphics, elaborately animated horses and a pinch of survival, that is. The next game of the German developer studio Aesir Interactive from Munich makes something different from the previous Reiterhof games in the series.

In the game fueled by Unreal Engine 5, you ride through the extensive steppes of historical Mongolia and delivers packages. However, there are a few things to consider. For example, the route including storage spaces wants to be well planned and with the right horse breeding, the chances of success can also be improved.

Pre-Alpha gameplay published

There have already been trailers that gave a first impression of the game world, but thanks to the current Kickstarter campaign, we can now take a look at the actual gameplay. The game is still under development, so consider that this is unfinished material (via Kickstarter).

The short video shows how the character accepts a delivery order and shortly afterwards succeeds in its goal. On the way, resources are collected and we see some menus and UI elements that may expect us-or at least similarly-in the finished game.

Unfortunately, we don't get a better impression on the announced survival elements here. The route shown also seems to be quite short. It remains to be seen how big the entire map will end. However, the DEVS promise a lot of space to convey a suitable feeling of width.

However, we already know that there should be different biomes. In addition to green landscapes, there should be a desert region and snow -covered mountains. On the way you have to, like in, a path through nature, including deep rivers, sandstorms or steep cliffs.

If you don't prepare well enough, your horse can injure or get sick. In addition, the wilderness can be doomed. There are arrow and bow, but these "more tools than weapons" are at least according to the official description. With different types of arrow, for example, items can be collected or riddled.

You can change the values ​​of your horses by catching and taming wild specimens and breeding. Resources and crafting for better equipment on stony paths are also included.

When appears legend of khiimori?

The current roadmap plans theEarly access start for the summer of 2025. The complete release is for theMarch 2026announced on PC and consoles. If you want to know more about the game, you can still look atthrow.

The project started quite successfully on Kickstarter and, according to the development team, was able to achieve the desired financing goal after only 19 hours.

What do you think: does the concept sound exciting for you as a courier in the Mongolian steppe?