Eternal Strands: A Fantastical Action-Adventure Epic
Yellow Brick Games, the independent studio founded by AAA industry veterans, has just revealed its debut title, Eternal Strands, in April’s IGN First. This fantasy action-adventure game, developed in Unreal Five by a team of 68, promises a revolutionary gameplay experience blending innovative physics-based systems with engaging action-combat.
Set in a vibrant and stylized universe, players assume the role of Brynn, a young and fearless Weaver determined to uncover the mysteries of the Enclave, a once mighty nation now lying dormant. Players will face epic 25-meter-high climbable creatures known as the Arks, using magical abilities and powerful weapons to keep the world from crumbling.
Chief Creative Officer Mike Laidlaw describes Eternal Strands as a game that encourages players to experiment with its systems, promising a different approach to gameplay. The game offers a vast and rich lore, allowing players to build relationships with diverse characters.
Key Features:
- The World is Your Weapon: A revolutionary system for gameplay interactions allows for unprecedented reactivity in combat. Players can use heat, cold, and real-time destruction to their advantage, hurling objects at enemies and manipulating the environment.
- Weaver of Magic: Players can wear the Mantle, a magical cloak that channels raw magic into various powers. Combine these powers with enchanted weapons and armour crafted from slain enemies for a custom look and style.
- Stand Against Giants: Face gigantic adversaries, climbing their massive forms to attack from different angles and using their attacks against them.
- Unstable Climate to Master: The game features an ever-changing climate that affects gameplay, enhancing the effectiveness of specific abilities or opening up new paths.
- A World Rich with Secrets: Every surface is climbable, and magical abilities can create bridges, burn barriers, or launch Brynn worldwide. The next-generation physics system encourages and rewards player creativity in exploration as much as combat.
Eternal Strands is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2025. Developed with accessibility in mind, this Teen-rated game is designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including the most demanding action-combat players. Players can now wishlist the game on all platforms.
