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The Great Wastes

Released 24 September 2026 · PC · Indie, RPG, Strategy

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"The Great Wastes" is a pixelated fantasy SRPG. Players take on the role of a mysterious young man living in an isolated village. One day, the village is suddenly attacked by a group of unidentified black-clad individuals, forcing the young man to flee with his childhood sweetheart and companions.

Story

Classic Pixel SRPG The Great Wastes is crafted with classic 2D pixel art and features a story told through a traditional linear narrative. The main storyline is divided into multiple chapters, and as the story progresses, new areas for free exploration will be unlocked. Classic Turn-Based Tactical Combat The combat system in "The Great Wastes" employs classic turn-based tactical battles, maintaining a flow of "player round" and "enemy round" on the battlefield. However, status effect durations and skill cooldowns are resolved based on character actions, and the game features extensive character re-action mechanisms. These changes result in faster-paced combat, enhanced controllability, and richer strategic depth. Intuitive Battle Controls The battlefield UI interactions are meticulously designed. Selecting a target allows players to view character status and skill information without leaving the battlefield for a secondary interface. Basic attacks can be executed quickly by selecting a character and clicking on a valid target. Skills can be activated using hotkeys to enter targeting mode, after which moving the cursor previews the skill's effect range. Clicking a tile...

Gameplay

Follow us Official YouTube: @TheGreatWastes Official Bilibili Space id: 613471349 Official QQ group: Official QQ group 1:531097662 About the Game Classic Pixel SRPG The Great Wastes is crafted with classic 2D pixel art and features a story told through a traditional linear narrative. The main storyline is divided into multiple chapters, and as the story progresses, new areas for free exploration will be unlocked. Classic Turn-Based Tactical Combat The combat system in "The Great Wastes" employs classic turn-based tactical battles, maintaining a flow of "player round" and "enemy round" on the battlefield. However, status effect durations and skill cooldowns are resolved based on character actions, and the game features extensive character re-action mechanisms. These changes result in faster-paced combat, enhanced controllability, and richer strategic depth. Intuitive Battle Controls The battlefield UI interactions are meticulously designed. Selecting a target allows players to view character status and skill information without leaving the battlefield for a secondary interface. Basic attacks can be executed quickly by selecting a character and clicking on a valid target. Skills can be activated using hotkeys to enter targeting mode, after which moving the cursor previews the skill's effect range. Clicking a tile immediately triggers the skill. With the...

Features

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Release details

The Great Wastes is a Indie, RPG and Strategy game by 大荒游戏. The Great Wastes came out on Thursday, 24 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 24 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When did The Great Wastes come out?

The Great Wastes came out on 24 September 2026.

Which platforms is The Great Wastes on?

The Great Wastes is on PC.

Who makes The Great Wastes?

The Great Wastes is developed by 大荒游戏.

What kind of game is The Great Wastes?

The Great Wastes is a game of these genres: Indie, RPG and Strategy.

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