Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2021 recap
Video game publisher Annapurna Interactive held a showcase on the 29th of July 2021, in which they announced games, updates and more.
The main part of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase revolved around the cyberpunk exploration cat game ‘’Stray’’ and an expansion and a Switch release for ‘’Outer Wilds’’.
Stray
Indeed, Stray was announced in 2020 at Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event, however, the AI showcase gave us an extra look and a release date for the highly anticipated game. In the BlueTwelve Studio game, you play as a stray cat trying to figure how to escape an android filled world. Stray seems to combine moments of peaceful tranquillity, problem-solving, and some not so friendly encounters to create a fun and atmospheric game. The game will be released on PS4, PS5 and PC in 2022! The team explained that they do not want to comprise quality or the team’s health.
Outer Wilds
The critically acclaimed 2019 sci-fi action-adventure game was also featured at the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2021 with news of a Nintendo Switch release date. The announcement revealed that the release would be around October 2021. More importantly, creative director Alex Beachum announced a “first and only expansion” for the game called Echoes of the Eye. This expansion will be released on September 28th.
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The Artful Escape
The Artful Escape is a musical adventure game set to be released on September 9th for Xbox One, Series X/S, Game Pass and PC. It also has a star-studded voice acting cast, with names such as Jason Schwartzman, Lena Heady, Mark strong and Carl Weathers.
Neon White
Ben Esposito says Neon White is a game for freaks. He wanted to create a cult game like the cult games that influenced him. Neon white is a first-person shooter that revolves around speedrunning. Ben Esposito released a trailer at the Annapurna interactive Showcase 2021 which shows off some unique game mechanics as well as teasing a winter release for PC and Nintendo Switch.
A Memoir Blue
A literal change of pace from the last game. A Memoir Blue is an indie title created by Cloisters. It’s an aquatic-themed game in which you get to explore a beautiful narrative around family. Set to be released on Xbox, Playstation, Steam, Nintendo Switch and IOS at later date.
Storyteller
The next game on the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2021 list is Storyteller, a unique indie puzzle game. The game gives players the tools to weave their own stories. The only requirement is that the story fits the title.
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Solar Ash
Solar Ash is making its way to PS5, PS4 and PC on October 26th. Heart Machine published a trailer revealing a beautiful fast-paced game. Sure to impress many.
Unannounced Projects
The Annapurna interactive Showcase also delivered on future projects. They are teaming with the likes of Jessica Mak (Everyday Shooter), No Code (Observation) and Outerloop Games (Falcon Age) on future projects we know little about yet.
The 2021 Showcase also had the creator of The Stanley Parable, Davey Wreden, along with co-creator of Gone Home, Tacoma Karla Zimonja, and Minecraft composer C418, Daniel Rosenfeld drinking tea and casually announcing a new studio called Ivy Road. Now, this is something to look out for.
Skin Deep
Finally, Skin Deep was announced. Set to be released at a later date on Steam, it’s all about hunting space pirates and shooting guns. The twist is the mechanics centred around a sneeze meter and gross physical problems (like being smelly, body injuries…).
Platform Updates
Asides from all these game releases and upcoming projects. There were also platform updates: The Pathless is coming to Steam on November 16, What Remains of Edith Finch is headed to iOS on August 16, I Am Dead arriving on PS5, PS4, and Xbox on August 9 and Telling Lies and Gorogoa are both headed to Xbox GamePass “soon”.
That’s it for the recap of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2021. We’re excited to see what all these games have to offer and hope you are too.
