Developer HomeBearStudio and publisher Hound Picked Games have officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated NAIRI: Rising Tide! Set to launch on PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch on November 14th, 2024, the game is already available for pre-order on Switch, offering an exciting 25% discount (€10.79, $11.99, £9.75) for early adopters.
What to Expect in NAIRI: Rising Tide
Following the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, this new installment promises an even deeper adventure. Nairi’s journey to save her family takes a darker turn as she faces the threats of a corrupt city and a looming apocalyptic prophecy. Players will explore the city of Shirin, encountering a host of new characters alongside returning favorites.
The game’s world has been expanded, with richer hand-drawn artwork and a larger, more interconnected setting that fans of the series will love. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, NAIRI: Rising Tide offers a captivating story full of charming animal and human characters, puzzle-filled dungeons, and a vibrant, colorful world.
New Features and Mechanics
Here’s a quick rundown of the standout features:
- Toolbelt Crafting: Combine items using the new Toolbelt to solve puzzles in unique ways.
- Expanded World and Dungeons: Explore larger, more complex areas with tougher challenges.
- Skip Option: For players more focused on the narrative, dungeons can be skipped.
- Fast-Travel: Avoid tedious backtracking with a fast-travel system that makes navigation easier.
- Improved Hint System: Get hints ranging from small nudges to full puzzle solutions.
- Collectibles and Lore: A revamped Journal keeps track of lore, hints, and a collection of cute figurines and hidden concept art.
Will Nairi Succeed?
As Nairi and her companions brave the dangers of Shirin, they’ll need your wits to navigate intricate puzzle-dungeons and craft solutions using the new mechanics. The stakes are high as they confront the corruption of the city and the apocalyptic prophecy that threatens to destroy everything.
“We were fortunate to be able to work with fewer restraints this time around and are proud of how Rising Tide turned out.”
“HomeBearStudio is beyond excited for NAIRI fans – and any fan of the genre – to finally get their hands on the sequel!” – Joshua van Kuilenburg, HomeBearStudio.
About Hound Picked Games
Hound Picked Games, a subsidiary of global consultancy agency PR Hound, is a company set on helping indie studios realise their full potential releases. It specialises in hand-picking indie games that can benefit from the work of industry experts with over 50 years of experience in the business.
More information: https://www.houndpicked.com