Mark your calendars, sci-fi enthusiasts! Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows has just unveiled the release date for the eagerly awaited visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City. The game will launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Initially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, this long-awaited project is finally ready to see the light of day. Upon its release, players will be able to dive into this immersive experience on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City is not just another visual novel; it's a saga of survival, power, and the weight of choices. In this expansive interactive story, every decision you make shapes your journey, altering paths and leading to diverse endings. Set in the last bastion of civilization, known simply as the City, this narrative unfolds after the cataclysmic event called the Nihility, which obliterated everything else in the universe. Protected by its walls from the encroaching void, Alcyone has thrived under the governance of the Six Ruling Houses for centuries. Here, life continues in a unique cycle where death is not always final. Dive deeper into this world with a sneak peek at the visual novel 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, an entity with a clean slate but equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey is one of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. Will you uphold the system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to your advantage? With over 250,000 words of branching narrative, your choices pave the way to one of seven distinct endings. The game also features five romance options, including pathways for those who prefer an aromantic journey. Additionally, a robust RPG-inspired character system allows you to craft a persona that truly mirrors your decisions and actions.

If you're drawn to narrative-rich games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you're a fan of sci-fi literature such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is sure to captivate you. As you eagerly await its release, keep an eye on its Kickstarter page and official website for updates. And don't forget to check out our coverage on the turn-based tactical fantasy game, Songs of Conquest Mobile, for more gaming news.