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Have you ever wanted to play as a mouse in an open-world game?
Well,Helaplans to fulfill that dream for you.
The game offers you a whimsical adventure into a fantasy world.
Read on to learn everything we know aboutHelabelow.
What is Hela?
Helais an upcoming third-person, open-worldadventure game.
Itll put you in the shoes of a mouse and challenge you to brave through missions.
The adventure seems to focus on charm and heartwarming storytelling.
Your campaign will feature stunning Scandinavian vistas.
Moreover, Scandinavian folklore will feature in the story.
Story
Embark on a cozy adventure, walking in the shoes of a brave mouse.
The world around you will be maximized in comparison to your tiny size.
Still, you have no choice but to brave the challenges that come your way.
You are the family of a witch who has taken ill.
So, you set out to find the ingredients to brew the healing potion to save her life.
Explore a Scandinavian world packed with wide-ranging quests, puzzles, and potions to brew.
Each step in your healing journey will go a long way in helping your friend.
Gameplay
Helas gameplay will balance cozy exploration and adventure.
Youll head out and comb through vast open-world environments.
Your missions will be rampant with charm and light-hearted gameplay.
Overall, the games Steam page promises a game that warms the heart and soothes the soul.
Breaking the gameplay further down to the nitty-gritty, you might look forward to the following key features.
Development
Windup is currently developingHelain partnership with Knights Peak.
Windup is based in Sweden, with a team of industry veterans and promising talent.
Meanwhile, Knights Peak is a premium division of MY.GAMES is a leading European publisher based in Amsterdam.
The upcoming game was first announced at the Gamescom 2024 event held in Germany.
Trailer
Helas official teaser traileris out now on YouTube.
The trailer kicks off with a cute and tiny mouse.
You see human glasses, suggesting the presence of human beings.
Yet the mouse takes center stage, as the world opens up through its eyes.
The world looks stunning, with a whimsical feel.
It feels cozy, pushing you to explore its mix of real and fantasy elements.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Helais slated to launch in the foreseeable future.
While Steam states the game is coming soon, the trailer doesnt reveal a concrete release date.
Its likely you may have to wait a while longer before getting your hands on the game.
Still, you canadd the game to your Steam wishlistto get a notification when it drops.
At the moment,Helais confirmed to launch on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5.
Other platforms may possibly be confirmed at a later date.
The same goes for the editions, which are unconfirmed at this time.
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.
