As the Game Developers Conference 2025 drew to a close in San Francisco, the Future Game Show Spring Showcase, held online this mid-March 2025, revealed several independent productions that are still little known to the general public. Among them, WILL: Follow the Light, a video game developed by TomorrowHead Studio, resurfaced with a new trailer. The game, first announced at Gamescom 'sOpening Night Live in August 2024, is scheduled for release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series this year.
"Immerse yourself in a realistic, solo, first-person journey to the harsh northern latitudes, where you navigate endless waters in search of a way to reunite with those you love. Will you follow the light?".
Players take on the role of Will, a lighthouse keeper living on an isolated island in the North Seas, who is forced to search for his son after a disaster strikes his hometown. The title takes a narrative approach, with phases of exploration, puzzle-solving and monohull navigation. The studio promises immersion enhanced byUnreal Engine 5 capabilities and environments inspired by regions around the Arctic Circle.
The game's storyline focuses on the protagonist's quest for truth and the mysteries surrounding his family. "The further you investigate, the more questions you'll ask yourself: what revelations hide your link with your own father? Where is your beloved wife? What happened to your family?" reads the official description. Travel in the game takes in a deserted island, a ruined town and a mountain range to be explored by sled dogs.
Last but not least, WILL: Follow the Light boasts a carefully crafted soundscape, thanks in particular to music composed by Jamie Dean. The studio states that the game is inspired by works such as Alan Wake and Firewatch, and that it will feature"realistic navigation and sled dog mechanics", "immersive puzzles"as well as "great staging moments", as indicated by our Xboxgen colleagues. All we can do now is wait for a release date!
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