Recorded LIVE on Twitch Tuesday, December 3rd comes the podcast's capstone to its first season, The 2025 LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything). Ted, Victor, Kyle, Michael and Kai join the podcast to answer the community's questions both from Discord and live from our Twitch chat rooom. From news updates on game engines and Early Access and other questions on development to lore, combat, magic, skills and Ted's book release; no one shyed away from your questions, answered in full. This is a WHOPPING two-hour long episode, presented in FULL! So, kick back dear listener and enjoy

This is THE Magic & Combat episode you've been waiting for! Joe sits down with Michael (Gameplay Director) and Hugues (Lead Game Designer) and gets deep into the systems governing magic and combat in The Wayward Realms. From spell creation to weapons with multiple damage types, we cover what's been built, what's coming down the road and what we'll see in Early Access

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In this episode, the team at Once Lost Games gives an update on The Wayward Realms, covering internal changes, the upcoming Early Access release, and the current financial status following their ongoing Kickstarter campaign. We discuss the game's development roadmap, key gameplay elements, and the similarities and differences between TWR and Daggerfall. The team dives into how player choices will shape each playthrough, the magic and combat systems, and how combat will feel—whether it's a simple swing or skill-based. Plus, we explore the major inspirations behind the game, beyond Daggerfall and D&D. Tune in for all the latest details!

Over the summer, we lost a true innovator and patriarch within the video game industry, Julian LeFay. With his daughter Shae, and close friend and colleague, Ted Perterson; we celebrate the man known as "The Father of The Elder Scrolls" looking back at his early life, career and his many, many passions that acted as vehicles for him to deeply explore and sate his need to understand the world around him. This episode is a chance for fans of Julian's work to pull back a thick curtain of pixels to understand the mind behind games that challenged us to be brave, explore our world and hunger for knowledge lost to the ages.

In this episode of Wayward Radio, our host sits down with Victor (Creative Producer), Kai (Art Director), and Eugenia (Tech Artist) to explore the visual direction of The Wayward Realms. From the game's unique art style and 80s-inspired aesthetic to how the team uses Unreal Engine and technology to bring it all to life, they dive into the creative process behind weapons, armor, and environmental storytelling.

With Early Access coming in at the end of the year, it's time to get excited about what early Kickstarter backers will experience when the first glimpses of The Archipelago becomes a reality. But, what will it look like and who will we meet? What sort of experience will Eyjar present to us and what challenges await? Ted, (CEO of OLG), Victor (Creative Producer of OLG) and John (Senior Editor of TWR) give us a taste of what's to come!

In this episode, we explore the evolving world of The Wayward Realms, focusing on the rich lore and dynamic setting of The Archipelago. From unique races and diverse biomes to complex cultures and factions, we discuss how the game's narrative depth will draw players in. The team shares how story will be delivered through environmental design, itemization, and in-game artifacts. We wrap up with a look at current development highlights and answer community questions on magic balance and quest discovery.

In this episode of Wayward Radio, three of our dev team members join host Joe to explore how AI is revolutionizing The Wayward Realms' development. Discover the exciting possibilities AI brings to RPGs and how our team carefully balances innovation with our core vision for authentic role-playing experiences. (Spoiler: We explain why a vengeful trout probably won't become your mortal enemy... unless our writers decide it should!)