Beyond the city walls
Discover streets, landmarks, orchards and farms, with Hereford at the heart of a wider countryside.
The project
Looking back.
Building a world.
An independent game inspired by Hereford’s history, made to bring its streets and stories closer.
The project began in 2019, inspired by the sense of place in Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Jack started by modelling one or two buildings from Hereford. That small beginning grew into an ambitious recreation of the city and surrounding countryside, with individual buildings and interiors giving each street its own character.
The work draws on historic maps, local history resources, council records and photographs taken in and around Hereford. It is an interpretation of the city as it might have been, designed to spark curiosity about its heritage.
The project is independently funded by Jack. Its focus is Hereford and the surrounding 4 km² game world.
The vision
History you can step into.
These are the experiences being developed and explored for the game.
Buildings with a story
Explore distinctive homes, workshops and places of worship, with interiors that give the world character.
Crafts and daily life
The vision includes artisan trades, farming and crafting, inspired by the working life of the city.
A different pace
Travel on foot or horseback and see the landscape from streets, country lanes and viewpoints.
People and their stories
Characters, conversations and local voice talent are part of the ambition for a richer, more personal world.
Curiosity for every age
A non-violent experience that brings together education, exploration and storytelling.
The project’s films and images offer a closer look at the art, environments and mechanics being developed. Potential platforms are being explored; the original project information does not announce a release date.
See the gallery & films ↗