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How to get the game

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To sign up for free:

  1. Create an account in the WalkScape portal. Be sure to verify your email address (the verification emails occasionally end up in the spam folder).
  2. Navigate to the Account page and select Apply for beta access.
  3. Wait for an invite. We send out invitations from time to time, so keep an eye on youer email inbox.

    4. Note

    A limited amount of invites will be sent out at a time, but you can ensure access by becoming a supporter! Read on if you've already registered an account in the portal and supported the game.

Linking account with OAuth (Patreon):

  1. Head over to the Account page.
  2. Choose the Login with Patreon button in the Link a Patreon account section.
  3. The site should ask for your Patreon credentials. Enter the email and password of the account that has subscribed to WalkScape on Patreon.
  4. If everything goes fine, you should see a success screen, in which case your account is linked and your subscription status should be immediately visible on the Account screen. If something goes wrong, you may want to try linking the account with email and code, as described below.

Linking account with email and code (BMAC):

  1. Head over to the Account page.
  2. Enter the email used for your Patreon/BMAC account in the corresponding field and hit GET CODE.
  3. You should receive an email with a verification code in the provided address. Enter the code on the account page and hit LINK ACCOUNT.
  4. That should do it and your subscription status should be visible on the account page. Please note that in some cases it might take a few hours for the system to fully synchronize.

However, if it has taken over 4 hours or you have any other problems with the process, try checking out the FAQ section below or Contact Us.

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FAQ

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WalkScape is an RPG game inspired by RuneScape and other MMORPGs. However, it has one glaring difference: you don't play it actively. Instead, you gain progress by walking in real life. The game has a massive open-world map with over a hundred locations for the player to explore. The world is filled with lore, NPCs, quests, and activities for the player to engage in, and more! Our goal with the game is to encourage an active lifestyle and promote both mental and physical health.

WalkScape is in closed beta, which means you need to be invited to play. We invite players who have filled out an application as we need new testers. The queue times vary, but most players get an invite after a few months. You are guaranteed an instant invite to the game if you have supported the project on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee.

WalkScape plans to leave closed beta once we have the following missing features:

  • Smartwatch support
  • Trading
  • Quests
  • Combat
  • No GPS. Instead, the game utilizes the pedometer built into your smartphone, which enables you to play it on a treadmill or by walking anywhere you choose. Furthermore, the game will track your progress even when it is not open or active.
  • Distraction-free gameplay. You do not need to have the game opened while exercising. Our game design is geared towards this, meaning you'll only need to open the game when you return home. We balance the game around needing to be opened once every one-thousand to ten-thousand steps, depending on your goals in-game.
  • Online features. Although not many are in the game today, we plan to offer a plethora of multiplayer features, including a marketplace to sell your items to other players, PvP and PvE combat, a party system, guilds, and more!
  • Loads of content. The game already boasts hundreds of unique items, dozens of unique locations, nine skills to grind, and plenty of fun activities for players.
  • No microtransactions or advertisements. We value our players and our community, and are committed to avoiding predatory monetization practices. As such, the game will be offered free-to-play, with options to purchase it one time or pay an affordable subscription fee.

The game is available through Google Play Store (Android) and Testflight (iOS).

Yes. You can play the game stepping in place, walking around your house, on a treadmill, while shopping for groceries. Play where you feel safe.

Smartwatches are not currently supported in-game. You will need your phone on your person to count the steps you are taking. Support is planned to release before the game is released to open beta.

  • Offline mode - One time purchase. You’ll be able to pay once to download the offline mode of the game. You’ll receive future content updates, not have a requirement to be online to open the game, and have a slider that multiplies your steps to reach the game experience that you wish. No multiplayer features.
  • Online mode - affordable monthly subscription. You’ll need to be online to play the game, but you’ll receive future content updates and all multiplayer features that the game has to offer.
  • Free to play area - both forms of the game will have a free to play area that can be enjoyed for free.

We’d love to hear it, and the best place to share these is on the ⁠suggestions-and-feedback channel on Discord.

Not a Cult is not usually hiring, but we always looking for help. Contact our @floursifter through our Discord to submit a resume or offer to help with a specific facet of the game.

The best place to contact the team is to email contact@walkscape.app. Please be patient, as we are a small team trying to focus on development and answering support requests during busy times could take up to a week. Alternatively, contact @maxchill on our Discord. Feel free to ask in the discord if we can help with your issue or if you should contact the email.

Last updated: 01/2025