Paradox Arc will publish Blue Isle's Guardians of the Wild Sky

The survival-crafting game secured a Paradox Arc partnership after becoming one of Steam Next Fest's most-played demos and passing 450,000 wishlists.

Paradox Arc has partnered with Blue Isle Studios to publish Guardians of the Wild Sky, an open-world survival-crafting and creature-collection game planned for Steam Early Access in 2027. The game supports solo play and co-op for up to five players, with building, exploration and mod support.

The project entered the deal with more than 450,000 wishlists after its demo became one of the most played during Steam Next Fest in February 2026. Paradox Arc says its role will be to build on that momentum and support a long-lived, replayable game. The signing shows how a strong public demo can act as market evidence and improve a studio's position in publisher discussions.