Questions players ask
Short answers about the game, the demo and the studio. If yours is missing, ask on Discord or write to behindthehumpstudio@gmail.com.
The game
What is Forgotten Eras?
A hand-crafted Metroidvania, hybrid 2.5D and 3D, grown out of Slavic and Balkan folklore and built in Unreal Engine 5 by Behind the Hump, an independent studio in Larissa, Greece. A forgotten magic has been unleashed and the most infamous legends of the old tales are coming back. Ivan Tsarevich faces them with the Grey Wolf at his side.
When does it come out?
In 2027. We will give the exact date once it is certain.
Where can I play it?
On PC, through Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG, on Windows, Linux and Steam Deck. Consoles and mobile come later: the roadmap has the plan.
How much will it cost?
The price is not announced yet. The demo is free.
Which languages does it support?
The text comes in nine languages: English, German, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian. The voices are in English.
Can I play with a controller?
Yes. The game has full controller support, and keyboard and mouse work too.
What is the age rating?
PEGI 7.
How are the characters animated?
The characters are 3D models, animated by hand, key by key, by our animator. The environments are painted by hand and the music is recorded with a live orchestra.
Is there generative AI in the game?
No. There is no generative AI in the art, the music or the voices.
Will there be mods?
No, mods are not planned.
Will there be a physical or collector's edition?
Maybe. Nothing is announced yet, and the newsletter will hear about it first.
The demo
Is there a demo?
Yes, it is free on Steam. On 30 October 2026 the new demo arrives on Steam and Epic Games, and it ends in a boss fight with the Domovoy.
How long is it?
About 20 minutes.
I found a bug. Where do I report it?
On Discord, where the team reads every report.
Videos, streams and fan art
Can I stream the game or make videos and earn money from them?
Please ask us first. Write to behindthehumpstudio@gmail.com with a link to your channel, and we answer every request.
Can I make fan art?
Yes, please do, and show it to us on Discord or tag us on Instagram or X.
I write about games or make videos. How do I get a key?
Ask for it in the press kit: the request goes straight to the team. The press page has the fact sheet.
Supporting the game
How can I help?
Wishlist it on Steam, back the Kickstarter, join the newsletter and the Discord, and pick up the merch when the shop opens. A wishlist costs nothing and helps more than it looks.
Where can I buy merch?
Soon on Etsy and in a shop on this site. For now everything we sell is digital.
Are you looking for people?
Yes. Send your portfolio to behindthehumpstudio@gmail.com.
Kickstarter, purchases and refunds
What is on Kickstarter?
Baba Yaga's hut on hen's legs as printable STL files, pay what you want from one euro, from 30 October to 9 November 2026. The Kickstarter page has the details.
Can I get my pledge back?
Kickstarter's own rules apply. Until the campaign ends you can lower or cancel your pledge on Kickstarter yourself. After it ends, pledges follow Kickstarter's terms.
Can I return a digital file?
Once a download has started, digital files are not refunded, and you agree to that when you buy. If a file is faulty, we refund you. The returns page has the whole policy.