Creature carrying (57 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Allow creatures to "carry" items. Creatures could pick-up items, or persist items offered to them.
Repeat hotkey (14 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
A hotkey that repeats the exact last action you took.
More merchant dialogue and interaction (58 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Official translations (18 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Language translations that can selected directly in-game.
Consistent item/action binds (38 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Item and action binds that don't change based on the item/context.
New "Relic" item quality (14 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Loot-only items that have a large amount of magical properties, but with lower durability.
Tutorial mode (47 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
A new mode that is specifically meant to learn the game without any randomization (to replace "Starter Quest").
Metal fences, doors and gates (20 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Stronger metal-based building options.
Seasons (206 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Varied terrain and plant-life cycles with temperature implications.
"Mythic" item quality (95 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Items that require identification before use. Unique "named" items that have specific legendary properties.
Gelatin (25 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Add multiple types of gelatin for use in cooking recipes which can finally see an extra use for shark fins.
DRM-free release (41 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Release Wayward on non-Steam, DRM-free services such as Humble, GOG, etc.
Tool/weapon slots (109 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Reduce complexity of hand usage system by replacing it with specific tool/weapon slots.
Boats as containers/placeable entities (38 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Boats will now work as containers that can be placed down and used to travel while on the water.
Official Wayward wiki (183 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
An automatically updated repository of Wayward information on all aspects of the game.
Steel (84 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Magical enchantment scrolls (25 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Dynamic drops that allow you to bestow a known magical property (ex: Magical Enchantment Scroll of Power) to an item.
Keyboard only support (24 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Game can be played with keyboard only (instead of keyboard/mouse).
More traps (35 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Bees, honey, combs, nests and beeswax (104 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
The full suite of apiarist-related endeavours.
NEWCrude metal crafting (13 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Ability to create "crude" versions of all metal items which do not need any sandcasting/flux/chemicals and act as "lesser" forms of their non-crude counterparts.
Destroy items (54 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Add an option to destroy or break down items permanently.
Steam Inventory (6 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
A unique Steam-based marketplace which will allow you to get daily drops to trade, sell, or purchase from the Steam Community. These items can be used in-game in a unique way. More details to be determined.
Roofs (138 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Implement roofing with implications to flying creatures and weather (when implemented).
Ranged targeting (88 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Tile-based targeting so players can throw or perform ranged actions on specific tiles and/or objects.
Throwing (and blow) darts (20 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Minecarts & rails (59 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
For automation, hauling, and increased movement.
NEWGrandmaster skill bonuses (54 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Unique effects when reaching 100% in each skill.
NEWCharcoal pit (21 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
New doodad that allows production of charcoal.
NEWDelete player on permadeath (15 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
New option to delete player data on server/mutliplayer game when a player dies, so they can join as a new player instead of as a ghost.
Maces, warhammers, flails, and/or morning stars (23 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
More blunt-based weaponry.
Add efficacy rating to crafting tooltip (18 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Unlockable feature based on skill that allows you to preview potential efficacy of an item before crafting.
Player corpses (12 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Players provide a container of all inventory items when dying (in casual mode) and can be harvested like other corpses.
Tamed creature traveling (35 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Allow tamed creatures to travel with you to a new island.
New music tracks (24 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Add a full third soundtrack to the game.
Special food status effects (57 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Have some food produce unique effects for more usage such as increased stat/skill gain chances, stat regeneration and more.
Tamed creature training (134 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Pokemon, but Wayward!
Factions (72 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Multiple levels of aggression/hostility for players and creatures.
Animated cover screens (4 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Animated versions of the intro, death, and winning artwork.
Automatic crafting/dismantling (59 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Automatically craft or dismantle multiple items in a row.
Salt (130 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Gathered as a byproduct or as raw halite. Can be used for preservation.
NEWMulti-monitor support (6 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Support for multiple monitors so the game and UI can be detached from each other, allowing you to place UI components outside of the game view.
Item stacking (245 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Condensed item view where like-items are stacked/grouped together.
NEWMultiple loaded islands (23 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Multiple islands can be loaded at the same time, removing any loading times (and turn advancing) when traveling between the two. Players no longer have to travel together into new islands.
NEWTool heads (8 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Ability to create tool heads, such as knife blades, axe blades, etc. as a precursor to crafts so that they can be dismantled/crafted separately.
World map (83 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
A new dialog that shows all islands traveled to (or yet to travel to) in a grid-based visual.
NEWCreature lairs (55 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Locations where certain types of creatures are more likely to spawn, sometimes creating groups of them in a spot.
NEWNutrition system (24 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Add new buffs for eating diverse sets of foods and debuffs for eating similar food too often.
NEWGolems (11 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Golems for each resource type that will spawn (based on resource gathering) and will itself become a resource for that type.
Arm slot (18 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
A new equipment slot for arms with new types of armor to accommodate.
Selective crafting (133 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Select which items specifically to use in a craft (instead of inventory order).
NEWPuzzles and levers/switches (12 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Interactive tile/grid-based puzzles controlled via levers/switches.
Steam Marketplace (5 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Cards, emotes, backgrounds, and badges that can be unlocked/sold/traded/bought.
Windows (143 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Walls with added window support for opened line of sight.
Discovery/unlock system and journal (41 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
An information system where you can review information on items, creatures, recipes at any point when unlocked. Kind of like an in-game wiki.
NEWMagical creatures (24 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Normal creatures with special effects/abilities.
Item dyeing (24 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Supply and demand (37 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Variable item worth for merchant item bartering.
Controller support (55 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Creature status effects (49 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Creatures could share the same status effects as players.
Larger adjacent crafting/dismantling (122 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Pull from 8 surrounding tiles instead of 4 cardinal tiles.
Demo (8 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
A demo version of the game that can be tried before buying.
Barrels and cooperage (109 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Allow liquids to be stored.
Beds (124 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
NEWPlayer title system (17 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Colorized titles can be unlocked by completing milestones (ex: "Drathy the Diverse").
Clothing, weaving and fabrics (96 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Player-crafted clothing and textile processing.
Weather (195 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Rain, snow, etc.
Glove harvesting (14 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Allow gloves/hand equipment to be used for harvesting bonuses.
NEWFeeding troughs (21 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Containers that adjacent animals can feed/eat from.
NEWMetal needles (13 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Craft needed out of all metal types.
Dungeons (242 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Uniquely generated dungeons with new creatures, ojects, and tiles.
Boss/named creatures (66 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Special "boss" versions of creatures with unique names and abilities.
NEWAutomatic/tool actions (9 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Like "Carve with Tool", these actions will allow you to automatically use tools from your inventory instead of having to assign specific tools.
Oil and lanterns (99 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
More woodworking depth (26 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Saws, nails, planks (boards), and more!
NEWMore temperature depth (7 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Eating increases/decreases temperature, add interaction between stamina and temperature (more stamina used = hotter), etc.
NEWSickles and scythes (26 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Unique tools that will harvest/gather in certain patterns for faster resource collection.
Scarecrows (27 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Buildable scarecrows that can limit spawning and creature movement.
NEWFast time progression (in multiplayer) (16 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Resting and sleeping work differently in multiplayer due to real-time/simulated turns being present. Have them function normally (or like singleplayer) when all players are sleeping/resting.
NEWFire pistons (3 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Advanced fire-making devices, crafted from metal.
Signage (28 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Irrigation (205 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Allow water sources to contribute to plant growth/health.
Deities (122 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Add deities with new interaction involving sacrifice/offering/praying.
Increased blacksmithing/metalworking depth (111 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Add metal sheets, rivets, etc.
Pots, bowls, soups, and salads (94 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Plant death and annual, biannual, and perennial simulation (44 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Allow plants to die off in realistic growth cycles (depending on the plant) with added visuals.
Steam Achievements (16 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Milestones will be converted to Steam Achievements.
Redesigned sound effects (26 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
New, high-quality sound effects for all interactions done in 16-bit style (instead of 8-bit).
Wheelbarrows and/or sledges (84 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Web-based release (12 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Port Wayward to be available online in a web browser.
Bone armor (28 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Bone-based armor using leather and bones.
NEWGems and item slots (12 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
High-tier crafts and loot may have the ability to add gems to them which affect stats/functionality of the items when equipped.
NEWNatural plant cycles (21 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Plants will cycle automatically through their natural stages, dropping fruit/seeds, or dying completely (if they are not a perennial/biennial).
NEWMerchant villages (19 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Merchant NPCs now spawn and restock based on player's building and structures rather than randomly.
Bare plant status (37 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Add a "bare" status to all plant-life to show visually when a plant has been exhausted.
Pinned items (83 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Allow items to be pinned at the beginning of inventory/containers regardless of sorting.
NEWUnripe fruits/veggies (4 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Unripe versions of fruits/vegetables that may need to ripen before consuming.
Terrain quality plant bonuses (22 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Add plant growth/fertility bonuses based on terrain quality.
Tiered crafting (82 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Automatically craft items through multiple items/steps (craft an iron sword without crafting wrought iron, iron ingots, etc.).
Delay options (14 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Ability to remove/reduce/increase certain delays in-game that only implemented for usability concerns.
NEWTarget dummies (21 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
Craftable dummies that can be practiced and trained on.
NEWUnlimited progression (maelstrom levels) (33 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
An "NG+" system which will allow you to advance hard-caps in the game. Creature health/attack/defense, magical property limits, reputation limits, skill gains, skill limits and more will all be doubled each level.
NEWMobile version (13 votes)
Added on May 3rd, 2021.
An iOS/Android compatible version of the game.
Steam Points items (10 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
New Steam items (emotes, backgrounds, etc.) that can be purchased with Steam Points.
NEWAction quickslots (5 votes)
Added on November 25th, 2021.
Ability to assign action menu actions to the quickslot bar.
Book writing/crafting (50 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Allow players to craft and write books.
Open source (56 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
Open the source code for Wayward for easier modding.
NEWRock, clay, and sandstone pony walls (8 votes)
Added on October 5th, 2021.
Short walls that can be used as decoration or fenced-in areas.
Add quests (148 votes)
Added on May 12th, 2019.
Quests that are supplied via NPCs or other sources.
Husbandry and animal breeding (147 votes)
Added on October 13th, 2019.
Crossbows and bolts (23 votes)
Added on August 3rd, 2020.
New weapon and ammunition types.