Its the perfect game for players looking to let off some steam in a fantasy world.
Heres everything we know about the upcoming game,Sky Dust.
What is Sky Dust?
Sky Dustis an upcoming side-scrolling,action-adventure,Metroidvania game.
It takes you to a cyberpunk world rendered in pixel art form.
Story
The story ofSky Dustwill take place in acyberpunkuniverse.
The aftermath is a society in chaos, with violence erupting in the underground scene.
But even with a society in chaos, a select few people hold the most power.
They hire mercenaries to do their bidding.
Mercenary jobs vary, but the most popular gig is data trafficking.
This is where you come in, playing the role of a hired gun.
Gameplay
Sky Dustplans to incorporate a stylish, pixelated art design.
Development
Orbit Studio is currently working on developing and publishingSky Dust.
The studio is based in Sao Paulo in Brazil.
This wont be Orbit Studios first rodeo in the gaming world.
They have dabbled in developing games for PC, mobile, and consoles since 2016.
Some of their most notable works includeHaunted House,Forbidden RequiemandRetro Machina.
While a team of less than 10 developers, Orbit Studio is determined to create immersive and engaging worlds.
Their goal is to craft worlds that captivate and challenge the imagination.
Theyve released in-game footage of the combat for the new game.
Trailer
Check out theofficialSky Dustannouncement trailervia YouTube.
It showcases some pretty cool ideas, infusing stylish combat and gorgeous pixel art visuals into the gameplay.
We see the lead usegrappling hooks to close gaps between levels.
He can air-dash and wall-run, too.
Meanwhile, combat appears to take on snappy swordplay.
We seeprecise and perfectly timed parries and strikesthat hopefully will pack a punch to induce satisfying results.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Unfortunately, we dont have a confirmed release date yet.
Neither the trailer norSky Dusts Steam store page give us any hint of when the release window might be.
Steam only says that the release date is to be announced.
Still, at least we know that the upcoming game will be coming to PC platforms via Steam.
Retro Machina wasreleased on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
So, theres a chanceSky Dustwill follow in the same footsteps.
Yet we still cannot be sure until Orbit Studio gives us confirmation.
The same goes for the editions, which, if there are any, remain under wraps for now.
Alternatively, you canfollow the official social handle hereto keep track of new updates.
Orbit Studio has been posting video snippets of their progress on X and LinkedIn.
So, youll always be up to date on new developments whenever they release a new post.
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.
