In Tales From The Mabinogion, players assume the role of King Pryderi as they navigate a once peaceful wilderness now shrouded in a deadly, cursed fog. The game’s story unfolds as players unravel the mysterious cataclysm that has left the Kingdom of Dyfed in ruin. Pursued by the lethal fog, players must follow the trails of the beasts of Annwn which lead them ever deeper along their quest. Mythical animals will seek to hinder progress as players uncover the thousand-year-old stories contained within the pages of the Mabinogion.
Tales From The Mabinogion is brought to life by a talented team of creators. Alongside Stevan Anastasoff, the project features contributions from Gav Thorpe, author of New York Times Bestseller The Lion and a household name in Warhammer storytelling.
The game’s immersive Welsh-language experience is further enhanced by National Eisteddfod Crown winner Rhys Iorwerth - who is translating the ancient stories - and award-winning voice artist Phil Rowe, who provides the narration. The soundtrack, arranged and performed by celebrated Welsh folk musician Oliver Wilson-Dickson, adds a rich, atmospheric layer to the game’s enchanting world.
The cliffs, coasts, and countryside of ancient Wales are as integral to Tales from the Mabinogion as the characters themselves. Players will navigate sweeping hills and confront snarling hounds, traversing treacherous landscapes rendered in a visually stunning oil painting style inspired by Erin Hanson, Vincent Van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
Tales From The Mabinogion marks the first-ever full video game adaptation of the earliest Welsh prose stories, The Mabinogion - bringing these ancient tales to life in an innovative and immersive way.
Stevan Anastasoff, a veteran game designer with credits from blockbuster titles including Assassin's Creed, Warhammer Online, and For Honor, is thrilled to announce his debut indie project, Tales From The Mabinogion.
When discussing his focus on using the Welsh language in Tales From The Mabinogion, Stevan Anastasoff, the games creator, said: "Welsh is a beautiful, ancient, musical, magical language - the language that inspired Tolkien's Sildarin, the language of the Elves. There is no more fitting way to tell a fantasy story!"
Key Features:
- Authentic Welsh Narration: Experience the story entirely in the Welsh language, narrated by award-winning voice artist Phil Rowe.
- Mythical Storytelling: Delve into the ancient tales of The Mabinogion, the earliest work of Western fantasy literature, brought to life in a video game for the first time with the help of New York Times Bestselling author and former Games Workshop designer, Gav Thorpe.
- Immersive Gameplay Experience: Explore beautifully crafted environments, follow the trails of the beasts of Annwn, flee the deadly cursed fog, and uncover ancient secrets as you navigate the cursed lands of Dyfed and reveal the thousand-year-old narratives contained within the pages of the Mabinogion.
- Experienced Solo Dev: Tales from the Mabinogion is developed by Stevan Anastasoff, a game designer whose past credits include Assassin's Creed, Warhammer Online, and For Honor.
- Stunning Visuals: The Kingdom of Dyfed is presented in a unique, shader-driven “oil painting” visual style, inspired by the works of Erin Hanson, Van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
- Epic Musical Score: Surround yourself with the enchanting music of renowned Welsh folk musician Oliver Wilson-Dickson.
Tales From The Mabinogion will be launching on PC (Steam) in 2025.
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