{"rewrite":{"id":"r_76d73d6e28618dda7477269c","clusterId":"c_4eda67648afa69ec51dc4fde","slug":"roguelite-defense-game-stonewards-hits-100-000-wishlists-ahead-of-august-12-early-access","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Roguelite Defense Game Stonewards Hits 100,000 Wishlists Ahead of August 12 Early Access","summary":"Banana Tiger Studio announced that Stonewards has surpassed 100,000 wishlist registrations. The first-person roguelite defense game supports solo play and up to 4-player co-op. Players control a dwarf, mining ore, forging equipment, and defending against monster hordes. Early access begins August 12 on PC via Steam for 1,350 yen.","whyItMatters":"The 100,000 wishlist milestone and confirmed early access date signal strong pre-launch interest for a small studio's co-op roguelite defense title.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eStonewards has crossed 100,000 wishlist registrations ahead of its early access launch, Banana Tiger Studio announced. The game casts players as a dwarf tasked with rescuing the dwarven kingdom\u0026#39;s fortress by digging through procedurally generated tunnels, collecting ore, and forging equipment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core loop repeats mining, forging, and combat. Going deeper into tunnels yields better ores and treasure chests but cuts into preparation time. Resources return to the forge for weapons, repairs, and random upgrades. Defense battles require maintaining walls and gates against monster waves.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly access starts August 12 on PC via Steam, priced at 1,350 yen. Japanese language support is planned. The early access period is expected to last 9 to 12 months, with a slight price increase at full release.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Stonewards' 100k wishlists show a market for dwarf-led co-op defense, but the 1,350 yen price on Steam will test if that interest converts at launch.","twitterPost":"Stonewards' 100k wishlists signal co-op roguelite demand, but the 1,350 yen Steam price will test conversion.","threadsPost":"Stonewards hit 100k wishlists before its August 12 early access. The real test is the 1,350 yen price on Steam. Co-op roguelite fans are interested, but will they pay?","newsletterBlurb":"Banana Tiger Studio's Stonewards has topped 100,000 wishlists ahead of its August 12 early access launch. The co-op roguelite defense game will be available on Steam for 1,350 yen, with Japanese support planned.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/01/170065.html\",\"title\":\"【Up to 4-Player Co-op】Roguelite Action Game 'Stonewards' Early Access Starts August 12, Wishlist Registrations Exceed 100,000!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4256,"outputTokens":573,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786288740,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T15:15:50.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-09T15:16:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-09T15:15:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4eda67648afa69ec51dc4fde","canonicalTitle":"【最大4人協力】採掘で資源を集めて拠点を守るローグライトACT『Stonewards』8月12日早期アクセス開始＆ウィッシュリスト登録数10万件突破！","representativeArticleId":"a_7ef57bf574f0f8eb485c26bf","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Stonewards\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-01T09:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-01T09:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-09T15:16:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/01/170065.html","title":"【最大4人協力】採掘で資源を集めて拠点を守るローグライトACT『Stonewards』8月12日早期アクセス開始＆ウィッシュリスト登録数10万件突破！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Stonewards"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}