Digital gaming is a world of impermanence, and it feels like every day that something is being delisted from Steam or shutting down its servers. Just yesterday, Disney pulled a number of titles from the storefront, including the original version of the classic Star Wars shooter Dark Forces.
Today, there's some good and bad news alike for RPG fans. A Steam post about the future of early access RPG Book of Travels reveals that servers will be shutting down soon, but those wanting to try out the game's online experience out will have the perfect opportunity before the hammer falls.
Book of Travels is a uniquely ambitious indie game, placing players into a multiplayer "world of mystery" that emphasizes the titular travels rather than the destination. It features a suite of complex RPG systems and character-building, but rather than working toward a clear end goal or experiencing a linear story, players are confronted with the challenges of communication and undirected exploration.
Developer Might and Delight sets July 31st, 2026 as the day that servers for Book of Travels will be sunset, planning to transition the game to an offline version at that point. Since the game is losing its...
