Experience the legendary adventures of a brave courier rider! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
EA Date & Gamescom Demo
7 months ago
– Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 01:05:56 AM
Dear Couriers,
Today, we have a massive update for you!
It includes our EA Launch Date Trailer, a Gamescom Demo Shadow Drop, featuring sharp archery and cozy nomad camping, as well as another insight into breeding and Horse Genetics, rounded off by photos from our Gamescom Booth.
Off to gamescom
EA Launch Date Trailer
Our EA Launch Date Trailer premiered yesterday on the Future Games Show! We are proud to have been part of it and even more excited that we can now share it with you, now that the embargo has ended. So, when exactly does Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori launch in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store? Watch the new trailer to find out:
Please share above trailer to help spread the news!
Shadow Drop
Gamescom Demo Shadow Drop
This is a big one!
As you already know from our last update, we will be at gamescom this week with a playable demo in Hall 8.1 at Booth C-014.
What you don’t know is that we worked extra shifts to provide you with the very same gamescom demo, right here, right now!
The gamescom demo features a short 15-30 minute quest, along with new mechanics such as Archery, Nomad Camping, and an updated Breeding Stable.
Even better: we’ve removed the 15-minute timer from the original gamescom version (which was used to manage crowds at the show), so this is the best possible version, exclusive for our backers :)
Archery is finally here: on foot, and on horseback!
Archery on horseback
No matter how you spend your summer vacation: camping, glamping or virtual camping, we definitely welcome you to try out our cozy Nomad Camping.
13th century glamping
Gamescom Demo: How to Access via Steam
You can play the gamescom demo by opting into a Beta Branch in Steam:
Right click on the Windstorm - The Legend of Khiimori - Playtest game in your steam library
Select “Properties...”
Select the tab “Betas“
Enter this code “KDvDKbN62QrBmxFi3Wmz2YiFfjHyHgjyHXSnHcQpvo” into the input field called “Enter beta access code” and press “Check Code”
Then select the “demo” beta in the dropdown above. Once you have selected this beta branch, the demo version will download. Your savegames should be fine.
To switch back to the main game, select the “None” beta branch, which will re-download the original game. Again, your savegames should not be affected.
How to enter the beta branch key
How to play/select the gamescom demo
How to play/select the regular alpha playtest
Please note:
The demo version will only provide a “Play Demo” button in the main menu. You will not be able to load or save a savegame, and your save files from the main game won’t be overwritten.
The demo version does not feature any generated or daily missions, only the new demo mission.
Any questions or comments? Did you enjoy the demo? What do you think of the new mechanics? Please drop us a message below :)
Ger at the peak with improved lighting
Gamescom Booth
We already had many visitors at our Mongolian-themed booth on day one yesterday, including influencers, press, politicians, and most importantly, gamers!
Next to the virtual Future Games Show we were also part of the FYNG Show from GameStar, live on stage.
Thanks to our partnership with Mifcom (www.mifcom.eu), we are also giving away two custom-built, high-end Windstorm Gaming PCs featuring our Keyart.One will be raffled off at the event, the second one will be available through an online giveaway later on, sostay tuned via the social media channels below.
Custom-built Windstorm Gaming PC
We are also pleased to welcome a special guest to our booth: Zolzaya Boldbaatar, a talented musician from the traditional Mongolian band Khukh Mongol. Zolzaya plays the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), and has made a beautiful contribution to the soundtrack of Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. Catch him performing live during our gameplay sessions on Wednesday and Thursday for a unique experience!
Here is a little gamescom collage, many more photos can be found on our social media channels - search for #khiimori
1st Gameplay Trailer & Great News!
8 months ago
– Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 07:06:56 AM
Dear Backers,
We have some great news for you today: “We are going to gamescom!”.
gamescom
Yes, Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori will be playable at gamescom in Cologne this year, from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of August. Visit us in Hall 8.1 at Booth C-014 and we will be there to welcome you!
A new day dawns
Alpha Playtest Update Coming Soon
Another major update is planned to go live tomorrow at the latest. Once live you can expect:
Some nice content updates, such as a resized map with improved foliage and improved lighting as well as the mysterious, weathered desert ruins.
The build has been further improved, for example with new and reworked animations.
Multiples bugfixes have been implemented, as we are constantly updating and polishing the build.
Finally, a subtle, new feature that we internally call “Glorious Riding” has been added: just wait and see what happens when our Courier RiderNaraa rides through 13th Century Mongolia at full speed.
Uncharted, weathered desert ruins
Alpha Playtest Feedback and Bug Report
If you have feedback, simply leave a comment below or (even better) go to our beloved Discord:
We know that many of you can’t wait to play the game in Early Access, and we are just as excited as you are! However, the launch of the Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store has been moved by a few months from Summer 2025 to Fall 2025. The BackerKit Survey will also take place sometime before we go into Early Access.
The reasons are that we want to include some of the new features and ideas from the Kickstarter as well as make sure that the start of the Early Access will be an enjoyable experience for all players.
Also, our current Alpha Playtest shows that some of you have important feedback which we want to address and fix beforehand.
We hope for your understanding and thank you for your patience!
Ger of a local Khan, built on a solid stone foundation, fitting for a ruler of the steppe
1st Gameplay Trailer
Last but not least, here is our 1st Gameplay Trailer! Feel free to share directly or via one of our social media channels :)
Please leave us a comment anytime, anywhere and let us know your thoughts!
Climbing Mountains
10 months ago
– Wed, May 28, 2025 at 04:51:55 AM
Dear Backers,
Developing a game sometimes feels like climbing a mountain. It's both rewarding and exhausting at the same time. While most days feel like a steady hike in the sun, every now and then, you hit a patch of rocky terrain that slows you down just a bit.
One of these unexpected turns are the tariffs that affect our strategy for the physical rewards. While this will not have any impact on the cargo and delivery for you, for us it means that we need to slightly adjust the route and that the survey will arrive later than expected.
Bad weather can’t prevent us from reaching the top!
Alpha Playtest Feedback
We hope you are enjoying the Alpha Playtest and as promised we will have updates and fixes to improve the experience and get as much feedback and ideas from you as possible :)
If you haven't found time to participate in our Alpha Playtest yet, it will last for several more weeks and we would love to welcome you to 13th century Mongolia!
If you want to give us feedback or discuss certain topics the right place is definitely our Discord:
Want to report a bug? Please use our official in-game bug reporter by pressing F1.
Shelter for a Courier Rider
Direct Contact
In case you are still having issues with accessing the Alpha playtest, please contact us directly via Kickstarter. Just send us a message and we will help you!
Trello Board
Make sure to check out our Trello Board to see the official Development Roadmap: Where do we stand in development? What features are planned and when? An FAQ section and the ability to vote for various things round up the experience:
As stated above, due to the challenging situation of tariffs, the planned BackerKit Survey will be delayed once again until June/July. No need to worry, this will not affect your rewards in any way, we simply allow ourselves more time to set things up properly.
Ger (Mongolian Yurt) at the Peak
Please leave a comment below if you have any questions.
Join our Alpha Playtest!
10 months ago
– Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:04:29 AM
Dear Backers,
We have fantastic news for you!!! We just got the greenlight from Steam and this means…
The Alpha Playtest starts TOMORROW
Yes, the backer-exclusive Alpha Playtest will start tomorrow, Thursday the 15th of May 2025 around 11 a.m. CEST!
All of our Backers can join the Alpha Playtest and it will be available for a limited time.
We hope you will enjoy a sneak peek of what we are working on. This is a very rare opportunity to experience a game so early in development! The Playtest is by no means representative of the final game, but as we are creating the game we are looking forward to your honest thoughts and valuable feedback :)
Tomorrow!
Check your Inbox tomorrow
You will get an email from us tomorrow, Thursday the 15th of May 2025 around 11 a.m. CEST to the email address of your Kickstarter account.
Important: Above email is just for technical reasons. We cannot reply to it. So, if you have any questions or comments please stick to Kickstarter and Discord!
Also, please make sure to check your Spam folder, just in case you don’t receive anything.
The email you get will include a link to the Wallpapers, explain how the Exclusive Discord Role can be claimed and it will also give you the Steam Key for the Alpha Playtest once you have signed the according NDA (Non-disclosure agreement).
Please note that you are required to sign this NDA in order to receive the key and that the Alpha Playtest key is not connected to the Early Access in Summer 2025 in any way.
This will all be explained further in the email and we really tried to make the process as convenient for your as possible.
Why an NDA? Because the Alpha that you will get to play is a very early version of Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori, an exciting opportunity to get a first look at a game in development and thus it is not allowed to take any videos or pictures of the Alpha Playtest! Please check the NDA for the full explanation on this topic. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Alpha Playtest Content vs. Early Access
Please note the following:
The Alpha Playtest will feature English text only.
It is available to all backers via Steam only.
The Alpha Playtest features advanced CCC (Camera, Character, Controls), horse riding and on foot exploration, different biomes, weather changes, basic crafting, tutorial quests, a Mongolian settlement and a first iteration of our breeding mechanic.
Hunting and Archery for example are not yet included but they will be ready when we go into Early Accessin Summer 2025 (Steam and Epic Games Store) that will be, contrary to our backer-exclusive Alpha Playtest, available to the public!
Mongolian settlement
Alpha Playtest Feedback
The best way to let us know your thoughts, wishes and feedback is via our Discord channel:
Additionally, you can simply comment below in this update!
As mentioned above, you will receive your Exclusive Discord Role together with the Wallpapers and the Steam Key for the Alpha Playtest in tomorrow’s email.
In case you are not on Discord yet, it is free, it is where we dig deep into all Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori and it can be easily installed like this:
As presented in our LIVE Stream yesterday, we will have a Trello Board for our Development Roadmap!
You will be able to see where we stand in development, what features are already implemented or yet to come, there will be an FAQ section and you will even be able to vote for various things.
The link to the Trello Roadmap will also be in the email that we will send out tomorrow!
And just in case you missed it, here is the link to yesterday's LIVE Stream:
We know this might be a lot of news to digest and as you can imagine these are exciting times for us as well. Fingers crossed everything will work out as planned and thank you all for your passion, patience and positivity!
Any questions or feedback? Please leave a comment below!
