Microsoft conference shines light on upcoming indie from developer 2 Ton Studios, new gameplay footage and screenshots released
E3 2019 – New publisher Big Sugar (formerly Digital Uppercut) and indie developer 2 Ton Studios are pleased to share the news that upcoming combat adventure, Unto The End, will be available as a day one Game Pass title when it launches on Xbox One later this year.
Unto The End‘s status as a future Game Pass offering was confirmed by Xbox as part of its E3 press briefing. The news was complemented with a brief look at some in-game footage as seen above.
Created by husband and wife development team Stephen Danton and Sara Kitamura under the guise of 2 Ton Studios, Unto The End follows the journey of a humble father as he embarks on an arduous trek to be reunited with his family.
“From the very start we knew we wanted a minimal art style with a side-on presentation, and gameplay that focused on player skill,” explains game designer and animator, Danton. “We also didn’t want to copy-paste an existing game model, or simply make a puzzle-platformer, roguelike, metroidvania or 2D Dark Souls.
“So we spent a lot of time trying out ideas. And although that’s fun, it’s also really scary because there’s not much there to guide you. In the end we landed on a few simple ideas and then spent a bunch of time refining them.
“Unto is a focused experience. It’s handcrafted and values quality over quantity. When it’s all done, we hope players enjoy its challenges and come away feeling a real sense of mastery and accomplishment.”
Key Features
- Nuanced 2D Combat System: Read, react and counter enemy attacks, strike tactically with range weapons, and use opponents against each other as you fight in one-on-one and group battles
- Handcrafted Encounters: The adventure unfolds through a series of carefully crafted multi-stage encounters, each featuring unique opponents with their own history and motivations
- Unforgiving Landscapes: Journey through mountain passes and stark winter forests as you overcome environmental challenges and discover forgotten pathways through a merciless land
In addition to the Xbox One version, Unto The End will also launch on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. Release date is TBA.
Related: UNTO THE END New 2D Cinematic Adventure Coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC
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