The latest update for the game Dustborn focuses on its upcoming release on August 20, 2024, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X. The game is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure developed by Red Thread Games and published by Spotlight by Quantic Dream.
In Dustborn, players take on the role of Pax, an exile and con artist with the ability to weaponize language. The game invites players on a road trip across a divided America, where they must transport a mysterious package while building relationships with a diverse crew of characters, each with unique abilities (Steam Store) (Gematsu) (GodisaGeek).
Key features of the game include:
- The Power of Words: The game explores the concept of using words as weapons. Players craft new words to influence conversations and manipulate situations, adding a unique twist to gameplay (WeAreTheDustBorn) (Gematsu).
- Diverse Cast and Crew Management: Players will assemble and manage a team of misfit characters, each with their stories and personalities. The interactions and relationships within this group are central to the narrative (Steam Store) (GodisaGeek).
- Dynamic Road Trip Experience: The journey takes players across an alternate-history America with various locations to explore, each offering unique challenges and storylines. The game blends action, exploration, and puzzle-solving, enriched by a graphic-novel-inspired art style (Gematsu) (GodisaGeek).
- Unique Gameplay Mechanics: Beyond dialogue, the game features action-packed sequences, such as fighting with weaponized words and performing as a punk-rock band, adding depth and variety to the experience (Steam Store) (Gematsu) (GodisaGeek).
A physical edition will be released alongside the digital version, including special items like postcards, a map, a prequel comic book, and stickers (GodisaGeek).
For more details, you can visit the official site or Steam.
