- Alpha 18.2 Release - 15 September 2026
Updated the game's logo.
- Happy 8th Trailiversary! - 11 March 2026
Happy 8th Trailiversary!Another year, another celebration! Here's to another 365 days of development, as we continue taking The Trail to the next level. Let's look over the events of the past year, shall we?Alpha 16: The Comeback Update (3/28/25) - Steam release, Greenfield-Solus Passage, Ruined Fort revampAlpha 17: Path of the Purple (5/30/25) - Castle Town Sewers, autosaves, graphical improvementsAlpha 17.1 (8/10/25) - Item raritiesAlpha 18: Back to the Basics (2/28/26) - Adon/Southern Telluria revamp, fast travel, new lighting systemAlpha 18.1: The Music Update Vol. 1 - Welcome to Adon (3/4/26) - Return of the music update, Steam PlaytestThe latest updates reflect The Trail entering its late-Alpha stage, as systems are being refined/finalized and we move closer to Beta 1. It's been a long, sometimes arduous development process, but thank you all for sticking around! I'm sure you'll s…
- Alpha 18.1 Release - 5 March 2026
The Music Update is back! After being reverted during Alpha 15's development, many of the custom tracks have returned, featuring new samples and better mastering. Enjoy the new sounds of Adon!This patch also introduces the Steam Playtest version, as well as providing various fixes/improvements.
- Alpha 18 Release - 1 March 2026
Reworked Early GameBegin in Verdin Village in the midst of the Bandito raid! Early-game progression is now much more cohesive, with cooking, fishing, and side content available earlier. A brand-new fast travel system makes getting around easier than ever, and now you can even take pets along on your adventure! Countless balance changes and structural improvements serve to make Adon a proper introduction to The Trail.Prove Thy WorthSouthern Telluria has received its fair share of changes: take on Greenfield, Solus Valley, and Bladesville in any order you want! The only thing that will stop you from continuing to Telluria Castle is a major test of strength at the north end of the Blazing Sands. It'll take everything you've got to take this new foe down... but the reputation you gain will propel you to a meeting with the king!Thank You!This update sets the clearest path towards Beta we've…
- Alpha 17.1 Release - 11 August 2025
Howdy everyone! It's been a couple months since the last update, but development is finally picking up again! This is just a minor patch, but it adds an item rarity system, as well as fixing a notable softlock.Expect more news on Alpha 18 within the coming weeks!
- Alpha 17 Release - 30 May 2025
Alpha 17: Path of the Purple is here! The latest update is here! Continue to hunt down Apocalypse and infiltrate a doomsday cult! A Mysterious Cult Now that you've witnessed the destructive power of Apocalypse first-hand, it's time to take up arms! The thing is, no one really knows where Apocalypse is... so it's up to you to track him down. A member of a mysterious cult has been captured, and is being held in the Solus Valley Jail. It'll take some intimidation to get anything out of this guy, but for now, he's your only hint. And who knows? Maybe this lead will take you right to Apocalypse... Powerful New Equipment Deck your party out with the latest additions to the game; you'll need to use everything you can get your hands on to take down your latest foes. New additions include the Stone Dragon Horns, a mystical artifact that bolsters your critical hits and fire/earth damage. There's…
- State of the Game: May 2025 - 23 May 2025
Let's get right into it:Alpha 17: Path of the Purple is releasing on Friday, May 30th!That's right, that's exactly 1 week from today! In the latest content, you'll be infiltrating a doomsday cult as you follow your sole lead on Apocalypse. In the process, you uncover an incomprehensible danger that could bring the world to its knees...With new story comes new equipment! Wield the Violet Tendril, a whip that can make your cleric into an offensive powerhouse. Land deadly hits with the Last Breath, a high-crit dagger that silences its victims. Carry the Stone Dragon Horns, a mystical artifact that amplifies damage and sets enemies on fire. As always, the choice is yours!The Future: Alpha 18Alongside the new content we have planned, Alpha 18 will address flaws in Adon and make the start of the game as thrilling as the rest. There are also plans to flesh out lots of progression throughout th…
- State of the Game: April 2025 - 16 April 2025
Happy April, everyone! Here's more news about your favorite in-development RPG! Alpha 16 Reflection Alpha 16 came out without a hitch, and at long last, The Trail is finally available on Steam! Alongside everything else in the update, Alpha 16 set a precedent for future releases: a substantial amount of content without a prolonged wait. I hope you're all enjoying the Greenfield-Solus Passage, the Ruined Fort, and everything else that was added! Alpha 16.1 A minor update *may* be coming out soon to address issues with Alpha 16. However, due to the oddly specific of some of these bugs, they might go unpatched until the next major update. Alpha 17 Now that you've witnessed the destructive power of Apocalypse first-hand, it's time to take up arms! The thing is, no one really knows where Apocalypse is... so it's up to you to track him down. A member of a mysterious cult has been captured, an…
- Alpha 16 Release - 28 March 2025
Alpha 16 is here! Didn't expect the update to come so quick, did ya'? It hasn't even been a month since Alpha 15.6! The development processing is changing, and updates will be coming out much more frequently, just like the old days. No more year-long waits! At long last, The Trail is on Steam! Collect 70+ achievements, store your saves in the Steam Cloud, and more! To claim your free key for the game, join our Discord server, head to #releases, and follow the instructions. And please wishlist the game if you haven't already! All updates will now be downloaded via Steam. The itch.io page and GitHub releases will no longer be maintained. Linux support! You guys are finally supported again! Sorry I abandoned you for Alpha 15... there were complications, but everything should run smoothly now. Greenfield-Solus Passage Now that you're back on the hunt for Apocalypse, your next stop is Greenf…
- The Trail: Early Access - 11 March 2025
Happy 7th Trailiversary, everyone! It's March 11th again, and we're celebrating The Trail as it enters its 8th year of development! It's been a long, rocky road -- the game has nearly ceased development a couple times, and even though updates have been filled to the brim with new content, they take forever to come out. However, things are changing this year, especially with the latest update... The Trail is coming to Steam! WISHLIST HERE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3544920/The_Trail/ Alpha 16, set to release March 28th, will be the first update on Steam! From now on, it'll be easier than ever to download and automatically update The Trail. In addition, there's 70+ achievements for you to collect, as well as all the other features Steam provides (e.g. overlay, community tab, etc). Alpha 16 will also contain its own new content unrelated to the Steam release. Now that you're back…
