Wayfinder Gameplay Unveiled by Digital Extremes and Airship Syndicate
During the State of Play showcase, Digital Extremes, best known for Warframe, alongside Airship Syndicate, the studio behind Darksiders Genesis, unveiled first gameplay footage for their upcoming title Wayfinder. The reveal sets the stage for a highly social, action-packed experience that blends multiplayer combat with role-playing elements and a distinctive cartoon aesthetic.
Wayfinder is described as a multiplayer action RPG with vibrant, stylized visuals. Players will explore a lively world while learning to wield a wide array of skills, including tech-infused mysticism and dark magic. The game emphasizes cooperative play, inviting teams of players to tackle challenges together, customize their characters, and coordinate strategies to overcome threats found in the world of Evenor.
The narrative foundation centers on a world called Evenor, which has been shattered and scattered by chaos. Players join with the Traveler, a source of power that lets them shape the environment and influence outcomes in their ongoing adventures. The experience focuses on cooperation, allowing friends to join forces and manage evolving online adventures through deep customization options. Exploration is paired with resource collection, crafting, and progression systems that reward teamwork and tactical experimentation as players uncover the secrets of the shattered realm.
Wayfinder is being developed for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. While a precise release date has not been announced, the developers have signaled plans for a closed beta, offering a chance for players to test the game prior to a full launch. Interested players can sign up on Steam to be part of the testing phase. The game’s community has already sparked chatter and memes around similar fantasy titles, highlighting the excitement and expectations for Wayfinder as a new evergreen multiplayer option in the genre.
Citation: VG Times