Final week’s Nintendo Direct has one other providing which may enchantment to some MMO gamers, particularly MMO gamers with littles: Konami and Unity are apparently launching a brand new “cozy co-op journey” on the Change 2 when it arrives in June. It’s known as Survival Youngsters, and it’s really not absolutely brand-new. Apparently, there was a sport known as Survival Youngsters on the Sport Boy Coloration means again in 1999, which really is sensible since that was an enormous period for sandboxy MMOs like Ultima On-line and Asheron’s Name. The brand new sport is a reimagining of the outdated.
“[The 1999 game] Survival Youngsters was forward of its time, mixing open-ended survival mechanics with exploration, crafting, and storytelling – lengthy earlier than the style grew to become mainstream,” the press launch says. “Now, this contemporary reinterpretation expands on the unique’s spirit of journey, introducing contemporary co-op gameplay components to supply new methods to outlive, discover, and adapt.” Right here’s the trendy pitch:
“Gamers tackle the function of 4 curious youngsters who, after discovering a tattered map, set sail on a fateful journey – solely to be swept right into a mysterious hidden world. Stranded throughout a sequence of uncharted islands resting on the backs of Whurtles (whale-turtle creatures), they need to depend on teamwork to discover, collect sources, and craft important instruments. With assist for each native and on-line co-op, as much as 4 gamers can chop, cook dinner, fish, and clear up environmental puzzles. All whereas dealing with the unpredictable risks of their environment.”
It does appear like it received’t be low cost, operating $49.99, and it’ll certainly be a Change 2-only product, so funds accordingly. Launch is June fifth.
Supply: Konami
