Yonder is set on the massive island of Gemea, a lush frontier with eight distinct environments ranging from sunny tropical beaches to frigid snowcapped summits. Each location has its own flora and fauna, along with changing seasons and a day-night cycle. Gemea, once a paradise, still maintains the appearance of one, yet an evil murkhas enshrouded the land and its people in despair.

The hero of Yonder will explore the island, uncovering its secrets and the mysteries within them self as they embarks on a journey of self-discovery, while saving Gemea and its people. On the quest to become the island's champion, he or she will join forces with natives and Sprites, ethereal creatures whom are the only thing capable of dispersing the murk.

The towns of Gemea are filled with kind-hearted residents who have faced many difficulties since the arrival of the murk. By contributing to the island through talents like farming, crafting, cooking, fishing and brewing, relationships can be built with the locals, who offer everything from resources to a new farm as rewards.

The retail version and limited edition will launch alongside the game's digital counterparts on July 18, ensuring those who wish to set sail for the vibrant isle of Gemea can farm, craft, fish, cook, brew and explore to their hearts' content whether they download the game or play on disc.

"At its core, Yonder is about giving people the ability to play however they choose," said Cheryl Vance, Co-Founder and Lead Designer, Prideful Sloth. "Naturally, we wanted to extend that freedom to those who prefer their games on physical media. We're elated to partner with Merge Games and looking forward to the day we can hold this labor of love in our own hands."

Standard boxed copies will be available at major retailers across the globe for $19.99 / €19.99. Additionally, limited editions packed with special merchandise, including an art book and coin based on Yonder's in-game currency, will be sold for £30.00 exclusively via Merge's Signature Edition Store. Signature Edition pre-orders will also come packed with a bonus collector's coin.

Developed by Prideful Sloth, a veteran team led by a trio who were formerly an Activision producer, a Rocksteady artist and a Rocksteady senior programmer.

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on July 18, 2017.