'I would love that but we're cheap and poor': Jeff Kaplan speeds through everything players should know about his upcoming cowboy survival game, The Legend of California

Jeff Kaplan, the creator of The Legend of California, recently answered a barrage of 213 questions about his upcoming game in an interview with MinnMax. The game is set in gold-rush-era California and is described as an open world survival multiplayer game with FPS elements. Kaplan explained that players can engage in various activities such as trading, fishing, mining, horse riding, and running their own ranch.

The game will feature private servers, allowing players to customize their experience, including setting up a PvE-only server. However, players must be cautious as violence is possible, including attacking fellow players' horses. Kaplan emphasized that buildings cannot be destroyed by other players, which is a relief for those who value property preservation.

To keep the game fresh, resets of strongholds, company progress, and ranches will occur every month, with persistent unlocks. Kaplan also revealed that players can expect holiday events, pets, horse breeding, and other features in future updates, though he lamented that these ideas are currently unattainable due to budget constraints.

Despite the game's potential, Kaplan emphasized that the project is a long-term vision, stating, "We will be supporting the game with live updates, but live service has a bad connotation so I'll act like it's not live service for now." The game is expected to enter early access after at least two more alphas and has no confirmed release date beyond 2026.