Development on ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave is in full swing, and if you’ve been following our social media recently, you probably saw that we released our first Gameplay Teaser!
If you haven't watched it yet, brace your heart and press play below:
This teaser is just a small taste of how we are expanding the universe of ÁRIDA.
We want Cícera’s journey to Canudos to be deeper, more immersive, and, of course, much more challenging.
🔹Titela and the Biodiversity of ÁRIDA 2 One of the community's biggest requests after the first game was: "We want more of the backcountry's wildlife!". We heard you loud and clear. In addition to the goats and chickens already present in the first game, the ecosystem of ÁRIDA 2 is much richer. You’ll be able to encounter carcará hawks, foxes, snakes, donkeys, dogs, and much more! All of this is on top of Cícera's new companion: Titela, a skinny goat full of personality who will help sniff out items and secrets across the map!
🔹Revamped Survival For survival system enthusiasts, we have completely remodeled resource management. In ÁRIDA 2, the loot and crafting systems have been deepened to give players much more autonomy.
🔹Vertical Exploration The backlands of ÁRIDA 2 isn't just bigger; it’s vertical. We’ve introduced new forms of movement that will challenge your perception of space. Cícera will now be able to cross narrow bridges, explore biomes at different altitudes, and make use of other new traversal features that we will reveal soon.
To reward the most adventurous players, we’ve scattered new collectibles and a new Memories feature throughout the world. By interacting with these elements, you will unlock records that deepen the game's lore, revealing the past of the people who lived in that historical context.
🔹Surviving the Night While the sun is your greatest enemy during the day, the night brings dangers of a completely different nature. In ÁRIDA 2, we’ve introduced night gameplay featuring a dynamic threat system.
When night falls, visibility drops drastically, and you will need to spend precious resources
to keep your oil lamp lit and avoid the shadows of the backlands.
🔹Cinematic Direction and Visual Polish Finally, you probably noticed that ÁRIDA 2 looks visually sharper and more refined. Polish applied to lighting, models, textures, and visual effects enhances the artistic identity that makes the ÁRIDA series so special.
Additionally, dialogues and cutscenes now feature a much more cinematic camera language. Character interactions have gained dynamic angles and expressiveness, making the narrative far more engaging and dramatic.
We are moving forward with our pipeline of adjustments and polish, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on this new adventure. If you liked what you saw and want to support the development of Brazilian independent games, add ÁRIDA 2 to your Wishlist and share it with your friends right now!
This helps our studio immensely to gain visibility here on Steam.