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

Get ready, sci-fi fans! Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows has unveiled the release date for the highly anticipated visual novel Alcyone: The Last City. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. After years of development and a successful Kickstarter campaign launched back in 2017, this game is finally set to launch. When it does, you'll be able to purchase it across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City is not just another visual novel; it's an immersive journey into a world where survival, power, and the impact of your choices shape the narrative. This game offers a massive, interactive story where the paths you choose and the endings you reach depend entirely on your decisions.

The setting is the last city in the universe, Alcyone, which stands alone after the catastrophic event known as the Nihility obliterated everything else at the speed of light. This city, now simply called the City, has been the sole survivor, protected by its walls from the void beyond. For centuries, it has been governed by the Six Ruling Houses, maintaining a semblance of order and control. In this world, life goes on, but death isn't always the end. Dive into this unique universe and see what awaits you in Alcyone: The Last City.

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

In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a 'rebirth'—a character with a clean slate but equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey involves navigating the complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. You have the freedom to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends.

With a staggering 250,000 words of branching narrative, every decision you make will open or close potential paths, leading to one of seven distinct core endings. The game also offers five romance options, including pathways for those who prefer an aromantic journey. Furthermore, it features a deep RPG-inspired character system, allowing you to craft a persona that genuinely reflects your choices.

If you enjoy narrative-driven games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or are a fan of sci-fi literature such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is sure to captivate you. While you await the game's release, you can visit its Kickstarter page or official website for more information.

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