These are very much human-like animals, not animal-like humans, in the new game from Secret Level Studios, Twin Hearts, and PQube.

Set after the events of 2021’s Kitaria Fables, the eagerly awaited sequel follows two new heroes: the ambitious Royal Army Pathfinder Alice Skylar and the brave local guide Dusty Tuftkin, who set out on a bold adventure across the mysterious new Arkadera Peninsula. Players can develop unique combat abilities for each character, gather valuable materials, and craft items of great power while also tending their growing farm, whether alone or together with friends in online or couch co-op. Building on the previous game, Kitaria Fables 2 features a new free camera that offers a wider view of the world, reduces repetition through larger environments, improves fast travel and experience-based leveling, and expands farming with more crops to grow and a farmstead that can be rebuilt, all in order to create an even more immersive adventure.

Beyond the vast expanse of the Endless Ocean lies the Arkadera Peninsula, a distant land that once marked the Empire’s western frontier. As the years passed and the Empire’s presence weakened, nature gradually reclaimed the outposts that once protected the people of Arkadera, leaving behind only a small community that found refuge in the walled safe haven known as Whitewall Town. Eager to prove themselves in the field, Royal Army Pathfinder Alice Skylar and the courageous local guide Dusty Tuftkin join the Royal Academy Expedition Team, whose mission is to reopen Whitewall Town’s legendary errand house, explore the great peninsula, and restore its long-forgotten outposts. But as the expedition travels farther north, rumors begin to surface of a mysterious figure lurking deep in the wilderness…

Explore the unknown wilderness of Arkadera and repair the outposts scattered across dense forests, boggy marshes, rugged highlands, and snow-covered mountains. Play as Royal Army Pathfinder Alice Skylar or the enthusiastic local guide Dusty Tuftkin, each with their own playstyle, upgradeable skill tree, and story to tell. Help the Royal Academy Expedition Team while getting to know your neighbors. Complete fun side quests and visit remote settlements to earn rare rewards. Collect and spend skill points to unlock powerful special attacks and elemental magic. Unleash Alice’s and Dusty’s full potential with devastating ultimate abilities.

Gather valuable resources in the wilderness, then visit the talented craftsmen of Whitewall Town to craft and upgrade new equipment, brew potions, or cook up delicious meals. Help Aunt Kiki restore her neglected farm and return it to its former glory. Search for rare seeds and grow nutritious crops before expanding your farm to turn a profit. Invite a friend into local or online co-op and play through the entire story with both heroes at once. Work together with your partner to overcome the toughest challenges.

Kitaria Fables 2 has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, but we still do not know when it will launch.

Source: Gematsu