《Never Wither》Demo上线Steam

An open-world survival crafting game with a creature collection twist is making its playable debut during Steam Next Fest, and it looks like one worth keeping an eye on. Never Wither, developed around the concept of incarnating as the creatures you collect, has launched a free demo on Steam that introduces multiplayer for the first time. Set on the corruption-ravaged continent of Edda, the game puts players in the role of a Gardener of the World Tree, tasked with purifying the land by collecting fantastical creatures and using their abilities to survive, build, and fight.

The demo opens up Verdant Valley, the game’s first region, described as a river valley where forests and waterways weave together. It accounts for roughly 20% of the full game’s total map area and is home to 19 collectible creatures and 4 bosses. Developers estimate the demo offers between three and five hours of gameplay, though players who want to fully explore the region or breed their ideal creature companions should expect that figure to stretch considerably.

Creature collection in Never Wither goes well beyond simply catching and battling. Each creature carries its own Aptitude, meaning some are built for combat while others are better suited to production tasks. Rare Imprints can further differentiate your companions, and creatures can gain Insight through battle and work to swap in new abilities, creating a growth path that is specific to each player’s playstyle. There are also Aberrant creatures, individuals warped by Corruption, which can be purified to unlock companions with unique appearances and abilities.

Base building is woven into the experience too. Companions can gather resources, carry loads, process materials, and even defend your home when enemies attack. Defeating bosses rewards players with new Resonance Spells to take into future encounters. The newly added multiplayer support allows players to invite friends into their world to explore, build, and tackle bosses together. World rules can also be customised, including the option to switch on PVP and compete directly against friends.

The Never Wither demo supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, and will remain available throughout the entirety of Steam Next Fest. No release date or platform information beyond Steam has been confirmed at this stage. You can download the demo and wishlist the full game over on the Never Wither Steam page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Never Wither?

Never Wither is an open-world survival building action RPG centred on creature collection. Players take on the role of a Gardener of the World Tree on the corruption-threatened continent of Edda, collecting and incarnating as fantastical creatures to survive, build, and fight.

Is there a Never Wither demo available?

Yes, a free demo is available to download on Steam during Steam Next Fest. It opens up the game’s first region, Verdant Valley, and offers an estimated three to five hours of gameplay.

Does Never Wither support multiplayer?

The Steam Next Fest demo introduces multiplayer for the first time, allowing players to invite friends into their world to collect creatures, build structures, and take on bosses together. PVP mode can also be enabled through customisable world rules.

How many creatures and bosses are in the Never Wither demo?

The demo features 19 collectible creatures and 4 bosses within the Verdant Valley region, which makes up approximately 20% of the full game’s map.

What platforms is Never Wither available on?

Never Wither currently has a demo available on Steam. No additional platform announcements have been confirmed at this time.

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