GDC may have been dominated by the reveal of Google’s new foray into the gaming world, but Google wasn’t the only one bringing us all the hype.
Oddworld Inhabitants showed off a a sneak peek of the next game in the beloved franchise – Oddworld: Soulstorm – and it looks like the nostalgia-fuelled romp our inner children are all crying out for.
Oddworld: Soulstorm, which is a direct sequel to 2014’s New ‘n’ Tasty (which was a remake of the first game in the series), is looking like it’s going to have the best bits of what makes the series so great, wrapped up in 2019 textures and graphics.
Over on Twitter, the company confirmed that “it’s a brand new game, a reimagining” and will still include “familiar elements from Exoddus.”
Hey! Oddworld: Soulstorm is the direct sequel to New ‘n’ Tasty. It’s a brand new game, a reimagining. There will be familiar elements from Exoddus, though! ?
— Oddworld (@OddworldInc) March 19, 2019
Check out the trailer in full below!
Jeez this is fantastic! After years of waiting we’re finally starting to get a picture of what this game is gonna be like. I’m very excited to see what you guys have in store for all of us.
— Matt (@hihowyoodoin) March 19, 2019
The Oddworld website reads: “Witness Abe’s horrifying conflict with a terrifying new machination.
“A fresh narrative – a complete story retake inspired by our original tale.
“A big visual and cinematic leap aiming to break new ground for Oddworld.
“Intelligent new mechanics, twisted new devices enabling highly explosive deviousness.
“A dark parable that tells an epic tale of a volatile society pushed to its limits.”
Oddworld: Soulstorm is yet to get itself a fixed release date, but our bodies are ready, Oddworld Inhabitants!
Want another sneak peek at our Oddworld: Soulstorm cinematic? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy! #Soulstorm #UnityatGDC pic.twitter.com/gKxVv5YkPc
— Oddworld (@OddworldInc) March 19, 2019
Featured Image Credit: Oddworld Inhabitants