Equinox: Homecoming

Released Mar 2026

Saddle up with friends and investigate a dark mystery, where each trail leads to wonder and intrigue. A string of events has set the idyllic island on edge. Discover the truth behind your mother’s disappearance and a local's sudden death. For fans of horses, murder mysteries, and cozy exploration!

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Evaluation

Equinox: Homecoming graduated from Early Access to its full 1.0 release on March 5, 2026. It is a multiplayer horse-riding MMORPG designed for continuous, long-term operation. Since the 1.0 launch, the developer has maintained a very active update cadence. Major content patches have shipped on March 30 (Chapter 4 and Spring seasonal event), June 15 (Chapter 5 and Midsummer seasonal event), June 30 (two new horse packs, new tack, and horse care features), and August 26 (a new horse, goth-inspired clothing, and significant gameplay improvements). Feature patches and bug fixes have filled the gaps between those major drops throughout. On July 8, 2026, the developer published a detailed summer announcement explicitly outlining what comes next: Chapter 6 is actively in development and planned for release after the summer; additional short-term commitments include new horse coat varieties, the Alderwood Open Races competitive mode, cross-server activity support, expanded clothing and tack, and a Halloween seasonal event. The developer stated the team has shipped 37 updates to date and "doesn't intend to stop anytime soon," with a longer-term roadmap promised after the studio's vacation. The August 26, 2026 patch (1.7.0) confirms the team returned from their summer break and resumed shipping content, consistent with what was communicated in July. The game's structure — episodic story chapters, recurring seasonal events, weekly activities, and a cosmetic monetization model — is designed for indefinite ongoing operation with no announced conclusion.

Evidence

Patch 1.7.0 shipped with a new horse (Zephyr), new goth-inspired clothing bundles, major ground collision improvements deployed game-wide, and a variety of quality-of-life and bug fix changes — confirming the team returned from summer vacation and resumed active development.

news post · Aug 26, 2026 source content shipped

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Developer summer announcement explicitly confirms Chapter 6 is in active development targeting a post-summer release, and lists additional planned short-term content including new horse coats, Alderwood Open Races, cross-server activities, more clothing, and a Halloween seasonal event. States 37 updates shipped and the team 'don't intend to stop anytime soon,' with a long-term roadmap coming after vacation.

news post · Jul 8, 2026 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Blue Scarab Entertainment

Publisher

Blue Scarab Entertainment

Achievements

385

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Multiplayer

Horses Cozy Mystery Exploration Open World Investigation Story Rich Relaxing Female Protagonist Psychological Horror Character Customization Detective MMORPG RPG Massively Multiplayer

About this game

Team up with old and new friends

Investigate Alderwood Island’s secrets together! Meet new friends out on the trails, group up to explore Ride Islands for a change of pace, or compete together in group races. Explore the island and all it has to offer in galloping getaways and discover why this land has always been a special place for horses.

Uncover an occult mystery

As Alex Evans, your homecoming to Alderwood Island is anything but ordinary. A string of mysteries has set the entire island on edge. Your mother has vanished suddenly without a trace and a body was discovered in the woods. Together with old and new friends, investigate these incidents and unearth a conspiracy nobody saw coming…

Take the reins and explore a breathtaking open world

The island is home to scenic vistas where beauty and wonder are found with every step! Discover beautiful nooks and crannies as you wander cozy woods, peaceful beaches, and rolling mountainside hills. What secrets will you and your steed uncover as you roam this splendid island? If you’re looking for a change of pace, hop on the ferry to explore a scenic Ride Island with a group of friends!

Compete in races and train to become a champion

Group up with friends and compete in races that take you across the island. From challenging forest treks with tight turns, to scenic river crossings and intense jumping courses - with over 15 to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Will you and your horse leave your mark on the leaderboards and become the reigning champion?

Express yourself and show off your style

Design the character of your dreams! Customize your horse and your character by choosing from a variety of clothing, tack, and equipment options. More new items are added with regular updates. Acquire new accessories by helping village factions and even upgrade gear to enhance your performance.