Summary
Radical Fish Games, the studio behind the hit 2018 gameCrossCode, has revealed more details about its newest project. Originally titledProject Terra,Radical Fish Games has now officially announced the name and released a reveal trailer for theCrossCodesuccessor,Alabaster Dawn.
In 2018, Radical Fish Games released the action RPGCrossCodefor PC.CrossCodewas later released for consoles including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game was set in the distant future and featured a retro-inspired art style with incredibly smooth and satisfying physics.CrossCodewas well received by players, earning several awards and currently boasting a 94% positive review rating on Steam.
With the success ofCrossCode, Radical Fish Games began development on another project, Project Terra, a few years ago.In the latest update on the project, the team revealed the new title’s official name and released the first official trailer.Alabaster Dawnwill be another top-down 2.5D action RPG featuring a similar retro art style asCrossCode.Players will solve intricate puzzles, battle enemies in a deeply engaging combat system, and unravel the secrets of a deep and compelling story withinAlabaster Dawn.
CrossCode Creators Announce New Project, Alabaster Dawn
Alabaster Dawnis set to build upon the best aspects of the studio’s previous game, as the artwork, combat, and overall aesthetic of the game areincredibly similar to that ofCrossCodebut with a higher level of polish. InAlabaster Dawn,players will take on the role of Juno, the Outcast Chosen, and attempt to awaken the rest of humanity and the gods after the falling of the Shadow of Nyx. Players will have to rebuild settlements, advance science, and open new and interesting paths in the massive world around them, all while exploring the various structures and secrets scattered throughout the title to figure out where the gods have gone.
Although only the first few hours of gameplay are completed,Alabaster Dawnis set to have a public demo released in early 2025 on Steam. The game is currently available to wishlist on Steam and Radical Fish Games will have a booth at this year’s Gamescom with an updated demo ofAlabaster Dawnfor players to try out. Alongside this, Radical Fish Games is considering releasing the game in early access in late 2025, similar to what they did with the release ofCrossCode.Regardless, players will haveanother epic retro-style action RPG gameto look forward to in the near future.
CrossCode
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This retro-inspired 2D Action RPG might outright surprise you. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.CrossCode is all about how it plays! That’s why there is a free Steam demo! Go give it a try! Take the best out of two popular genres, find a good balance between them and make a great game. That’s what CrossCode does. You get the puzzles of Zelda-esque dungeons and are rewarded with the great variety of equipment you know and love from RPGs. During the fast-paced battles you will use the tools you find on your journey to reveal and exploit the enemies' weaknesses and at the same time will be able to choose equipment and skills for a more in-depth approach in fighting your enemies.Dive into a massive adventure with a playtime of around 30-80 hoursExplore a large world with 7 unique areas and hidden secrets all over the placeFight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fightsEnter 7 expansive dungeons, all with with unique themes and puzzle mechanics
