There's no shortage of news to share about Hobble in this update as development has seriously accelerated these last few months!

Some of the eagle-eyed among you may have already spotted the appearance of mysterious monoliths in the screenshots that now feature on our recently revamped Steam page. What's going on with them? What's the story of these amazing landscapes? We asked Hobble writer Hannah for some more information - curious Hobbleheads want to know!


"Within the Hobble universe you'll come across the remnants of an ancient civilization steeped in reverence for old age, believing that the further ahead in years a citizen was, the better their ability to connect with the spirit force of the natural world.

This was a culture that sought life's meaning in the great outdoors, with its people building Totems to mark the end of pilgrimages to awe-inspiring places."


Every adventure starts somewhere and the Visitor Centre and it's surrounding grounds provide the lobby environment where all your Hobble adventures will start. There's even a few spots to practice your parkour skills before setting off!

Inside the Visitor Centre you'll find several areas that will let you customize your game experience - from what location you want to visit, to what costume you want to wear for your trip.

Check back next time for a look at our first location - Elder Crag!



The old folks of Hobble are always prepared for adventure whatever the weather and these stylish raincoats are just the ticket to staying dry in even the heaviest of downpours.

Hank models the men's version.

Pearl looks simply fabulous in the ladies outfit.

There'll be loads of unlockable costumes to choose from in the visitor centre.

Expect to see more of these functional but fashionable costume options in future updates!


Dangerous adventures in the wild outdoors require the right equipment and Hobble has no shortage of awesome items to help you explore the world. Let's take a look at the camera!

The zoom feature allows you to capture detail at a distance - perfect for snapping a passing butterfly or capturing the moment your friend falls to their doom from a high clifftop. What if you want to hear their scream as they plunge downwards too? Well, then you'd need a radio!

The radio will help you keep in touch with your team as you spread out across the map. Voices will fade the further you get from each other so radios are crucial for long distance communications.


Climbing crazy peaks in wild environments is at the heart of Hobble's gameplay - here's a sneak peek at how parkour is looking in the game at the moment!

Expect some seriously steep peaks that will put your parkour moves to the test - one wrong step could mean a deadly drop to the ground below! Once you reach the top though, you'll be richly rewarded for your efforts.


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Hello and welcome to another Hobble update! The team has been hard at work on the game and we're ready to introduce you to our host of playable characters. With up to eight people able to play in a single lobby, we wanted to make sure that everyone had a unique character to represent themselves in-game. We think you'll agree that this odd-but-awesome assortment of old-timers will bring some kooky charm to your time exploring exciting trails and enjoying adventures with friends. That's enough from me though, let's see what our Hobblers have to say...



Made a killing in the stock market in the 80s. Feels bad about climate change.
Awkward tree hugger.


Traumatized by 40 years as a high school math teacher. Overwhelmed by the tranquility of the outdoors.


Previously a wrestling champion. Could still choke-slam a bear if she needed to. Likes to set the pace.


Retired Chemical Engineer. Reckons his new hip will assist him in his quest to learn parkour.


Ex-CIA operative working his way through a mid-life identity crisis. Committed to the trail.


Washed up Country musician dreaming of writing one last hit. Thinks the great outdoors might provide the inspiration.


Relieved the kids have all finally left home. Now bakes entire cakes just for herself. Easily distracted by birds.


Burned out former tax fraud specialist. Determined to learn how to survive a different kind of wilderness.



Thanks for checking out this update and for all the support you've already shown us with wishlists, retweets and word of mouth about the game - we really appreciate it!

Until next time, happy travels!
Alastair


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