Westlanders, developed by The Breach Studios and published by Team17, is an open-world survival game set in the wild west. Players can explore the unforgiving wilds alone or with friends, traversing the landscape on a customizable wagon.

The wagon serves as a mobile base of operations. Equipment can be attached to the wagon’s side, enhancing its capabilities as they venture out. Players can also switch out the type of horse pulling their wagon from a variety that they have raised.

Players will have a deployable campsite that includes workstations and utilities. Crafting is another key gameplay element as they enhance their tools to create advanced structures. The technology is based on the late 1800s, allowing players to build up to iron forged tools and firearms.

In the wilderness, players will face a variety of challenges ranging from weather conditions based on the biome they are in or dangerous creatures they have to keep an eye out for. Even the environment may carry waterborne diseases that can afflict their characters.

The world is filled with riches and lost secrets to be uncovered, ranging from vital resources to interesting characters. Players may even find remnants of those who failed to survive in the Westlands.

Team17, the game’s publishers, posted a new gameplay trailer on November 10, 2026. It displays how players can build their encampments similar to the building and crafting style of The Forest. Aside from building, a bear can also be seen attempting to rush the players while they are setting up their encampment.

Westlanders will be available for Xbox, Playstation, and PC players and can already be wishlisted. A Closed Playtest has started and will run until November 17. It will have 6-8 hours of gameplay, so those interested in joining the Playtest can do so via Steam.