Cross Code announced developer Radical Fish Games Alabaster Dawnaction RPG featuring an inspired fast-paced combat system Devil May Cry, King of heartsand Cross Code. It will be available for unspecified consoles and PC via Steam. The Demo is scheduled for release in early 2025, followed by Early Access in late 2025.
Here's a review of the game via the Steam page:
About
Alabaster dawn It's an action RPG that builds on the best aspects of Radical Fish Games' previous title Cross Code. An epic story set in a deep and engaging combat system, challenging puzzles and an exciting world ready to explore and discover its secrets.
Nyx's shadow has fallen – turning the world into nothingness and destroying the god and their people. Now Chosen Juno wakes up to an impossible task: bring it all back.
Tyrant Sol, a ruined world
Alone and without the guidance of the gods, Juno awakens to the ruined world she once called home. His mission: Awaken the rest of humanity and rid the world of the Nyx. Only together can the world be rebuilt and only by the power of the chosen can the curse be broken.
But where are the gods? How long has humanity slept and what is the mysterious entity known as Nyx?
With seven unique areas and many secrets to uncover, this massive adventure has a (planned) 30-60 hours of playtime ahead of you. Restore settlements, create trade routes and advance science by helping people. Each major advance will be accompanied by visually changing settlements, opening up new paths and opportunities!
Dance around your enemies
Experience an inspired deep and fast combat system Devil May Cry, King of heartsand Cross Code. Take full control of a total of four elements and eight unique weapons, two of which can be inserted into each element at any time. You will have to use all the weapons and items to fight the many types of enemies found in the game and help in this task. you can change your setup at any time, even during battle!
Unlock Martial Arts in each weapon's skill tree (Yes, it's a skill for each weapon!) Take it all in stride by slaying enemies in style and equipping Divine Arts to each item to unleash powerful spells to finish off even the toughest foes.
Exploration
While the gods were silent, they left many structures and secrets for you to discover. Use your weapons and team members to solve challenging puzzles, parkour along hidden paths, unlock treasure, or simply collect various resources as you explore the world of Tyrant Sol. Treasure found during exploration can contain various rewards, such as new recipes for the cooking system, gems to place on your equipment, upgrade materials, and more. Whatever you do, there will always be help for you or the different communities you meet!
Still can't get some loot? Don't worry, the world map lets you set reminders, fast travel between landmarks/checkpoints, and mark objectives. How much guidance you want is up to you!
An RPG through and through
Alabaster Dawn provides you with many systems to create your main character. Insert stones into weapons and cores to activate powerful spells. These can range from simple stat boosts to situational buffs that change the way you interact with enemies. Expand your available gem slots through the skill tree and craft / upgrade gems through special NPCs called “Artisans”.
You can even upgrade your treatment options! Cook food at rest areas to increase your supply of healing lamps and unlock powerful temporary power-ups. By cooking a wide variety of dishes and using your strength, you will increase your palate level, increasing the impact of your future meals. With so many ingredients at your disposal, it would be a waste not to turn them into a valuable “food experience”!
Watch the announcement trailer below. Check out the first screenshots in the gallery. Visit the official website here.