Nested Lands, Out Now in Open Alpha

Combat Plague-Ridden Devastation in Survival RPG Nested Lands, Out Now in Open Alpha

Build your settlement and survive the brutal, plague-ridden world, where everybody must fend for themselves

Nicosia, Cyprus (February 20, 2025) | Today, META Publishing has launched its Open Alpha playtest for upcoming city-builder survival RPG Nested Lands. The Open Alpha for Nested Lands is currently available on Windows PC via Steam. 

Developed by 1M Bits Horde, Nested Lands challenges players to overcome adversity and provide for their villagers, all while surviving an array of harsh conditions. This Alpha round is designed to test players on how far they can extend their settlement and how autonomous it would be. Villagers will build, craft, and sustain themselves, but only if guided properly. As the village grows, so will the impact of the player's decisions, as they will begin to shape the lives of each villager.

The world is brutal, so be prepared for bandits to raid the village. Fend off their attacks, reinforce the settlement, and most importantly, SURVIVE THE PLAGUE.

About Nested Lands

A devastating plague has swept through the world, transforming it beyond recognition. A once lush, peaceful kingdom is now dark and mangled, with droves of bloodthirsty bandits and unpredictable madmen twisted by the plague roaming the lands. Show any sign of weakness, and death will come swiftly and painfully. There is no place for hope here; the remnants of humans, embittered and mutilated, can only pray to live another day.


In Nested Lands, players will start from nothing, rising to overcome monumental challenges and make their fame echo across the kingdom. Craft all the tools and resources needed to survive a harsh, highly interactive environment, build a settlement from the ground up, battle vicious foes, and recruit allies for extra help. The unpredictably harsh weather and the coming winter are equally worthy opponents of the settlement, and the highly detailed world full of random events won't grant players a single moment's rest. Every decision will be carefully watched and evaluated. Will the townspeople praise their worthy leader, or will their name instill fear into the common folk who dwell in this massive open world?

The Open Alpha for Nested Lands is available now on Steam. Some features, including online co-op, will not be available in this round of playtesting. Nested Lands is coming to Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store later this year.

Stay up to date with Nested Lands by following the game on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Discord, and YouTube. Learn more about the game at www.nestedlands.com.



About META Publishing

META Publishing is a growing publishing label owned by Owlcat Games, specializing in gameplay-first titles with co-op multiplayer features. The label has a solid portfolio, including games like Biped, Spirit of the Island, Train Valley 2, and more. New upcoming titles from META Publishing: Biped 2, Nested Lands, and a new game from the Brazilian studio 1M Bits Horde, the creators of Spirit of the Island.