Alcyone: The Last City Is an Upcoming Sci-Fi Visual Novel with Multiple Endings

Mark your calendars, sci-fi and visual novel enthusiasts! The eagerly awaited Alcyone: The Last City by Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. This game, which was initially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2017, will be accessible across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on Android and iOS as a single purchase.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City isn't just any visual novel; it's an immersive journey into survival, power, and the weight of your choices. Set in the universe's last bastion, known simply as the City, this narrative unfolds in a world where civilization has been obliterated by the Nihility—a catastrophic event that consumed everything at the speed of light. The City, shielded from the void, has been governed for centuries by the Six Ruling Houses, maintaining a semblance of order in a world where death isn't always final.

What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?

In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a "rebirth," a character with a clean slate but equipped with downloadable memories. Your journey will be filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and the fight for survival. Your choices will shape the narrative, with over 250,000 words of branching storylines leading to one of seven core endings. Whether you choose to align with the system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to your advantage, your path will be uniquely yours. The game offers five romance options, including aromantic paths, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that mirrors your decisions.

If you're drawn to games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi narratives such as Revelation Space and Pandora's Star, then Alcyone: The Last City is poised to captivate you. Stay tuned by visiting the game's Kickstarter page or its official website as the release date approaches.

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