Sway State Games has unveiled their latest project, Into a Hearth Yonder, a cozy creature-collecting MMO-lite set to launch on PC next year. This game promises a delightfully colorful art style that invites players into the enchanting world of Viteria. Whether you choose to embark on this journey alone or with friends, you'll be accompanied by charming automata—small, Tamagotchi-like companions that enhance various aspects of gameplay. These little helpers can boost your abilities in combat, farming, fishing, mining, and crafting, allowing you to tailor your experience to your preferred playstyle.
"We thought it would be fun to embody player stats and skills as cute, Tamagotchi-like automata," explained Chris O'Kelly, the head of Sway State. "You take joy in collecting and caring for them, and in return, they enhance your exploration of Viteria, improve your quality of life, and empower you to lean fully into your favorite playstyle."
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O'Kelly further elaborated on the game's design philosophy, stating, "We aimed to lay out a cozy table of adventure, to explore at your own pace, with plenty of building, crafting, exploration, and magic. 'Survival' but with less struggle - just a worry-free deceleration, really."
The development team behind Into a Hearth Yonder brings a wealth of experience from notable titles such as Divinity: Original Sin, Dying Light 2, Harold Halibut, and Horizon: Call of the Mountain. If this sounds like your kind of game, you can wishlist Into a Hearth Yonder on Steam to stay updated on its progress.
