Find someone extraordinary.
Explore the Expanse and encounter its beasts. Learn their nature before deciding how to approach.
AN INDEPENDENT ACTION RPG · IN DEVELOPMENT
BEASTIARCH
Some bonds
change everything.
Explore an untamed world. Build a bond with extraordinary beasts.
Take to the sky with a companion of your own.
CAPTURED IN BEASTIARCH
The world is
taking shape.
Start with a 17-second look at real development gameplay.
Dragon takeoff, flight and a valley to explore. Silent footage, with the HUD intact.
DEVELOPMENT FOOTAGE ? VISUALS AND FEATURES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THE HEART OF THE JOURNEY
Your companion.
Your way forward.
The world is the invitation. The bond is what we want you to remember. Here is the experience we are building toward.
Grow through shared moments.
Care, travel, exploration and teamwork are the foundation of the relationship system in development. Progress should come from being together.
See farther together.
Take to the sky, find your next horizon and face the wild with a companion beside you. Riding and flight are visible in the current footage.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTION · SEE THE ROADMAP FOR CURRENT READINESS
A WORLD WORTH GETTING LOST IN
The horizon is
only the beginning.
Wild islands. Unlikely companions. A place to call your own.
Beastiarch is being built around the freedom to explore—and the bonds that make the journey matter.
01 / THE UNCHARTED
Leave the map.
Find your story.
Our vision: procedural islands, sweeping mountain ranges and ocean crossings that turn a distant silhouette into your next adventure.
Explore the vision ↓
CONCEPT STUDY / REFLECTION02 / THE UNLIKELY COMPANION
More than power.
A connection.
The beast beside you should feel like someone, not something. Negotiation, personality and bonding are the heart of the experience we’re working toward.
Earn trust. Learn their nature. Discover what you can become together.
THREE PILLARS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY.
Development vision
01BOND
Earn the extraordinary.
Creatures with character. Connections that grow through understanding, not just conquest.
02EXPLORE
Follow your curiosity.
Islands, biomes and mysteries connected by ocean journeys, shipping routes and warp gates.
03BUILD
Make somewhere yours.
A den today. A stronghold tomorrow. Modular spaces you can shape and defend.
CAPTURED IN BEASTIARCH
A world
you can step into.
Fresh screenshots from our development build.
Explore the valley, meet your companion and take to the sky. Select an image to view it in full.
DEVELOPMENT SCREENSHOTS · GAMEPLAY HUD INTACT · VISUALS AND FEATURES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THE ROAD AHEAD
Progress you can see.
A direction you can follow.
Updated
Provisional development roadmap; priorities may change after playtesting. No release date is announced.
A world to explore
Our current development captures show on-foot exploration, companions, dragon riding and flight through the Expanse. Watch the real build above.
Readiness checkEvidence: October 15 screenshots and development gameplay footage.
Bonds that grow through doing
A five-stage relationship system is being developed around care, journeys, exploration and teamwork. Relationship progress is separate from a creature’s physical growth.
Readiness checkReady for wider testing when returning companions keep their progress and new players understand their next milestone.
Make the whole journey feel better
Refine combat readability, companion behavior, controls and onboarding. Improve frame pacing and memory use while preserving the world’s visual character.
Readiness checkReady when a new player can explore, fight, bond and save without developer guidance or a restart.
A dependable invited playtest
Validate installation, save compatibility, controller setup and co-op across real machines. Gather focused feedback before opening access more widely.
Readiness checkInvitations follow a verified playable build. Dates, device requirements and distribution details will be shared with selected testers.
A larger shared adventure
Develop deeper creature variety, den building and wider exploration, informed by what players enjoy in the first slice.
Readiness checkScope and order remain provisional. Platform releases and multiplayer availability are not yet public commitments.
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT DEN
The latest
from the journey.
Small windows into what is changing.
For occasional updates, opt in when you register your interest.
A fresh look at the Expanse
Four new full-frame development screenshots show the blossom valley, the sky ring at dusk, dragon flight and an Emberwing companion. The gameplay HUD remains visible so you can see the build as it is.
Explore the screenshots ↗Building a more meaningful bond
The development candidate gained a five-stage companion relationship system, with progress from care, travel, exploration and teamwork. Save compatibility and wider playtest checks remain part of getting it ready for players.
See the development priorities ↗The first gameplay window
Three short development clips opened a window into dragon takeoff, flight and the valley. Community registration lets interested players raise their hand for future playtests.
Watch the gameplay ↗BEFORE YOU JOIN
A few good
questions.
What is Beastiarch?
An independent action RPG in development by Von Base Enterprises, built around extraordinary beasts, exploration and the relationships you form with your companions.
What makes the bond different?
Our direction is a relationship built through shared experiences: care, journeys, exploration and teamwork. The five-stage system is in development; its wider playtest readiness is tracked in the roadmap.
Can I play now?
There is no public download on this site. Request playtest access below; we contact selected testers when a suitable build and testing window are available. Signup is free and does not guarantee access.
Which platforms and controllers are supported?
Development is focused on PC. Public platform support, minimum requirements and controller compatibility will be confirmed through testing. Console releases and Steam Deck verification have not been announced.
Is there co-op?
Co-op is being developed and tested. A reliable public multiplayer experience, player limits and distribution details have not yet been announced.
When will it release, and what will it cost?
A release date and price have not been announced. The roadmap describes provisional priorities rather than promised launch dates.
Are these actual gameplay images?
The gameplay videos and screenshot gallery come from development builds. Hero and world reference images elsewhere are labeled concept artwork. Visuals and features may change.
How do I send feedback or cover the game?
Use the signup form: choose playtesting or contributing, and add your feedback or creator inquiry in the optional note. If invited to test, include the build version, what happened, steps to reproduce and whether you could continue. The press kit below contains shareable gameplay screenshots and a fact sheet.
Will signup add me to Discord or send automated emails?
No. Signup saves your interest privately. It does not join a Discord server. Development updates require a separate opt-in; automated email delivery is not currently configured.
HELP SHAPE THE FIRST ADVENTURE
Play. Tell us.
Make it better.
We are gathering interest for invited development playtests. There is no public download or announced testing date yet.
A name and an email.
Request access below. PC details and gaming handles are optional and help us match testers to a suitable build. No purchase or account login is required.
Know what you are testing.
Selected testers will receive the build, setup guidance, a suggested session length and specific feedback questions. Requirements and controller guidance will accompany the invitation.
The honest version helps.
Tell us what felt good, what was confusing and what stopped you. For bugs, include the build version, steps to reproduce and your PC specs. Never include passwords or private account details.
What we need to learn: Can you find your way, understand your companion, enjoy the controls and return to your save reliably?
Request playtest access ↗FOR CREATORS & PRESS
Tell the story.
Show the real build.
Download four gameplay screenshots, the gameplay first-look reel, the studio mark and a fact sheet. Label footage as development gameplay and link back to Beastiarch.
REQUEST PLAYTEST ACCESS
Help shape
the adventure.
Help shape the world you want to explore.
Join the community, tell us where you play, and raise your hand for future playtests.
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Private by default.
Your contact details and gaming handles stay with the studio.
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No purchase. No pressure.
Playtests depend on available builds. Platform preferences are not promises of a console release.