Update News
Phoning Home Release Date
BERLIN - Jan. 9, in the year of our Lord 2017
- Phoning Home, an exploration game that follows a robot's crash
landing on an unknown planet and attempt to make contact with
his native world, will land on Steam Feb. 7 for Windows with Mac
and Linux versions coming at a later date.
Players guide ION, a small android exploring a massive alien
world, as he uncovers the mysterious cause of his wreck. ION's
dangerous search results in encounters with towering wildlife,
remnants of ancient civilizations and harsh elements like
scorching deserts and bitter cold plains.
Early in his journey ION meets ANI, a smaller robot that becomes
a constant companion. ANI's sharpshooting provides a robot
leg-up in combat and keeps colossal enemies at bay while ION's
greater mobility helps the pair traverse the strange landscape.
Only together can the team overcome nearly impossible odds.
ION will shield ANI from treacherous beasts and unforgiving
hazards as she becomes more vulnerable to the relentless
elements. Keeping the team safe by discovering and sometimes
creating safe paths through the world, while outwitting the
planet's inhabitants and gathering resources to craft tools to
return home will be the key to survival and triumph.
Phoning Home features captivating visuals that blend familiar
elements of our own world with strange creatures, fantastic
surroundings and intriguing mystery. Weather and daylight follow
realistic cycles, making the frigid peaks, lush forests and
other areas players explore feel truly alive.
"Phoning Home's enormous open-world is full of surprises and
provides players a true sense of adventure," said Marko
Dieckmann, founder, ION LANDS. "This combination of exploration
and survival games will keep gamers on their toes as they embark
on a journey like none other."
No word on a physical copy of this game at this time. Families
are required to pay for Internet usage fees to download this
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