It’s like a medieval version of Death Stranding, with horses and a massive open world set in Mongolia. The ambitious Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori, scheduled for early access release in 2025, promises to deliver impressive horse-handling mechanics.

There have been many games that, inspired by others, have gone on to surpass the originals. While Death Stranding serves as a reference point when discussing Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori, a new project revealed last summer by the teams at Aesir Interactive and Mindscape, the two games differ significantly in mechanics. Like Hideo Kojima’s title, this open world set in 13th-century Mongolia asks players to survive, explore, and complete courier missions on horseback, all while uncovering the mystical secrets of these ancient lands.

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori places you in the role of a young courier rider from a Mongolian tribe, where horses are crucial for exploration and survival in the vast and beautiful Mongolian landscape. Without the burden of being a world-saving hero, your task is to raise, tame, and train your horses to navigate the challenges of the diverse and vibrant environments.

A Vast World to Discover on Horseback

The adventure will take place in a massive open world, where players will explore various biomes and discover intriguing stories, all while strategically planning their routes. Immersion in nature and thoughtful planning for your journeys will be key to completing missions and surviving in this challenging setting.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game promises stunning, detailed landscapes that will transport players to historical Mongolia. Unlike Aesir’s previous horse games, Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori will launch in Early Access, giving players the chance to influence the game’s development and participate in its evolution from the earliest stages.

Excitement for the project is building as the team at Aesir Interactive has been working hard to deliver an authentic experience for horse enthusiasts. Their goal is to create a game that respects equestrian culture while also appealing to a broader audience, including those looking for non-violent adventures in an open world.

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is expected to launch in Early Access on Steam sometime in 2025. Developers encourage players to add the game to their wishlists and follow its progress on social media to stay up to date on the project’s news, story, and core gameplay.

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