Published by: The Santae Team
Welcome To Santae's Open Beta!
The gates to Santae are officially open, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome new adventurers into the world we’ve been building together!
To all our Alpha and Closed Beta testers: thank you. Your feedback, bug reports, creative energy, and endless support have helped shape Santae into something truly magical. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without you, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time, care, and passion you’ve poured into every step of development so far.
As we enter this new phase, we look forward to growing alongside you. There’s still so much ahead: New features, storylines, pets, quests, events, and surprises - and we can’t wait to explore them all together with you all!
Whether you’re just joining us or have been here since the very beginning, thank you for being part of Santae’s story. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning.
Reminder; If you haven't already, make sure to redeem this special gift from the Santae Team!
Redeem Code: NEXTCHAPTER
Rewards:
2x Pet Adoption Papers
1x Pet Rename Paper
Welcome to Open Beta! We can't wait to see where this adventure takes us.
New Looks For The Toymaker And Traveler
The Terrible Toymaker and Klaven are the two latest characters to receive beautifully re-imagined official portrait art. Take a look!
The Toymaker's workshop can be found in the Shadow Veil Pass. This whimsical Pixie has a passion for creation, crafting and repairing toys to bring fun and joy to the Adventurers of Santae -- but she needs your help collecting the references and materials she needs for her task. Pay her a visit and complete her Quests for exclusive rewards in return! Her brand-new artwork showcases the toys and tools of her craft.
Little is known about the mysterious Klaven, but he has also been known to frequent Shadow Veil Pass in his travels across Santae. He once shared an unusual fossil with Vespera, providing invaluable assistance in the discovery of the Obsidian Depths and the mysteries deeper within. This Elf has both magic and wisdom at his disposal -- I wonder where he will next appear?
Tenkasaurus Stampede! Celebrating 10k Users
What an incredible milestone! More than 10,000 Adventurers have now begun their journeys across Santae.
To celebrate the community's amazing growth, a new Minimal has come out to play! Six adorable varieties of Tenkasaurus are now appearing around Santae.
The Tenkasaurus herd will remain for the next 30 days before moving on until the next celebration. Have fun playing and exploring Santae as they are scattered all over, to collect them all!
Redeem Code: 10KCELEBRATION
Rewards:
1x Chocolate Tenkasaurus
More NPC Art Refreshed!
Vespera and Silvershade have had both of their looks refreshed!
TL;DR
★ Open Beta has begun! Redeem code NEXTCHAPTER for a gift from the Santae Team.
★ Character portraits for the Toymaker and Klaven have been updated
★ The celebratory Minimal Tenkasaurus is appearing for the next 30 days to celebrate 10k Santae users. Collect all 6!
★ Vespera and Silvershade have had their NPC art refreshed!
Published by: The Santae Team
Published by: The Santae Team
Open Beta Begins March 31!
Get ready, Adventurers! It's almost time for a whole new chapter of our journey to begin.
Thank you so much for participating in the start of our Beta Test by playing and exploring in the world of Santae. Your invaluable contributions have helped us craft new content and improve the way Santae works and feels with Quality of Life updates.
With all the progress we've made, it's time to invite a whole new group of Adventurers to join us. Starting on March 31, registration will open as we transition to Open Beta!
Let's prepare to give a warm welcome to the new friends that will join us when registration opens to the public on Monday, March 31!
Quality Of Life Update
The cooldown timer when making purchases from usershops and NPC shops has been reduced from 5 seconds down to 2 seconds.
This improvement should help make purchases around Santae more streamlined, while still securing shops against exploits and buying things with an accidental click. Happy shopping!
Our efforts to continue to improve Santae's QoL are always ongoing. If you have ideas as to how we can make your adventuring experience even better, please always feel free to drop them in the Suggestions forum!
A Treasure At The End Of The Rainbow
You're in luck, Adventurers! As a thanks for your diligence in completing her quests, Coralyn has a fantastic new discovery to share.
According to legend, the Celesticorn Skytrove Chest is said to appear only at the end of the brightest rainbows -- but Coralyn knows that the true secret to getting one's hands on this rare treasure is actually just a bit of luck. She's amassed a collection of these special chests to share. In collaboration with Vespera, the Celesticorn Skytrove Chest will be available in the Cash Shop and Dust Shop in celebration of the upcoming Sproutspire Festival!
The Celesticorn Skytrove Chest is brimming with light and magic, containing 14 special items for you to enjoy.
The treasures within include colorful new clothing for your HA -- with animated flair! A collectible book, consumables, and even a new background are among the items you'll discover inside this gilded trove.
Hold Your Horses: New Minimals Are Here
Vespera took a deep breath, relishing the cool, clear air of the skies high above the earth. Flying with River and Ripple was one of her favorite parts of adventuring!
It was always such a pleasure to watch the landscape unfurl like a map beneath her -- both the recognizable contours of the land around cities and towns she had already explored, and the exciting depths of places her adventure hadn't taken her yet. Perhaps someday she and her companions would have set their eyes on all of Santae!
For the moment, they were soaring high over a grassy meadow. The plant life below, green and gold with fresh growth, moved in ever-shifting patterns sculpted by the wind.
The wind...and something else! A tell-tale gleam of light in dawn-bright colors showed that something was galloping across the plains, drawing a wake behind them in the grassland.
River tilted her wings into a dive, swooping closer. From up close, Vespera could see them clearly: It was a trio of magical horse-like Minimals!
Even the speed from River's dive was barely enough to keep up with the magnificent Minimals as they galloped effortlessly. Vespera whooped in delight, grinning into the wind as she, River, and Ripple joined in the herd's joyful race.
This was the truly amazing thing about soaring over Santae, Vespera thought as she watched the horses pull ahead and gallop out of sight. New delightful discoveries awaited just over the horizon every day!
Blazara, Solistra, and Elarune are now available in the Cash Shop and Dust Shop!
Silvershade Is Tracking New Trails...
"Big news, Adventurers! I think I'm on the trail of something big...
"I'm finding elemental signs here and there. Frozen puddles, charred pawprints, shifted earth. I'm sure the cause is no ordinary Minimals!
"Do you trust me to lead the way? I'll show you where to find them. We can follow the cold winds to discover Auroven, the guardian of the frozen north. Or maybe track a trail of flame toward Volkaros -- a Minimal that was formed in the heart of a volcano. If we're lucky, we may even be able to dig up Thornok!
"Together, I think we can do it! Come to the Ranch to get started. I know you have what it takes to tame Auroven, Volkaros, and Thornok!"
TL;DR
★ Open Beta will begin on March 31!
★ NPC shop and usershop purchase cooldown has been reduced to 2 seconds.
★ The Celesticorn Skytrove Chest is now available in the Cash Shop and Dust Shop. Discover 14 lucky new items inside!
★ Three new promotional Minimals -- Blazara, Solistra, and Elarune -- are available in the Cash Shop and Dust Shop.
★ Three new Exalted Minimals are now appearing in Herding: Auroven, Volkaros, and Thornok.
Published by: The Santae Team
Mystic Adventure Monday
Development of Santae's Mystic Adventure, an exciting upcoming game mode, is underway! Each Monday, we'll share development progress and sneak peeks at how the Mystic Adventure is progressing.
This week, some exciting updates to the environmental artwork -- and the programming that will make gameplay possible!
The tile art that forms the environment of Santae's Mystic Adventure has been revised by the art team for a less "boxy" look. We've also swapped out the placeholder character sprites with a replacement temporary sprite. Farewell stick figures, and hello Pipsqueak Wispyr!
We have also prepared the project for scenery and depth objects. This will allow the tokens to go in front of and behind scenery once it is added to the game!
Meanwhile, under the hood, work has begun on some of the base networking code so that we can develop the frontend and backend simultaneously.
We have also started programming interactivity to prepare for users to "roll a die" and then allow their player character to move around the board by the specified number of tiles.
The pieces are slowly but surely coming together for the basic elements that will make the gameplay and world of Santae's Mystic Adventure possible. Look forward to even more exciting news next Mystic Adventure Monday!
Coloring Contest Underway - Submit Your Entry
Don't miss your chance to let your creativity shine, Adventurers! Entries for the Coloring Contest are being accepted until April 3.
To enter the contest, create an awesome new color using the provided Direfang, Xyren, Phasmic, and/or Velarie line art or PSDs. Copies of the pet line art
with transparent backgrounds are provided below, and you can also use these
links (Direfang, Phasmic, Velarie, Xyren) to download the .psd files!
> Submit your entry at the Official Contest Page! <
Newsletter Delivery With A Gift For You
The latest Santae Newsletter has been delivered. Thank you for your patience as the Newsletter rolled out -- it should have now reached the inbox of every Adventurer who was signed up to receive it.
Make sure to check your spam or promotions folder if it doesn't show up in your primary inbox!
We hope you enjoy this trip through the memories of our Beta Test adventure so far -- and the redeemable prize inside! Check your Newsletter to redeem the Sacred Moonwhisper Willow!
To ensure you receive future Newsletters - and any gifts inside - visit your User Preferences page and activate the "Send Me Newsletters" toggle.
TL;DR
★ Mystic Adventure Monday: Tile art updated, programming for interactivity has begun, and more!
★ Submit your Coloring Contest entry by the deadline on April 3!
★ Newsletters have finished delivering. Check the email associated with your Santae account for a redeemable prize!
Published by: The Santae Team
Check Your Inbox For A Surprise!
Our latest Newsletter is now making its way to your inbox -- with a surprise gift inside for any Adventurer who subscribed. Check the email inbox associated with your Santae account to claim it! SanBot is working tirelessly throughout the night to get it sent out, so if you havent received it yet, please keep checking!
Newsletters are sent regularly, full of exciting reminders about Santae's development -- and oftentimes redeemable prizes, too! Make sure to visit your User Preferences page and activate the "Send Me Newsletters" toggle to ensure you're on the list for the next one, if you haven't already.
SanArt Sunday
Each Sunday, we choose a piece of Santae fanart to spotlight on the official Santae social media channels. This week's feature was created by the talented Fenzen #7368, who created this lovely interpretation of their own HA:
Thank you for sharing your talents with the Santae community, Fenzen!
Spotlight Recipients of the SanArt Sunday Spotlight receive a 25 SanCash Coin and the Creativity Spotlight Medal on their account. All previous winners have also received this award — it’s our way of celebrating the incredible creativity of our community!
If you’d like to be considered for a future SanArt Sunday Spotlight, use the tag #SanArt when sharing your work to let us know you’re happy to be featured!
Checkout this week’s spotlight on our official Tumblr and on our official Discord! Also be sure to check out Fenzen on-site!
Sproutspire Preparations: Event Quests Begin
There are just a few short weeks until the Sproutspire festival -- and time does always seem to go by so fast in Spring, as growing things sprout and Santae springs to life! With so much to do and so little time, Coralyn Goldmere needs your help as she prepares for Sproutspire festivities.
You can lend a hand by completing Event Quests!
Coralyn has a variety of tasks for you to complete. Help out with up to six quests each day -- and receive rare items as prizes for your assistance! The harder the quest, the more rewards you will earn.
In exchange for your hard work, Coralyn has a bounty of rare new items to share, all celebrating the beauty and bounty of Spring!
These items are seasonal and will return at next years Sproutspire Festival after this years is over.
Sweet berries, rare new plants, treasured collectibles, and delectable delicacies await you. Coralyn can even help you discover some new hidden avatars!
Let's get ready to celebrate the season by helping Coralyn complete as many Event Quests as possible!
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