The story seems to have a lot of mystery, and a looming darkness encroaches on your playthrough.
While we wait for the launch, weve compiled everything we know aboutExelioso far.
What is Exelio?
Exeliois an upcoming 2D survival crafting game.
Itll feature an ever-changing environment that keeps your consecutive runs fresh and exciting.
Youll face lots of threats in a harsh world.
These will help you venture into uncharted regions and survive the threats that you run into.
As a whole, your gameplay loop will combine exploration, crafting, building, and combat.
Youll explore stunning vistas and thriving nature.
However, youll also quickly discover an overarching darkness whose source will be a mystery.
The more you play, the closer youll get to discovering the dark truth.
However, itll be all up to you to forge your own path and determine your fate.
Story
Exeliowill let you control two protagonists: a boy and a girl.
Youll venture to solve the mystery behind their existence.
Meanwhile, each character will have a unique story path and skills.
By mastering each characters forte, youll be able to advance through the game.
As the environment is ever-changing, each will feel fresh and exciting.
Beyond exploration, youll acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to survive the harsh realities ofExelios world.
Sometimes, survival will call for combat as you take on unknown and hostile creatures.
As a result, the world juxtaposes charming environments and danger.
Moreover, youll uncover twisted mysteries that lead you to discover your true destiny.
Development
Tokyo-based AI Frog Interactive is currently working onExelio.
They are the lead indie developing studio that has so far released a teaser trailer.
They will also be publishing the game once it’s ready.
You probably know the developers on the team from their work inPataponandSwords of Gargantua.
With the teaser trailer, the studio was kind enough to release an English and Japanese version.
It suggests the final game will support both languages, too.
Furthermore, the studio is developing the game using Unreal Engine 5.
So, you might expect decent graphics and performance.
The upcoming game was also playable at the event.
Its likely more story and gameplay trailers are to come.
In fact, its pretty hands-on with the worldbuilding and crafting elements.
We meet the lead protagonist, a boy and a girl, navigating a largely uninhabited world.
Well, except for the hostile enemies that strike in the darkness.
The boy learns to survive alone in an unfamiliar world.
Meanwhile, the girl has been here for a while, constantly pushing back the darkness.
Still, the efforts of the boy and girl bring hope to a world succumbing to darkness.
And maybe, just maybe, their paths may cross or never at all.
Unfortunately, AI Frog Interactive has yet to confirm an exact release date.
We can at least confirm that the upcoming game will launch on PC platforms via Steam.
In the meantime, feel free tofollow the official social handle herefor more updates on the game.
Well also keep our eyes peeled for more information and let you know as soon as it comes up.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
