SmuggleCraft features randomly generated tracks, fully upgradeable hovercrafts with hundreds of combinations, quest-based missions complete with illegal contraband and high-speed chases, and a branching story with alternate endings that change based on player choice.

There was a time when multiplayer meant sitting on the couch and playing with friends. With online games dominating the scene, few titles give any thought to couch co-op or split screen competition. While the golden age of split screen games may have past, SmuggleCraft aims to bring couch multiplayer back to modern gaming.

In addition to a single player story mode, SmuggleCraft boasts casual 4 player split-screen on PS4, and competitive online multiplayer with 8 players. Races feature fast ships, perilous terrain, and a style of play that feels like Podracer meets F-Zero. Procedurally generated tracks mean that races are more about adaptability than memorization, and every race brings a different challenge.

In story mode, players take on the role of a smuggler as they transport illegal contraband, upgrade their hovercraft, and run from the authorities. This quest based game mode features a branching narrative that allows the player to explore the stories in the unforgiving and troubled world of Dirahl, while smuggling for different factions.

The game’s visual design is defined by its stylized yet simple 3D environments, with 2D interface elements that merge classic sci-fi with art deco. The game’s original soundtrack by composer Bravendary is equally unique, inspired by both classical music and 80s synth pop.

Happy Badger Studio announced that SmuggleCraft will be available as digital download starting May 23rd, 2017.

Experience epic stories from Dirahl in SmuggleCraft: Stories from the Sideways, a collection of twin-tales following Dirahlians on their daily struggles. Laborers, Rebels, and many others risk their lives everyday in hopes of a better tomorrow. Get a closer look at life in Dirahl before the game comes out, pickup SmuggleCraft: Stories from the Sideways, free on iBooks and Kindle.

The game’s visual design is defined by its stylized yet simple 3D environments, with 2D interface elements that merge classic sci-fi with art deco. The game’s original soundtrack by composer Bravendary is equally unique, inspired by both classical music and 80s synth pop.

Key Features:

• Single player, 4 player split-screen, 16 player online
• Procedurally generated tracks
• Upgradeable hovercrafts with hundreds of combinations
• Quest-based missions complete with illegal contraband and high-speed chases
• Branching story with alternate endings based on player choice

Gamers will be able to pilot their hovercrafts by purchasing SmuggleCraft through PSN and Steam for $14.99.