The narrative-led life-sim game is being developed award-winning indie studio Osmotic Games.
COPENHAGEN – June 3rd 2024 - 5th Planet Games A/S (OAX: 5PG), 5th Planet Games, the video game financier behind hit games like Escape Academy, WrestleQuest, and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, in conjunction with Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform content company, has announced the financing of life-sim game Closer The Distance. The game is being developed by award-winning indie studio Osmotic Games and will be available later this year for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam.
In Closer The Distance, players take on the role of Angela, who recently passed away in a tragic accident. Angela finds herself in limbo from which she can observe the small cozy village of Yesterby that she once lived in. Quickly discovering that she is connected to the residents, Angela decides to help guide these individuals, finding ways to mend their grief over her own death.
”Closer The Distance is a truly unique slice of life simulator, exploring some existential questions about the impact an individual’s life has on others,” said Mark Stanger, CEO, 5th Planet Games. “The team at Osmotic have crafted a compellingly thoughtful narrative, providing players with the tools to interact with a carefully constructed world and truly influence its characters.”
Each character that Angela can interact with is fully simulated, with their own emotional states, wishes, memories, and intertwined relationships with other residents of the town. These complex and narrative rich characters develop over time as they interact with each other, with or without Angela’s guidance.
Through their choices and interactions, players will discover the story of the community of Yesterby and the impact Angela has made on the lives of its diverse cast of characters. Each choice has incredible significance over the rich and poignant narrative that follows, and players will learn that at times, choices made in human relationships can have a deeper impact on your consequences.
About 5th Planet Games
5th Planet Games is a video games financing and publishing company located in Copenhagen, active in games across all global platforms and devices. It has a long and successful history of working with established brands and strong IP. Now, in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, the company has extended access to compelling, global IP such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, and more.
About Skybound Entertainment
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company that houses publishing, gaming, merchandise, and other ventures. The company is responsible for creating television shows such as The Walking Dead and Invincible, as well as publishing successful comic book titles like "Void Rivals." Skybound is dedicated to delivering engaging and captivating stories across various mediums.