
Initially set to be released on May 24, 2022, Square Enix delayed its release to October 11, 2022, and then to January 24, 2023. Technologies featured in the game include ray tracing for greatly enhanced lighting effects, and procedural generation for the creation of large-scale locations. It is being developed to take advantage of the graphical capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and will also release for Windows. Earlier in development, the game was known under the title Project Athia. Development įorspoken is the debut project for Luminous Productions the company was originally assembled from employees working on Final Fantasy XV.

Other characters include Frey's sentient bracelet Cuff ( Jonathan Cake), the archivist Johedy ( Keala Settle), and Auden ( Monica Barbaro). Athia is under the tyrannical rule of the Tantas, which include Tanta Sila ( Janina Gavankar) and Tanta Prave ( Pollyanna McIntosh). She uses magical powers to journey through it and survive in order to find her way home. The protagonist, Frey Holland ( Ella Balinska) is a young woman who is transported from New York City to the fantasy world of Athia. The storm will end with the appearance of a named boss character. While the player is exploring the game world, they may encounter a "breakstorm", a scenario similar to a horde mode in which waves of demonic creatures spawn and attack Frey. The player can also craft new items, or rest at a safe location in order to restore health.

Frey's cloak can be upgraded in order to improve her combat efficiency and stats, while applying nail polish unlocks special abilities. Following each combat encounter, the player will earn experience points. The player character, Frey, has access to a variety of magical spells. The character will exist in an open world game format where players are able to travel anywhere at any time. Square Enix also described the game as a "narrative-driven adventure". The game will have a focus on terrain traversal speed and fluidity.Īccording to director Takeshi Aramaki, the gameplay will be focused on terrain traversal speed and fluidity.
