“The present is theirs; the future is mine.” – Nikola Tesla 

Out May 2nd 2019

Close to the Sun will launch exclusively first to the Epic Games Store on PC. Available now for pre-purchase worldwide, prospective adventurers can discover Close to the Sun at EpicGames.com, for $29.99 in North America and €29.99 in most European countries.

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About

It’s 1897. Deep in international waters, the Helios stands still. Dark clouds loom overhead as unforgiving waves crash against the hull. Colossal effigies of gold, decorated with magnificent finery, stretch as far as the eye can see.

Born of Nikola Tesla’s vision, the Helios serves as a haven for the greatest scientific minds. An unbound utopia for research, independent from state and isolated from the gaze of society. Free to push the boundaries of matter and time.

Journalist Rose Archer steps aboard the Helios in search of her sister Ada. She quickly discovers not all is as it seems. Grand halls stand empty. The stench of rotting flesh lingers in the air. Silence. A single word is painted across the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Key Features 

• First-person horror adventure where surviving is everything

• Problem-solving in order to progress the story: just what happened on board Tesla’s ship?

• Danger aplenty as Rose pieces together just what happened, having no real means to defend herself

• Teamwork with an ally who helps Rose navigate her way through the ship’s artistic halls

• Nerve inducing exploration – defenceless and weaponless, the keys to Rose’s survival are running, hiding, and quick thinking

• Explore a visually stunning environment Built in Unreal Engine™ 4. 

Quotes

It looks dark, it looks gory, and the trailer shows off a gorgeous Victorian era-meets-steampunk vibe - Kotaku

A little bit BioShock, a little bit SOMA - Gamesradar

Close to the Sun is looking like a unique, ambitious game, with an alternative history setting that puts the limelight on Nikola Tesla as one of its most major characters - Gamingbolt

Languages (Text)

English | French | German | Italian | Spanish | Polish | Russian | Korean | Japanese |

Chinese Languages (Audio)

English| French | German | Italian | Spanish

Developer

Storm in a Teacup was created by industry veteran Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi in 2013, to develop only the finest experiences in the video game industry. With a unique art style and a skilled international team, STC has published three titles in two years, available on Xbox One/PS4, PC Steam and also experimented in VR. Its mission is to tell you stories. To create experiences; to make video games that propagate the best of “Made in Italy” across the world. 

Copyright

© 2019 Storm in a Teacup S.R.L. Developed by Storm in a Teacup S.R.L. Published by Wired Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.