Switzerland-based game developer Shirakumo Games will be releasing its 2D open-world action RPG Kandria in a few months’ time.

Kandria will be out on 11th January 2023 according to the latest trailer showcasing more about its world, its characters, and its unique 2D aesthetics. It’s pixel-heavy, but also pretty detailed in its own right. Kandria takes inspiration from 2D platformers like Celeste but with its own post-apocalyptic take on the genre.

Here’s a synopsis of the upcoming indie title:

“You are an android, awakened in a ruined future where a vast open world lies accessible to you right from the start, totaling more than 2.5 million square meters in size. However, ambition and danger go hand-in-hand as you platform and parkour your way through 250 hand-crafted rooms filled with challenging platforming. As you explore vast caverns and ancient ruins, hack and slash your way through myriad enemies, including feral animals, rogue robots, and antagonistic humans who are on the prowl in this hostile world.

Discover new settlements filled with people trying to eke out an existence in the world and offer them hope and assistance by completing 50 different quests that help shed light on the mysteries of the world around you. Or…don’t! The world of Kandria is built for both intrepid and adventurous explorers and those simply wanting to lead a quiet life in this strange world. Take up a bit of fishing, for example, and enjoy a relaxing break from the dangers of exploration. You never know, you just might catch something rare and valuable.”