MIKE LAIDLAW NARRATES   ETERNAL STRANDS  GAMEPLAY TRAILER FROM XBOX GAMESCOM SHOWCASE ANNOUCING AN EARLY 2025 LAUNCH WITH ENGLISH VOICE CAST REVEAL

Yellow Brick Games :

QUEBEC CITY,  AUGUST 22, 2024 – Yellow Brick Games has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for their debut title Eternal Strands during today’s Xbox Showcase 
at Gamescom.

Narrated by Chief Creative Officer and industry veteran, Mike Laidlaw, the trailer presents a comprehensive overview of what players can come to expect in this third-person action-adventure fantasy game, including a closer look at the game’s signature elemental mechanics, expedition loop, and characters.  

The   studio   took   this   opportunity   to   confirm   that   after   nearly   five   years   of development, Eternal Strands is set to come out ‘Early 2025’.


For press attending Gamescom:

Yellow Brick Games will be there hosting their first hands-on demo from Wednesday, August 21 - Friday, August 23. The Eternal Strands demo is reserved exclusively for press and accredited influencers, with the possibility for on-site interviews. The demo will be held in the business area, at the Quebec booth (Hall 3.2 F-019g E-018g).

There are still a small handful of appointments available. You can book a demo session by replying to this email and ccing [email protected] with your on-site availability. A member of the team will get back to you. 


Action-Packed Gameplay with a Fully Interactive World

This latest trailer shows that players’ creativity and reactivity will be put to the test as they venture into the Enclave. With the ability to climb everything and interact with almost every facet of the world through temperature and forces, players will need to find innovative ways to maneuver through various environments that have been unpredictably affected by extreme weather events – from a flash freeze hitting the lush forest of Glintwood Hollow, to a heat wave spreading across the imposing architectural ruins of Upper Dynevron. The real challenge of Eternal Strands, however, lies in defeating the nine towering bosses that freely roam the Enclave.

Once awakened, the newly revealed Epic, the Ark of the Stricken Earth, is a formidable adversary with its kinetic powers. Harvesting strands from these giant enemies will allow players to harness new magical abilities as they advance in their journey. Epics wander freely and change day to day between the various maps, all connected by a central hub: the basecamp. There, players can craft and reforge their gear, weave new powers into their Mantle, or learn more about the realm. Choosing and customizing gear wisely is crucial, but mastering the synergies between steel, frost, flame, and kinetic magic is key to success in battles.


“We are breaking a lot of traditional conventions and giving the tools to the player to overcome the challenges in front of them however they see fit," says Jeff Skalski, Executive Producer and COO at Yellow Brick Games. "Take our Ice Wall power for example. Sure, you can cast it to pin enemies in place, but you can also use it to create an ice shield against a drake’s breath or carve an ice path safely through a burning forest. Perhaps one of my favorite uses is while climbing an epic and casting ice on its hands so it can’t grab Brynn thus buying her time for a critical blow. Well, that is until it manages to crush the ice in its hand by using its sheer strength or melt it through other means.”

The Weaverband - English Voice Cast Revealed

The trailer also revealed the weaverband—Brynn’s unique skilled basecamp characters. Behind these distinct characters, you will hear the voices of famous actors known for their roles in various games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Baldur’s Gate 3, Stellar Blade, and TV series such as Wednesday and Sex Education.

These fully voice-acted companions, with whom players will be able to forge bonds, will help Brynn gear up for her expeditions and guide her along her journey to uncovering the mysteries of the Enclave, a magical and unpredictable land once a thriving center of magic, now left in ruins. Who knows what might be hiding in these undiscovered lands...

“We started development on Eternal Strands with a gameplay-first philosophy," says Mike Laidlaw, Chief Creative Officer at Yellow Brick Games. "The fantastic world of the Enclave was built with that in mind and gives players a sandbox full of flammable, breakable, launchable, and sometimes-explosive ingredients alongside massive creatures to test our player's creativity. From that starting point, we put together a fun, adventure-filled story to tie those experiences together."

Eternal Strands seamlessly integrates epic battles, a richly woven story, and innovative gameplay, offering a unique experience for those who crave both thrilling combat and engaging storytelling. Take up the mantle in Eternal Strands.

Eternal Strands is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2025. 
Available for wishilist on all platforms now:

 

For more information, please visit: www.eternalstrandsgame.com


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About Yellow Brick Games 
Yellow Brick Games, which was founded in Quebec City, Canada, in February 2020 by Thomas Giroux (CEO), Jeff Skalski (COO, Executive Producer), Mike Laidlaw (Chief Creative Officer) and Frédéric St-Laurent B. (Game Director) is an independent studio dedicated to creating high-quality original titles combining innovative gameplay and intriguing new worlds. The studio leverages the founders’ vast experience in the production of world-renowned franchises through an agile and human approach, which brings game production back to the pure and simple pleasures of crafting original and exciting experiences for the most demanding players. Yellow Brick Games now employs 68 developers between their Quebec City and Montreal offices.  
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