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Westlanders

Open-World, Survival, Crafting, Building, Management

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$34.99

Westlanders is an ambitious upcoming open-world survival, crafting, and settlement management game set in the unforgiving 19th-century North American frontier. Players begin their journey with a customizable wagon that serves as a mobile base, navigating diverse biomes fraught with ruthless weather, fierce fauna, and the darkest depths of human nature. The game evolves from individual survival into a large-scale management saga where players build bustling trade hubs, connect territories with road networks, and automate production with specialized workers. Designed as a true sandbox, Westlanders supports both solo play and co-op, emphasizing community-driven development through a transparent multi-phase roadmap.

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Westlanders is an ambitious upcoming open-world survival, crafting, and settlement management game set in the unforgiving 19th-century North American frontier. Players begin their journey with a customizable wagon that serves as a mobile base, navigating diverse biomes fraught with ruthless weather, fierce fauna, and the darkest depths of human nature. The game evolves from individual survival into a large-scale management saga where players build bustling trade hubs, connect territories with road networks, and automate production with specialized workers. Designed as a true sandbox, Westlanders supports both solo play and co-op, emphasizing community-driven development through a transparent multi-phase roadmap.

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Themes

Wild WestFrontier SurvivalEconomic SimulationIndustrializationAutomationCo-opExploration

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Westlanders Key Specifications

Key Specifications for Westlanders
SpecificationDetail
EngineUnreal Engine 5
GenreSurvival, Management, Open-World
Initial Announcement2025-12-15
DeveloperThe Breach Studios
PublisherRadical Theory
Setting19th-Century North American West
PerspectiveFirst-Person / Third-Person Hybrid
PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
MultiplayerSolo and Co-op
Unique FeatureMobile Wagon Base and Town-scale Management Mechanics.

info_outline Note: Official preliminary system requirements for the Early Access release. The game targets high-fidelity standards and stable performance in complex settlement environments. An SSD is strongly recommended.

laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models may experience thermal throttling due to the dense world simulation. **High-performance mobile GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 3060 Mobile / RTX 4060 Mobile and above) are recommended for a smooth experience at higher settings.**

info_outline GPU TGP: High TGP is vital for rendering expansive Wild West vistas and dynamic weather effects.

info_outline Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is required to handle the persistent simulation of workers and economic networks.

info_outline CPU Power Limits: A strong multi-core mobile CPU is critical for managing AI worker automation and settlement logistics.

info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: Highly recommended to ensure maximum framerate during large-scale outpost raids.

build Optimization Note: Likely to support DLSS and FSR to maintain performance in densely built settlements. View Distance, Shadow Quality, and Settlement Population Density are the primary performance drivers.

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Westlanders System Requirements

1080p

tune Minimum – Low Preset, 1080p

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CPU: Intel Core i5 (10th gen) / Ryzen 5 3600x (Minimum required to process basic survival systems and world events.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i5-11400H / AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (Standard mid-range mobile CPUs.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD RX 580 (8GB) (Legacy baseline for 1080p rendering.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (4GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile. (Entry-level mobile GPUs with dedicated VRAM.)
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RAM: 16 GB (Standard requirement for open-world sandboxes.)
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Storage: 50 GB SSD (Standard SSD.)

tune Recommended – High Preset, 1080p

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CPU: Intel Core i7 (10th gen) / Ryzen 7 5700x (Recommended for managing large settlements and automated trade routes.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (High-performance mobile processors.)
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GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD RX 6800 (16GB) (High-tier GPUs for crisp visuals and stable frame rates.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop / RTX 4070 Laptop. (Enthusiast-level mobile performance.)
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RAM: 32 GB (Strongly recommended for complex late-game economic networks.)
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Storage: 50 GB SSD (Fast SSD recommended.)
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Westlanders Laptop Recommendations

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memory Intel Core I7 12700 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W

storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

1349

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Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I9 13900 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

999

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Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I9 14900 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W

storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

1749

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Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)

memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I9 12900 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

1397

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Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I5 12450 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

645

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Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12450 H (Score: 628)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I5 12500 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI 80W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

710

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Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12500 H (Score: 633)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W

storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

799

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Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory AMD Ryzen 7 680 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

1299

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Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 680 H (Score: 880)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 100W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

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Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS (Score: 820)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

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memory Intel Core I7 13620 H

developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

1350

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Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070

memory CPU: Intel Core I7 13620 H (Score: 843)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p).

  • Core Requirements

  • desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Standard 64-bit OS required for modern direct memory access.

  • memoryDirectX: Version 12

    DX12 is required for advanced lighting and high-fidelity textures.

  • save_altStorage Note: 50 GB available space

    SSD is mandatory for fast asset streaming across various biomes.

settings_applications Optimization Notes:

Upscaling: Likely to support DLSS and FSR to maintain performance in densely built settlements.

Key Settings: View Distance, Shadow Quality, and Settlement Population Density are the primary performance drivers.

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Westlanders: Map Size and Regions

The 'Westlands' feature diverse biomes including scrub deserts, lush river valleys, and suffocating mines. The world is a dynamic sandbox where players can build actual road networks to connect different territories, evolving the physical landscape as they expand their trade empire.

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Westlanders: Post-Launch Content / DLC

Early Access roadmap involves rolling out story elements, quests, and expanded crafting recipes. Long-term support includes seasonal events and infrastructure expansions.

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Westlanders Skills & Upgrades Overview

Features a deep tech tree with over 100 unlocks. Progression moves from 'basic bush craft' to iron-forged tools and 1800s firearms. Unique to the genre is the specialized worker system, where recruited NPCs have perks and flaws, gaining proficiency over time but demanding higher wages.

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Westlanders: Game Editions

Early Access on PC via Steam/Epic ($34.99). Kickstarter backers (Early 2026) will receive unique rewards. Price is expected to increase for the 1.0 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Westlanders: Cross-Platform / Crossplay

PC Early Access initially. Full release targets PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Cross-platform play for the co-op mode is a development goal for the v1.0 launch.

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Westlanders Specific Game Elements

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Westlanders Weapons

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    Frontier Firearms (Late Game)

    Iron-forged revolvers and rifles based on authentic late-1800s technology.

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    Improvised Melee (Early Game)

    Basic tools crafted from wood and stone for initial defense.

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Westlanders Vehicles

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    The Wagon (Mobile Base)

    The player's primary home and upgradeable base of operations, pulled by horses and customizable with side-attachments.

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Westlanders Animals / Creatures

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    Beasts of the Night (Mysterious Wildlands Fauna)

    Role: Hostile nocturnal threats that disrupt campsite stability.

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    Frontier Horses (Various Breeds)

    Role: Pulling the mobile wagon base; can be raised and selected for specific tasks.

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Westlanders Characters

  • person
    The Survivor - Playable Protagonist (playable)

    A customized pioneer seeking to build a legacy in the Westlands.

Top 3 Characters:

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The

Westlander (Player): The customizable survivor turning wilderness into paradise. 2. Specialized Workers: Recruitable NPCs with unique backstories and job proficiency (miners, ranchers, etc.). 3. The Bandits: Relentless human antagonists representing the 'darkest depths of human nature.'

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Westlanders Missions / Objectives

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    The Wagon Journey (Prologue)

    Objective: Navigate your mobile base through the first biome and establish a permanent settlement.

Top 3 Missions/Objectives:

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Tame

the Frontier: Establishing the first self-sufficient campsite from your wagon. 2. Build a Trade Empire: Weaving an economic network of connected settlements across the valley. 3. Repel Bandit Raids: Defending your production hubs and outposts from dynamic dynamic threats.

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Westlanders Companions / Summons

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    Hired Workers (Human NPC)

    Ability: Automate ranching, mining, and trade route logistics.

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Westlanders Collectibles

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    Lost Secrets

    Location/Use: Hidden Frontier ruins

Top 3 Collectibles:

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Wagon

Attachments: Specialized gear found in hidden locations to upgrade your mobile base. 2. Rare Horse Breeds: Unique stallions that can be raised for speed or hauling strength. 3. Blueprints: Ingenious innovations required to unlock the top tier of the tech tree.

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Westlanders Armor

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    Toughened Leathers

    Focus/Stats: Provides basic protection against wildlife bites and minor environmental hazards.

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Westlanders Clothing / Appearance

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    Pioneer Gear

    Details: Functional clothing designed to prevent frostbite in cold biomes or manage heat exhaustion in deserts.

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Westlanders Other Features & Info

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    Multiplayer Modes

    Designed as a solo or cooperative survival experience. Co-op allows friends to manage resources, fight bandits, and build settlements together as a collective trade company.

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    Story and Setting

    Inspired by the ruthless 19th-century American West. Players navigate a land described as both 'hell' and 'paradise,' battling soaring temperatures, waterborne diseases, and bandits. The narrative is emergent, focusing on the rags-to-settlement arc where players uncover stories of those who failed the journey while forging their own legacy.

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    Top 3 Gameplay Mechanics
    1. 1. The Wagon Base: A mobile, upgradeable base of operations that travels with the player and serves as the hub for a deployable campsite. 2. Infrastructure Evolution: The ability to physically build road networks that connect territories and facilitate automated logistics. 3. Worker Automation: A management system where players hire, train, and pay workers to manage resource production and trade routes.
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Westlanders Frequently Asked Questions

  • help_outline What is Westlanders?
    A Wild West survival-crafting game where you build trade empires from a mobile wagon base.
  • help_outline Does it have co-op?
    Yes, players can build and manage their trade network with friends in online co-op.
  • help_outline Is it coming to consoles?
    Yes, a full v1.0 release is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after the PC Early Access phase.