SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 20, 2024 – The highly anticipated sci-fi narrative adventure-RPG, Sky of Tides,is set to launch in Q1 2025. The announcement was made by indie publisher ESDigital Games and Toronto-based developer Lofty Sky Entertainment, who also released a new downloadable demo on Steam.
Explore a Fractured World
Sky of Tides takes players on an emotional journey through the shattered world of numen9, where oceans float in the sky and land is divided into nine planetoids. Players step into the shoes of Rin D'Lorah, a determined teenager searching for her missing father. Joined by a rebel and a quirky robot, Rin navigates treacherous landscapes, encounters diverse characters, and makes choices that will shape the fate of both herself and the broken planet.
Unique RPG Mechanics
The game's RPG elements offer a refreshing twist, emphasizing balance over traditional min-maxing of character attributes. "We're storytellers first," says Judith Chang, creative director at Lofty Sky. "The game mechanics emerge organically from the main character's goals. It's a broken world that's divided and out of balance. The standard min-maxing of stats didn't seem to fit here, so we're trying something different."
With 32 possible outcomes, player choices matter. As a special incentive, players who achieve balance will unlock the Sky of Tides: Alta animated series, a five-episode companion story told from the perspective of another captivating female protagonist, Alta Gildeon, and her twin brother Kyrll.
Gamescom Showcase
Gamers and press attending Gamescom this week can experience Sky of Tides firsthand at the Indie Arena booth and Courage Cologne event. The development team will also be available for meetings at the ESDigital Games booth.
Availability
The new demo is available now on Steam. Sky of Tides is scheduled for release in Q1 2025 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox,and Nintendo Switch.
About the Companies
Lofty Sky Entertainment is an award-winning independent media company known for its compelling storytelling across various digital mediums. ESDigital Games is a global publisher specializing in premium indie and mid-core games.