Into the Emberlands: Everything We Know

If you enjoy adorable games that add a spice of exploration and a rogue-lite twist, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for the upcoming Into the Emberlands game. Prepare to give in to the game’s puppy-dog eyes as it woes you into its world and lore. But what exactly do we know so far about the upcoming game’s story, gameplay, release date, and more? Let’s find out in our Into the Emberlands: Everything We Know article below.

What is Into the Emberlands?

Into the Emberlands is an upcoming cozy exploration game with a rogue-lite twist. It plans to juggle several gameplay elements, including character development via upgrades and a compelling story arc as you traverse its world. While the game is still in its early phases, you won’t have to wait too long to experience the game’s enchanting gameplay for yourself. 

Story

A dense, all-consuming cloud has descended upon the Emberlands, cloaking everything it touches in darkness. Amidst this gloom, the once serene Knacks are lost, and you're tasked with their rescue. With only a lantern fueled by radiant ember, you'll carve a path through various landscapes, saving the world one Knack at a time.

Along your journey, you'll encounter intriguing creatures with requests, propelling you into further quests. Completing these tasks rewards you with valuable upgrades, enhancing your skills. As you gather resources and rescue more Knacks, you'll guide them to safety, aiding in the reconstruction of a new village. Gradually, a new world order emerges, fostering exploration and growth.

Embark on a charming yet perilous journey in Into The Emberlands. Embrace the role of the Lightbearer, armed with your ember-fueled lantern, and brave the enigmatic Miasma to restore peace to the land. But heed caution, for should your light fade, you risk losing yourself to the Miasma until another bearer of light extends their aid. Explore, rebuild, and survive in this enchanting rogue-lite adventure.

Gameplay

Plenty of the gameplay revolves around exploration, which, being a procedurally generated, ever-changing world, always has something fresh in store for you. You’ll uncover the mysteries behind the Miasma, but also explore the world for hidden items. You’ll also meet interesting creatures who give you side quests that earn you rewards and upgrades you can use to rebuild your village. Check out the official gameplay description below.

Key Features

Explore

• Embark on your journey that starts in the village of the charming Knacks
• Explore an ever-sprawling world full of small adventures and big surprises
• Traverse various biomes in a procedurally generated world with endless replayability
• Discover the scenery hidden by the glooming Miasma, which is teeming with life and secrets

Encounter

• Encounter quirky and mystical creatures
• Support the various inhabitants of the Emberlands and they’ll aid your journey with resources and valuable upgrades to your equipment!
• Keep an eye out for the Knacks that lost their way in the Miasma and guide them safely home to the light of your village

Expand

• Rebuild and expand your village to a thriving safe haven for your people!
• Use the resources you gathered to upgrade your village by building new homes and amenities
• Lay the foundation for future adventures, as each new building and vendor will give you a head-start on your next quest

Development

Developer Tiny Roar from Hamburg/Germany and publisher Daedalic Entertainment are currently working on Into the Emberlands. Fun fact: Into the Emberlands started off as Tiny Roar’s former project Wanderful. The studio has invested in open and iterative development processes, evolving Wanderful from the initial concept into the more fleshed-out Into the Emberlands. You may know Tiny Roar’s previous works, like Bomb Bots Arena and Xel. They’re also working on another upcoming game, Lou’s Lagoon.

Daedalic Entertainment, on the other hand, is a renowned publisher. They’ve partnered with indie projects for 17 years. Some of these include Unrailed!, Potion Tycoon, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Fling to the Finish! and more. Additionally, they have upcoming games like Wild Woods, Edge of Sanity, and more.

Trailer

Yes, the official announcement trailer for Into the Emberlands is out now on YouTube. Right off the bat, the visuals and gameplay look adorable. In the background, a soft, relaxing music track rolls on. You see snippets of the story, including the thick shroud called Miasma engulfing the world and your character coming to the rescue. You also get a glimpse into some of the quests and rewards to expect in the final game. 

Release Date, Platform, & Editions

Unfortunately, we don’t have a confirmed release date for Into the Emberlands. However, we do know that the upcoming game will launch into Early Access via Steam in the Summer of 2024. This means that the complete version of Into the Emberlands is likely to launch on PC platforms via Steam. Other platforms remain unconfirmed. As for the editions, it’s still too early to say. Since Into the Emberlands is starting out as an Early Access version, if there are any editions that are planned for the full release, they will likely be confirmed much later.

With plenty of information still in the wind, you may want to follow the official social handle here for fresh updates from the developing team. You can add the game to your Steam wishlist to get a notification as soon as the game drops. Alternatively, you can always stick with us right here on gaming.net, where we post new information as soon as it comes up.

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