[3][4] The Wayward Realms is an action role-playing game played from a first-person perspective, in which the player can explore an open world, fight hostile enemies, talk to non-player characters, and complete quests.
[5] The Wayward Realms is set on a group of over one hundred islands, known collectively as the Archipelago, where different factions and kingdoms vie for influence and power.
[8] Ted Peterson responded with a statement saying that he did not deny the validity of Ian's claims and apologized to him for his lack of communication, but added that development issues of this kind were common in the industry and that the team was still dedicated to bringing a spiritual successor to Daggerfall to life.
[15] Despite the departure of Phoenix, the team continued to work on the project over the next four years, periodically posting concept art, Q&A Interviews, screenshots, and eventually pre-alpha gameplay footage to their social media accounts.
On May 30, 2024, the team launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of raising $500,000 to fund one full year of development on an early access build, with the hope of then finding a publisher.