Today, together with developer [i][b]Tiny Roar[/b][/i], we are delighted to reveal the release date of our highly anticipated [b]3D action-adventure RPG, XEL[/b], along with a new cinematic trailer previewing the game’s plot. Crash landing on [b]PC here on Steam[/b] and on [b]July 12, 2022[/b], [b]XEL[/b] tells the epic sci-fi journey of [i]Reid[/i], a young woman who becomes stranded on a strange and exotic alien world. Together with her spirited sidekick [i]Chap[/i], [i]Reid[/i] must utilize her ability to jump through space and time to discover the dark secrets of the planet on which she’s landed, and what her connection is to it. [b]Too excited to wait until July? Luckily, the first 30 minutes of this space odyssey can be played on here on Steam as a free demo.[/b] [previewyoutube=gqWVccct2yQ;full][/previewyoutube] Spaceship-wrecked on the striking, alien world of [b]XEL[/b], [i]Reid[/i] must venture out and begin to piece together her broken memories. A callback to old-school top-down RPGs, [b]XEL[/b] evokes the nostalgic spirit of classic Zelda titles. A true passion project from the devs, the world of [b]XEL[/b] merges familiar ideas with updated mechanics, all woven together in an intense sci-fi mystery. The planet [b]XEL[/b] holds a sinister secret, with darkness lurking across space and time. Aid [i]Reid[/i] in solving the mystery of her history, lest both her and the world she’s somehow connected to be doomed. [h3]Key Features of XEL:[/h3] [list][*] [b]Old School Meets New School:[/b] Retro meets modern in a classic top-down RPG gameplay style, and a well-crafted combat system comprised of different attacks, dodging, parrying, and clever gadgets [*] [b]Adventure Through Space and Time:[/b] Explore the mysterious world of [b]XEL[/b] and uncover its dark past, utilizing mind-bending time travel to unlock the secrets of the mysterious land [*] [b]A Timeless Audiovisual Experience:[/b] Composed by Gidon Wolff, [b]XEL[/b] offers a timeless soundtrack complemented by vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate indie team[/list] [h2]XEL launches on Windows PC via Steam and GOG July 12, 2022, followed by the launch on Nintendo Switch July 14, 2022. The grandiose adventure will launch on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Playstation 4/5 later this year. [/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3197004739456863062 [h3]Want to learn more about XEL?[/h3] Find more in-depth details in our latest Devlogs and Dev Diary, here on Steam: [list][*] [u]New XEL Dev Diary: Go Behind the Scenes of our Sci-fi Puzzle-Adventure XEL![/u] [list][*] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3117049982315558020[/list] [*] [u]XEL devlog #1: The development of XEL's protagonist Reid:[/u] [list][*] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/5167312537217504247[/list] [*] [u]XEL devlog #2: The 6 Pillars of Gameplay[/u] [list][*] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3119301148804752099[/list] [*] [u]XEL devlog #3: Gadgets, Concepts, Inspirations - The video-devlog![/u] [list][*] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3191370791151511942[/list] [*] [u]XEL Devlog #4: Level Design Philosophy[/u] [list][*] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3197004739456863062 [/list][/list]