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{{stub}}
 
{{stub}}
{{State|state=alpha}}
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{{state|abandoned|ref=<ref name=KindredCancelled>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/0/1693785035819908287/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Developer Farewell|date=2019/03/22}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = The Kindred Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = The Kindred Cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Persistent Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Persistent Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nkidu Games Inc}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nkidu Games}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|Cancelled|ref=<ref name=KindredCancelled/>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|Cancelled|ref=<ref name=KindredCancelled/>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Cancelled|ref=<ref name=KindredCancelled/>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 373410
 
|steam appid  = 373410
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =
 +
|mobygames    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://thekindred.net Official homepage]
 
{{mm}} [http://thekindred.net Official homepage]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Steam | 373410 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 373410 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} This game is no longer listed on Steam.
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|C:\Users\{{P|uid}}\AppData\LocalLow\Persistent Studios\The Kindred\Saves}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Persistent Studios\The Kindred\Saves}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Persistent Studios/The Kindred/Saves}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/unity3d/Persistent Studios/The Kindred/Saves}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|origin                   =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|The Kindred External Graphics Options.png|External graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred External Graphics Options.png|External graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Video Options.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Video Options.png|In-game graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Display Options.png|In-game display settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Display Options.png|In-game display settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = FXAA, SMAA
 
|antialiasing notes        = FXAA, SMAA
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                = On/off checkbox.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Uncapped.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|The Kindred External Input Options.png|External input settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred External Input Options.png|External input settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Misc Options.png|Miscellaneous settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Misc Options.png|Miscellaneous settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{ii}} Dialogue is text-only.
 
{{ii}} Dialogue is text-only.
 
{{Image|The Kindred Sound Options.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|The Kindred Sound Options.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, sound effects, user interface
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, sound effects, user interface
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|tcp  = 25565
 
|tcp  = 25565
 
|udp  = 25565
 
|udp  = 25565
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Issues with destroying/removing blocks and objects===
 +
{{ii}} Sometimes a destroyed/removed block or object will visually remain on-screen, or new blocks or objects cannot be placed where the destroyed/removed block or object was.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Save and re-load the current game|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/0/412447613580155668/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues|date=2016-06-09|snippet='''DESTROYING BLOCKS/OBJECTS'''<br/>Sometimes when destroying (removing) a block or object the item will visually remain on the screen or you won't be able to place something new back in that spot. We are working to replace the building system in the coming weeks which will rectify this issue.<br/>WORKAROUND: Sometimes saving and re-loading the game will solve this problem}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Kin walk into water===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Order Kin back to dry land|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/0/412447613580155668/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues|date=2016-06-09|snippet='''WALKING IN WATER'''<br/>Kin now wander into the water on occasion. We haven’t rectified this yet as it provides a way for you to get the Kin out of the water.<br/>WORKAROUND: Simply left click them and order them back on to dry land.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Left-click on an affected Kin.
 +
# Right-click on a piece of dry land.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==="Quit to Menu" button doesn't work===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>Quit to Desktop</code> button|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/0/412447613580155668/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues|date=2016-06-09|snippet='''UI'''<br/>[...]Some people have reported a bug with the 'Quit to Menu' button, 'Quit to Desktop' should still work in this case.}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Startup or performance issues===
 +
{{ii}} May be caused by a compatibility issue.<ref name="CompatModeFix">{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/373410/discussions/0/412447613580155668/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues|date=2016-06-09|snippet='''CRASHING ON START UP OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES (FOR WINDOWS ONLY)'''<br/>If you're experiencing trouble with the game crashing on start up or performance issues while the game is running it might be a compatibility issue.<br/><br/>Right click the game name The Kindred in your Steam Library<br/>Select Play (compatibility mode)}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run game in its compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="CompatModeFix"/>|fix=
 +
# Right-click the game in your Steam Library.
 +
# From the drop-down menu which appears, select <code>Play (compatibility mode)</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
|minGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
+
|minGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
+
|recGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
|minGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
+
|minGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minSM    = 3
 
|minSM    = 3
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|recRAM  =  
 
|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
+
|recGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
 
|minHD    = 400 MB
|minGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
+
|minGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minSM    = 3
 
|minSM    = 3
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|recRAM  =  
 
|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = GPU with [http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
+
|recGPU  = [https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/index.php PassMark score] of 2500
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 
|recother = Monitor supporting 1920x1080 resolution
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 14:58, 5 May 2023

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This product was abandoned during development. It is covered here for historical reference.[1]
The Kindred
The Kindred cover
Developers
Persistent Studios
Publishers
Nkidu Games
Engines
Unity
Release dates
Windows Cancelled[1]
macOS (OS X) Cancelled[1]
Linux Cancelled[1]
Taxonomy
Modes Multiplayer

Key points

Cross-platform multiplayer

General information

Official homepage
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
This game is no longer listed on Steam.
All versions require Steam DRM.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Persistent Studios\The Kindred\Saves
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Persistent Studios/The Kindred/Saves
Linux $HOME/unity3d/Persistent Studios/The Kindred/Saves

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External graphics settings.
External graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game display settings.
In-game display settings.

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

External input settings.
External input settings.
Miscellaneous settings.
Miscellaneous settings.

Audio

Dialogue is text-only.
Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, sound effects, user interface
Surround sound
Subtitles
Cannot be turned off.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
16 Co-op

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 25565
UDP 25565
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11
Shader Model support 3, 5

Issues unresolved

Issues with destroying/removing blocks and objects

Sometimes a destroyed/removed block or object will visually remain on-screen, or new blocks or objects cannot be placed where the destroyed/removed block or object was.
Save and re-load the current game[2]

Kin walk into water

Order Kin back to dry land[3]
  1. Left-click on an affected Kin.
  2. Right-click on a piece of dry land.

"Quit to Menu" button doesn't work

Use the Quit to Desktop button[4]

Startup or performance issues

May be caused by a compatibility issue.[5]
Run game in its compatibility mode[5]
  1. Right-click the game in your Steam Library.
  2. From the drop-down menu which appears, select Play (compatibility mode).

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) PassMark score of 2000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) Onboard
Other Monitor supporting 1280x720 resolution
A 64-bit OS is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.8
Processor (CPU) Dual-Core 2.0 GHz with SSE2 support
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) PassMark score of 2000
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device) Onboard
Other Monitor supporting 1280x720 resolution
A 64-bit OS is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) Dual-Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB
Video card (GPU) PassMark score of 2000
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3 support
Sound (audio device) Onboard
Other Monitor supporting 1280x720 resolution
A 64-bit OS is required.


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Steam Community Discussion - Developer Farewell - last accessed on 2019/03/22
  2. Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues - last accessed on 2016-06-09
    "DESTROYING BLOCKS/OBJECTS
    Sometimes when destroying (removing) a block or object the item will visually remain on the screen or you won't be able to place something new back in that spot. We are working to replace the building system in the coming weeks which will rectify this issue.
    WORKAROUND: Sometimes saving and re-loading the game will solve this problem
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  3. Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues - last accessed on 2016-06-09
    "WALKING IN WATER
    Kin now wander into the water on occasion. We haven’t rectified this yet as it provides a way for you to get the Kin out of the water.
    WORKAROUND: Simply left click them and order them back on to dry land.
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  4. Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues - last accessed on 2016-06-09
    "UI
    [...]Some people have reported a bug with the 'Quit to Menu' button, 'Quit to Desktop' should still work in this case.
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  5. 5.0 5.1 Steam Community Discussion - Early Access Release - What to Expect and Known Issues - last accessed on 2016-06-09
    "CRASHING ON START UP OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES (FOR WINDOWS ONLY)
    If you're experiencing trouble with the game crashing on start up or performance issues while the game is running it might be a compatibility issue.

    Right click the game name The Kindred in your Steam Library
    Select Play (compatibility mode)
    "