TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME.
Follow rivers, uncover buried ruins, and venture into the volcanic Cinderdeep. Pack well. The next discovery might take you further than you think.
A sandbox adventure. Your way.
Beyond the next ridge, a new discovery.
At the end of the trail, a place to call home.
Windows PC • In development
01 Welcome to Hearthwild
Set out with empty pockets and a head full of plans. Gather, build, and grow into the adventurer you want to be. There’s always something over the next hill.
A small shelter. A working farm. A home worth coming back to. Build block by block, furnish every corner, and watch the weather roll in.
Follow rivers, uncover buried ruins, and venture into the volcanic Cinderdeep. Pack well. The next discovery might take you further than you think.
Six skills. Forty-two perks. Gain experience by doing what you love, from mining and building to farming, fishing, exploration, and combat.
A world worth sharing. Settle in on your own or invite friends into a hosted multiplayer world.
How multiplayer works02 The latest
New discoveries.
A world that keeps growing.

A fresh balance for mystery rewards, with stronger bonuses worth discovering.
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Six skill trees. Forty-two perks. A new way to make progress.
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Take more of the world with you, from woven packs to Cindersteel.
Read story03 Your next adventure
Get the official Hearthwild launcher.
Install the game, catch up on the latest news,
and keep your adventure up to date.
The launcher runs on Windows. You can download the installer here and move it to your Windows PC.
First time installing?
04 Before you set out
A few things to know
before your first adventure.
Download HearthwildSetup.exe using the button above, then open the installer on your Windows PC. Start the Hearthwild launcher, choose Install Game, and press Play when the installation finishes.
The launcher checks for published game updates when it starts. When an update is available, install it before you jump back in.
The launcher currently supports 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11. macOS, Linux, mobile, and console versions are not available.
Hearthwild is in development. Performance and features may change as new versions arrive.
Yes. You can host a world or use a dedicated server, with support for up to four players. Everyone should use the same game version.
Local-network play and direct internet connections are supported. Hosting over the internet currently requires router port forwarding; there is no automatic matchmaking service.
The launcher is currently unsigned, so Windows may show “Unknown publisher” or a SmartScreen warning. Your browser may also flag it as an uncommon download.
Our official installer is hosted at downloads.playhearthwild.com. Check the address and your security software’s findings before deciding whether to run a download.
The latest published posts appear in the news section on this page and inside the launcher. Open a story to read the full update.