Developer Sway State Games has unveiled an exciting new project titled *Into a Hearth Yonder*, a cozy creature-collecting MMO-lite game designed for PC, slated for release next year. This charmingly colorful game invites players to embark on adventures in the enchanting world of Viteria, either solo or with friends, accompanied by delightful automata companions. These little helpers augment various gameplay aspects, enhancing activities such as combat, farming, fishing, mining, and crafting. Chris O'Kelly, head of Sway State Studios, shares, "We thought it would be fun to embody player stats and skills as cute, Tamagotchi-like automata. You take joy in collecting and caring for them, and in return, they enhance your exploration of Viteria, improve your quality of life, and empower you to lean fully into your favorite playstyle."
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O'Kelly further describes the game's ethos, stating, "We aimed to lay out a cozy table of adventure, to explore at your own pace, with plenty of building, crafting, exploration, and magic. 'Survival' but with less struggle - just a worry-free deceleration, really." This approach ensures that players can enjoy a relaxed and immersive experience without the typical pressures of survival games.
The development team behind *Into a Hearth Yonder* brings a wealth of experience from notable titles such as *Divinity: Original Sin*, *Dying Light 2*, *Harold Halibut*, and *Horizon: Call of the Mountain*. If you're intrigued by the concept and eager to learn more, you can wishlist *Into a Hearth Yonder* on Steam to stay updated on its progress.