Eternal Strands
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| Developer(s) | Yellow Brick Games |
| Publisher(s) | Yellow Brick Games |
| Director(s) | Mike Laidlaw Frederic St-Laurent |
| Artist(s) | Sebastien Primeau |
| Writer(s) | Kate MacMullin |
| Composer(s) | Austin Wintory |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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| Release | 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Eternal Strandsis an upcomingaction-adventurevideo game developed and published by Yellow Brick Games. The game is set to be released forWindows PC,PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X and Series Sin 2025.
Gameplay
[edit]Eternal Strandsis anaction-adventure video gameplayed from athird-person perspective.In the game, the player assumes control of Brynn, a warrior who is on a quest to search for the secrets of a long-lost civilization known as the Enclave. The player has the ability to manipulate elements and temperature using a magical cloak. Freezing enemies can slow them down, while burning them cost themhealth.[1]The player's manipulation of temperature will also alter the game's world. Frequent usage of fire abilities will cause an area to become arid, and may result in fires that can spread rapidly in the game's vegetation.[2]Brynn also has access totelekinetic powers,allowing her to perform feats such as hurling objects at enemies.[3]These magical abilities can also be used for exploration. Brynn can construct bridges using ice, burn obstacles, or use telekinetic skills to launch herself across great distance.[4]Brynn can also climb any surface found in the game's world.[5]
As player progresses, they will encounter nine distinctbossthat roams in different parts of the game's world. Players are often required to fight these boss while climbing on them in order to strike their weak points.[6]Once a boss is defeated, players will be rewarded with a new magical ability that can be used for exploration or combat.[2]
Development
[edit]Yellow Brick Games was founded in early 2020 byMike Laidlawand several other developers fromUbisoft,in particular itsQuebec studio.Shadow of the Colossus,Dragon's Dogma,andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomwere important inspirations for gameplay,[7]while European visual novels influenced the game's art style.[8]With its physic-based combat system, the studio aimed to make players feel like they are a "fantasy superhero" while playing the game.[9]The game was created withUnreal Engine 5,and the team had about 68 people.[10]
Yellow Brick Games partnered withPrivate Divisionto publish the game in 2022, though it was revealed in March 2024 that the studio will self-publish the title.[11]The game was officially announced in April 2024, and is currently set to be released forWindows PC,PlayStation 5,andXbox Series X and Series Sin 2025.[12]
References
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- ^abNorthup, Travis (April 24, 2024)."Eternal Strands: Shadow of the Colossus Meets Tears of the Kingdom in this Promising Action-Adventure – IGN First".IGN.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^Northup, Travis (April 17, 2024)."Eternal Strands' Magic and Physics Offer a Zelda-Like Level of Combat Freedom – IGN First".IGN.RetrievedJune 8,2024.
- ^Chalk, Andy (April 3, 2024)."Former Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw finally reveals his next game: A physics-based action-adventure 'in which the world becomes your weapon'".PC Gamer.RetrievedJune 7,2024.
- ^Litchfield, Ted (June 8, 2024)."Everyone tries to crib Breath of the Wild's vibes and open world to no avail, but the former lead of Dragon Age is finally giving me what I really want: Zelda's wild physics and ability to climb anywhere".PC Gamer.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^Northup, Travis (April 5, 2024)."Eternal Strands: An Exclusive First Look at an Shadow of the Colossus-Like Epic Boss Battle - IGN First".IGN.RetrievedJune 8,2024.
- ^Northup, Travis (April 12, 2024)."From BioWare to Ubisoft, the Developers Behind Eternal Strands Have Some Serious AAA Chops - IGN First".IGN.RetrievedJune 8,2024.
- ^Northup, Travis (April 19, 2024)."Crafting the Painterly Art Style in Eternal Strands - IGN First".IGN.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^Loveridge, Sam (June 8, 2024)."Former-BioWare and Dragon Age dev Mike Laidlaw gives us a closer look at his new action-adventure Eternal Strands".GamesRadar.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^Ivan, Tom (April 2, 2024)."Yellow Brick Games has announced action-adventure title Eternal Strands".Video Games Chronicle.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^McEvoy, Sophie (March 28, 2024)."Yellow Brick Games leaves publisher to self-publish debut title".Gameindustry.biz.RetrievedJune 9,2024.
- ^Wales, Matt (April 2, 2024)."Former Dragon Age boss' new action-RPG Eternal Strands out next year".Eurogamer.RetrievedJune 8,2024.