Arctic Survival Game POLYARIS Passes 100,000 Steam Wishlists
The milestone indicates strong pre-release interest in a niche survival title, with the developer actively incorporating player feedback from the demo.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Developer Magic Pie announced that POLYARIS, a first-person survival game set in the Arctic after a nuclear explosion, has surpassed 100,000 Steam wishlist registrations. Players manage body temperature and hydration, search for supplies, and use skis and boats to escape. A demo released in May 2026 has already influenced development. The game is planned for release in 2026 with Japanese language support.
Magic Pie expressed surprise at reaching the 100,000 wishlist milestone, saying they never expected to write such an announcement. The developer also noted that many challenges remain but pledged to create the best experience. POLYARIS puts players in the role of an engineer and polar explorer who loses contact with the outside world near the Norway-Russia border after a nuclear explosion. Survival mechanics include managing body temperature and hydration, searching for supplies, and combat. Movement relies on skis and boats. A demo version released in May 2026 has already led to changes based on player feedback. The full game is scheduled for release in 2026, with Japanese language support planned.
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