# Development \| Tuonenraja Source: https://www.tuonenraja.com/development.html Development / Follow the journey # A world worth taking the time for. Tuonenraja is a sandbox MMORPG in active development. This is a look at the work taking shape, with room to experiment, test and refine. In development · Not yet released Current chapter ## In development. Not yet released. Not currently open for public play. PUBLIC RELEASE DATE To be announced A development overview, not a dated release roadmap. 01 / What is taking shape ## Many parts. One living world. The project brings together world systems, everyday life and encounters. These areas are being built and tested in the development project. 01 ### The world and its places Terrain, connected areas, towns, buildings and the details that help a place feel like somewhere you can inhabit. In development 02 ### Homes and everyday life Land ownership, player construction, doors, storage and the practical reasons to return home between journeys. In development 03 ### Skills and encounters Weapons, abilities, spells, combat feedback and arena encounters, with attention to timing, readability and balance. In development 04 ### Survival and preparation Food, water, environmental conditions and the equipment choices that make a journey possible. In development 05 ### The experience of playing A 3D browser client, character equipment, movement, sound and interfaces that help the world make sense as you explore. In development 02 / How to read what you see ## Still being forged. Building a persistent online world means making many systems work together. Features are being implemented, tested and revised as the project takes shape. The gallery now includes captures from the development project, alongside the original concept art. Game-client views and internal building, furniture, effects and equipment previews are labelled individually. Every development capture is work in progress; public access and final presentation will be announced separately. The deeper world is best discovered through play. Development communication will leave room for that first encounter with the unknown. [Explore the development gallery]() Building Studio preview of a collection of village buildings A village, building by buildingBuilding Studio preview · October 2026 From the development project ## A closer look at the work. October views of village life, building work, magic, Fighter momentum, weapons and Hollow creatures. Explore all twenty additions in the gallery. [All development captures]() [Fifteen timber-and-stone village building models arranged in a development preview sheet Work in progress]()Building authoring preview ### A village, building by building A collection of fifteen building designs from the internal Building Studio. These are editor previews. October 2026 development capture [Fighter momentum interface at 200 momentum with Zen, EP cost scaling and combat bonuses Work in progress]()Interface development preview ### Fighter momentum The Fighter's momentum HUD at Zen, showing flow, changing EP costs and combat bonuses. Captured from the current interface fixture. October 2026 development capture [A development sheet comparing fire spell preparation, travel, contact and dissipating effects Work in progress]()Effects development preview ### Shaping fire Fire spell stages and variations in a dark-background graphics study. October 2026 development capture [Dark armoured Hollow guardian with luminous teal gemstones and cool rim lighting Work in progress]()Edited lighting & effects study ### Gem-lit guardian A presentation study of the supplied Hollow creature render, with luminous teal gemstones and stronger studio lighting. The lighting and glow were enhanced for this image. October 2026 development capture 03 / Stay in the loop ## The next chapter starts here. Follow progress here and by email, or join the Tuonenraja Discord to discuss development and share ideas with the community. Public play is not yet available. [Join the Discord (opens in a new tab)]()[Read the essentials]() Can I play it now? The game has not been released and is not currently open for public play. Development captures and internal testing do not mean that public access is available. When will it be released? There is no confirmed public release date on this site. The project is being developed and tested; any future access announcements will be shared here when they are ready. What platforms is it being developed for? The project currently includes a 3D browser client for desktop play. Final supported browsers, hardware requirements and any additional platform plans have not been announced. Will the game be free or paid? A final pricing model has not been announced on this site. There is no purchase or preorder offer here. How can I follow progress? Visit the Development page for the latest overview, subscribe to email updates, or [join the Tuonenraja Discord (opens in a new tab)]() to discuss progress and share ideas. Public access and release announcements will be posted on this site when confirmed.