Alcyone: Last City Sci-Fi Novel with Multiple Endings Launches Soon

Get ready for an immersive sci-fi experience with Alcyone: The Last City, the latest visual novel from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows. Mark your calendars for the official release on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. After years of development, initially kickstarted in 2017, this highly anticipated game is set to launch across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on both Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City isn't just another game; it's a deep dive into survival, power dynamics, and decision-making where your choices shape the narrative. Set in the last bastion of civilization after the catastrophic event known as the Nihility, which obliterated everything at the speed of light, Alcyone stands as the sole survivor, shielded from the void by its protective walls.

For centuries, the Six Ruling Houses have governed the City, maintaining a semblance of order in a world where death isn't always final. Dive into this expansive interactive novel and see how your decisions influence the paths you can explore and the endings you achieve.

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 fresh start but equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey involves navigating the complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. Will you align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends?

With a staggering 250,000 words of branching narrative, your choices will unlock or block different paths, leading to one of seven distinct endings. The game offers five romance options, including aromantic pathways, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that allows you to craft a persona that mirrors your decisions.

If you're a fan of narrative-driven games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi epics such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is a must-play. Keep an eye on its Kickstarter page or official website for more updates until the game's release.

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