Alcyone: The Last City Is an Upcoming Sci-Fi Visual Novel with Multiple Endings

Get ready for an immersive journey into the future with Alcyone: The Last City, the much-anticipated sci-fi visual novel from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows. Mark your calendars because the game is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Originally kickstarted in 2017, this game has been years in the making and is finally ready to hit the screens. Upon release, you'll be able to purchase it across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City invites you into a world where survival, power, and consequential choices reign supreme. This expansive interactive novel features a dynamic narrative that shifts with every decision you make, altering paths and outcomes, leading to a variety of endings.

Set in the universe's last refuge after the catastrophic Nihility event that obliterated everything else, Alcyone—now simply referred to as the City—stands as the sole survivor, shielded from the void. For centuries, the Six Ruling Houses have governed, maintaining a semblance of order in a world where death is not always final. Dive deeper into the universe of Alcyone: The Last City with a sneak peek below.

What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?

In Alcyone: The Last City, you embody a rebirth—a new entity with memories downloaded into your consciousness. Your journey allows you to either work within the established system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends. Navigate through a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival, where your choices forge your destiny.

With a sprawling narrative boasting over 250,000 words and branching storylines, your decisions unlock or block pathways, culminating in one of seven distinct endings. The game offers five romance options, including aromantic routes, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that lets you craft a persona that mirrors your choices.

If you're a fan of narrative-rich games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi sagas like Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is sure to captivate you. Stay tuned until the game's release by visiting its Kickstarter page or official website.

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