FAQs

Please visit https://walkscape.app/help for some other Frequently Asked Questions!

Also, view the included video for getting help with getting access/fully connected with WalkScape!

What is WalkScape?

WalkScape is an RPG game inspired by RuneScape and other MMORPGs. However, it has one glaring difference: you don't play it actively. Instead, you gain progress by walking in real life. The game has a massive open-world map with over a hundred locations for the player to explore. The world is filled with lore, NPCs, quests, and activities for the player to engage in, and more! Our goal with the game is to encourage an active lifestyle and promote both mental and physical health.

App Related

How can I get the game?

WalkScape is in closed beta, which means you need to be invited to play. We invite players who have filled out an application as we need new testers. The queue times vary, but most players get an invite after a few months. You are guaranteed an instant invite to the game if you have supported the project on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee.

When will the game leave closed beta status?

The Closed Beta Test is currently ongoing. WalkScape plans to leave closed beta once we have the following missing features:

• Trading
• Quests
• Combat

No earlier than Q4 2026.

Will my progress get reset after the closed beta testing ends?

Yes, there is a planned wipe during the transition from closed beta to open beta testing. It's possible but not yet confirmed if you will be able to keep your closed beta character as a offline single player character.

Does the game require GPS?

No, the game uses your phone's pedometer. You can play the game stepping in place, walking around your house, on a treadmill, while shopping for groceries. Play where you feel safe.

How will the game register that a player walks?

The game uses your device's step sensor data. Each modern phone these days track your steps automatically, and the game currently uses that data to determine how many steps you've gained. Currently iOS users can use Apple Heath to utilize their smart watches as an alternative option. Android users can use a variety of 3rd party smartwatches along with Samsung health integration. This way, smart watches are also something you could use to gain steps in-game and are a top priority to get working further.

Will there be a bike mode?

The Devs have talked about this internally, and they are totally for this idea eventually. Conversion rate would still be made so cycling or other activities are not superior to walking.

On what platforms will WalkScape be released?

The game is available through Google Play Store (Android) and Testflight (iOS).

What is the future monetization strategy of the game?

Offline mode - One time purchase. You’ll be able to pay once to download the offline mode of the game. You’ll receive future content updates, not have a requirement to be online to open the game, and have a slider that multiplies your steps to reach the game experience that you wish. No multiplayer features.

Online mode - affordable monthly subscription. You’ll need to be online to play the game, but you’ll receive future content updates and all multiplayer features that the game has to offer.

Free to play area - both forms of the game will have a free to play area that can be enjoyed for free.

I've got a new phone, how can I transfer my progress?

By default, your characters and progress are saved to the cloud, but it's a good idea to check that your progress is saved before moving over. Playing the game on two devices is also against the rules, so to make sure that you're not flagged by anti-cheat, you should delete the game on your old device, before opening it on the new one. Here are the steps to do that:

1. Open the game on your old device. If you head over to the leaderboards and your stats match the ones on your skill screen, you know that progress has been saved to the cloud.
2. Close the game and uninstall it.
3. Install the game on the new device using the same instructions as before. Login with your Portal credentials.

Note: iOS and some Android distributions provide automatic app transfers, but WalkScape isn't yet compatible with these and will require a reinstall in most cases.

How often do I need to open the game to not lose steps?

A good rule of thumb is to open the game every 7 days. Depending on your platform, step source (wearable vs phone) and other factors beyond our control, steps can be loaded from 10-30 days in the past, but these can vary. Opening the game once every week should prevent you from losing any steps, though.

Are you guys in search of translators?

The Devs appreciate translation help! You can let them know you are interested on Discord. Most of this is crowdsourced, because as a small team, it would be quite a lot of organizing to make it any other way.

I have a cool idea for the game!

We'd love to hear it, and the best place to share these is on the ⁠suggestions-and-feedback channel on Discord.

Is Not a Cult hiring or looking for help?

Not a Cult is not usually hiring, but we are always looking for help. Especially translators are appreciated, as the project is 100% community translated. More info on translations can be found on the Localization page here on the wiki. If there is some other area, where you think you could be of special help, you can contact us at contact@walkscape.app If you want to submit an open job application, you can do so at hiring@walkscape.app

Is there a place I can ask a specific question?

The fastest way to get a question answered right now is through Discord. However asking on Reddit or on the Portal works as well!

Is there somewhere I can look for troubleshooting?

There is a basic troubleshooting guide on the sidebar of the wiki for help! We always recommend coming to the Discord for particular issues however!

I need support or need to contact the team.

The best place to contact the team is to email support@walkscape.app. Please give us up to a week after emailing the contact email if we are not in an active invite wave, we are a small team trying to focus on development. Alternatively, contact @maxchill or @sha_dos on the discord. Feel free to ask in the discord if we can help with your issue or if you should contact the email. The Discord is also a good place to ask our helpful community for support on common issues, as the dev team is small and cannot guarantee that emails are answered within the same day.

If you're part of the media or need to contact the team on behalf of other official business, send us an email at contact@walkscape.app.

Gameplay Related

Where can I get Fishing Line?

You can find these for sale at the Frosthook Emporium fishing store in Port Skildar in Jarvonia, sold in quantities of 100 daily for 3 coins each.

Where can I find Maple Trees?

You can find them in Mangrove Forest of the GDTE, which will require the Jarvonian Letter of Passage - purchased for 4.5K coins at the Fort of Permafrost (Castle) within the Fort of Permafrost in Jarvonia. You can cut them for maple logs with level 30 Woodcutting.

Why does it take (Very Large Number) of Steps to complete this action?

Your inventory is probably over-filled (29+/28 slots). If the number in your inventory is displayed in RED, then you will need to either bank the excess items or drop them (losing them forever) so that the number is back under your limit and the amount of steps required is not penalized. Please note that this penalty does not affect traveling.

I just got an item and I can't see it in my inventory?

Collectibles aren't stored in your inventory. You can see them with your achievements. Click your character icon in the top left -> achievements -> collectibles

How do I get skis?

You can buy Skis from Frusenholm, the next town over from Kallaheim.

Note: The game screen can be somewhat confusing, seeming to tell you that you need skis when traveling forward from Kallaheim. They are however, not actually required, these are shortcuts that you see marked with red diamonds on the map.

How do I use the Ring of Homesickness?

Abilities can be used from the rightmost tab. Keep the ring in your inventory.

How do I use my saved steps?

By walking. While you have an activity selected, you will use a step from your step bank for each step you take, allowing you to complete actions at "double speed".

Why can't I buy items/accept jobs?

You might be looking at the shop through the inspect option through the map. Open it up through the location tab instead.

Note: For jobs you may encounter a bug where you can't accept jobs after teleporting, restarting the game helps.

Why can't I cut trees with Log Splitter?

The Log splitter is not a hatchet. You can equip both a hatchet, and a log splitter simultaneously.

I have +100% Fine Material Finding and still find normal materials?

+100% fine material find does not give you a 100% chance of finding fine materials, it doubles your chance to find them, from 1/100 to 2/100.

Are +% on equipment additive or multiplicative?

These are multiplicative. You can see more on how equipment attributes are calculated for each one specifically with examples under the attributes page.

Where can I find better crafting equipment?

Right now, better equipment is mostly found via chests that can be found by training the main skill involved. (IE: Do crafting activities to find crafting equipment.)

Can I wear 2 of the same rings?

Yes, you can wear 2 of the same ring with no penalty.

Why is level 50 called early game? Is it not just over halfway to 99?

WalkScape follows the same leveling formula as RuneScape - level 92 is actually just half of the experience needed to get to level 99. So level 50 in a skill is still actually quite early on for a player and they will have much to do before they get it all the way to level 99.