In exciting news for gamers around the world, the developers of acclaimed 2017 platformer Celeste have unveiled the first trailer for their next game, Earthblade.
Earthblade is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch platform, and is touted as “an exploration-focused action-platformer in a beautiful, dream-like world.” The trailer showcases the vibrant and ethereal landscapes of Earthblade and its characters with a beautiful musical score. While details surrounding the story and characters of Earthblade remain scarce, the trailer reveals a mesmerizing adventure as players traverse a vast world, alive with strange creatures and potential surprises.
Fans of Celeste are sure to find many familiar elements in Earthblade. Developed by Matt Makes Games, the studio behind Celeste, the original pixel art return in Earthblade, in full HD, with the same charming touch and finesse that made Celeste a roaring success. In a statement, the developers have stated that their new game draws greater inspiration from their team’s “roots in classic action-platformers,” and also emphasizes non-violent solutions for puzzles and conflicts.
But for those wondering what’s taken the developers so long to follow up on the acclaimed Celeste, lead designer and programmer, Noel Berry, has offered some explanation. “We appreciate your patience,” explained Berry, “but sometimes it takes the right environment, the right team, and the right project to come together and inspire us.”
Though an official release date for Earthblade has yet to be confirmed, the developers have assured that the game is still very much under active development. With the first trailer now out in the world, gamers have plenty of time to speculate and look forward as Matt Makes Games work towards the next saga in their ever-expansive library.