![[logo_v2-B.png]] ## Current Status > [!abstract] Game Status > *Journey Express* is currently in a **Closed Beta**! > > My current plan is to release the game either late this year or early 2026! I'm still working through if something like **Early Access** would be beneficial, but stay tuned for updates! > > The **Open Playtest** concluded in early September of 2025. > Thank you to everyone who participated! ## In Development > [!todo] Feature > Implement all character/player traits that haven't been already > [!example] Testing > On-going testing for food consumption, health tracking, and randomized events ## Next Up > [!todo] Feature > Add some kind of effects for swimming, including: locomotion, visuals, and audio ## Backlog - **Testing:** Verify behavior of picking up interactive world object (backpack full, etc.) - **Bug report:** River crossing logic selected a point way too far to the west - **Feature:** Update food remaining math in journal UI - **Other:** Work on new game trailer - **Bug:** Fix spawn point selection not working in exploration scenes - **Enhancement:** Add flavor text, rarity, and biome to each POI scriptable - **Enhancement:** Improve or replace character controller for exploration - **Bug:** Fix end game UI not animating payouts correctly - **Other:** Polish splash screens during startup - **Enhancement:** Add settings for video and audio ## Past Releases > [!done] Beta-2056 > **October 3, 2025**: Release notes [available on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2127350/view/510716627073894194) ### Prior To 10/03/2025 > [!example] Past Releases > All features and content included up until [Dev Diary #30](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2127350/view/510716627073894159) #journey_express