☵ HIRAETH game Press Kit

Game Pitch: Hiraeth

Introduction

• Title: Hiraeth
• Genre: Sci-fi, survival, RPG
• Platforms: Windows, SteamOS, Linux, macOS, consoles (future)
• Description: Hiraeth is a captivating sci-fi adventure where you uncover the mysteries of an abandoned colony on the desolate, alien planet Ahra Prime.

Story

• Starting Situation: You arrive on Ahra Prime, a devastated planet full of puzzles and dangers.
• Game Modes: Sandbox (endless) and Revelations (narrative).

Gameplay Mechanics

• Survival Mechanics: Manage hunger, dehydration, health, and equipment durability.
• Crafting and Upgrading: Find resources, craft essential gear, and upgrade your EVA suit.
• Vehicles: Use vehicles to travel between distant locations.

Why Single Player?

• Immersive Story: Focusing on a single-player experience allows for a more immersive and engaging narrative.

Additional Information from Steam

• Release Date: 2024
• Developer/Publisher: Jade Horse
• Key Features: Hand-crafted open world, dynamic weather, progressive skills, and perks.

Game Pitch Extended: Hiraeth

1. Introduction

• Title: Hiraeth
• Genre: Sci-fi, survival, RPG
• Platforms: Windows, SteamOS, Linux, macOS, consoles (future)
• Description: Hiraeth is a captivating sci-fi adventure where you uncover the mysteries of an abandoned colony on the desolate, alien planet Ahra Prime.

2. Story

• Starting Situation: You arrive on Ahra Prime, a devastated planet full of puzzles and dangers.
• Main Characters: Player, Charon (mysterious guide), possibility to cooperate with an odd sponge or an advanced droid.
• Game Modes: Sandbox (endless) and Revelations (narrative).

3. Gameplay Mechanics

• Survival Mechanics: Manage hunger, dehydration, health, and equipment durability.
• Crafting and Upgrading: Find resources, craft essential gear, and upgrade your EVA suit.
• Skill Development: Gain skills and bonuses that improve your chances of survival.
• Time and Weather: Weather effects influence fatigue and item durability.
• Vehicles: Use vehicles to travel between distant locations.

4. Goals and Objectives

• Game Goal: Survive and uncover the mysteries of Ahra Prime.
• Short-term Objectives: Find resources, avoid dangers, discover secrets, upgrade equipment.

5. Unique Features

• Handcrafted World: Explore the planet in search of resources, avoiding environmental hazards and predators.
• Deep Survival Mechanics: Manage hunger, dehydration, health, and equipment durability.
• Skill Development: Gain skills and bonuses that improve your chances of survival.
• Dynamic Weather Effects: Weather impacts fatigue and item durability.
• Vehicles: Use vehicles to travel between distant locations.

6. Why Single Player?

• Immersive Story: Focusing on a single-player experience allows for a more immersive and engaging narrative where the player is the central character.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to create a more detailed world full of mysteries and surprises to discover.
• Personal Adventure: Single-player gameplay provides a personal adventure where the player’s decisions and actions directly affect the story’s progression.