Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated sci-fi visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City, from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows, is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Originally kickstarted back in 2017, this game has been years in the making and is now ready to be enjoyed by fans across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and mobile devices on Android and iOS.
What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?
Alcyone: The Last City delves deep into themes of survival, power, and the impact of your choices. This expansive interactive novel allows your decisions to shape your journey, influencing not just your path but also the ending you achieve.
Set in what's left of the universe, the story unfolds in the last city standing, simply called the City, after the catastrophic event known as the Nihility obliterated everything else at the speed of light. The City, once known as Alcyone, has survived, isolated and protected by its walls from the surrounding void.
Life within Alcyone is governed by the Six Ruling Houses, maintaining order and control over the populace. Here, existence continues with its routines, but with a twist: death isn't always final. Get a sneak peek at what awaits in Alcyone: The Last City below.
What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?
In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a rebirth—a new being with memories downloaded into you. Your journey can lead you to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it for your own ends. The game is rich with political intrigue, betrayal, and the struggle for survival.
With over 250,000 words of narrative that branches based on your choices, your actions unlock or block different paths, culminating in one of seven distinct endings. The game offers five romance options, including pathways for those who prefer aromantic routes, and features a detailed RPG-inspired character system that molds your persona according to your decisions.
If you're a fan of immersive experiences like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi narratives such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is a must-try. While you wait for its release, you can visit its Kickstarter page or the official website for more details.
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