You may need seen an RPG with a swashbuckling theme earlier than, however assured you have not seen one that appears like Joker Studio’s Sea of Remnants. Suppose of a haunted toy field belonging to a deranged puppeteer, after which add a bit of glam rock for good measure. It is the good vibe for the story of a sailor with no recollections getting down to discover a cursed location, and the journey will arrive on PC and cellular in 2026.
“Our artistic journey started with a spark of pure feeling—an emotional picture that guided all the things: ‘If a puppet’s thoughts is soaked in water, recollections slip away into the ocean, but they nonetheless select to return and sail once more.’ This early inspiration was each a playful nod to the Chinese language saying “ 脑子进水” (‘mind soaked with water’) and a philosophical reflection seen in some of our favourite movies,” Joker Studios instructed us.
“When it got here time to construct the precise framework, we drew on a variety of influences—from JRPGs and CRPGs to open-world titles and even area of interest indie video games that share a spirit of boundless exploration. At each step, we centered on the way to let gamers expertise these emotions themselves, not simply watch them.”
If you dive into Sea of Remnants you may be centered on exploring the pirate metropolis Orbtopia, speaking to the wealthy solid of NPCs and – you are a sailor in spite of everything – taking to the briny waves to search out islands, treasures, and hidden ruins. You may raid the ships you meet on the sea or tackle large monsters, all whereas a dynamic climate system rages overhead. If you’re not doing that you’re going to be centered on upgrading your vessel, studying new expertise, and even kicking again with some fishing, cooking, and mahjong.
“You’ll problem sea monsters, discover native cultures, and sense the deeper thriller of how reminiscence and forgetting start to intertwine between the ocean and Orbtopia, the pirate haven. Alongside your companions, you’ll start a journey that’s equal elements unrestrained and romantic, charting a course as distinctive as every sailor who steps aboard,” says Joker Studio.
Joker Studio beforehand launched Identification V, a survival horror sport created in partnership with Lifeless by Daylight’s Conduct Interactive. Since its launch in 2018, Identification V has collaborated with Edward Scissorhands, Sherlock Holmes, Personae and Deathnote. Similar to Sea of Remnants it has a particular visible type – assume Coraline however creepier. The sport made an even bigger impression in Asia than the US, however it nonetheless has a devoted fandom.
“At their core, the two video games exist in totally separate worlds and storylines. That stated, as a nod to followers and our shared studio DNA, you may discover a couple of delicate Easter eggs or world-building hints right here and there. However relaxation assured, any connections are dealt with with nice care and received’t overshadow the distinctive tales of every sport.”
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Rachel Weber is the Senior Editorial Director of Video games at IGN and an elder millennial. She’s been knowledgeable nerd since 2006 when she acquired her begin on Official PlayStation Journal in the UK, and has since labored for GamesIndustry.Biz, Rolling Stone and GamesRadar. She loves horror, horror motion pictures, horror video games, and French Bulldogs. These additional wrinkles on her face are because of going time blind and staying up too late ending each sidequest in RPGs like Fallout and Witcher 3.