Fallen Fates Announced: Hibernian Workshop Unveils Top-Down Action RPG for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Hibernian Workshop, the acclaimed indie studio behind Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion, has officially unveiled its latest project: Fallen Fates.

The new action RPG is set to launch on both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, expanding the developer’s partnership with Nintendo’s eShop platform.

Fallen Fates delivers a compelling top-down action RPG experience, brought vividly to life with hand-drawn pixel art and a focus on fast-paced, strategic combat.

The game transports players to Tellus, a once magical world now threatened by catastrophic events.

As mysterious crystals plummet from the sky, causing chaos and summoning otherworldly creatures, civilization is driven to the brink.

In a last-ditch effort to defend what remains, humans merge with magical beings to create hybrid warriors, standing as the final guardians of their world. Players will explore the devastated yet enchanting realm of Tellus, journeying across diverse landscapes that range from scorched deserts and abandoned ruins to sprawling plains and fortified strongholds.

Exploration is non-linear, encouraging players to uncover secrets, scale heights for a panoramic view, use mobility tools like dashing and grappling hooks, and engage in dynamic traversal across vast open areas. Taking center stage are the protagonists Arven, a skilled human Ranger with a relentless drive to grow stronger, and Kat, an ethereal entity introduced to the material world for the first time.

Uniquely, these two characters are fused into a single entity, combining their abilities and perspectives.

Throughout the adventure, players can customize both heroes’ physical and magical skills, tailoring their playstyle through a variety of upgrades and crafting enhancements to conquer progressively intense combat challenges. The fusion of Arven and Kat’s identities isn’t only key to mastering their abilities, but also vital to the narrative.

Players will delve into an "inner realm," nurturing the bond between the mind and body to unlock new powers and forgotten memories, fostering growth beyond combat. Fallen Fates features a cast of memorable characters—each with distinct personalities and backstories—brought to life through meticulously crafted pixel art cinematics.

The game aims to deliver an emotionally resonant tale, with storytelling woven through every encounter and environment. To support development and broaden its ambitious vision, Hibernian Workshop has announced that a Kickstarter campaign for Fallen Fates will commence in September 2024.

A trailer previewing the game’s stunning art style and adrenaline-pumping gameplay has also been released, generating buzz among fans of the indie action RPG scene. With a track record of acclaimed indie titles like Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion, Hibernian Workshop’s move to embrace both current- and next-generation Nintendo hardware marks an important milestone.

As anticipation builds for ongoing Nintendo Switch 2 news, Fallen Fates stands poised to be a standout eShop release for fans of deep, visually arresting RPGs.

Stay tuned for more coverage as the game approaches its Kickstarter campaign and eventual launch on Nintendo Switch platforms.

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