—A journey of two companions heading toward the surface, featuring three hours of high-density gameplay—
Cygames, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Cygames), a company primarily engaged in game planning, development, and operations, has released its first title under the CygamesEdge brand, "The Falling Kingdom," today, November 5.
At the same time, Cygames has also released the "The Falling Kingdom Opening Animation" on its official Bilibili account, showcasing the beginning of the game's story.
■ Released today, November 5! A journey of two companions heading toward the surface in a constantly collapsing world.
"The Falling Kingdom" is a high-altitude falling action-adventure game set against the backdrop of a massive World Tree.
The game follows an unnamed soldier and the "Calamity Seed" on their journey to the surface, allowing players to experience the thrill of descent by observing wind direction and controlling their falling trajectory.
● A soldier and the "Calamity Seed" embark on a journey to the surface
The surface has become a wasteland due to pollution, forcing humanity to establish a new nation atop the World Tree. However, this new home is gradually collapsing. An unnamed soldier was tasked with eliminating the "Calamity Seed" responsible for the world's downfall, but hesitated upon seeing its resemblance to his deceased daughter. To evade pursuers, the two have since embarked on a downward journey.
The main story lasts approximately three hours, condensing a high-density gaming experience into a concise playthrough. After completing the story, high-difficulty stages and speedrun modes will be unlocked. We invite you to take on the challenge.
※ Playtime estimates are for reference only.
■ "The Falling Kingdom Opening Animation" now available!
Alongside the game's release, Cygames has also published the opening animation for "The Falling Kingdom" on its official Bilibili account. The opening animation helps players gain a deeper understanding of the story background and world view. You are welcome to watch it.
● About CygamesEdge
As the game market continues to evolve, player demands and gaming styles are becoming increasingly diverse. Game development now requires flexible creativity and efficient execution more than ever before. CygamesEdge is a new game brand launched by Cygames to adapt to these changes, leveraging years of accumulated development expertise to focus on small-to-medium-scale game projects. With the agility inherent to smaller teams, CygamesEdge will actively explore cutting-edge fields and distinctive styles to deliver pioneering gaming experiences.
With "Stay on the edge." as its core brand message, CygamesEdge will leverage the creative freedom and efficient development capabilities of its elite team to actively explore new technologies and ideas. Focusing on core gameplay and challenging different game genres, it strives to create unique gaming experiences with distinct CygamesEdge characteristics for players worldwide.
● Official CygamesEdge social media accounts now live (Japanese)
Follow the official CygamesEdge website and social media accounts to stay updated on the latest news about "The Falling Kingdom" and other titles under the CygamesEdge brand.