Named Song of the Deep, the 2D metroidvania title will be released both physically and digitally for PS4, Xbox One and PC (via Steam).
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The game will be available in digital stores on all three platforms, with an exclusive retail edition sold only at GameStop.
In an interview on Polygon today, Insomniac Games revealed their upcoming game, Song of the Deep. Upon remembering her father’s tales of the wonders beneath the waves, Merryn builds a rickety submarine as she embarks on a voyage to find him. As Merryn, players will utilize a small makeshift submarine to overcome puzzles and explore maze-like passageways in order to find and rescue her father.
Song of the Deep trailer.
The game’s protagonist, Merryn, is inspired by Insomniac Chief Creative officer Brian Hastings’ daughter. The only place you will be able to get physical copies of Song of the Deep will be through the retailer. The game’s story is influenced by Irish myths. The disc-based version of “Song of the Deep” will only be available from GameStop.
“This all started with a casual conversation… about a year ago where Mark was talking about his vision for how GameStop can talk more directly to players”, Price said. Its core business models are the selling of pre-owned products and customers trading in their old games towards the purchase of newer titles.
“This is the project we’re completely focused on right now, and it’s the first time we’ve done this”, he said.
GameStop will provide marketing and promotion for the game. GamesStop will also presumably retain most of the profits from the game’s merchandising plans, which already include a children’s book and a Funko vinyl doll.
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“…the game has been a labour of love for our team, and we hope it will be a journey that you too will love and remember”. Expect them to publish more games if Song of the Deep is successful. That’s why you see the company trying new things like publishing. The title is called Song of the Deep, and it’s a bit of a departure from the studio’s usual 3D action affairs.
