The Bustling World - Official Reveal Trailer

Here's your look at The Bustling World in this reveal trailer for the upcoming open-world RPG set in ancient China. The trailer showcases some of the features you can expect from The Bustling World, including stealth gameplay, building, farming, and more. The Bustling World will be available on PC.
In The Bustling World, explore various features such as survival, farming, cultivation, management, crafting, building, and puzzle-solving throughout grand adventures. Recruit your army, establish a regime, and engage in diplomacy for an immersive experience.

[@wesleyclark2714]

“Embrace a life of leisure” *performs manual labor*

[@duyhung2528]

Sounds about right.

[@anakyangbudiman8497]

Working out in gym is leisure too tbf

[@i-am-your-conscience]

A couch potato wouldnt understand

[@Ironu-xz3jh]

Closer to gardening than actual farming

[@Bozzyplays]

Sounds like china

[@nawwk79]

"The path towards a successful game, is a completed bug-free game at launch" - Sun Tzu

[@koolgz]

😂😂😂

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Pahaha

[@chan625]

😂

[@Titi-oh]

It looks like bugs would be funny in this game

[@thomasprislacjr.4063]

If your game has bugs at launch, it is best to have the public think that there are no bugs. If your game has no bugs at launch, it is still best to have the public think that there are no bugs. This is the art of development War.

[@potatomo9609]

For those who don’t understand, this game is based on a painting called Along the River During the Qingming Festival (清明上河图)! Like imagine if Starry Night got turned into a video game

[@amandusan4821]

the style is, but Qingming was painted in Song, and this game takes place in the transistion period from Ming to Qing, ironically?

[@afdhalulakbar5382]

​@@amandusan4821huh from where do you know that this is set in Ming Qing transition and not Song? I'm pretty sure it's song when seeing the Hanfu, especially the women clothes

[@RSCB]

清明上课图

[@ikahloayza3530]

That would be cool. Mission: save Vincent from dying, then open a gallery and make him famous while he is still alive

[@amandusan4821]

@@afdhalulakbar5382 from Baidu Baike, Yong'An was established in the Ming. Hanfu been around since forever, the headgear of the judge's the tell, Qing they circular, Song they had two long whisker/fin on the Futou, Ming has smaller fin or none.

[@bxzidffbxzidff]

The scope of this game seems VERY ambitious. With both life sim, city management, and action swordplay. But if they can somehow pull it off it I'll definitely buy it

[@Leto_0]

Lol yeah definitely takes a huge team to make that one sword swinging animation...

[@MagicalKid]

Also similar to RPGs of the 2000s

[@akopval]

@@Leto_0 that animation was 0.00000000001% of the budget

[@liamw6562]

@@Leto_0there’s only a few devs, for a while it was just a power couple

[@JD-re3cj]

People are acting like this is much more clever than a game like morrowind just because of decent graphics and animations

[@epinephrinsr71]

Just went from grow your crops to repel the Mongol empire real quick.

[@DBT1007]

Build your owj dynasty 😅

[@verifeli]

Instruction unclear: Proceeds to conquer the whole Asia.

[@KnotsOfWonders]

@@verifeli Proceeds to build Harem Empire.

[@devilhunterred]

This seems to take place in the Han or Tang Dynasty, it isn't an Manchu Dynasty yet.

[@NickKrige]

it's called a trailer.

[@orphidian11]

Engage in stealth: smashes tables and cabinets

[@theoheinrich529]

Sabotage

[@arthuryork2293]

Wait, how do YOU do it?

[@verifeli]

Peace was never an option.

[@testshietchannel]

It's the American way

[@dawuid1491]

Stealth: Always has been

[@nawwk79]

"OMG chills, literal chills" - Sun Tzu

[@CornyBum]

"My favorite part was when my townspeople yelled in unison, 'It's bustling time!" and bustled all over the world." -also Sun Tzu

[@matheuslopes5287]

"It was number 5 Number 5 killed my brother" - Qin Shi Huang

[@duelo-hw8fo]

Sun Tzu,the first backstreets stan

[@velvetinedrapes4359]

Your other comment was better. This ones 💩💩💩🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@nawwk79]

Matheus and Duelo, you guys are legends for noticing the Brooklyn 99 reference. 💪🏻

[@zikun9511]

1:37 for non Chinese speakers, Jianghu (lit. 'rivers and lakes', but also sounds like the word for glue lols) refers to this mythical notion of a Martial arts world, mostly filled with outlaws but also romanticised heroes and lots of revenge plots

[@bananaborealis9515]

Chinese GTA

[@MagicalKid]

Basically Chinese fantasy

[@derederekat9051]

Basically Wild West in Murica, amarite?.

[@zikun9511]

@@derederekat9051 Yea, but with medieval weapons, qigong, and effeminate men instead of guns

[@AICW]

@@derederekat9051 Way earlier than that. Think more like a Chinese version of every stereotypical "medieval European fantasy."

[@worldwarchamp1959]

If the game accomplishes half of what it's showing it will be pretty dope.

[@winzyl9546]

It will accomplish half, release one fourth then sell the rest as 3 dlc.

[@WekBenHelix]

Game was canceled. Unless it gets picked up by a publisher.

[@DBT1007]

Yea. This is like paralives but Chinese. And you can climb sociak hierarchy and klling and loot stuff😮

[@kloon9699]

​@@WekBenHelix The Kickstarter was cancelled, not the game itself.

[@hominhmai5325]

Its a chineze game dont have any expectation 😂

[@TheOrderOfDanos]

An RPG in ancient China where you can do anything and everything and then some, was not on my list this year but damn, its looks amazing!

[@OsedayCan]

Not ancient, more like 1300s

[@SnowCones101]

@@illumonic9026 Wood buildings from ancient civilizations are not going to survive to the present day as stone does. They did not build all of their houses out of stone. Those that used stone significantly like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians did so because there was no wood around. There was no 'reset,' stop watching ancient aliens please

[@Hylonomus]

​@@illumonic9026 Yeah, it was called the Bronze Age collapse.

[@comediangj4955]

​@@illumonic9026stone is not a direct upgrade from wood, different circumstances require different construction technics.

[@Sean.Cordes]

@@Hylonomus The Bronze Age Collapse is massively overblown [and also had literally nothing to do with China even if we accept that it happened which is... up for a lot of debate].

[@ah7910]

My instincts tell me this game will be a let down, or even a scam. It just promises so much in such a vague way… in this day and age of transparency… it just seems like it’s holding back the truth. How could it promise so much?

[@suburbia2050]

It will probably be released on mobile

[@arseniyfomin]

Oh that's exactly how games should visually look. Very neat and clean still being very detailed.

[@shreyasfineart]

The first few mins were so civilized, and then the stealth and looting escalated things. The artwork looks stunning, though, especially the lighting at dusk.

[@benbowland]

Those are probably options you can choose for your character, if you want to be lawful or criminal

[@JD-re3cj]

The combat ruined it for me. Way too OTT

[@SupaMalaman]

what does OTT mean @@JD-re3cj

[@CannedFishFiles]

Yeah, they could just make Stardew Valley in China and I'd be very interested.

[@StaredownGames]

Embrace a life of leisure: Lists a million things to do.

[@Elcore]

Doing a million things is Chinese leisure.

[@vk69525]

Freedom means you get to choose what you want to do, despite the number.

[@mipe7755]

That's an Asian leisure.

[@escaladism]

Stressed out in the process

[@TheBustlingWorldGame]

Well...👀

[@Tango_Mike]

The cloth animation and the lighting are beautiful! 😮

[@JacobSnover]

I've always wanted a city builder you can play in. Sim City 4 had an expansion where you could fly helicopters and other things, it was awesome to interact with the city you built in that way.

[@adamyoung6797]

Try Kenshi

[@VarrenXarcrath]

Ancient Chinese sims looks kinda wild, ngl

[@communismwillbeeradicated.6128]

Nothing like sims, the game looks like a fake mobile game but it’s not lol

[@farid-frederick]

​@@communismwillbeeradicated.6128the joke is calling every world/civilization simulation with isometric view as "sims" game

[@Jinkypigs]

​@@communismwillbeeradicated.6128LOL. Dude which eye of yours see that this game looks like a mobile game?

[@LauftFafa]

@@communismwillbeeradicated.6128 pretty sure sims look more mobile like than this game. this one follow the Rts genre and aesthetically look like that on purpose because it try to look like a chinese painting. and funny you call it fake you must be really the smartest guy of your village

[@Elcore]

@@LauftFafa Think they mean it looks like the fake ads devs create for mobile games, where they depict what is a freeroaming miracle, but the actual game is a Candy Crush clone.

[@lucashouse3299]

‘Stealth and loot’ That escalated quickly

[@tc4303]

It’s stealth if you killed everyone who sees you

[@JewTube001]

It looks like the Guild games where you have life simulation but you can also steal stuff and burn people's houses down.

[@Robzabest25]

@@JewTube001 what guild games?

[@KappaYokai-er7xp]

Player character went from a humble farmer to a warrior real quick

[@Jana-Larson]

Love the watercolor map painting aesthetic. And happy that you can rotate the perspective.

[@RGMRT]

This camera angle really reminds me of medieval chinese paintings

[@sawet02]

For me, this angle reminds me of the Sims.

[@maxwellarnold8290]

Its call isometric guys.

[@thefalconflame]

Qing Ming Shang He scroll painting :)

[@GrevMarkussen]

Yeah, named after the Iso Dynasty. @@maxwellarnold8290

[@roastpork5437]

That's the intention.

[@MateusVIII]

This looks amazing, seems like a tall order but if done right could be one of the best games around

[@lappodamy5826]

Game mechanic: sits and be a rock for 1000000000000000 years to CuLtIvAtE

[@MateusVIII]

@@lappodamy5826 lol, yeah, this is why it needs to be done right

[@DudeWatIsThis]

"One of the best games arooooooouuuund!" "What about the people he stealth-and-looted?" "WHAT STEALTH AND LOOOOOT??"

[@Palabrota]

Feels like they're trying to re-create Dwarf Fortress or Kenshi but put an amazing art/graphics job into it too

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

this is the dream come true. multi-genre world sim and it's CHINESE

[@LucasRodmo]

Looks absolutely gorgeous. The palette, the fluidity of the movements, the attention to details, the lighting. Lovely stuff

[@j377yb33n]

if this gets fully realised, this could be a fascinating game. love the art style too, simple enough in the details to let colour and shapes play in the light

[@pepsipwns666]

I'm so confused as to what the gamplay is, sim management? Or are you playing as one guy trying to rise to fame/power? Either way looks lovely and I'd love to see more.

[@jasonbelstone3427]

Its Kenshi Bannerlord.

[@CoqueiroLendario]

@@jasonbelstone3427 Ah yes the chinese son of two of my favorite games of all time, although i'm still playing warband instead of bannerlord

[@jigpig6184]

You start in harvest moon, and finish in crusader kings

[@CoqueiroLendario]

@@jigpig6184 Really sounds like my kind of game, hope for the best in its development

[@LauftFafa]

imagine Kenshi and you will understand. you are basically a guy in a world and you chose what to do like in kenshi

[@midnightfandoms8960]

You know it’s gonna be an awesome game when they make the trailer with only in-game footage 👏🏻

[@peepinR]

The art style is terrific

[@travisbplank]

If nothing else, the soundtrack already has one banger.

[@puenboy1]

Looks like a game that will release in early access and never be finished

[@DrAhzek]

Yeaaaah...though one can still hope for a change...

[@arthurantonio7824]

It is being made by thermite studios and they are a serious one, with already released games

[@CD-kg9by]

@@arthurantonio7824 That means little to nothing.

[@Jinkypigs]

LOL. And on what basis do you say that? Just pulled it out of your arse?

[@justinraphael]

@@CD-kg9by it means they have a proven track record of developing and releasing games on time, you moron

[@peterh.3036]

Wow, city builder, action/adventure, tactical strategy all wrapped in a beautiful art style - seems very ambitious, just hope it delivers.

[@Nemorivarex]

i'm hyped! the visual is so gorgeous!

[@seanhunter111]

The art and animation style is amazing.

[@jacobgoerz1953]

Very cool, this has some Kenshi vibes! Wishing the dev team much success!

[@dudelookslikeagirl]

Yes, it's exactly like Kenshi, except prettier.

[@MrAthul22]

Reminds me of the guild games

[@flameprofanity8510]

Beep

[@alexsmith6322]

That was my reaction too although it seemingly has less of a combat focus and more of the other stuff. Tbh not sure that’s a positive, but there’s so many question marks about the game still. Too many to criticize or praise it. Just enough shown to be intrigued. I’m not mad about it

[@ukchub6633]

Wow, I'm impress with this unique game, I'm half Chinese and I'm proud of it ❤

[@wildboargaming1858]

the graphics are so beautiful… They did an amazing job it seems, hoping the game is really enjoyable on release

[@jamesbrincefield9879]

This looks really interesting.

[@smoati9ap309]

looks incredible, hope it delivers

[@c.j.p.7607]

Wow this is the first time I've been made aware this exists but you have my attention. The farming and running a store looks great. It's giving me Civilization meets the Sims plus adventuring. I'll keep my eye on this

[@kaiseramadeus233]

Love to see a game not set in Europe. China especially has a storied history and it's a shame it doesn't get the attention it deserves

[@Kade_Bauman]

Thank you for making this game just for me. How considerate

[@barbiquearea]

This game reminds me of the 2002, city building game, Emperor Rise of the Middle Kingdom.

[@voden574]

The shops and the farming buildings looking quite similar. It surely must be inspired by it.

[@ollianddelphine]

Possibly my favourite of all the city building games. A classic.

[@riza-2396]

​@@voden574I'm pretty sure that just how medieval China looked like

[@Aj4youtube]

I’m low key loving everything about this game. Music. Art. Camera angle. Gameplay.

[@kwuolitsong836]

The game looks so captivating! I'm eagerly looking forward to it.

[@tommytopup5474]

Looks beautiful, refreshing and different! Keeping an eye on this

[@JustMe-wo6rv]

Omg this looks to be exactly what I'm looking for in a game right now, can't wait to play it :D

[@SeaDog337]

This game makes so many promises you'd swear it was running for office.

[@TheBadSpecialistOnTheRocks]

Im blown away by this trailer, if they actually deliver all those promisses it will be the perfect game for me

[@yuesu2325]

Really beautiful art style, it's been so long since I've been impressed by graphic design. Still not sure about gameplay though since it looks like the scope is gonna be really big if all of those elements are part of gameplay.

[@khydrain]

"Shut up and take my money" -Sun Tzu

[@aiyowei187]

this is like five different games in one, if it ships as a complete package worth playing that's huge value!

[@Anastasia-ex6sv]

This looks so cool! The graphics are beautiful, like looking into a painting!

[@kendrickyay]

Wow the aesthetic is incredible!

[@apadia8447]

really want play this game. graphic and art very stunning

[@billwilliamson1506]

Very cool graphical style and it just kept on giving with gameplay!

[@PrepWork]

This looks to be a very ambitious project. I'm hoping it succeeds, because you got me interested.

[@davesthrowawayacc1162]

Reminds me of 2 of the weird esoteric niche ancient China RPG games SSethTzeentach has covered

[@Skydive20991]

So...this is basically Kenshi but in HD and in China. Neat 🤔👌

[@muschikopf1997]

Yeah, visually pleasing Kenshi without the cannibalism and mutilation.

[@kmreiserfs]

the art design of the game is amazing

[@justsumkid]

This almost reminds me of Kenshi but in the style of Chinese artwork. If this can really refine a lot of what Kenshi was able to do and then some, this game will be absolutely incredible. I'm excited to see how this game will turn out!

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Will wait for reviews.

[@IbnHunter]

looks lit af

[@0xFarhan]

man this art style is beautiful.

[@ValtaKash]

Can’t wait for the Sseth review

[@sampatchen9861]

This looks amazing! Kinda like an isometric warband

[@unhommequicourt]

😂 Warband?

[@thalmoragent9344]

Seems interesting. Would like to see more games based off this, with various settings/cultures of course

[@kaido8452]

"Run Stores" aight im sold

[@walesu.k.2108]

This is Art

[@arthurantonio7824]

That’s one of my dream games

[@joebailey4374]

LOVE THESE GRAPHICS...SIMPLY SUPERB!

[@HenryTownsmyth]

Wow, amazing art style.The black outlines define the characters greatly. The background art is amazing too. Just wish it could be a full on stealth game like Commandos and Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.

[@TheFirstLore]

was thinking exactly the same thing

[@TheNickscarface]

2:41 So the Emperor’s Palace is just empty EDIT: oh, of course… the stairs.

[@riza-2396]

Probably have to put furnitures in separately

[@Armored_Ariete]

looks like an amazing art direction

[@playtoyappz]

Holy lord, the level of detail in this game is staggering! Awesome.

[@foodluver7779]

Can't wait for Seth to make a review of this game once this releases

[@pilladisimo87]

A game with this style and the Roman civilization would be epic

[@Hinkel84]

yes

[@CosmoBeau-nh4ku]

Roman’s are overrated in these type of games. Let other empires and kingdoms shine

[@pilladisimo87]

@@CosmoBeau-nh4ku romans aren’t overrated never

[@pulletbroof4566]

Ancient China is just too beautiful, am genuinely interested in this

[@mashpayne]

Visualization looks so beautiful

[@dhl567]

太美了，甚至作为中国人都惊讶于视频里出现的每一个新场景/新任务，会觉得说哇古代有那么多事情做吗😂 （仿佛看过的古装剧都失忆了一样lol）。即使我不玩游戏也很期待，会继续关注和下载来看看。加油！新年快乐！

[@Sleepy1328]

Exactly the type of game "wide as an ocean deep as a puddle". Don't have any expectation.

[@Mersoh]

The art style is just *chef's kiss*

[@ginks72]

Artwork looks amazing

[@dann5480]

Wow really exciting! Ancient China is fascinating.

[@jamesthomas1213]

what is Kenshi was in China...

[@jonaspete]

Japanese was influenced by the Tang Dynasty period so a lot of Japanese architecture and custom kinda look similar.

[@2ndborn283]

Damn those cloth physics are really amazing. 😮

[@Adamdo17]

game developers: what game type should we make? maybe simcity? maybe sword fight? maybe rpg? also game devs: YES.

[@finnhaverkamp]

So this is completely single player right?

[@RaffsterTabs]

is this... kenshi 2??

[@AAX1975]

Man...this looks so beautiful.

[@RadikAl-Ghazi]

Asian leisure is building yourself an empire

[@syrup868]

Nice, we need more games like Kenshi

[@jasonbelstone3427]

really.

[@nickhancock589]

Gorgeous visual style.

[@jw25546]

"Commit effort".......I'm out

[@Tom-kl5lg]

This looks like a game that tries to do a lot of different things but ends up doing none of them well.

[@L0-R3Z]

Massive yet mediocre? Probably.

[@PersonalityMalfunction]

Looks like a living Tin Tin comic! Was hoping to glimpse Snowy in all the bustle.

[@barkingamer4225]

Right in time for the new year as well

[@marcocappelli5124]

Way too ambitious. But with a competent team and plenty of time, it could be done.

[@Nimora]

Doesnt show enough gameplay

[@Ol.QWERTY.Bastard]

But.. that was ALL gameplay..?

[@golik133]

The concept looks beautiful ❤️

[@99Pierogies]

Art style is amazing. Also the cities seem to feel alive compared to many other games, but its hard to say if that holds up playing it long term