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Retro apocalyptic RPG Eastward is emerging for launch next monthJohn and Sam are escaping to the surface at last
John and Sam are escaping to the surface at last
There sure are a whole car of indie games disembarking at today’s station with some news.Eastwardis another of the bunch, the retro-flavored action RPG romp about the near-future apocalypse. After not making it to launch last year, Eastward has popped back up to confirm that yes, it is indeed releasing this year. Soon, even. Eastward launches on Septmber 16th according to its stylish new trailer.
“In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path,” say the developers. “Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons.” That’ll be John and Sam down here in the trailer.
Eastward - Release Date Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube
Eastward - Release Date Announcement Trailer
Today’s trailer is a mostly moody affair featuring some of those stylish environments and the swell tunes. Pixpil get into other specifics like Eastward’s combat intheir devlogs.
Eastward’s retro flair tunes and old RPG stylings also earned it a place on RPS’s list of most anticipatedindie games of 2021.
If you’re in for a bit of retro apocalypse, you’ll find Eastwardon Steamfor £22/$25 on September 16th. It’ll also be on GOG and Humble, though doesn’t appear to have a page on either store just yet.
