Fairview Games and Sightline Games Announce Co-Publishing Partnership for The Gold River Project

Fairview and Sightline partner to launch The Gold River Project, an open-world camping survival game coming to Steam Early Access in January 2026.

VANCOUVER, CANADA, November 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fairview Games today announced a co-publishing partnership with Sightline Games for The Gold River Project, an open-world camping survival adventure game inspired by the landscapes and mysteries of the Pacific Northwest.
The game will launch into Steam Early Access in January 2026, with an updated demo now live on Steam for players to explore.

Developed by indie studio Fairview Games, The Gold River Project combines the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with the tension of a survival experience built around exploration, discovery, and choice. Players will explore, scavenge, and survive through shifting seasons, summer, fall, and winter, while uncovering the truth behind a secret experiment hidden deep in the wilderness.

“We wanted players to approach the game in their own way,” said David Parkes, Lead Game Designer at Fairview Games. "You are led to believe you will be provided with the basics: a backpack, food, and a plan. Only to realize there is nothing but the clothes on your back. The deeper you go, the more you learn and discover. You realize you’re not just surviving the wild, you're trapped and must find a way out.”

“From the beginning, our goal was to create a game that feels like a camping trip gone wrong,” said Craig Martin, Lead Engineer at Fairview Games. “We’ve built a world that’s both cozy and mysterious; one that invites players to explore at their own pace and uncover the dangers beyond the wall.”

“The Gold River Project is a best-in-class survival game that earns a seat at the table with the heavy hitters in the genre,” said Shane Bierwith, Co-Founder of Sightline Games. “Fairview’s vision and craftsmanship are extraordinary, and we couldn’t be more excited to help bring their vibrant world to a global audience.”

Through the partnership, Sightline Games will support The Gold River Project with global publishing throughout the Early Access phase.

Key Features:

● A True Camping Survival Experience – Pitch tents, build camps, scavenge for
resources, and make the wilderness your home. Whether you’re cooking up your
latest catch or gathering by the campfire with friends, every moment feels alive.

● Explore the Pacific Northwest – Hike through dense evergreens, foggy lakes, and
abandoned camps modeled after real locations from British Columbia. Every trail
tells a story, and not everything is what it seems.

● Cozy Meets Danger – Brave the elements. Manage health, hydration, hunger, fatigue,
and temperature. Use your survival skills and earn badges as you learn new ones.
Outlast nature and uncover the perils of what lies beneath the surface.

● The Wall – Discover a mysterious barrier dividing the forest. Solve environmental
puzzles, sneak past security patrols, or piece together scavenged tech to bring it
down your own way.

● Evolving Seasons – The world shifts with time. Hunt in the abundance of summer,
forage in the dying colors of fall, and fight for warmth in the frozen quiet of winter.
Every season requires new skills for survival.

● Dynamic Exploration & Replayability – Every journey unfolds differently.
Substations, supplies, and hidden stories move with each playthrough, rewarding
curiosity and resilience.

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Media Contact:
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About Fairview Games
Fairview Games is a small self-funded indie studio founded by friends Craig Martin and David Parkes. As is often the case in indie studios, everyone wears many hats, including Craig and Dave who also act as Lead Engineer and Lead Game Designers. While The Gold River Project will be the studio’s first title, the team of six has a wealth of experience in the games industry, with multiple members having shipped titles under their belts. Based primarily in Canada and operating remotely, Fairview is dedicated to creating immersive worlds that blend atmosphere, mystery, and survival.

About Sightline Games
Founded by the former leadership team behind Maximum Games and Modus, Sightline Games brings decades of indie publishing experience with a modern, creator-first approach. The company partners with independent studios to launch breakout hits through thoughtful strategy, marketing, and production support. With a track record of growing small projects into global successes, Sightline is redefining what agile publishing looks like for the next generation of indie developers.

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