Independent video game publisher Radical Theory (Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game) is proud to announce its partnership with the talented Spanish developer The Breach Studios to fuel the development of Westlanders, an ambitious open-world survival, crafting, building, and management game, coming soon to consoles and PC with both solo and co-op modes. The studios aim to leverage a Kickstarter campaign and early access period to maintain constant engagement with the player community.
Get a first glimpse of the action in the new Westlanders Reveal Trailer!
Westlanders immerses players in the hostile lands of a Wild West inspired by 19th-century North America. In this unique setting, players must not only survive the ruthless elements of the West, but also master technologies to build villages, establish trade routes, and utilize resources to tame these lands and the dangers lurking within.
A Collaborative Roadmap
To bring the ambitious vision of Westlanders to life, Westlanders will roll out with a three-phase launch strategy, putting players at the heart of the creative process:
- Kickstarter Campaign (Early 2026): Launch of a crowdfunding campaign to unite the community.
- Early Access: A development period spanning several months where early adopters will be able to play and provide feedback along with Kickstarter backers.
- Full Release (v1.0): Global launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Building the game in close collaboration with players was an obvious move for the team. The goal is not solely financial – the early access version is already funded – but mostly community-driven: building Westlanders in direct collaboration with its audience.
Commenting on this approach, Ferran Punti, CEO of The Breach Studios, stated: “We want to create a game that evolves thanks to those who play it. Kickstarter and early access will allow us to work hand in hand with motivated, invested, and passionate players. We will carefully listen to this community, which shares our love of rich and satisfying game mechanics, to tune and perfect the experience before the console release. That is why choosing to work with Radical Theory as a strategic partner felt natural, as they understand and support studios through their experience, deep expertise, and genuine transparency.”
Luc Heninger, CEO of Radical Theory, added: “It is a real pleasure to collaborate with the team at The Breach Studios – developers who are as passionate as they are friendly and talented. Westlanders won us over in the first few minutes of gameplay, as the Western setting is still rarely explored in the survival-crafting genre. We have a true sandbox experience here that will allow players from all backgrounds to experiment with rich, deep mechanics. The idea is to have a blast with friends, as we want players to dive into building, fighting, and resource management in co-op as quickly as possible.”
