ION LANDS, in collaboration with publisher 505 Games, has unveiled a gameplay trailer for Nivalis, a cyberpunk open-world life sim set in a sprawling neon city. The project, described by its creators as cloud punk, aims to blend social simulation with a rich, atmospheric world that invites players to shape daily life in a futuristic urban environment.
In Nivalis, players manage their own affairs within a bustling metropolis. The game invites you to open and run venues like restaurants or nightclubs, turning entrepreneurial ambition into in-game progress. Beyond business management, the title promises a broad array of activities: fishing, decorating living spaces, cultivating ingredients, crafting cocktails and meals, and uncovering the personal stories of Nivalis’s residents. Each choice influences relationships, city dynamics, and the player’s standing within the community.
Developers highlight a dynamic day-night cycle and evolving weather as core mechanics, enriching exploration and day-to-day activities. The voxel-based visuals give the city a distinct, blocky aesthetic that emphasizes atmosphere and accessibility while maintaining a modern, sci-fi vibe that resonates with fans of cyberpunk settings.
Steam and the Epic Games Store players can wishlist Nivalis now, signaling strong anticipation from a community eager to dive into a lived-in, autonomous city where personal ventures and social narratives intertwine. The game’s concept—merging entrepreneurial micro-management with broad life-sim possibilities—positions it as a contemporary take on futuristic city-building and social simulation games.
As with many new releases in the North American market, the game’s potential to appeal to players across Canada and the United States hinges on its ability to deliver both accessible entry points and deep, emergent gameplay. Nivalis seems designed to reward experimentation and personal storytelling, offering a flexible sandbox where players can craft their own paths through urban life, nightlife, and neighborhood lore.
Notes: This overview synthesizes the official reveal materials and early coverage, focusing on core gameplay loops, world design, and cosmetic aesthetics that define Nivalis within the cyberpunk genre. [citation]