Alcyone: Last City Sci-Fi Novel with Multiple Endings Unveiled

Get ready, sci-fi fans! The long-awaited visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City, developed by Australian indie creator Joshua Meadows, is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Initially kickstarted through a successful 2017 Kickstarter campaign, this game has been years in the making and is now ready to hit the shelves across multiple platforms. You'll be able to dive into this immersive experience on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City is not just any visual novel; it's a narrative powerhouse centered on survival, power, and consequential decision-making. In this expansive interactive novel, every choice you make shapes your journey and leads to different paths and endings. Set in the last remaining city in the universe, Alcyone—or simply, the City—survived the catastrophic Nihility that obliterated civilization at the speed of light. Protected by its walls from the void, the City is ruled by the Six Ruling Houses, maintaining a semblance of order in a world where death is not always final. Dive deeper into the universe of Alcyone: The Last City with a look at the trailer below.

What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?

In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a "rebirth," a character with a clean slate but equipped with downloaded memories. Your role allows you to either support the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends. The game is steeped in political intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for survival. With an extensive narrative of over 250,000 words, your choices significantly alter the storyline, leading to one of seven distinct endings. The game also features five romance options, including paths for aromantic players, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that reflects your in-game decisions.

If you're drawn to immersive narrative games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if sci-fi epics like Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star are your jam, Alcyone: The Last City should be on your radar. While you wait for the game's release, keep an eye on its Kickstarter page or visit the official website for more updates.

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