GoldFire Studios is almost ready to launch their latest title. After 5 years of development the studio has announced a release date for Artic Awakening, its new first person narrative adventure game set in Alaska.
Releasing September 18th for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X Arctic Awakening looks to grip players with its story and setting. While doing a routine supply drop in Alaska, Kai and Donovan, 2 experienced pilots, let their guard down for just a moment. Suddenly they find themselves in a storm that splits the plane in 2 and sends it hurdling to the ground.
Players will take control of Kai as he quickly realizes he’s in a lot of trouble. Donovan is missing, the temperatures are already low and only dropping further and you are stuck with an unwanted robot companion, known as Alfie, as your only friend. Kai will be tasked with finding his co-pilot and get to safety despite the elements. All while exploring the origins of the catastrophic storm that brought them down from the mysterious items buried under the snow.
The adventure is fully voiced by some heavy hitters in the industry. Voice Director Julian Kwasneski (LucasArts, Telltale, Firewatch) and Narrative Consultant Evan Skolnick (LucasArts, Marvel, Telltale) lead a stellar cast. Jason Maniccia, Alejandro Saab, Dave B. Mitchell, Cia Court, and Mara Junot also join the stellar cast as they bring the game to life.
Key Features
- A first-person narrative adventure where facing the elements may just be the least of your worries.
- Uncover the secrets buried beneath the ice in this unique survival mystery.
- Embrace Kai’s newfound survival partnership with his unwanted therapy bot, Alfie.
- Make choices that affect the relationships you build with companions, their decisions, and perhaps even Kai’s story itself.
- With its arresting visual design, witness dynamic weather systems affecting the environment, experience stunning vistas, and investigate intricate sci-fi-inspired structures.
You can see the release date announcement trailer below.
