Incredible Kickstarter Progress

The official Santae Kickstarter is underway now, and we are absolutely thrilled at the outpouring of support from our community. Not only was our goal fully funded in less than half an hour, we’ve also already achieved two of our exciting stretch goals!

We’ve now unlocked two new pet colors and five HTML5 games — and our next stretch goal, a brand new pet species, is right around the corner! 

Between all the exciting backer tiers and a rich selection of available add-ons, there’s something for every Santarian to enjoy. We’ve even recently expanded the Kickstarter add-ons to allow you to select the color of your choice when adding Phasmic, Seamso, or Kyree figurines!

Equip yourself for adventure in the world of Santae by making your pledge to the official Kickstarter today!

Thank You For Everything!

The amount of love and support that each and every one of you has poured into Santae is truly magical! Our community, and the game itself, have grown so much — and we have you to thank for making it all possible.

Maybe it’s because of all the excitement across Santae recently, but Merick tells us he’s spotted a rare sight. A herd of Celebrasaurus is on the move!

These rare Minimals originally appeared back when our first 200 alpha testers started their adventures in Santae. Now, with more than ten times as many Santarians around, there’s more reason to celebrate than ever.

Luckily, Merick has been able to tame a Celebrasaurus herd — and he’s sending one Celebrasaurus to each of you as a big thank you for everything you do to make Santae amazing!

This celebratory Minimal will be waiting in your sanMail inbox when we return after the Alpha Wipe!

Don’t Forget: Alpha Wipe Tomorrow

Big changes are on the horizon, adventurers! The end of Santae’s Alpha testing period is near.

Tomorrow we will be closing the site to perform the Alpha Wipe. All accounts will be wiped of their content, but you will keep your username and user ID.

After the wipe, select rollover items will be reissued to your account. Check the official rollover policy to confirm which items will return to you!

When we return, testing will resume, but with one big difference: Everything you create and earn on your account after the Alpha Wipe is yours to keep forever!

Thank you again for everything you do to make Santae so amazing. We’ll see you on the other side of the Alpha Wipe!

Pet Name Changes

Instead, a new system will be applied where the "first" pet of a given name will receive a First Edition badge on their pet profile. This applies to Pet Creation, hatched Harlowin Eggs and Evolved Quibblets!

This is purely aesthetic and has no gameplay-changing or functional use!

We've also taken your feedback about this feature onboard, and while we know most people are excited for it, there are some who would prefer not to see the first edition badges on pets.
With that in mind, we have made available a new setting that you will be able to toggle when you return after the wipe - the ability to turn these badges off.

 With them turned off, you wont see them on your own, or others profiles. We hope this is a fair compromise to allow all members of our community to have the experience they want when playing Santae!

We will still be available on discord during the downtime, and will keep everyone updated when we know a time that Santae will reopen!

Referral Contest Update 

Thank you for your patience with the referral prizes! Due to the overwhelming number of referrals to process, it took us some time to get everything ready, as we want these referrals to count on your on-site stats for the future too!

Verified referrals you received will award you one random referral prize (up to 8!) for each referral! You'll be able to receive those and the "Bring a Friend" badge for your profile as soon as we return from the alpha wipe!

Additionally, many referrals that we received were for usernames that did not match an account on site, and after much internal discussion we have decided to implement a "claim" system.
You'll be able to work with our Admin Team to determine if you are eligible for an unassigned referral (for example if someone used your discord handle instead of your onsite username etc). More information on that will be shared once we're back from the Alpha Wipe!

Dont forget to tell us which color Wispyr you want if you were eligible for one, here!

Welcome to the Santae Kickstarter!

The official Santae Kickstarter went live at midnight and we were 100% funded within 28 minutes! It's only through the support of our amazing community that we have managed to accomplish this goal, and we are thankful for every single pledge or share of our Kickstarter! YOU made this happen, and you should be as proud of this accomplishment as we are!

We ALSO Hit Our First Stretch Goal!

Thanks to your backing, we have already hit our first Stretch Goal - 2 New Pet Colors!

This stretch goal and unlocks two (2) pet colors, uniquely posed pets, for all backers in Santae, and with plans for a future release to all players!

The names for these two unique pose pet colors are Gilded and Tidewalker!
Watch out for the Shimmer Dust reveal soon!

If you havent already, visit the page today to see our campaign for yourself - and begin the next phase of your adventure in the world of Santae.

> Join the adventure by backing today! <

By backing, you'll join us on an enchanted journey and help bring the mystical world
of Santae to life! When you back the Kickstarter, you can choose from a
variety of reward tiers designed to suit every adventurer's needs.
Whether you're a novice explorer or a seasoned veteran, your support is
invaluable in shaping the future of Santae.

Every reward tier comes with access to Santae's Beta, which officially begins on October 19th. Some tiers grant you a special Early Access Beta Key that will let you begin your Beta adventure on October 5th!

Backers will also get the chance to befriend the enchanting Kyree pet, and get their hands on elegant Regal Shimmer Dust that can grant any of your pets a new look fit for royalty.

There's something for every kind of adventurer across our 19 available backer tiers. Are you interested in taming a herd of Kyrees in every color? Or do you want to collect a pack of rare Minimals? Will you equip your avatar with enchanting animated wardrobe items? Or do you want to unleash your creativity by collaborating with our team to design your very own site content, including items, clothing, NPC, or even a pet species?

Even if you can't find the perfect tier for you, our rich selection of add-ons will let you create the perfect collection of rewards. Customize your journey with additional Divine Kyree, Phasmic, and Seamso
Figurines; Regal Shimmer Dust; Additional Chests and Minimals!

A whole world of enchantment awaits! Thank you for your support through Santae's Alpha Testing journey. The entire team is so happy to have you with us as we continue through the official Kickstarter, into Beta, and beyond. We have so many exciting upcoming features to share -- and your support of the Kickstarter will help us make these features a reality.

Referral Rewards Coming Your Way!

Our Community has grown so much since the very beginning of Santae's Alpha test -- and it's All of You who made it possible! Thank you for participating in our third and final Alpha Referral Contest.

During the contest, Adventurers could refer other new users to the site in exchange for a chance at amazing prizes. To see how many new users you referred during the Alpha 3.0 Contest, check this table!

Members who received 1-4 referrals are eligible to win a Divine Wispyr Figure in the color of their choice! Each individual referral counted as one raffle ticket. We are very pleased to announce the 10 lucky winners of the raffle are:

Loxosceles
Opal
Kooberoo
Buoy
Francis
RainyRam
AtomChrisis
Lissajo
Doge
HERTZ

adupere1997, Silvi, Ketchum, Jinoga, Mew111, Theshiningopal, Katze, Hellcat, Evilae, impbunni

Congratulations to each of you! If you are one of the lucky winners, comment on this news post with the color of Divine Wispyr Figurine you'd like to receive, and we will get that sent over to you soon!

In addition, every user who referred 5+ new members will also receive a Divine Wisypr Figurine of their choice! If you are eligible (have 5+ referrals) be sure to comment on this news post with the color you would like!

Finally, for each referral you received (up to 8), contest participants will be sent ONE random item from the below "Referral Prizes" for each referral you obtained(Each item is guaranteed to not be duplicates). These referral items are part of our Alpha Rollover Policy and will be re-issued to your account after the Alpha Wipe.

The entire Santae Team would like to say a huge Thank You to everyone who has been a part of our Alpha Test and the referral contests! Your support is what makes the world of Santae truly magical.

Official Coloring Contest Closing Soon!

On the Official Santae Discord, we asked you to create an awesome color using the lines of the Wispyr, Blepp, Raylen and/or Pipsqueak Ogreling. The community really let its creativity shine. We're amazed by every single one of the beautiful entries you all have submitted so far!

Submissions to the Coloring Contest will be officially closed at 11:59:59SST.

Each and every entry will receive a random Rollover Gift from The Santae Team as thanks for participating. Keep an eye on your SanMail inbox for your prize over the coming next few days!

Now that the contest is almost over, it's time to get ready to judge the overall winners. The coloring contest winners will be decided via Community Vote on the Santae Discord! To vote you simply need to react to the submissions with a (:phasmicCHECK:) emoji. Winners will be announced on September 12th, 2024.

The winners will receive:

1st) Divine Wispyr and Blepp Figurine of your choice

2nd) Divine Wispyr or Blepp Figurine of your choice

3rd) Any two Current or Previous Cash Shop Items of your choice.

Good luck to everyone who entered, and don't forget to Vote! Keep a look out for our next Official Contest dropping soon!

Take Home An Ancient Treasure

Vespera has a Mysterious New Artifact in stock at the Cash Shop. Will you gaze into the Ancient Desert Mirror?

Only until the end of Alpha Testing, will this Magical Antique be available, like everything it will return though, so don’t miss your chance to acquire one. The mystical enchantment on this mirror will transport your Human Avatar to the heart of an Ancient Desert! Sparkling golden sands and clear blue desert skies await you — if you can claim one of these golden treasures for yourself.

Visit the Cash Shop today to peruse Vespera’s wares and take home an Ancient Desert Mirror of your own!

Skylar Is On The Trail Of More Synthwave Secrets

Skylar rolled up the measuring tape with swift, decisive movements. "I think we're done, Hop. Thank you!" They gave their Quibbit friend an affectionate pat on the head. They had been making detailed observations and measurements of their companion ever since they had decided to use a sample of Synthwave Shimmer Dust on Hop.

Hop seemed to enjoy its brand-new look immensely, and the research was helping Skylar learn a lot about the mysteries of Synthwave. But there was still so much more to discover!

Skylar laughed as Hop fluttered around their head in a circle, leaving a brilliant pink pixelated halo behind the path of its flight. "I'm right behind you!" Skylar called as Hop zoomed away. "I know you're excited to see what Master Yushe has sent us."

Another parcel was sitting outside the lab's door, but Skylar had decided to wait to open it until their research was done for the day. Hop landed next to the package and tapped it impatiently with one froggy hand, glowing antennae quivering with excitement.

Skylar opened the parcel to reveal what was inside.

"It's just as I thought!" They said. "Adventurers -- it looks like Master Yushe has found more Synthwave Shimmer Dust, and sent it onward like he promised. This will help us continue to research the Synthwave phenomenon before we finish gathering an Adventure Party. I'm sending one more to each of you!"

Follow The Official Kickstarter For More Exciting Rewards!

Great job, Adventurers! Thanks to your Outpouring of support we've hit the 1,200 follower milestone on Santae's Official Kickstarter. Every adventurer has received an additional sample of Synthwave Shimmer Dust from Skylar via SanMail as thanks.

There are only a few hours left to unlock additional rewards! Visit the Kickstarter page and click "Notify me on Launch" to help -- and ask your family and friends to do the same.

Our next goal is 1,250 followers. If we can reach it, Vespera will have more news about additional Divine Natural Luffin Figurines and Divine Synthwave Raylen Figurines for all!

Seeing The Celestial Peaks In A New Light

A sudden burst of whistling and squawking startled Jasper just as he was putting the finishing touches on an intricately crafted pauldron. Too skilled to be taken off guard, he finished his work with a steady hand. He held up the completed piece to admire it in the sparkling morning light that poured through the vaulted windows of the Celestial Armory, then set it carefully down.

What was going on out there?

Stepping outside, Jasper took a deep breath of the cold, crisp air. Everything was as it should be: The broad river with its deep sapphire waters, the gleaming spires of the Celestial Peaks overhead, all warmed by the gauzy glow of the sunrise-kissed sky.

The source of the whistling was a flock of rambunctious Luffins! They took it in turns to duck under the crystal-clear waters and splash back to the surface, scattering icy droplets through the clear morning air. As Jasper watched, one particularly daring Luffin leapt from its perch on a nearby rooftop, spread its wide fins to glide a short way, and then plunged into the water in a splashy cannonball.

Jasper smiled, watching the creatures at play. Everything was exactly as it should be, but there was something especially beautiful in the air today. Somehow, the Celestial Peaks felt brand new!

The playful Luffins reminded him of something else, too. With one last fond glance around his mountain home, Jasper returned to the Armory to finish packing up for his trip.

The map art for the Celestial Peaks has received a beautiful update! Visit the Celestial Peaks today to admire the beautiful landscape for yourself.

Unlock Synthwave Secrets By Following The Official Kickstarter

Together, we've already made amazing progress. By achieving 500 followers, you unlocked the lovable Luffin early! Then, at 1000 followers, researcher Skylar Fieldstone distributed a Synthwave Shimmer Dust to each and every Adventurer. At 1,100 followers, you unlocked an additional Divine Natural Luffin Figurine for the entire community.

Now, there's still a chance to keep earning bonus rewards! We're so close to 1,200 followers and the next unlock: An additional Synthwave Shimmer Dust for all!

Will you help us get all the way over the finish line, Adventurer?

If we can get all the way to 1,500 followers, every Adventurer will receive An additional Divine Natural Luffin Figurine and a Divine Synthwave Raylen Figurine! Check the news for the full list of rewards in store.

A Mysterious Shipment For Vespera

Vespera wiped her hand across her brow. Caring for all these Minimals was hard work, but it was worth it to see them so happy! One of newest additions, Floribelle, was happily soaking up the first rays of morning sun. A sleepy Shadecap followed Vespera around as she finished her morning chores, sticking to the relative darkness of her shadow.

After only a little while, the chores were done. Vespera was thankful that she didn't have a whole ranch full of Minimals to tend, like Silvershade. Running a shop was much more to her taste! With a grin, she went to the front door to unlock the store and begin the day.

The door knocked against something with a hollow thump as it swung open. "What's this?" Vespera muttered, River echoing her with a curious chirp. The Raylen fluttered over to help investigate.

Just outside the shop was a wooden crate. River pecked it experimentally a couple of times, then snatched something with her beak. Taking it from River, Vespera could see it was a scrap of paper. "This is for you to share with the Adventurers," Vespera read the neat handwriting on the scrap. "I'm on my way over with another batch to help the Adventurers support us. See you soon!"

Vespera pocketed the strange note and bent to open the crate. Lifting the lid revealed a pile of perfectly carved Divine Natural Luffin Figurines!

"Amazing!" Vespera cried. "Who sent these?" She wondered aloud. "I guess we'll find out soon..." she said, putting one hand in her pocket to touch the mysterious note.

"Check your SanMail, Adventurers! I've sent one of these mysterious Divine Figurines onward to each of you. I hope it will help you on your adventure -- and don't forget to support us!"

Work Together To Unlock More Kickstarter Rewards!

Thanks to your incredible outpouring of support, we've officially reached more than 1,100 followers on Santae's official Kickstarter! As thanks for reaching this amazing goal, the entire community has received an additional Divine Natural Luffin Figurine as gift from Vespera.

If we can keep this momentum going, there are many more rewards on the way! Simply visit the Kickstarter page and click "Notify me on Launch" to help.

Our next milestone is 1,200 followers. When we reach it, the entire community will receive an additional Synthwave Shimmer Dust! Check out the exciting full list of Kickstarter contest rewards in this news post.

A Colorful Flock Of Luffins Has Arrived

The skies over the Celestial Peaks are bursting with new color! Vivian's colorful Shimmer Dust has proven effective at changing Luffins' plumage into a rainbow of beautiful hues.

Check out the official Pet Colors page to admire the possibilities. Will your Luffin companion try out a new look?

Preparing For Alpha Wipe: Account Locked Items

Attention, Adventurers! In 24 hours, all rollover items will be account locked.

Starting tomorrow, items covered by the Alpha Rollover Policy will no longer be tradable between users. These items will remain locked until the Alpha Wipe on September 2nd.

This is a temporary restriction. After the Alpha Wipe is complete and the site reopens, all items will become tradable again. If you would like to trade any rollover items with other Adventurers before September 2nd, make sure to take care of it soon!

More Refreshed Artwork

Santae's incredible team of artists have remained hard at work improving site art. Another assortment of older items has received a fresh new look!