After the surprise reveal at GDC 2019 of Oddworld Inhabitants’ return to the Oddworld series, the devs have released a brand-new teaser trailer for Oddworld: Soulstorm. In addition, several publications have released previews for the game.
Here’s the gist of what’s been revealed so far:
- Oddworld: Soulstorm is a 2.5D action adventure game that can be approached either stealthily or aggressively.
- Soulstorm is less of a remake, and more of a complete do-over of Abe’s Exoddus, the 1998 sequel to the first game.
- The environment has multiple layers and NPCs going about their routines.
- The game will have a new system built around crafting objects for puzzle-solving and combat.
- Weapons are consumer products redone into firearms.
- The plot revolves around “Soulstorm Brew,” an energy drink with an evil purpose that will unfold over the course of the campaign.
- Ammo can have unique traits.
- The first playthrough should take 12 to 15 hours. Completionists who want to replay and collect everything can expect up to 100 hours, according to Oddworld Inhabitants co-founder Lorne Lanning.
- The game is aiming for a $40 price point.
The game is expected on consoles and PC in 2020.