The Montreal-based independent studio Breaking Walls, created by Ubisoft alumni, has been working on an unusual survival game AWAY: The Survival Series for the past three years. The fact is that this adventure game is inspired by documentaries about wildlife and offers you to feel like a sugar marsupial flying squirrel - a small mammal. The company has previously presented videos about its project, but this time it showed a full-fledged colorful trailer.
The project takes place in the distant future, when humanity has died out, leaving behind only memories, and a series of natural disasters threaten the existence of other living beings on the planet. Can the main character survive in these conditions? Catastrophic storms are raging on Earth, and the player will have to travel through the vast surroundings in search of safer lands. Moving from the mighty treetops to the undergrowth, you will immerse yourself in nature and explore a vibrant, life-filled world. At the same time, do not forget about the dangers that await at every corner.
Marsupial flying squirrels compensate for their small size with excellent agility, the ability to climb steep surfaces and jump high. The most interesting feature of these animals is the membrane between the front and hind legs - thanks to it, they can travel considerable distances (50 meters or more) through the air, adjusting the course of a smooth decline with the movements of their paws and tail. They feed on the sweet juice of certain types of eucalyptus and acacia trees, nectar and plant fruits, as well as insects, small vertebrates and invertebrates.
The developers promise to show players a vast ecosystem filled with living creatures of all shapes and sizes: from tiny insects to mighty beasts. On some of them you can ride, but there are also dangerous predators. The world will be alive, and the environment and landscapes will be rich and varied. AWAY: The Survival Series will include forests, swamps and caves filled with life.
Musical accompaniment with the participation of the orchestra is provided by the famous composer Mike Raznick, who has previously worked on BBC documentary serials such as Planet Earth II and Life.
AWAY: The Survival Series is being made for PC and PS4. A launch date has yet to be announced, but means laconic: "Coming soon." It also states that the game only has English and French. This is hardly a big problem, given the characters, although perhaps the voiceover of the announcer plays an important role?
Source: 3dnews.ru