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Oneiric Worlds reveals Yashi - Sand Driver

EMBARGO: DO NOT PUBLISH UNTIL July 28, 2026 at 15:00 CET

Toulouse, France, July 28, 2026 - Oneiric Worlds, the French solo dev studio behind the beloved Zelda-like Zefyr: A Thief's Melody, is thrilled to announce Yashi - Sand Driver, a cozy survival-crafting road trip through the desert where you upgrade your van and travel with your faithful coyote in search of humanity's last sanctuary.

Yashi - Sand Driver was born from a desire to create a pure exploration experience where the desert itself becomes the main challenge. Through its quiet journey of solitude and minimalist survival, the game invites players to experience a longing to reconnect with a long-lost nature and with humanity itself.

Game Information


A Relaxing & Meditative Journey
In an endless desert, you are Yashi, a lone survivor... until a mysterious radio signal changes everything. Somewhere beyond the horizon lies New Eden, perhaps the last refuge where humanity may still endure. Jump in your van with your faithful coyote, drive across the wasteland, survive the heat, scavenge resources, craft tools, brave the elements, and find your way to New Eden in this feel-good road trip.

Watch the reveal trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBcFSgZM8M

Yashi - Sand Driver is designed as a short but soothing journey where you'll experience the loneliness and peace of a vast desert. It is built around exploration, scavenging, and crafting upgrades for your van. The game also offers survival mechanics, but keeps them approachable for players of all ages. The desert itself is your greatest challenge, where hunger, thirst, and the elements constantly stand in your way.

Core Gameplay

Drive and Explore
Discover the vast wilderness of the desert. Drive your van across treacherous terrain, overcome obstacles, and venture through winding canyons and towering peaks.

Survive the Desert 
Search for food and water, and manage your resources carefully to withstand the relentless heat. Oases can offer relief along the way, but venturing into the unknown without preparation can be risky.

Scavenge and Craft
Salvage metal from abandoned vehicles, search ruined cities for valuable supplies, gather vegetation, and recover useful materials. Combine your finds to upgrade your van and unlock powerful abilities, from enhanced jump and mid-air control to turbo boost and harpoon.

Brave the Elements
Face raging sandstorms, lightning strikes, hurricanes, and deadly chasms. Every obstacle can stop your journey—or push you to find a new path forward.

Find Your Way to New Eden
Follow the mysterious radio signal from New Eden to chart its location. Navigate the desert, uncover its secrets, and reach the community that awaits you.

Key Features
  • Freely drive and explore a vast desert
  • Scavenge, loot and upgrade your van
  • Survive hunger and thirst under the scorching sun
  • Endure the elements
  • Follow a mysterious radio signal to New Eden
  • Travel and chill with your faithful coyote

The Developer
Mathias, the solo developer behind the game, shares his story: "Like many, my love for video games began in childhood, back in the '90s. I've always been fascinated by their creative potential. Since then, I've spent all my free time making my own games."

He adds, "After spending 12 years creating Zefyr, I wanted to make something smaller, calmer, and more focused on exploration. Yashi is my vision of a peaceful road trip where the desert itself becomes your companion. As always with my creations, I will try to strike a nice balance of adventure, humor, and feel-good vibes."

Call to Action
To support the development of Yashi - Sand Driver, feel free to add the game to your Steam Wishlist. Every wishlist helps increase the game's visibility.

For more information, exclusive content, and updates on Yashi - Sand Driver, follow Oneiric Worlds on social media. If you're curious about the development process, check out the developer blog or YouTube dev channel (in French).

About Oneiric Worlds
Oneiric Worlds is the indie game studio of solo developer Mathias Fontmarty. His goal is to create inspiring and soothing games. He is known for his previous creations: Links & Media

Contact
Mathias Fontmarty
Indie Game Developer
contact@oneiricworlds.com
https://www.oneiricworlds.com