- Steam Autumn Sale | 25% off Equinox: Homecoming! - 1 October 2026
It's time for the Steam Autumn Sale, and we are participating! You can get the main game for 25% off! Now is a great time to get on that horse and ride around Alderwood 💜 In addition to the base game sale, we are also offering 20% off from Premium Bundle - great time to pick up a Riding Pass and some other additional goodies in preparation for Halloween fun that's on the way 👀
- Hotfix 1.8.1 - 1 October 2026
Small hotfix coming your way today! Servers are down for approximately an hour starting 11.30 CET.- Added a fallback to the quest Acquired Knowledge to make sure no one gets stuck.- Made sure Lewis is visible in all quests. Don't go hiding 🫣 - Fix for the Oakley quest interfering with weeklies. No more keeping the cows to himself! 🐮
- Patch 1.8.0 - Chapter 6, new horses and French translation - 29 September 2026
We bring you great many things with this update, including return to Hollow Vale!Chapter 6: The main story continues! The mystery deepens as you explore your past and delve into your connection to the Hollow Vale6 main quest6 side quests11 weekliesNew DWB Horse Coats - Two Grey Horses!Dapple grey horse: Oakley the LovesickFleabitten grey horse: Scout the VigilantHorse Tack8 new Western blankets - Can be found at vendors around the island and purchased for Silver. Horse grazing - When your horse is hungry or thirsty it will now graze/drink whenever it is left by grass or water. This will restore your horses Hunger and Thirst bars and earn Horse XP.French localisation - Parles-tu français? We are super happy to add French to Equinox! French can now be selected in the options, and will default to French if your Steam language is set to French.The Hollow Vale race - “The Bond” will now be a…
- Additional double golden alders sale! - 24 September 2026
Hey! So we hear you: the sales wasn't organised well enough and back end pooping its pantaloonies in the middle of the weekend means not all of you had the chance to take advantage of our very first golden alders sale. How to fix that? Additional sale, of course! We work hard to avoid FOMO promotions and content as much as possible. We are also doing our best to listen to our community. So in the interest of getting everyone a fair shot at a big discount we're running it again RIGHT NOW until Wednesday, 30 September 2026 9 AM CET! You can get EVEN MORE golden alders or if you didn't have a chance to grab some, now is your chance! The sale is running until Chapter 6 release so you'll have something to use those golden alders in right after the sale!Again we apologise greatly for the issues that took place during the sale and hope everyone can make use of this opportunity instead.
- Golden Alders double sale continues an extra day! - 21 September 2026
Due to the back end issues we had last weekend, we are extending the double alders sale for additional 24 hours! The sale ends 10 AM Stockholm time, so make sure you grab your double alders while you have the chance!
- Patch 1.7.0: New horse, new clothes and tack! - 26 August 2026
Zephyr the Determined - Zephyr seems to be having some problems adjusting to their training routine. Are they stubborn, or just misunderstood? Will you take on the challenge of getting to know Zephyr enough to help them find their place?Body markings customization is now available on ALL ArabiansWhen whistling (H on keyboard) for your horse, it will now actually run to you! (We’re looking forward to seeing all the trouble you guys get into with this one!)Highly requested Goth inspired clothing and cosmetic Equipment - 4 new clothing bundles and 2 gear bundles.Improved ground collision system tested on Lighthouse Island has now been deployed to the entire game. Getting stuck on small objects or small drops should happen much, much less often now. This was a huge change so we’ll be watching this one closely to fix areas that are still causing problems. Note: Some BIG falls might be possib…
- Free Demo available until July 21st - 10 July 2026
Looking for something to try over the summer? Why not join us at Alderwood! Equinox: Homecoming is a horse-centric murder mystery multiplayer game where you jump into the boots of Alex who has recently returned home at Alderwood. Not everything is quite as Alex left it, and it's up to you to see what exactly has been happening in Alderwood while you were away 👀The free demo is available for everyone until July 21st and great way to give Equinox a try without committing to buying - but beware, the mystery may drag you along deeper than you ever thought... See you around Alderwood!
- Hotfix - v1.6.3 - 9 July 2026
Removed issue where AFK players would get a -1 placement in Crown Chase.Players now properly drop the crown when disconnecting from a Crown Chase.
- Summer Announcement - 8 July 2026
Hi players! We know you've been eager to have a roadmap or more clear plan out for the future - we hear you! For now, we hope this little summer update will bring some clarity to what the immediate future brings and what is coming up after the summer.Short term goals (after summer): Chapter 6 - The next chapter is being worked on and we are hoping to release it after summer. New horses - New coat varieties for existing breeds are coming in the near future. Your many wishes for grey varieties have been heard! Alderwood Open Races - Another way of earning tokens outside Crown Chase competing against larger groups of players. Cross server activities - Crown Chase and other activities participants will be taken from ALL servers not just the one you are on, ensuring that your choice of server, and its population, is no longer a concern. More clothing items - Darker, goth-inspired clothing ha…
- Hotfix - v1.6.2 - 8 July 2026
Fixed and issue in Crown Chase that caused Rewards to be broken. Players may show up at position -1 in the Crown Case reward screen.
- Hotfix - v1.6.1 - 7 July 2026
Fixed a bug that allowed players to repeat tasks & races after the weekly capIncreased the maximum number weekly tasks available from 30 to 40Increased the maximum number of weekly races available from 20 to 30(Weekly goals to earn gold remain unchanged)
- PATCH 1.6.0 - NEW HORSES AND NEW TACK - 30 June 2026
Noor the Escape Artist - It looks like Noor’s got a case of the zoomies and has broken out again! This peppy and brainy escape artist is ready for an adventure. Can you track them down, pick your way through the trail, and bring Noor back home? Northstar the Social Butterfly - Northstar’s been in a funk even since their owner passed away. There must be some way to cheer them up! Will you hit the Alderwood trails and help them find a little light in the darkness together?Tack bundles in the Shop - Sunrise Bundle (Red & Tan) - The set is inspired by golden desert sands and scorching sun. The set contains two sets of four pieces.- Sunrise Bundle (Black) - The set is inspired by golden desert sands and scorching sun. The set contains one set with four pieces. - Summer T-shirt is available to buy in the Shop for the summery price of one Sunflower. Happy Summer! 😎New tack in the Riding Club…
- Hotfix - v1.5.2 - 18 June 2026
Fixed a problem where a quest didn't complete properly when travelling from the Hollow ValeFixed a spawn point in the Hollow Vale
- Hotifx - v1.5.1 - 16 June 2026
Fixed a bug causing server crashesFixed partially missing German translationFixed Steam Achievements for chapter 5 to not be hiddenFixed so that the correct rewards are given in chapter 5 quests. If you have already played chapter 5 you will be granted 900 Golden Alders and 1000 Silver Sols upon login after patch is completed.
- Patch v1.5.0 - Chapter 5 & Midsummer - 15 June 2026
It’s time for another chapter update and some summer fun!Chapter 5: Alex awakens in a strange new world. After a mysterious encounter, it’s time to learn how the truth is more complex than it seems. Five new main quests, where you answers might bring up more questions than beforeSix side questsSix new weekly tasksUnstuck feature: Player will be returned to the nearest road. The feature is located in the Options menu.Changes to Hide HUD:Interaction widgets will be hidden when Hide HUD is toggled on.No notifications spam: When toggling HUD back on, players will not be spammed with missed notifications.Chat commands: Information about chat commands now shows upon login. Direct messages channel: This is where all your direct messages will live. When you start writing to another player, a new subchannel will be created. You can send DMs without /DM command, and the DMs are in order of most r…
- Dev Blog #11 - How Player Feedback Shaped Seasonal Events - 2 June 2026
From the very beginning, Equinox: Homecoming has been built with its community in mind. Seasonal events are no exception. Since October, they have been a staple in Alderwood as the seasons change. But how has your feedback impacted how we design these events? In today's blog, we'll give you a sneak peak at our upcoming Midsommar seasonal event and share how community feedback led us to begin implementing seasonal events!One of the most consistent pieces of feedback we receive is that players don’t want seasonal events to feel separate from Alderwood. You told us you wanted events to feel natural to the world, something that enhanced the environment without interrupting it. That feedback led us to focus on:Events that fit into your routine.Activities that reward exploration.Seasonal changes that felt atmospheric rather than overwhelming.Instead of isolating seasonal events from gameplay,…
- Dev Blog #10 - Designing Liminal Spaces: The Hollow Vale - 28 May 2026
Our newest zone, the Hollow Vale, is unlike anything we’ve created before. With its purple skies, winding cliffs and anti-gravitational bridges, it is by far Alderwood’s most unique and strange space yet. Rules no longer apply here, and for lead level designer Michiel Werring, that was exactly the point.“The Hollow Vale is the strangest thing I've built in a long time and has allowed me to really get back to level design being more than just recreating real spaces. I've really loved doing that. And I hope the player doesn't get too lost, but at the same time, I hope they can lose themselves in this astral sea and just enjoy not being on Earth for a bit.” -Michiel, Lead Level Designer In this blog, we'll meet the the team responsible for building this new zone and share a few sneak peeks of what's coming! Artists create the textures, visual design, and assets of the world while Designers…
- Dev Blog #9 - Concepting Wonder: The Art of Alderwood - 22 May 2026
Over the course of development, we’ve shown you glimpses of our creative process. From world building to narrative design, we’ve unpacked nearly every layer. But what about the very beginning?Today our senior concept artist, Florian Zenz, shares how Equinox: Homecoming evolves from an idea into the Alderwood Island we all know and love. The concept pieces we're looking at today are a sneak peak at an exciting upcoming level…“The interesting thing about being a concept artist is that you get a different perspective on something that people have formulated in their mind already.” - Florian Zenz Before Florian puts pen to tablet, conversations happen. Designers, level leads, and narrative teams share their vision. Often, the space already exists in people’s minds - emotionally, mechanically, or structurally. Florian’s role as a concept artist isn’t just to visualise it, but to challenge it…
- Patch v1.4.0 - New Cosmetics and Hidden UI Options - 13 May 2026
This update introduces new cosmetics, a brand new UI option to "play alone" (hide yourself and other players), and several bug fixes!Two new bundles: We have two new outfit and tack sets for you to peruse!Boho Western: Cowboys clean up nice! Slap on your finest leathers or pastels then meander off into the sunset with your trusty critter. Yeehaw!Neon Rider’s: All you need is peace, love, and rock n’ roll. Crank up the bass with this vivid outfit and meet your friends for a scenic ride!New Individual Items: Get new dressage pads, polo legwraps, t-shirts, bows, and more from the shop's gear menu!New UI Settings: We have added several new UI settings to improve player immersion!Hide Everyone: Whenever this setting is enabled, all other players will be hidden from your view and others will not be able to see you. This can be turned on and turned off whenever you like!Hide Player Names: This…
- Dev Blog #8 - Riding with Style: Gear, Stats, and you! - 11 May 2026
Outfits and tack items are an important part of our game! But serving looks is only one part of our equipment system: today we’re taking a closer look at our customization options, gear upgrade system, and explaining what each stat does. Read on to learn more about how our stats impact your gameplay and how you can use this information to do better in races!Our game has different customization slots for horses and riders, giving you a lot of different options and combinations for outfits! Horse tack consists of saddles, bridles, saddle pads and leg wraps, while the player’s outfits consist of hats, tops, bottoms, shoes and gloves. Thanks to our cosmetic and equipment system, you'll never need sacrifice style for performance! You decide which items are cosmetic and which you want to wear for performance and stats by assigning items under the “Equipment” or “Cosmetics” tabs.On the Gear ta…
