Humble Games will publish a game from E-Line Media and Upper One Games, with input from the Alaska Native community to create a distinctly authentic story that will emerge from an experience not currently in development for consoles.

Explore a world of wild, frozen beauty in Never Alone 2, the upcoming 3D sequel to the BAFTA award-winning adventure in the Iñupiaq storytelling tradition. Journey through the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness as Nuna and her spirit companion, Fox, and uncover an epic mystery that threatens your entire community. Never Alone 2 is being developed using an inclusive development process with the Alaska Native community. It tells an original story by an award-winning Inupiaq author and draws on traditions and stories that have been shared for generations. Designed to be played cooperatively (online and on the couch), Never Alone 2 invites you to explore environments ranging from the harsh frozen tundra to forest valleys filled with ancient willows as you traverse beautifully realized landscapes filled with wonder. Together, you will work to navigate these wilds, forge connections with the spirits, and learn how the Alaska Native people have survived and thrived for over 10,000 years in one of the harshest and most breathtaking parts of the world.

“For [Cook Inlet Tribal Council], Never Alone has always been so much more than a video game. It’s about sharing Alaska Native culture with the world through our traditions and stories. It’s about meeting Native youth where they are and making sure they see their endless potential reflected in a positive, strengths-based way through modern media. It’s about coming together as an Alaska Native community to build an innovative model of inclusive development. The extraordinary success of Never Alone has shown us the true potential of combining modern tools like video games with authentic Alaska Native stories and values. With the launch of Never Alone 2, CITC is extremely proud to be working with such a talented team of partners to write a new chapter in this growing franchise,” said Gloria O’Neill, president and CEO of the Cook Inlet Tribal Council, in a press release.

“At Humble Games, we’re passionate about working with developers who are pushing the boundaries of the industry. E-line Media’s decade-long partnership with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council to celebrate the Inupiat people and Alaska Native culture does just that, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with them to bring Never Alone 2 to our communities. There is so much in store for fans and we will have more to share soon, so stay tuned,” added Becky Sayers, Director of Business Development for Humble Games. “Bringing Never Alone to life has been a dream come true, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to bring a sequel to fans of the game around the world. We are thrilled to be working with Humble Games, who share our passion for bringing diverse voices and cultures to the medium, as well as our Alaska Native partners, who trusted and worked with us to create a game that is respectful and rooted in authentic Inupiat culture. We can’t wait for returning players to rejoin Nuna and Fox, and to introduce newcomers to the timeless beauty of Inupiat culture,” said Alan Gershenfeld, president and co-founder of E-Line Media.

Never Alone 2 is coming to PC (Steam). No release date has been announced.

Source: Gematsu