{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ec12aa032a22b16f20fb207b","clusterId":"c_18fe8fbfb7488605b2536052","slug":"reka-full-release-delayed-from-august-18","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"REKA Full Release Delayed From August 18","summary":"Emberstorm Entertainment announced on August 12 that the full release of the witch craft adventure game REKA, previously scheduled for August 18, 2026, will be delayed. The developer cited playtesting and third-party feedback that revealed many issues still needing fixes before launch, including bugs and performance problems, and said an extension of the development period is necessary for further improvements and polish. REKA is a craft adventure where the player becomes an apprentice to the legendary witch Baba Yaga, traveling while building and customizing a walking giant house reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle. Players gather materials in forests, complete requests from villagers in settlements, and uncover secrets hidden by Baba Yaga. The game entered early access on PC via Steam on September 12, 2024, and has been available since then. The developer plans to release a 1.0 beta version soon that allows testing content equivalent to the full version, including the final chapter of the story, and will collect player feedback on bugs, performance, new building features, quests, and story. The new full release date is unknown at the time of writing.","whyItMatters":"The delay comes just six days before the planned launch, and the developer's plan to release a 1.0 beta with the final chapter indicates the game is close to completion but not ready for a stable full release.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe delay was announced through Steam News, where the developer explained that playtesting and third-party feedback showed many issues remain to be fixed before the full release. The extension of the development period is needed to address bugs and performance issues and to make further improvements and polish.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upcoming 1.0 beta version will allow players to test content equivalent to the full version, including the final chapter of the story. The developer will collect feedback on bugs, performance, new building features, quests, and story during this beta period.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREKA began early access on September 12, 2024, and has been available on PC via Steam. The game\u0026#39;s premise involves becoming an apprentice to the legendary witch Baba Yaga and traveling while building and customizing a walking giant house. Players gather materials in forests, complete requests from villagers in settlements, and get closer to the secrets hidden by Baba Yaga.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full release date after the delay is unknown at the time of writing. The game remains available in early access on Steam.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"REKA's full release is delayed from Aug 18. The dev says playtesting found too many bugs and performance issues left to fix. A 1.0 beta with the final chapter is coming soon.","twitterPost":"Witch craft adventure REKA won't hit its August 18 full release. Emberstorm is extending development to fix bugs and polish, but a 1.0 beta with the story's end is on the way.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Emberstorm Entertainment has delayed the full release of REKA, the witch craft adventure with a walking giant house, from August 18. 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