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Caldera

Caldera is set in 1849 at the very beginning of the American Gold Rush, where Players have the opportunity to seek their fortunes and learn about the various Mineralization's responsible for Gold-Bearing Ore! Pan for Gold, Mine for Gold, Dig for Gold, Process Minerals, and more!

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Robert William Bonner
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Unknown
Release
February 15, 2024
2 years and 168 days ago
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About the Game

In Caldera you play as Robert, an American Geologist and Gold Prospector.

From Gold Panning to Alluvial, Eluvial, and Placer Prospecting, this 1849 adventure will lead you down a path towards Gold Fever. Learn about the Mineralization in Geology responsible for Gold Bearing Ore, and other Precious Gemstones and Minerals through the differentiation between Mafic, Felsic, and Intermediate deposits. Using an intuitive system for Mineral Memorization, you will learn valuable information with Visual References to help you find Gold in the real; or at a minimum, a neat party trick with your newfound vast knowledge of Gemstones and Mineral Depositions. From Pickers to Sunbakers, Specimens to Spot Price, relive this Historic American experience in Caldera!

Get yourself a Pan ready because we're not here to touch grass!

Caldera is an Early Access title made by a solo Developer with a dream to share his Art and passion for Gold Prospecting.

Early Access Roadmap:
Q1 2024: Quality Assurance, Carpentry, and Chemistry updates.
Q2 2024: Online Multiplayer Update & PVP Update.
Q3 2024: Advanced Base Building Update.
Q4 2024: New Maps.
Q1 2025: Leaving Early Access.
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