Stonehearth, the voxel-based kingdom builder, will be releasing its first alpha build to eager backers this December 30th, announces Radiant Entertainment. They’ve set up the download two weeks early.
The download page can be visited now to ensure smooth sailing come later this month, and is provided by Humble Bundle. The Alpha 1 build is available to those who pledged $30 or more.
”…Stonehearth Alpha 1 won’t be available until round-about December 30th. However, we want to make sure that downloading Stonehearth Alpha 1 goes as smoothly as possible for everyone! To that end, the awesome folks at Humble Bundle have set up our download system two weeks early.”
To make sure your eligible for the Alpha 1 of Stonehearth visit the Humble Bundle key resender. Step-by-step instructions are available on the official Stonehearth development blog if needed. There’s still time to pre-order Stonehearth ($15) and to even secure preview builds ($30) as they release.
Alpha 1 features:
• Random world generation
• Ability to choose where you want to settle
• Harvesting resources (wood, berries, etc) and storing them in stockpiles
• Basic crafting, with one profession: the Carpenter
• Day/night cycle
• Your citizens will eat when they get hungry and sleep when they get sleepy
• Basic construction of walls and houses