WoodZone is a unique game that allows you to become an entrepreneurial lumberjack. The creators are preparing a wide array of available activities. Among others, the player will be able to play the role of a lumberjack harvesting wood, a supplier transporting it, or a builder putting it to use.
As the developers explain, their new project combines elements of different genres, including economic strategy, RPG and simulator, creating an unprecedented mix. DeSand is focusing both on single-player and multi-player modes (PvP and co-op). The game will be accessible and will offer the players a lot of depth and a wide variety of additional solutions.
“This is the first game with such a comprehensive approach to the wood industry. In WoodZone we combine approachable gameplay with a multitude of different options. The possibilities of tree felling are very extensive, but we pay just as much attention to other spheres of the wood world, including logistics and construction. You can take care of transport, management or creating specialised buildings. You can build a big business or focus on climbing the career ladder in another wood products corporation. Virtually everyone will find something for themselves in WoodZone” – says Jakub Struś, COO at DeSand.
As the creators explain, the procedurally generated world, which allows you to – among others – explore different climatic zones, plays an important role in WoodZone. The modular construction system allows you to design your own sawmill, factory, apartment house or any other building. The DeSand team has also prepared a realistic economic system, where the behaviour of players is of key importance.
“WoodZone will debut on PC late 2020, in Early Access, and will be further developed after initial release. This kind of game is a novelty on the market, but when it comes to the gameplay and atmosphere, WoodZone will certainly appeal to fans of such games as Factorio, Satisfactory, Roblox or Farming Simulator” – remarks Rafał Jelonek, COO at Ultimate Games S.A.
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign will take place between August 21st and September 20th this year. The minimum goal has been set to 10 thousand euro. People who’ll decide to support the project can count on, among others, access to a playable demo and various special extras. As the developers explain, the collected funds will be spent on further development of the game (e.g. VR mode, releasing the game on consoles and additional expansions).
WoodZone – features:
- live the life of an entrepreneurial lumberjack
- a multitude of features and elements
- modular construction system
- single and multiplayer modes (PvP, co-op)
- realistic economic model
- stylised low-poly 3D graphics
- procedurally generated world
The PC release date (Steam Early Access) for WoodZone has been set for late 2020.
WoodZone (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/924380/WoodZone/
WoodZone (Kickstarter): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desand/woodzone-unique-lumberjack-sandbox
Basic information:
title: WoodZone
genre: economic strategy, open world, casual, simulation, RPG, multiplayer, indie
producer: DeSand
publisher: Ultimate Games S.A., Gaming Factory S.A.
language: English
release date: late 2020 (PC – Steam Early Access)
Minimum system requirements:
operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
processor: Intel Core i3 2.9 GHz
memory: 4 GB RAM
graphics card: GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon HD7790
DirectX: version 11
storage:10 GB
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