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Explore a chain of resource-rich islands, craft survival gear, and build a ship to sail onward alone or with friends.
Released 05 Dec 2019
Build Custom Ships
Sail Between Islands
Craft to Reach Regions
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands! Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything and everything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more!
Developed by Bohemia Interactive · Published by Bohemia Interactive









In Adventure mode, you play an explorer traveling across islands in a world of distinct regions, wildlife, and hazards. Search each island for resources and clues to the world’s lore, then sail onward to discover new places and encounters.
Gather materials to craft tools, weapons, clothing, workstations, and other equipment. A technology progression unlocks new blueprints and helps you prepare for tougher locations, including caves and areas with dangerous wildlife or enemies.
Build a home and customize a ship that serves as your way to travel between islands. Play Adventure solo or with friends, build freely with unlimited resources in Creative Mode, or use the Editor to make blueprints and community games.
Players who enjoy Ylands often praise the freedom to explore islands, build ships and bases, and choose their own creative projects. Reviews also highlight relaxed solo or co-op adventures and the satisfaction of crafting and progressing. Others find resource gathering repetitive, and some report problems with tutorials, multiplayer, or game stability.
ADVENTURERS WANTED!
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands.
Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more. Discover the rich lore of Classy Adventurers Guild and background stories in a stunning low-poly visuals and relaxed atmosphere.

Six unique regions with characteristic resources and wildlife in each.
Ocean biotopes populated by sharks, fish and other sea-life.
Sail between ylands to discover dozens of Random Encounters.
Use your Adventurers Handbook to explore the rich lore of the world.

Gather resources to craft tools, weapons, workstations, clothes, armor, decorations and more!
Build your own ship to travel around the vast world of Ylands.
Find a place you like, build your home and invite your friends over!

Defend yourself from a variety of wildlife.
Encounter various enemies based on location and time of day.
Make sure you have the right equipment before exploring caves, they are well guarded!

Adventure - The main game mode that you can enjoy with friends or on your own. The core game, where you can explore the world, gather resources to craft and build, sail between regions and more!
Creative Mode - Have all the resources available to you so that you can delve into the almost limitless possibilities of the visually stunning world of Ylands.
Community Games - Games built by our talented creators using the powerful Editor tool.
Editor - Build your very own Blueprints of ships, buildings or other structures, which you can use in Adventure mode and also gift and sell to others!
Available on Mobile - Ylands is available on mobile devices as well. Check out your mobile store!
Made by Bohemia Interactive
Ylands is made by Bohemia Interactive in the Unity 3D engine. Bohemia Interactive is a Czech gaming studio known for the Arma series, DayZ and Vigor.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 56 |
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| Players | 1–8 |
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| Multiplayer | Ylands supports single-player and online multiplayer. Store features list both Online Co-op and Online PvP. Multiple reviews state players can host or share worlds for friends, with worlds staying available either only while the host is online or via server/share options. Several reviews report an 8-player limit. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The game includes a level editor and community-made games. Players can create maps, minigames, blueprints, and scripted experiences that can be played in multiplayer. No explicit mod framework details are provided beyond editor-created content. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |