Wayward Radio: The Official Wayward Realms Podcast

The Official Podcast of Once Lost Game's "The Wayward Realms". Track development, news, lore, gameplay and official interviews from creators and developers you won't hear anywhere else!

Law & Order 07/28/2026

Law & Order What happens when someone steps out of line in The Archipelago? What does crime and punishment look like? Do cultural differences even matter? Editor and Lore-master of The Wayward Realms, John, took the time to return to our podcast and shared his insights with Victor (Creative Dir. of The Wayward Realms) and Joe. Beyond the lore, we discuss the systems players will encounter when laws are broken such as NPC reactions, the role of law enforcement, the court system, punishment and even systemic corruption! What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/42215530

Candidly Speaking 06/30/2026

Candidly Speaking Following last month's announcement, Joe is joined by Victor, Creative Director of The Wayward Realms, for a community-focused episode dedicated to your questions. Together, they dive into topics raised by fans, offering deeper insight. This episode shines a spotlight on the community and the conversations that matter most. Whether you're eager for more details or simply curious about what's next, there's plenty to discover in this engaging Q&A. What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/41907790

Building Toward the Best First Experience 05/26/2026

Building Toward the Best First Experience Joe is once again joined by Once Lost Games Creative Director, Victor; who breaks down the most recent announcement regarding Early Access to our Kickstarter Backers. Here, we explain what's going on, where development with Early Access is headed, how soon we'll get there and what to expect along the way. As always, we thank you for your continued support for The Wayward Realms What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/41399930

The Early Access Chat 04/28/2026

The Early Access Chat Victoria & Victor join Joe this month for a casual chat on early access: what that means, what players should expect and what feedback the team at Once Lost Games is hoping to get from their early backers. Later, they discuss a community member's question regarding achievements and character retirement When you're done, check out Episode 47 of "Talking in the Library" from Jack, The Lost Loreseeker's YouTube Channel! Joe was invited as a guest and official reps from Once Lost Games had their thoughts addressed by Jack from the chat room! Here's the link: /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/40999990

The Do's & Dont's of Daggerfall 03/31/2026

The Do's & Dont's of Daggerfall It's one thing to say you're going to make the "spiritual successor" to Daggerfall, but it's another thing entirely to execute such a vision and bring it into reality. What do you keep from a groundbreaking game that released in 1996? What do you admit to yourself no longer works? This month, Ted, Victor and Michael of Once Lost Games share their insights with us and why The Wayward Realms will fulfill Julian LeFay's vision to create Daggerfall, but better! /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/40508370

Nymphs, Malora & More! 02/24/2026

Nymphs, Malora & More! This month, we explore the mysterious Malora and Nymphs—what they are, how they differ, and how their influence shapes life across The Archipelago. We discuss how rarely they’re encountered, why players may cross their paths more often, and what happens when their goals clash. From the limits and costs of their powers to the cultural lenses that define them, we examine their impact on politics, faith, and fate. Finally, we explain why some Kickstarter backers can create a Nymph or Malus, the boundaries that keep those creations lore-consistent, and how they’ll become canon without disrupting the world’s established history. What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/40154740

Deities, Followers & Festivals 01/27/2026

Deities, Followers & Festivals Victor and Ben join Joe and discuss the influence deities have on The Archipelago. Who are these goddesses? What are their spheres of influence? Do they actually exist in the game? What does it mean for your gameplay? We'll walk through it all and more, in this month's episode What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/39775480

The 2025 LIVE AMA 12/09/2025

The 2025 LIVE AMA Recorded LIVE on Twitch Tuesday, December 3rd comes the podcast's capstone to its first season, The 2025 LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything). Ted, Victor, Kyle, Michael and Kai join the podcast to answer the community's questions both from Discord and live from our Twitch chat rooom. From news updates on game engines and Early Access and other questions on development to lore, combat, magic, skills and Ted's book release; no one shyed away from your questions, answered in full. This is a WHOPPING two-hour long episode, presented in FULL! So, kick back dear listener and enjoy What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/39304585

Sword & Sorcery 11/25/2025

Sword & Sorcery This is THE Magic & Combat episode you've been waiting for! Joe sits down with Michael (Gameplay Director) and Hugues (Lead Game Designer) and gets deep into the systems governing magic and combat in The Wayward Realms. From spell creation to weapons with multiple damage types, we cover what's been built, what's coming down the road and what we'll see in Early Access What to join the team? Send your inquiries to PR@OnceLostGames.com /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/39117080

How Soon is Now? 10/28/2025

How Soon is Now? In this episode, the team at Once Lost Games gives an update on The Wayward Realms, covering internal changes, the upcoming Early Access release, and the current financial status following their ongoing Kickstarter campaign. We discuss the game's development roadmap, key gameplay elements, and the similarities and differences between TWR and Daggerfall. The team dives into how player choices will shape each playthrough, the magic and combat systems, and how combat will feel—whether it’s a simple swing or skill-based. Plus, we explore the major inspirations behind the game, beyond Daggerfall and D&D. Tune in for all the latest details! /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/38799635

Celebrating Julian 09/30/2025

Celebrating Julian Over the summer, we lost a true innovator and patriarch within the video game industry, Julian LeFay. With his daughter Shae, and close friend and colleague, Ted Perterson; we celebrate the man known as "The Father of The Elder Scrolls" looking back at his early life, career and his many, many passions that acted as vehicles for him to deeply explore and sate his need to understand the world around him. This episode is a chance for fans of Julian's work to pull back a thick curtain of pixels to understand the mind behind games that challenged us to be brave, explore our world and hunger for knowledge lost to the ages. /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/38088050

Painting with Pixels 08/26/2025

Painting with Pixels In this episode of Wayward Radio, our host sits down with Victor (Creative Producer), Kai (Art Director), and Eugenia (Tech Artist) to explore the visual direction of The Wayward Realms. From the game’s unique art style and 80s-inspired aesthetic to how the team uses Unreal Engine and technology to bring it all to life, they dive into the creative process behind weapons, armor, and environmental storytelling. /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/37838490

Part 2 Lore of The Archipelago 07/29/2025

Part 2 Lore of The Archipelago With Early Access coming in at the end of the year, it's time to get excited about what early Kickstarter backers will experience when the first glimpses of The Archipelago becomes a reality. But, what will it look like and who will we meet? What sort of experience will Eyjar present to us and what challenges await? Ted, (CEO of OLG), Victor (Creative Producer of OLG) and John (Senior Editor of TWR) give us a taste of what's to come! /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/37595195

Lore of The Archipelago 06/24/2025

Lore of The Archipelago In this episode, we explore the evolving world of The Wayward Realms, focusing on the rich lore and dynamic setting of The Archipelago. From unique races and diverse biomes to complex cultures and factions, we discuss how the game’s narrative depth will draw players in. The team shares how story will be delivered through environmental design, itemization, and in-game artifacts. We wrap up with a look at current development highlights and answer community questions on magic balance and quest discovery. /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/37117530

How AI is Used in The Wayward Realms 05/27/2025

How AI is Used in The Wayward Realms In this episode of Wayward Radio, three of our dev team members join host Joe to explore how AI is revolutionizing The Wayward Realms' development. Discover the exciting possibilities AI brings to RPGs and how our team carefully balances innovation with our core vision for authentic role-playing experiences. (Spoiler: We explain why a vengeful trout probably won't become your mortal enemy... unless our writers decide it should!) /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/36723810

The Role of Choice & Consequence 04/29/2025

The Role of Choice & Consequence Today, we’re exploring how The Wayward Realms balances meaningful player choices with a unified storyline. How can developers design a game where decisions truly matter without compromising narrative flow? And how do they determine the extent to which player input shapes the world? /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/36358865

The Grand RPG 03/25/2025

The Grand RPG The Wayward Realms promises that "players will experience a new class of game: the Grand RPG". That's quite a statement to make considering that many RPGs out there are, indeed, quite grand already. We examine the concept of "The Grand RPG" in this episode, with Ted and Victor as our guests /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/35297855

The Road Ahead 02/25/2025

The Road Ahead In this episode, the team behind TWR (The Wayward Realms) discusses the game's journey from its initial inspiration to the challenges faced in its five-year development. They reflect on the shift from seeking a publisher to launching a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2023, raising over $700k. The team highlights key milestones in 2024, both in development and community growth, and shares their thoughts on the advantages and challenges of a long development cycle. They also reveal the systems they’re most confident in and what will require more attention in the coming year, offering a preview of what to expect in 2025 and their goals for the year ahead. /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/35102370

An Interview With The Fathers 01/28/2025

An Interview With The Fathers Ted Peterson, Creative Director of The Wayward Realms and Julian LeFey, Technical Director of The Wayward Realms, join the show this month and discuss their vision of the game, the technology behind the Virtual Game Master (VGM), combat mechanics, character and story progression and their insights on the current state of video game development and their early career with The Elder Scrolls. /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/34818130

Welcome to Wayward Radio 01/14/2025

Welcome to Wayward Radio Wayward Radio, the official podcast of Once Lost Game's upcoming grand RPG: "The Wayward Realms"! Check in with us each month for updates on news, developer interviews and insights on The Wayward Realms, you won't hear anywhere else! Also, be sure to follow us on your favorite social media, /episode/index/show/edc5ebd3-0d95-472d-97df-bbdee39ab1a4/id/34781580

Wayward Radio: The Official Wayward Realms Podcast

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