Okomotive, the developer behind the FAR series, has revealed its brand new adventure title, Herdling, providing gamers with a brand new adventure.
Okomotive & Panic are set to debut Herdling in the realm of gaming. The title revolves around the adventure of making an expedition with “a herd of loveable beasts,” encountering several mysteries and surprising obstacles in the journey to reach a mystery on the summit. According to developers, the main idea behind Herdling is to provide gamers with an immersive experience that is relatable not just to the users but to the actual creators themselves. Here’s how representatives from both Okomotive & Panic express their optimism towards the upcoming title:
“With Herdling we wanted to start a new kind of adventure, not only for the players, but also for us. To create the herd of beasts and their mountainous world was an ambitious challenge for us, and we enjoyed every step of that journey,” said Co-Founders Don Schmocker and Goran Saric.
Nick Suttner, Panic’s Director of Publishing, also stated: “The FAR games are moody, moving masterpieces as far as we’re concerned, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to work with Okomotive on their brand-new adventure. Herdling feels like a return to the scale and fidelity of something like Firewatch for us, so it’s really exciting to have it in our lineup. We’re huge fans of games like Inside and The Last Guardian – stirring, solo adventures that really communicate a sense of awe, loneliness, and a particular brand of companionship.”
-Nick Suttner, Panic’s Director of Publishing.
Okomotive’s newest title surely has fans waiting out, given the initial glimpses that show that the “herding” experience has gotten a lot more enticing. Here is how Herdling is expected to play out for fans:
- Guide, protect, and fall in love with a motley herd of Calicorns
- Traverse stunning mountainscapes, fog-wreathed forests, snowy plateaus, and forgotten valleys
- Hone your herding skills as you navigate a wide range of challenges, threats, and light
environmental puzzles - Feel the rush of the mountain air alongside your herd in exhilarating stampede sequences
- An emotional, wordless tale of trust, survival, and companionship during a great crossing
through a fallen world
In terms of the release of the title, Okomotive x Panic is expected to showcase the behind-the-scenes look at the Panic Games Showcase, which is set to be held by August 27, with first-hand playable demos to be held at PAX West 2024. Herdling will debut on PC and consoles by 2025, but we haven’t gotten an exact launch date yet.
