Publisher Blowfish Studios and developer Sky Machine Studios announce action game Winter Ember will launch for Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Sony PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam and GOG on April 19, 2022. A Nintendo Switch version is also planned. The game will support English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Slovak, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) language options.
Here's an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Introduce
You are Arthur Artorias — the lone survivor of a massacre that has ravaged your family's legacy and taken them out of the history books. Thought dead, you emerge from exile 8 years later, the faceless man lives in flames and seeks revenge.
Embark on an adventure that unravels a dark story filled with intricate characters, centered around a warrior-religious hell that struggles to stay in control.
Key Features
A True Stealth Experience – As Arthur, you must cling to the shadows, infiltrate houses and uncover hidden passages; but, be careful not to be detected! Choose your playstyle: knocking down enemies can silence them for a while, but eventually they'll wake up; A quick slash to the throat may be a more permanent solution, but the bloodstain you leave on the carpet can be a deadly gift! Keep your intelligence on you.
Deep Arrow Crafting System – Prepare for your mission by planning. With over 30 arrows to craft, experimentation is the key to your success! Do you create a smoke arrow to blind your opponent, or do you add a poison element to create poisonous gas? Use your arrows to attack or defend: break weak walls with a blunt arrow to surprise enemies, or use a rope arrow to reach a higher place and take them down. enemies from afar.
Skill Tree – Customize your gameplay from 3 separate Skill Trees — stealth, combat and utility. Unlock over 70 unique passive and active skills to choose from and seek revenge your way.
Explore A Dark World – Return home to the cold Victorian town of Anargal, on the verge of a technological breakthrough. Infiltrate and explore vast environments filled with treasures and mysteries. From rival gangs to unique characters, approach each scenario in countless ways. Take advantage of your environment, find solutions to every problem, and overcome any challenges that stand in your way.
Trailer introduce Winter Ember: