Survival-RPG Fade to Silence introduced at The Game Awards, mixes harsh survival with Lovecraftian monsters

At final night time’s Game Awards, THQ Nordic revealed Fade to Silence – a brand new survival-RPG from Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams developer Black Forest Games.

Fade to Silence shall be obtainable on Steam Early Access from December 14, 2017. There’s been no phrase on a console launch but.

“As the player you take the role of Ash, a natural but tormented leader. In that role you explore a post-apocalyptic, frozen wasteland to gather the resources necessary to establish a refuge for survival,” Black Forest Games stated.

“With dwindling resources, simple tasks like upgrading equipment and collecting materials quickly require an expedition to scavenge the necessary items. In the search for survival materials, players must navigate a vast territory, in which they will encounter Eldritch monsters and an even greater foe: the unrelenting winter.”

From launch, Fade to Silence will embody eight sq. kilometres of frozen wasteland to discover, a tiered fight system spanning ranged and melee weaponry, and a wolf-sled for forging expeditions into the wilderness. Here’s hoping for upgradable doggos.

Fade to Silence appears to be a bit extra story-focused than conventional survival fare, with Black Forest Games describing it as a “character-driven, group survival experience”. The sport can even have an ethical selection system, the place gamers can save and recruit allies from the world in addition to making “harsh choices” in an effort to outlive the chilly.

Combat additionally seems to be important a part of Fade to Silence the place, in addition to the local weather, Ash has to take care of shadowy, glowing-eyed creatures. Black Forest’s references to “eldritch” trace at some Lovecraftian influences. We solely find out about one thing known as a “Ripper” with “gigantic claws” to date – however the flowing black tendrils seen within the trailer are very Lovecraft.

 
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