Questions and Answers…

Lately I’ve been getting a lot of email and questions about the game that have answers scattered around, but they aren’t easy to find. So with that in mind, I’ve put together a place for frequently asked questions to be answered.

Here’s the answers to the most common questions I’ve gotten lately. I’ll add more as they come up.

When will Banished be available for purchase?

Banished will be released on February 18th, 2014

How much will the game cost?

The game will cost $19.99 USD.

Where can Banished be purchased?

You can buy Banished here on the Shining Rock Software website through use of the Humble Widget. You’ll get a DRM-Free version, as well as an optional Steam key. You can also buy it from Steam, the Humble Store, or gog.com.

How big is the download?

The DRM free version is around 105 megabytes. The Steam version is slightly bigger.

What are the system requirements to play Banished?

Minimum:

OS: XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8

Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core processor

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (SM 2.0+)

DirectX: Version 9.0c

Hard Drive: 150 MB available space

Sound Card: Any Recommended:

OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8

Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core processor (or greater)

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card

DirectX: Version 11

Hard Drive: 150 MB available space

Sound Card: Any

Is the game available for Mac or Linux?

Banished is currently only for PC’s running Windows. However, I’d like to make Mac, Linux, and SteamOS versions in the future.

Can I mod the game?

A mod kit is is being worked on and will be released sometime after Banished goes on sale. The initial version of the game won’t have mod support.

What languages are available for the game?

English is currently the only supported language. When available, the mod kit will allow the community to create translations and language packs.

Can I beta test the game?

Since the game is close to release and ready to be shipped, I have no need for more beta testers. After release I’ll be pushing test patches and content into a beta branch on Steam before they go public to everyone. At that point I’ll be happy to have help making sure the patches, the mod kit, and new releases function properly.

Will there be more features added to Banished in the future?

It’s possible, but undecided at the moment. I have a lot of ideas for expansions but I also want to prototype and make new games as well. The focus after release is going to be on the mod-kit and ports to other platforms. After that’s done I’ll decide what’s next.

Does the game have multiplayer? Will it ever have multiplayer?

Banished does not have multiplayer. The code for Banished wasn’t built with multiplayer in mind, so it’s very unlikely that it will be added in the future.

Can I make videos of Banished and put them on YouTube and Twitch? Can I monetize the videos?