Developers describe Ylands as "a low poly adventure game focusing on exploration, building and fighting."

Ylands gives players freedom in choosing how they play the game.

Ylands also includes survival aspects, which along with combat give an edge to the overall relaxing atmosphere of the game.

[1][2] The game was formally announced worldwide on 1 November 2016 when it became part of project Bohemia Incubator.

[3] The Steam version of the game was announced on March 9, 2017 and released on December 6, 2017.