Hawthorn Gameplay Demo (2026) – First Look at the upcoming cozy sandbox RPG from NEARstudios, a team of former Bethesda, BioWare, and Naughty Dog developers.
In Hawthorn, players build and manage a village of anthropomorphic woodland creatures while exploring the mysterious Windermere Valley. Farm, fish, craft, gather resources, recruit villagers, survive changing seasons, and uncover hidden secrets in a dynamic fantasy world.
Featuring single-player and co-op multiplayer gameplay, Hawthorn combines village-building, life simulation, exploration, combat, and RPG progression into one immersive experience.
Key Features
✔ Village Building & Management ✔ Cozy Sandbox RPG Gameplay ✔ Online Co-op Multiplayer ✔ Farming, Fishing & Crafting ✔ Dynamic Seasons & Weather System ✔ Unique NPC Relationships ✔ Open World Exploration ✔ Combat & Peaceful Playstyles ✔ Character Customization ✔ Steam PC Upcoming Release
Game Information 🎮 Title: Hawthorn 🏢 Developer: NEARstudios 📅 Release Date: TBA 🖥 Platform: PC (Steam) 🎯 Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Indie
If you enjoy games like Stardew Valley, Palia, Fable, Animal Crossing, Valheim, Medieval Dynasty, or Enshrouded, Hawthorn should definitely be on your wishlist.
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