The Archipelago Promise
Released Jun 2023
Embark on an unplanned expedition as Ethan, a sailor on a quest to find his lost twin Thomas. Navigate the Alaskan archipelago, survive the harsh weather, and unravel the mystery of Iris d'Enfer. The Archipelago Promise is a FREE Survival Game made by Students from Breda University.
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Archipelago Promise is a free student game developed by students at Breda University of Applied Sciences. It went through a brief Early Access period starting June 6, 2023, then launched its full 1.0 release on June 22, 2023. The store description explicitly states: "After the 1.0 update, there will be no more updates." The full release announcement from June 21, 2023 further confirms this, with the team writing that "our year long journey of working on The Archipelago Promise as a student project has sadly come to an end." This is a finished student project with no further content or updates planned by design.
Evidence
Full release announcement states that the student team's year-long journey working on the game 'has sadly come to an end,' confirming no further development is planned.
Store description explicitly states: 'After the 1.0 update, there will be no more updates.'
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
This game is a student project made by students of the Breda University of Applied Sciences. After the 1.0 update, there will be no more updates. Thank you for understanding.
As a sailor named Ethan, you set sail on an Alaskan-summer adventure as you are searching for his missing twin. Navigate the treacherous weather, survive dangerous wildlife encounters, and sail between islands within the archipelago to reunite with your brother. In this open-world survival game; The Archipelago Promise!
Unravel what happened to Thomas, by following his trail using the detailed directions he left in their notes. Create your own story and make crucial decisions on where to go next by using your compass, and learn how to survive in this immersive exploration and survival experience.
Monitor your well-being by checking your watch for updates on health, temperature, hunger, and thirst. Utilize your trusty notebook to craft items, and increase your likelihood of survival in the harsh wilderness.
Explore the islands on a sunny day or a cold stormy night. But beware even though you might see the beautiful northern lights, the cold nights bring low temperatures and hide the danger lurking in the shadows.
As a sailor named Ethan, you set sail on an Alaskan-summer adventure as you are searching for his missing twin. Navigate the treacherous weather, survive dangerous wildlife encounters, and sail between islands within the archipelago to reunite with your brother. In this open-world survival game; The Archipelago Promise!
Navigation
Unravel what happened to Thomas, by following his trail using the detailed directions he left in their notes. Create your own story and make crucial decisions on where to go next by using your compass, and learn how to survive in this immersive exploration and survival experience.
Craft & Survive
Monitor your well-being by checking your watch for updates on health, temperature, hunger, and thirst. Utilize your trusty notebook to craft items, and increase your likelihood of survival in the harsh wilderness.
Sailing
Traverse the rough waters of the Bering Sea with your sailing boat! Maneuver past obstacles and sail from island to island, all in pursuit of finding your brother.Wildlife
Whether you're hunting down rabbits for food, or trying to sneak past a sleeping bear, there are all forms of wildlife. Both harmless and life-threatening!Day and Night cycle
Explore the islands on a sunny day or a cold stormy night. But beware even though you might see the beautiful northern lights, the cold nights bring low temperatures and hide the danger lurking in the shadows.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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