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Blue Scarab Entertainment · Published by Blue Scarab Entertainment · Official site ↗
Content notice: Equinox: Homecoming is an online MMORPG where players uncover an occult conspiracy while investigating a murder and their mother's disappearance. There is no combat, but we do depict unsettling content such as blood, bones, animal remains, and a human corpse throughout cinematic cutscenes and in specific locations. Caution is advised for Photosensitive Epilepsy, Mature Language and references to Violence, Gore, and Alcohol and Drug/Marijuana Usage.
Very Positive — 81% positive (1,411 reviews) · 381 achievements
Last updated 30 Sept 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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RPG, Massively Multiplayer · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Delve into a cozy exploration RPG set on an idyllic island. Saddle up with friends to unravel the truth behind your mother’s disappearance and a local's sudden death in this 2026 release from Blue Scarab Entertainment.
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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Processor: i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8 Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.8.0 - Chapter 6, new horses and French translation
We bring you great many things with this update, including return to Hollow Vale!Chapter 6: The main story continues! The mystery deepens as you explore your past and delve into your connection to the Hollow Vale6 main quest6 side quests11 weekliesNew DWB Horse Coats - Two Grey Horses!Dapple grey horse: Oakley the LovesickFleabitten grey horse: Scout the VigilantHorse Tack8 new Western blankets - Can be found at vendors around the island and purchased for Silver. Horse grazing - When your horse is hungry or thirsty it will now graze/drink whenever it is left by grass or water. This will restore your horses Hunger and Thirst bars and earn Horse XP.French localisation - Parles-tu français? We are super happy to add French to Equinox! French can now be selected in the options, and will default to French if your Steam language is set to French.The Hollow Vale race - “The Bond” will now be accessible at the completion of the Chapter 6 main quests. The Hollow Vale will now be a voluntary travel destination after completing Chapter 6.New Player emotes: WTF emoteOur first 3 Dance emotesMore varied Idle animations for both players and NPCsVirtual Keyboard changed to a traditional keyboard for Controller users.Hide your gloves! You can now buy a “Bare hands” slot at Wendy’s tack shop, using this item in the cosmetic slot will hide your equipped gloves.More information in the shop for horse packs - Which markings are supported for each horse are now shown in the detailsEmote wheel now been divided into sub categories as more emotes are added to the gameAdjusted rider leg positions when riding thinner Arabian horsesSad animation tweaked to look less sleepyFixed skinning on breeches on male characterFixed skinning on bootcut jeansFixed tail on Arabian and Friesians being offset to one sideFixed stirrups lifting when going in trot or sprintFixed a bug in "Swing by the horse farm" side questInvisible chairs should now be visible againFixed Arabians clipping through their stalls Fi...Read full article on Community Announcements (kalmanen)AnnouncementsOfficial
Additional double golden alders sale!
Hey! So we hear you: the sales wasn't organised well enough and back end pooping its pantaloonies in the middle of the weekend means not all of you had the chance to take advantage of our very first golden alders sale. How to fix that? Additional sale, of course! We work hard to avoid FOMO promotions and content as much as possible. We are also doing our best to listen to our community. So in the interest of getting everyone a fair shot at a big discount we're running it again RIGHT NOW until Wednesday, 30 September 2026 9 AM CET! You can get EVEN MORE golden alders or if you didn't have a chance to grab some, now is your chance! The sale is running until Chapter 6 release so you'll have something to use those golden alders in right after the sale!Again we apologise greatly for the issues that took place during the sale and hope everyone can make use of this opportunity instead.Read full article on Community Announcements (kalmanen)AnnouncementsOfficial
Golden Alders double sale continues an extra day!
Due to the back end issues we had last weekend, we are extending the double alders sale for additional 24 hours! The sale ends 10 AM Stockholm time, so make sure you grab your double alders while you have the chance!Read full article on Community Announcements (kalmanen)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.7.0: New horse, new clothes and tack!
Zephyr the Determined - Zephyr seems to be having some problems adjusting to their training routine. Are they stubborn, or just misunderstood? Will you take on the challenge of getting to know Zephyr enough to help them find their place?Body markings customization is now available on ALL ArabiansWhen whistling (H on keyboard) for your horse, it will now actually run to you! (We’re looking forward to seeing all the trouble you guys get into with this one!)Highly requested Goth inspired clothing and cosmetic Equipment - 4 new clothing bundles and 2 gear bundles.Improved ground collision system tested on Lighthouse Island has now been deployed to the entire game. Getting stuck on small objects or small drops should happen much, much less often now. This was a huge change so we’ll be watching this one closely to fix areas that are still causing problems. Note: Some BIG falls might be possible now, but no horses or riders will be hurt.Friend’s list:All friends can now be searched for using the “Add Friend” button and partial names will now show results.Send Friend invites to offline friendsRecently added friends are still listed firstYou can now pet your horse inside the barnThe Shop is now listing owned horses at the bottom and info about your starter horseRacing UI ImprovementsWhen selecting a horse for a race, you can now see the best time achieved for each horse. (Note: This will only work to display NEW best times, not times achieved before times were saved for each horse.)Time difference is now shown when passing a gate in a race, compared to your best NEW run.NPC names are no longer visible over NPC heads when in dialogue viewsVisual feedback when removing wasp nestsLowered filtering restrictions on horse names for more freedomAdjusted colour for the white mane to make it a brighter white. The previous “grey” version is now available at the stylist for 300 silver for people who loved it as it was.Continued tweaking improvements for horse jumping animationsOption a...Read full article on Community Announcements (kalmanen)AnnouncementsOfficial
Free Demo available until July 21st
Looking for something to try over the summer? Why not join us at Alderwood! Equinox: Homecoming is a horse-centric murder mystery multiplayer game where you jump into the boots of Alex who has recently returned home at Alderwood. Not everything is quite as Alex left it, and it's up to you to see what exactly has been happening in Alderwood while you were away 👀The free demo is available for everyone until July 21st and great way to give Equinox a try without committing to buying - but beware, the mystery may drag you along deeper than you ever thought... See you around Alderwood!Read full article on Community Announcements (kalmanen)
