Developer Sway State Games has exciting news for fans of cozy gaming and creature-collecting adventures: they've announced Into a Hearth Yonder, a charmingly colorful MMO-lite set to launch on PC next year. In this delightful new world, players will immerse themselves in the enchanting land of Viteria, either solo or with friends, accompanied by adorable automata companions. These little helpers not only enhance your experience with buffs for combat, farming, fishing, mining, and crafting but also embody player stats and skills in a fun, Tamagotchi-like way. "We thought it would be fun to embody player stats and skills as cute, Tamagotchi-like automata," says Sway State studio head Chris O'Kelly. "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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The game promises a relaxed "survival" experience with less struggle and more joy, as Chris O'Kelly explains, "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 boasts an impressive resume, having contributed to renowned 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.
