WINDBOUND PRE-ORDERS GO LIVE, GAMEPLAY TRAILER REVEALED
Exclusive Ancestral pre-order items announced
Larkspur, Calif. (June 11, 2020) – Deep Silver is pleased to announce that Windbound, a stunning survival-crafting RPG-adventure from developer 5 Lives Studios, is available to pre-order for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store with all other platforms to follow soon. The game has also been confirmed for Google Stadia.
Deep Silver also exclusively unveiled the first Windbound gameplay trailer during The Escapist’s Indie Showcase. A new day dawns on the Forbidden Islands. Kara, driven to find the path that leads her back to her tribe, pushes on in her extraordinary odyssey into the unknown.
The islands are alive with magic and enchantment telling the tales of their origin and revealing the role Kara unknowingly plays in it as each artifact that she unearths unlocks a new clue to her past.
Witness Kara’s evolution in survival as she scavenges for resources and gains the skills to craft, and equip her with the ultimate sea vessel and the strongest combat-ready attire and weaponry. Increasingly ferocious battles on land and at sea will transform her into the hardened warrior she was born to become.
All the while, a storm unlike any she has ever seen is pulling her through the treacherous waters to face a mystical presence that lies beneath the sea.
To Kara’s tribe, the exploits of her ancestors are legendary. Hunters, fishers, warriors, poets and philosophers, their stories tell of a people who lived in perfect harmony with the natural world and swam the deep waters in the company of gods. Though the tale of their downfall has been lost to time, their legacy lives on in these artifacts that have endured to this day.
Ancestral Attire
This treasured garment – fit for either a warrior or a priest – has been handed down from generation to generation, and now the time has come for Kara to honor her past.
Ancestral Oar
The Oceanic Gyre was revered in times past, though its true significance is enigmatic to Kara’s people today. Nevertheless, this salt-treated wooded oar remains sturdy and functional, despite its age.
Ancestral Knife
How or where the ancestors acquired these Sea Shards remains a mystery, but few would deny their efficacy. Luminous, durable and impossibly sharp, this blade cuts as well today as it did a hundred years ago.
Players who pre-order the game via PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam or Epic stores will receive the three exclusive Ancestral items listed above at launch.
The Story of Windbound:
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets
Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.
As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise.
With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures.
Whilst exploring further islands and the scattered ruins across their lands, secrets of the past and glimpses of the future are revealed. Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.
Features of Windbound:
Uncover the Secrets Within
Embark on a personal journey and discover the history of the idyllic Forbidden Islands; each holding the key to a mystery and unexpected revelations.
Explore As Far As The Eye Can See
Head towards the horizon, advancing across the islands, each with their own diverse wildlife, landscapes and challenges to face.
Live Off The Land
Scavenge the islands’ untamed terrain for resources that you can use to craft a full range of tools and weapons to hunt wildlife and upgrade your boat. You must set sail when resources become scarce.
Build Your Perfect Seacraft
Your boat is your key companion on this journey, carefully craft your own custom sailing vessel to take on the treacherous waters, traversing from one island to the next. Design your boat to battle tempestuous winds, monstrous waves, and deadly sea creatures.
Windbound launches on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Steam and Epic on August 28, 2020.
For more information about Windbound, please visit one of the following official sites:
Website: www.windboundgame.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WindboundGame
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WindboundGame
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WindboundGame
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ABOUT 5 LIVES STUDIOS 5 Lives Studios is a team of five industry veterans who banded together in the wake of the Australian games industry’s collapse. Having worked together in various studios for almost a decade, they decided to set out on their own independent venture to create the games they’ve always want to make. Between them, they’ve worked on a wide variety of genres and properties, including Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto, Darksiders, Star Wars, and more. Its first title, Satellite Reign, was developed after more than 15,000 people backed a Kickstarter campaign in 2013.
