Eastward is a game we have been watching with great interest ever since developer Chucklefish announced it. Finally, we can get our hands on it this September 16th.
Journey through a society on the brink of collapse and adventure into the unknown when Eastward from @pixpilgames and @ChucklefishLTD launches for #NintendoSwitch on Sept. 16! #IndieWorld
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 11, 2021
While the game was shown off with its release date finally revealed during Nintendo’s Indie World, fret not. Switch players aren’t the only gamers who will be able to pick up this charming little title from Chucklefish as it will also be available on both macOS and PC at the same time through Steam. In fact, if you head over to the Steam Store Page now, you can get yourself a 10% discount on the game.
Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.
In the near future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.
Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…
Escape the tyrannical clutches of Sandfill’s subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail.
Contains adult humor and some mature themes.
- Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites, and shady forests.
- Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice – be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter, or your trusty ol’ frying pan. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast.
- Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape.
- Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humor.
- Create deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms, and abandoned malls. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts, and secret boons.
- Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush)
Watch the new #IndieWorld Showcase live right here:https://t.co/bOmgnJzNGA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 11, 2021