One of the most intriguing indie game announcements from E3 2018 finally has a release date. Electronic Arts and German indie studio Jo-Mei Games have announced a July 5 release date for Sea of Solitude for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Origin).
Sea of Solitude stars Kay, a young woman-turned-monster suffering from loneliness and isolation. As she makes her way through a flooded city, the water level rises to reflect her state of mind. Along the way she meets other people and monsters and works to help them with their own problems and overcome challenges.
The world features dynamic environments and weather that visualize characters’ emotions. New areas are unlocked by overcoming emotional challenges and bringing light and color into the dreary, dark world. Kay’s ultimate goal is to discover why her loneliness has physically transformed her, and how to change back into a human.
“Sea of Solitude centers on the essence of loneliness and tugs on the heartstrings of its players by mirroring their own reality. It’s by far the most artistic and personal project I’ve ever created, written during a very emotional time in my life,” said Cornelia Geppert, CEO, Jo-Mei Games. “Designing characters based on emotions was a deeply personal achievement for our team and we’re so excited for players to soon experience Kay’s powerful story of self-discovery and healing.”
As an EA Originals title, Sea of Solitude is an indie game with the publisher backing of EA. Other EA Originals include Fe and A Way Out.
Sea of Solitude has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB. It’s launching digitally for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 5, for $19.99.
