Fans of original productions awaited with curiosity theAnnapurna Interactive Showcase 2023. And if he was talked about for the absence of Silent Hill: Townfall on screen and the revelation of Blade Runner: Labyrinthit was also an opportunity to show several known projects and to unveil new ones.
First, the enigmatic Lorelei and the Laser Eyesnew project of Simogo (Sayonara Wild Hearts), was treated to an ever so strange trailer, which promises us a labyrinthine investigation. It is still planned on Switch and PC via Steam in 2023, but has no release date.
The adventure and puzzle game with journeys between several worlds that is cocoon was dated September 29, 2023 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch.
It was revealed that Lushfoil Photography Simthe first game from Australian Matt Newell, will be published by Annapurna Interactive. This is a peaceful exploration game simply asking us to take beautiful photographs in relaxing settings, carefully modeled under Unreal Engine 5. It is expected on PC and consoles at an unknown date.
Explore freely
Discover detailed and larger than life reconstructions of sites around the world as beautiful as they are varied. Walk around and explore the environment to capture stunning views and landscapes, using your fully customizable built-in camera. Each setting is full of objectives that will reward the player who can spot the right angles and perspectives, and hidden secrets for the most patient and observant.
The rich atmosphere of the Lushfoil universe is magnified by a sublime soundtrack composed by artists from all over the world.
Take the perfect shot
The game’s camera includes a plethora of settings, like those offered by a real professional DSLR. It simulates settings such as auto/manual focus, flash, exposure, contrast, white balance, aperture, burst mode, and other effects that provide full creative control over your photographs. The game also provides you with tools to modify the environmental conditions of your photos, such as manual adjustment of light angles, fog, snow, wind or rain.
Get off the beaten track
Dive deep into the game’s many destinations to find unlockable devices and experience the world from unique perspectives. Pick up a first-person drone, which lets you fly over the landscape for aerial shots, or board a rowboat to traverse calm waters in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Optimized for beauty
Each environment has been created using the Unreal Engine 5 and shaped from scratch to provide you with efficient optimization and showcase the game’s landscapes with stunning graphics fidelity. You’ll enjoy ultra-detailed customizable settings, allowing you to run the game on a wide range of PCs, while getting the most out of the latest graphics cards.
A few words about me
My name is Matt. I’m from Perth, Western Australia and have been working solo on this project for about 4 years (I’m writing this in April 2023). I am a passionate hiker and photographer and I hope you will appreciate the atmosphere and the details that I have tried to transcribe in these environments. I sincerely wish you a wonderful experience!
Keita Takahashi (Katamari Damacy) and his studio uvula further presented the project teased Last year. to a T will inevitably be strange and will make us embody a child stuck in the position of T in an episodic adventure with exploration, mini-games and even customization of the hero. It is currently intended for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and will be added to the Game Pass as soon as it comes out.
to a T is a 3D narrative adventure game developed by Keita Takahashi and uvula, with a strong focus on characters, interaction, story and exploration. Play a Teen, with a unique posture just trying to live a normal life in a small coastal town. Explore the city with the help of Teen’s loyal dog and loving mother. While going to school and battling bullies, Teen discovers a new ability granted to him by his extraordinary posture, and he begins to uncover more about his mysterious lineage.
Hollow Ponds (Hohokum) presented more gameplay of flock, his game of collecting creatures and exploring on the back of flying mounts. Again, no release date, but it’s still planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and in the Game Pass.
Messhog Games (Nidhogg) announced ghostbike, a bicycle racing and exploration game in a stylish semi-open world where we will find challenges, customization elements and colorful characters. It will be released soon on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steamand will be added to the catalog of Game Pass in day one.
The independent action role-playing game Glass Revolver of Glass Revolver will be edited by Annapurna Interactive, and its creative director Jacob Williams showed us a new preview on video. It is currently only confirmed on PC at an unknown date. It will plunge us into a mystical universe, where homunculi must explore successive underground layers to hunt down angelsalone or in cooperation.
In their search for Heaven, they found nothing.
Thrown into The Shell, homunculi are made to explore and hunt in the huge pit beneath their birthplace, the dying city of Edinu. The only hope for the city lies in using the Primordial Fluid, the blood that flows through The Shell.
With most of the accessible fluid in the early layers extracted, the homunculi must travel deeper using The Great Elevator. This lift of unknown origin extends to an indeterminate depth and can only be powered by an immense output of energy, such as the death of an angel.
Upon entering a new layer, a homunculus’ main objective is to hunt the Angel, following its various leads and using contextual clues to determine its location.
Each layer of The Shell is wide and open. This allows homunculi to navigate freely using large structures and various navigation tools. While hunting angels, you will need to explore items, food, weapons, clothing, and equipment to survive.
The journey is long and it is important to rest. Set up camp anywhere and anytime to cook, sleep, trade items, sit around the fire, or play a little guitar with friends.
Throughout The Shell are primordial fountains. Homunculi can use these fountains to roam the void and enter the reality of others. Join your friends and their strangers on their travels and hunts, whether for a brief moment or for the whole trip.
The ambitious action game of DINOGOD what is Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem got a new trailer for gameplaybut has been delayed to early 2024 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 and Xbox One (it is also planned for day one in the Game Pass).
An expected announcement was that of the release date of Thirty Suitors. The game mixing skate exploration and turn-based action against a backdrop of conflicts with parents and ex-companions will be available on November 2 in the Game Passand on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch.
Several ports have also been confirmed: Mundaun was released yesterday on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, storyteller will land on iOS and Android via netflix on September 26 alongside a content update that will also come to PC and Switch, and stray comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on August 10.
Finally, Annapurna Interactive collaborates with Marumitu Games (Captain StarONE) on his Project Da futuristic game inspired by the works of Rutger Bregman and Yuval Noah Harari offering a reflection on the humanity of the future and everyday life, and immersing us in a strange paradise called Rakuen.
Another great program awaits us thanks to Annapurna Interactivewhich should continue to attract all the attention of fans of productions with an indie approach.
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