TomorrowHead Studio has officially locked in a 2026 launch window for its atmospheric narrative adventure WILL: Follow The Light, while also opening the doors for players to experience the journey early. The Unreal Engine 5-powered title is set to launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in the first half of 2026, with a PC-exclusive open playtest now live.
Developed by international indie studio TomorrowHead, WILL: Follow The Light is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most emotionally driven adventure games, blending cinematic storytelling with exploration, survival, and puzzle-solving across a striking northern wilderness.
Open Playtest Now Live on PC
Ahead of its full release, TomorrowHead Studio has launched an open playtest on PC, giving players access to the first 40 to 60 minutes of gameplay. Interested players can sign up directly via the game’s Steam page and experience the opening chapter firsthand.
To offer a deeper preview, the studio has also released the first 19 minutes of gameplay, now available to watch via IGN, showcasing the game’s tone, traversal systems, and narrative setup.
A Narrative Adventure Built With Unreal Engine 5
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, WILL: Follow The Light delivers breathtaking visual fidelity across harsh northern seas and frozen landscapes. Players step into the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper living on a remote northern island whose quiet life is shattered by a sudden radio message: a disaster has struck his hometown, and his only son is missing.
Driven by desperation and hope, Will sets sail aboard his yacht, Molly, embarking on a perilous journey across treacherous waters and unforgiving terrain in search of answers—and redemption.
Exploration Across Sea, Snow, and Silence
Unlike traditional walking simulators, WILL: Follow The Light expands exploration through realistic traversal systems. Players will navigate open waters by sailboat, cross snowy landscapes using dog sleds, and chart their course using authentic navigation tools and weather stations.
The experience blends environmental puzzles, narrative-driven set pieces, and lifelike traversal mechanics, creating a slow-burning adventure that rewards observation, patience, and emotional investment.
A Story of Fathers, Sons, and Self-Discovery
At its core, WILL: Follow The Light is an intimate story about family, loss, and resilience. Each chapter unfolds through environmental storytelling, narration, and carefully crafted puzzles that reveal more about Will’s past and the world around him.
As players journey deeper into the frozen north, they’ll uncover secrets, face physical and emotional challenges, and ultimately confront the choices that define Will’s path forward.
Key Features of WILL: Follow The Light
- Stunning northern environments brought to life with Unreal Engine 5
- Realistic sailing and dog sledding traversal systems
- Deep exploration mixed with puzzles and cinematic moments
- A narrative-driven first-person adventure centered on family and loss
- Immersive environmental storytelling and narration
- Original atmospheric soundtrack using experimental instruments and textures
Developer Insight: Community Feedback Shapes the Journey
Roman Novikov, Founder and Game Director at TomorrowHead Studio, emphasized the importance of player feedback in shaping the experience.
The team recently completed multiple closed playtests involving over 500 players, using that feedback to refine both the open playtest and the final release. With development now entering its final stretch, TomorrowHead Studio is inviting a wider audience to help polish the journey ahead of launch.
Release Platforms and Availability
WILL: Follow The Light is currently available for PC players via the open playtest on Steam. The full game is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Console store pages are expected to go live closer to release.
