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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Did you know that hanging off the side of Agro makes you invisible to the colossi? This works even on Celosia and Cenobia. So how do you all think this would work in let’s say….Sirius’ fight?

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Presenting: Beyond the Forbidden Lands Buddha

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Some colossi started out as variants of another boss. Malus was such an example. Originally as knight 2, (a variant on Gaius) before becoming Buddha, then later the final boss we all know.

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Crooked Nose Arts @crookednosearts.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'd love to get back to Tuesday streaming but I need to catch up a bit on work today. I'll have lots to talk about for tomorrow though. Might do a mostly chatting and wandering around in SOTC stream.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

There exists a later version of Griffin that isn’t shown off called griffin_b. It’s believed griffin_b was later reworked into an entire new colossus we know today as “Leo/Celosia”. BTFL is opting to use griffin b, with elements from griffin_A.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

There’s mentions of a saru_2, possibly indicating either a second monkey or a revision of it. Another example of this is knight_2 being Buddha. Concept art does hint at a possible different version hanging from all 4 limbs as opposed to just 2.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

There exists two possible designs for Yamori A. Both possible designs have been made for BTFL, but a community vote will be taken to decide which one makes it into the mod.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Some leftover unused Worm functions that were found by Wisi in the OPM and E3 Demo versions demonstrate quite a bit of how the colossus used to function. The found codes are named "FixWormIKWork", "FixWormIK2Work" and "WormIK2Work".

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

There exists an alternate design of Spider with long, black tentacles coming from its underside. The origin of this picture is from a Famitsu magazine dated December 2nd 2005. It’s unknown if this is an earlier or later version of the spider seen near the bridge.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Sirius' name most likely originates from the brighest star in the night sky named "Sirius", which has tied to the real world Stonehenge (the name of Sirius' arena).

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Roc was the source of many urban rumors surrounding the game. These rumors stem from a graphical error and it being the only cut boss with video footage. The rumors are also the inspiration behind the famous Brazilian Black Bird Blog!

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Phoenix had a very large arena at quadrant I4 and was talked about in the art book as being almost completed. Phoenix was cut late in development.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Popular rumor is that the soundtrack "Anger" was supposed to play during the battle with Devil. These rumors are not likely to be true however, as the music can be heard in the opening cutscene in old gameplay footage including the E3 Demo version.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

When Wander arrives directly under the 16th colossus, it can be seen that its legs are made of an odd black and yellow energy substance. Attacking these will result in one of its pulse attacks being shot at Wander from its hand (meaning it shoots through its "stone garment")

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

When the distances between individual colossi are compared, the straight line distance between the 12th and 15th colossi is the smallest, making both of them the closest colossi "neighbors".

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The 14th colossus' developer nickname is "Cerberus". Like this mythological creature, it plays the role of a guardian - as described by Dormin. This title may also refer to its somewhat dog-like physique and movement as well as its aggressiveness towards intruders (Wander).

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Phalanx has three eyes: One on its right side and two on its left. It is also well known as the longest colossus.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Pelagia actually has markings that do indicate eyes. You don’t normally see it because it’s one of the bosses that is very darkly colored and it’s been removed in the PS4 version.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Even if Wander has already shattered Celosia's armor, players can repeat the process of dislodging a torch and luring it off the edge. The same cutscene will play, though the music track will not silence nor will the colossus receive any additional damage.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A mistranslation in early builds of the game caused fans to speculate that Dirge was fought with another one at the same time. Worm or Saru. The line actually referred to Agro and Wander.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Basaran/Turtle is among two colossi who had their Dormin introduction changed from the Preview version; the other being the 10th. "It sleeps in a dry lake bed..." was changed from "It sleeps at the bottom of the lake". Its cave did have water in the Preview and earlier versions.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

When the 8th colossus walks, it leaves burn-like marks into the ground. There is also an unused dripping texture for its foot prints, implying it originally the idea was it stuck to the walls with some adhesive.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Eel/Hydrus is the last colossus until the 14th to have an introduction scene that shows the area where the battle takes place. The fight is also a popular example in media of thalassophobia; the fear of deep bodies of water.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Barba/Minotaur B is unique in that it is the only colossus which Wander doesn't have to weaken, disable, provoke, hit, or attack in a weak spot in order for him to gain access to its sigils. All Wander has to do is climb on one way or another.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This early version of Avion was very likely inspired by a species of Japanese crow.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Phaedra/Kirin was originally envisioned by Ueda to be the second colossus instead of mammoth/Quadratus. It was later made the 5th colossus before ultimately being assigned as the 4th.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Gaius/knight is potentially the furriest of all 16 colossi; most of its body that isn't covered by armor has fur on it, and even when the armor on its arm is broken, it can be seen that beneath that armor is more fur. Going by this, it is possible that most of its body is covered

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Quadratus has the most development models shown. Many different iterations before release.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Valus/Minotaur_A is the only colossus that is shown to have any form of wildlife near it, as there are several kites (a type of bird) continuously circling around its head.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Beta Pelagia (WIP) with comparison to retail

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Work in progress with colored concept art

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Some of our models size comparison, work-in-progress.

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

We are uploading all the old builds to Discord! In addition to that, we have another surprise. One last special build of BTFL with our updated map is in the progress of being made. While it is currently still in-development, the current build will be showcased today on www.twitch.tv/xaliyakruonis

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Crooked Nose Arts @crookednosearts.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Going Live now! at twitch.tv/crookednosearts #artstream #sotc

Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

"Hey everyone! I'm Naisaga, some of you know me. I have once again joined BTFL's leadership position as we have shifted focus to modding the OG 16 colossi as our first step. I'm currently looking for anyone who is willing to learn how to mod the game, no prior experience needed"

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Beyond the Forbidden Lands @btflgame.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

We are shifting focus in Development a bit. BTFL is going to have an easier time succeeding with a healthier modding community And we're going to focus on expanding it. This will be gradual but still preferable to restarting a full rebuild approach.

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