Spirit Of The Island

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Simulation
Publisher: PID Publishing
Developer: 1M Bits Horde
Release Date: Oct. 19, 2023

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'Spirit Of The Island' Paradise Edition For Nintendo Switch And PS5 Comes to Retail In November

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2023 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT

Spirit Of The Island is a colorful life simulation RPG set on a tropical paradise where you help the locals, grow crops, take care of animals, and turn a desolate archipelago into a prosperous tourist destination!

Inspired by relaxed gaming experiences like Stardew Valley, Moonlighter, Animal Crossing, and Legend of Zelda, Spirit Of The Island doubles down on story elements in a life sim RPG.

Spirit of the Island is a relaxing life simulation RPG set on the tropical island of Maluhia. Explore the once-prosperous tourist destination, meet the locals, and lend a hand to restore the towns to their former glory as you embark on a long journey that will help you rediscover your past! The former tourist paradise now lays in ruins, and the few people that still inhabit it need all the help they can get. 

As a new arrival in Maluhia, you will have the chance to restore the archipelago back into the thriving tourist destination it once was. You’ll be able to build new tourist attractions and shops, create farms and take care of animals, explore beautiful beaches and dangerous caverns, and even plan unique festivals that will attract visitors from all over the world!

But it’s not its attractions alone that make Maluhia a paradise. Spirit of the Island features more than 14 unique characters to encounter, each with their personalities, quirks, and hobbies. So join the community, make new friends, and let them join you on a journey that will teach you more about your traditions and heritage than you could ever imagine!

Publisher Meridiem Games is pleased to announce that the special boxed Paradise Edition of Spirit of the Island will launch on 23rd November 2023 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. 

Meridiem Games will be responsible for the creation, publishing and European distribution of the special boxed Spirit of the Island - Paradise Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which will include a special cover with new artwork, an exclusive set of stickers featuring some of the island’s inhabitants and a tour guide so you don't miss any of the wonderful activities on your island.

Key Features:

  • SETTLING IN A NEW PLACE - Your island life will be a busy one, so grab your tools and let’s get started! You’ll need a source of food, a place to sleep, and some resources to build a farm. it's time to explore your lands!
  • A PLETHORA OF ACTIVITIES - No matter how you choose to spend your time, you will gain experience and improve your skills. Spirit of the Island features 10 unique skills, such as farming, mining, foraging, social, crafting, and even fishing, which comes as its own special mini-game. 
  • YOUR JOURNEY TO A TOURIST PARADISE - Make your island not only a welcoming home but also a booming tourist paradise. The more tourists you get, the better your economy will be, which is a crucial step to funding your journeys to the faraway Islands.
  • THE BEST TRIP EVER - Each tourist will have a chance to love your Island so much that they’ll decide to stay, adding to the Town’s population. This part is crucial since you can hire them to do various things for you, such as tending to your shops and helping you maintain the Island. 
  • THE POWER OF TWO - One of the main features of Spirit of the Island is a 2-player cross-platform cooperative mode, where you can do everything together! You will have all the single-player mode features (even quests) available in online play, and it will also feature its own unique adventure as well as Resource Sharing, meaning that you can bring some of the resources you find over to your own multiplayer campaign. 
  • VAST TROPICAL ARCHIPELAGO - Spirit of the Island features 14 unique explorable islands, each with its own fauna, secrets, and dangers. Information on who - or what - inhabits these islands has been lost to history, but you will find mysterious caves guarded by ancient creatures — are you brave enough to explore them and uncover the mysteries within?
  • THE LOCAL COMMUNITY - The archipelago is bustling with life! Meet more than 14 unique characters, each with their own distinct traits and quirks. 
  • AN EVENTFUL LIFE - One of the unique features of Spirit of the Island is events — a series of recurring occurrences happening through each in-game year (4 months). They will come in various forms such as qn NPCs' birthday and Ocean Day, to your own unique events. There’s always something fun happening in Town, so check your calendar often!

Currently available for PC (Steam), Spirit Of The Island is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 19, 2023.


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