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Guardians of the Sanctree

You and allies, avian inhabitants of Sanctree City, build structures and production lines on the tree, crafting weapons to fend off subterranean insects. Defense is just the start—dig deeper, destroy nests…

3 October 2024

Guardians of the Sanctree is an adventure developed by Hucang, released 3 October 2024 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Guardians of the Sanctree is

Guardians of the Sanctree is an adventure game developed by Hucang and released in 2024. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

"Guardians of the Sanctree" is a 2D hand-drawn co-op game featuring cooperative base-building, automation, exploration, and tower defense survival. Players lead as commanders in the avian military government, restoring Sanctree cities, defending against underground insectoid attacks, and establishing solid defenses. Gameplay offers diverse roles for player, from production line designers to elite warriors and intrepid explorers uncovering subterranean wonders. In Sanctree, gather resources to craft tools, weapons, settlements, and strongholds. Use workstations or unlock advanced tech to create unique, buffed items, boosting survival and enabling deeper exploration. Survival is key in game…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, sandbox and survival. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Guardians of the Sanctree launched on 3 October 2024, within three weeks of Silent Hill 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metaphor: ReFantazio and Neva.

Released around the same time: Silent Hill 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Neva.

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Guardians of the Sanctree — frequently asked questions

When did Guardians of the Sanctree come out?
Guardians of the Sanctree was released on 3 October 2024 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Guardians of the Sanctree have multiplayer?
Yes. Guardians of the Sanctree supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online.

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