FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 9, 1:00 PM CT | 2 PM ET
WAYFINDER ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING COLLABORATION WITH CRITICAL ROLE, THE RETURN TO THE PLAYSTATION STORE, AND A RELEASE DATE FOR 1.0!
Wayfinder announces an official release date, a return to PlayStation 5, and a cosmetic collaboration with Critical Role to bring Vox Machina into the Wayfinder universe
AUSTIN, TX - September 9, 2024 – Airship Syndicate (Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, Darksiders Genesis, and Battle Chasers: Nightwar) is excited to announce a new collaboration with Critical Role, bringing fan-favorite characters from Vox Machina into Wayfinder as exclusive skins, along with new themed content such as a unique mount and special housing items. In addition, Wayfinder is back on sale for PlayStation 5, with the game gearing up for its full release from Early Access on October 21st, 2024. This week also sees the launch of the Quality of Life 2 Update (QoL2), introducing significant improvements and new features, now live on both Steam and PlayStation 5.
Wayfinder x Critical Role Collaboration
Following the release of Wayfinder Echoes, Airship Syndicate received an outpouring of support from its dedicated community, with many players asking how they could help the newly independent studio. Rather than adding purchase pressure, the team wanted to offer content that was meaningful and purely supportive. In Critical Role, Airship found an ideal partner—pioneers in creating captivating stories and worlds as an independent, self-published company. This collaboration reflects the shared values of both teams, bringing exciting new content to players who want to support the journey.
“We are huge fans of Critical Role, so we’re super excited for this collaboration, which we hope is the first of many. If players love this Supporter Pack, we’d love to make more--with Critical Role, and other IP’s in the future!”
Joe Madureira - CEO
The Wayfinder - Critical Role Supporter Pack comes loaded with items fans of both worlds will love. The pack will retail for $19.99 and be available for sale when Wayfinder releases out of Early Access on October 21st 2024. The pack includes:
4 Character Personas
1 Mount & Saddle
4 Character Charms
15 Housing Items
10 Sprays
"We want to continue to find fun and unique ways to interact with and explore Exandria. Seeing the creative team at Airship bring elements from Vox Machina to life in Wayfinder has been such a treat for the entire Critical Role team and we hope that players find this collab as cool and enjoyable as we do."
Shaunette DeTie - Critical Role Licensing Manager
Airship hopes to continue releasing supporter packs with the same approach—cool, unique cosmetics made in collaboration with other independent studios. No in-game transactions or ads. No pressure to buy. Just fun extras for players looking to support studios they love.
High resolution art is attached, and you can read more about the Critical Role Supporter Pack HERE
PlayStation 5 Launch
Wayfinder has returned to the PlayStation Store, welcoming both new and returning PlayStation 5 players to experience its rebirth with the Echoes Update. This transformative update has shifted Wayfinder from an always-online game to an offline, co-op ARPG. While returning players will need to start fresh, all Founder Items and Runesilver compensation will be automatically granted once they reach a specific milestone in the game.
Returning Wayfinders can update their PS5 version of the game to jump into Echoes, and new players can purchase it directly from the PlayStation Store.
Quality of Life Update 2
Launching today on PC and PlayStation 5 – Quality of Life Update 2 (QoL 2) focuses on enhancing the multiplayer experience, expanding housing, and refining core gameplay. As the final update before the highly anticipated 1.0 launch, Airship has packed QoL2 with community-requested features and optimizations to elevate the player experience.
Key Features in QoL 2 Update:
Discord Invites - Steam players can now seamlessly invite friends to join their games directly through Discord
Housing Expansion - The new multi-story apartment option offers spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, and a stunning balcony view, providing a perfect canvas to showcase the hundreds of collectible items scattered throughout the world.
World Scaling - optional world scaling has been added to ensure balanced gameplay across all areas. This new feature adjusts enemy levels, encounter difficulty, and loot drops based on the player's current level, offering a tailored and challenging experience.
Improved Melee Combat Control - Players can now enjoy smoother, more fluid melee interactions, with full directional control throughout the entire swing animation, making it easier to land attacks and execute combos.
Performance & UI Customization - Players can now toggle features like shadows, ambient occlusion, and post-processing effects, as well as enjoy faster load times and reduced stuttering during gameplay.
For more information check out the latest news post HERE
Steam Sale 9/9 - 9/16/2024
To celebrate the release of QoL2, Wayfinder is currently 30% off on Steam – its lowest price ever – from September 9th to September 16th. This is the perfect time for new players to jump in and experience the all new Wayfinder themselves.
Looking Ahead to 1.0 and Beyond
Airship Syndicate is also thrilled to announce that Wayfinder will officially launch into version 1.0 on October 21, 2024, on Steam and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games Store releases to follow. The full release of Wayfinder will bring the game's largest update ever, featuring a new character, new open world zone, new dungeons, and more.
“We've had a lot of plans for Wayfinder's future and are happy that we have the chance to start bringing those to life beginning with 1.0. The update to 1.0 is our largest yet, providing the largest amount of new content to date, which is sure to excite those that have been playing throughout early access, and for those who have yet to start, there will be even more to look forward to!”
Steve Madureira - Game Director
While Wayfinder’s journey to its 1.0 release has had its challenges, Airship Syndicate has continually moved forward, delivering new content and improving the game with the incredible support of our community. Initially, plans for post-1.0 updates were uncertain, with the decision hinging on the game’s reception and sales. Today, however, Airship is excited to announce plans for at least one more major post-launch update, featuring a marquee addition designed to extend Wayfinder’s longevity on PC—Mods
“Wayfinder was conceived as an always evolving online world for players to adventure with friends. While we’re confident in our trajectory to create content post 1.0 due to the reception and positive feedback, this guarantees that Wayfinder will live post 1.0 thanks to a thriving community of dedicated players looking to expand the world and create awesome experiences for fellow Wayfinders. The sky will truly be the limit”
AJ LaSaracina - Executive Producer
The post-1.0 update will introduce a range of quality-of-life improvements, with mod support being the highlight—empowering the Wayfinder community to create and share their own content. Additionally, the introduction of multiple save slots will allow players to explore and experiment without committing everything to a single save.
For additional information please contact AJ LaSaracina at aj@airshipsyndicate.com.
About Airship Syndicate
Based in thriving Austin, Texas, Airship Syndicate is a multi-platform game development studio that specializes in building compelling IPs. From Darksiders to Battle Chasers to League of Legends and beyond, Airship has helped create and expand on brands known worldwide. Our current project is Wayfinder, a co-op character-based action RPG. Set in a beautiful new world, this original IP is the culmination of our decades of experience and big ambitions.
ABOUT CRITICAL ROLE:
Critical Role is one of the fastest growing independent media companies in the world, starting as a roleplaying game between friends and evolving into a new kind of organization dedicated to storytelling, community and imagination. As Critical Role continues to expand the unique universe it has created, with complex stories set in an ever-evolving world, it also continues to create more ways for fans to experience the brand, including both fiction and nonfiction books on The New York Times Best Sellers list, comic books, graphic novels, collectibles, tabletop and roleplaying games, podcasts, live events, and a critically acclaimed animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, airing exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, Critical Role has launched two major initiatives: an official 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Critical Role Foundation (CRF), and a tabletop game publishing company, Darrington Press. With an original cast of award-winning veteran voice actors who are also co-founders of the company, including Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey and Liam O'Brien, Critical Role is committed to ensuring anyone can discover its stories, characters and community. For more information on Critical Role go to www.critrole.com.