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Reforj developer 4J Studios announces PC release date at Game Republic New Horizons
4J Studios announced that its open-world survival sandbox game, Reforj, will launch a closed PC playtest in Q1 2027. The news was revealed at Game Republic New Horizons, with further details shared about the invite-only nature of the playtest to ensure an optimized player experience. The developer also highlighted their direct feedback loop with players and the integration of their new Rixels technology.
"We thought, well, how would we reinvent this wheel?" – Minecraft specialists 4J Studios on building a new sandbox crafting game from first principles
Dundee-based 4J Studios, known for porting Minecraft, is developing its own sandbox crafting game called Reforj. Driven by a desire to innovate beyond Minecraft and a pragmatic need for new revenue streams after Microsoft brought more development in-house, 4J has created the Elements Engine, designed for high performance on consoles and featuring advanced sculpting and circuit systems. Reforj will also integrate a narrative from the outset, differentiating it from Minecraft's more open-ended approach.
