It’s time to embark upon an unforgettable journey as you explore the mysteries of the Forbidden Islands alongside the recently shipwrecked Kara. How will you survive the unknown environment in Windbound on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC?
A beautiful rogue-like third-person survival-crafting RPG-adventure, Windbound is fuelled by activities such as hunting, exploration and crafting. You’ll take over the role of Kara, who has been caught in the middle of a terrible storm and split from her tribe. With no boat, no food or tools at hand, just the will and skill to thrive, this beautiful island’s rich resources are your only hope. Karaa must learn to adapt and survive in an unfamiliar, yet idyllic, setting – the Forbidden Islands.
It’s an experience which looks to take the survival genre in a new direction, focusing on nomadic hunting and exploration, while also including custom boat building possibilities and some immersive tactile sailing. As a result, Windbound aims to provide endless replayability options; mainly thanks to the procedural world, dynamic wildlife and modular boat crafting.
Want to know more? Then why not have a gander at our Windbound review, which could help make your mind up about a potential purchase. If suitably convinced, you’ll be able to buy it from the Xbox Store – and the digital stores for the other major platforms – right now for £24.99.
To coincide with the launch of Windbound, Deep Silver have also released a six-minute developer diary-style trailer for your viewing pleasure. It features gameplay and interviews with key members of the development team, 5 Lives Studios, providing the inside scoop on how Windbound was made. So, give it a watch and tell us if you’ll be picking up the game via the comments section below.
Game Description:
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise. With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures. Whilst exploring further islands and the scattered ruins across their lands, secrets of the past and glimpses of the future are revealed. Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.
