Today Spike Chunsoft announced new details and released new assets of its upcoming JRPG Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness.
We learn about two distinct game modes, one that will let players control Riko from the anime, and the other featuring a brand new story in the boots of an original cave rider.
You can read about both modes below.
HELLO ABYSS is a mode where players relive the story of the anime while learning the basic system and how to progress in the game. In this mode, players control main character Riko, an apprentice Cave Raider. Together with the human-like robot Reg, who can handle both combat and exploration, aim for the bottom of the colossal hole known as the Abyss. Event scenes in the game are fully-voiced by the anime cast.
In DEEP IN ABYSS, you control a new Cave Raider, an original character, to challenge the depths of the Abyss, and enjoy an original story supervised by series author, Akihito Tsukushi. This original character can be customized with different hairstyles and facial features. By completing missions and bringing back relics from the Abyss, players can increase their rank as a Cave Raider and challenge deeper levels of the Abyss. This mode is based on a single player exploration, so more careful preparation and action are required.
We also learn about new gameplay elements.
Exploring the Abyss requires a variety of tools, sufficient food, and more. Items can be crafted from a variety of materials obtained through exploration, and range from tools such as climbing axes and fishing rods to food, medicine, and clothing.
In the game, due to weight restrictions for gear, it is also important to procure items locally through crafting, rather than bringing them in from town.
“The Curse of the Abyss” a characteristic element of the original story, is also recreated in the game. “The Curse of the Abyss” is a phenomenon in which the deeper one goes, their body experiences more severe strains when returning to the surface, causing various physical and mental disorders
Below you can enjoy the new screenshots.
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness (which was revealed back in May 2021) will launch in North America and Europe in fall 2022 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
