This sequel to viral hit BOKURA soars through the stars today - bring a friend!
January 16, 2025
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Kodansha :
TOKYO – Jan. 16, 2025 – BOKURA: planet, the collaborative planetary journey requiring two human players developed by tokoronyori and publisher Kodansha Creators’ Lab, journeys to the great beyond in today’s new demo on PC via Steam ahead of launch on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
A spaceship malfunction sends two criminally convicted cosmonauts careening toward an unfamiliar red planet. Grab a friend and work together to solve co-op-only puzzles in a separate, standalone story fully distinct from BOKURA: planet’s upcoming launch.
Though both explorers occupy the same space, reality manifests differently on each player’s screen. Communicate the intricacies of each player’s world via voice chat to successfully maneuver through each stage, where both realms affect each other in various ways.
Can a fellow felon be trusted? In a twist on BOKURA’s classic team-based puzzle solving, both players receive secret objectives unbeknownst to their partners, which must remain hidden at all costs. Communicate, coordinate, and even coax your opportunistic ally into helping further your agenda.
Cooperation and confrontation alike await at every obstacle. Navigate the added tension of hidden intentions with the new “push” action that can be used to interfere with the opponent's play… or to shove them off cliffs.
“BOKURA was both a game and a bonding experience. BOKURA: planet continues in the same footsteps with the added twist of potential backstabbing,” says tokoronyori, creator of BOKURA: planet. “By adding an element of tension and constant questioning of teammates' intentions, fans of the first title will enjoy a brand new experience. We encourage all players to lend their voice to development by giving feedback after trying the demo!”
BOKURA: planet crashlands on PC via Steam on Thursday, April 24, with language support for English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (Spain).
For more information, follow Tokonyori on Twitter and check out the Kodansha Creators’ Lab website.
About tokoronyori
Known for his unusual visual creations, distinctive world-building and deeply emotional stories within his games, tokoronyori first introduced his peculiar style with Farewell Planet, a game filled with mysteries where robots believe they are human.
Tokoronyori creates memorable gaming experiences by incorporating specific mechanics only gaming can bring. BOKURA is published as part of the Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab project.
About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab
Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company's goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.
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