We're stepping into uncharted territory with an unprecedented release happening this August 2023. 'Sea of Stars', an indie RPG that fans of retro gaming will love, is set to make its debut on both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus on the same day. This event marks the first simultaneous launch on both subscription platforms, opening up new possibilities for future game releases.
Drawing inspiration from iconic SNES RPGs like 'Illusion of Gaia' and 'Chrono Trigger', 'Sea of Stars' exudes a nostalgic aura with its stunning retro pixel art style. Brought to us by Sabotage Studio, the same creative minds behind the 2018's acclaimed 'The Messenger', 'Sea of Stars' is a turn-based RPG that revives the charm of classic JRPGs, complete with a Zelda-like top-down perspective.
Sabotage Studio isn't merely rehashing the past; they've stepped up their game by collaborating with legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda, the man behind the unforgettable scores of 'Chrono Trigger', 'Chrono Cross', and 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3'. Given the lofty standards set by Mitsuda, we can anticipate an exquisite, immersive audio experience to accompany our journey in 'Sea of Stars'.
The confirmation of a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass was announced last month, but it was PlayStation's recent Twitter announcement that truly took the gaming world by storm. PlayStation Plus will also be getting 'Sea of Stars' on its launch day, August 29, a first in the history of gaming subscription services.
Details of how this simultaneous launch came to fruition remain a mystery. Generally, day-one releases on one platform's subscription service preclude a concurrent launch on a competitor's service. Yet, in this intriguing situation, we see a glimpse of a future where more titles might launch across multiple subscription services as they gain prominence in the gaming industry.
'Sea of Stars' is entering a highly competitive late August release window, alongside heavy-hitters like EA's 'Immortals of Aveum' and FromSoftware's much-anticipated 'Armored Core 6'. Fellow indie titles 'Goodbye Volcano High' and 'Under the Waves', published by Quantic Dream, will also be sharing its August 29 release date. Even amid such stiff competition, 'Sea of Stars' might just have a unique advantage being the first-ever game to debut on both Game Pass and PS Plus on the same day.
With the stage set for an August 29 release on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, 'Sea of Stars' is ready to capture the hearts of retro RPG fans and set new trends in the gaming world.
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