Hawthorn

Hawthorn

PC

Release Date: 2026 Estimated

RPG, TPP, fantasy, sandbox, indie games, co-op, crafting, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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A sandbox RPG with an open world and an online coop mode. Hawthorn allows to play as anthropomorphic animals. Our task include planting crops, creating objects through crafting and exploring magical Windermere Valley with hopes of rebuilding the village.

Hawthorn is a sandbox RPG with a cooperative mode. We play the role of a small forest animal in the game. This is the debut project of the Near Studios team, which is made up of developers who previously worked in studios such as Bethesda, BioWare, and Naughty Dog.

Plot

In Hawthorn we end up in the fantasy Windermere Valley, where years ago the animals living in the forest built a trading post.

However, it is currently being destroyed by the pests and the fairy-tale lights. The situation is not made easier by circulating rumors about mysterious reasons for leaving the village.

As one of the forest animals, we are at the forefront of rebuilding this place and its community. Local residents are prejudiced. They focus on superstitions and old legends. It's up to us whether we become friends or enemies with them.

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Videos and Screens

[2:01] Hawthorn - FGS Spring Showcase 2025 Trailer

[1:43] Hawthorn - Trailer #2

Hawthorn Summary

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: NEARstudios

Publisher: NEARstudios

Age restrictions: 12+

Hawthorn System Requirements

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 15 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit