2025.08.07
PLAYISM is proud to announce that Glaciered, the futuristic underwater soulslike action adventure by Studio Snowblind, also known as the solo developer Kei Shibuya, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 this winter!
Glaciered will also be released on PC via Steam, and a demo version is now available on Steam. We've received a lot of acclaim and excitement for the game from the demo release, and we're hard at work to make this an enjoyable experience for Nintendo Switch 2 players as well.
We've revealed a new trailer in Indie World 2025.8.7, the official livestream on the Nintendo YouTube channel that highlights upcoming indie releases. This trailer features dramatic scenes where our protagonist Gray fights for the survival of their species the Tuai, exploration sections where they traverse the beautiful underwater world 65 million years in the future, and battles against strange foes in dynamic, 3D underwater combat.
We'll continue to reveal new information on the game in the days leading up to its release, so stay tuned!
Glaciered takes place on Earth 65 million years in the future, where the "Everwinter" has transformed the planet's surface into a gigantic sheet of ice and life continues to survive under the glacier-covered seas.
Aquatic plants grow from glacier skies and colorful, bioluminescent fish light the seafloor. A new species prospers in this new golden age of life. They are the Tuai, descended from birds and successors of the dinosaurs. The superior intellect and unique metabolism they evolved over millions of years secured their prosperity in this icy environment. The great Ice Age that nurtures this bountiful ecosystem will survive for as long as the Everwinter persists.
Play as a Tuai fighting against that which has come to threaten the Everwinter.
Gray’s wings are weapons befitting the apex predators of the seas. They can slash and pierce enemies up close, or fire crystal feathers like bullets from afar. Attacking enemies with melee attacks causes Gray’s wings to heat up, and this heat can be used to unleash even more powerful attacks. What’s more, these wings can be swapped out for different ones, each with unique characteristics and abilities such as unguardable attacks or attacks that cover a wide area. Make good use of the wide range of abilities available to you to maneuver the seas, where both you and your enemies can attack from every direction.
And don’t forget the Pui, a symbiont of the Tuai. Your Pui will not only fight alongside you, but also provide a light source in dark areas in the form of the photophore on its forehead. By feeding your Pui various creatures you hunt on your journey, it can learn the abilities of those creatures and provide you with even better support. Cooperate with your Pui for a better chance of surviving against the dangers of the underwater world.
Throughout your epic journey, you will use the Seeker's Hideout as your base of operations. You can replenish uses of your Healing skill by resting at the hideout, and eat food you obtain on your journey to raise your stats and grow stronger.
The hideout is also where you can craft and strengthen your wings, raise your Pui, and receive rewards for completing quests, among other things. If you find yourself struggling, you might want to head back to the hideout to take a break.
The underwater world 65 million years in the future is riddled with all sorts of different creatures, including species that resemble prehistoric creatures that have long gone extinct, and never-before-seen creatures that have gone through unique forms of evolution.
The first area you will visit is the Sea of Tranquility, where dangerous enemies lay in wait for Gray in underwater caves. And once night falls, the sea becomes enveloped in darkness, and nocturnal creatures like the poisonous Gish emerge from their slumber.
In order to fulfill the Seeker’s mission, Gray will have to risk their life to navigate hostile environments and even more hostile enemies.
In this game, you can gain Knowledge to unlock an encyclopedia on the creatures of the underwater world. You can unlock Knowledge by progressing through the story and completing quests. Unlocking Knowledge about a creature grants you a bonus that increases the amount of experience you gain from defeating said creature.
As a Tuai who could not attune with the Sea of Wisdom, this is crucial to Gray's survival. Obtain as much Knowledge as you can to learn about your foes and gain the upper hand.
Studio Snowblind is an indie game studio founded by game creator Kei Shibuya, the producer, programmer, technical artist, VFX artist, and UX artist for titles such as Project Nimbus: Complete Edition and Sumire.
He has been involved in game development both in Japan and overseas ever since the PlayStation 3® / Xbox 360™ / Wii™ generation of game consoles. In recent years, he has worked in Japanese localization for numerous indie games, and his mission is to utilize his experience to create a game that's unique and characteristic of him as a writer in a way that only indie games can be.
Glaciered is Studio Snowblind's first game project, and most of the development work is done by Shibuya alone.
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Developer: Studio Snowblind
Publisher: PLAYISM
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam)
Release Date: This Winter
Genre: Futuristic Underwater Action Adventure
Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese
© Studio Snowblind All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by Active Gaming Media Inc.
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