Binary Haze Interactive, Live Wire, and Adglobe announced ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist will launch first for PC via Steam Early Access on March 25. The sequel to the critically acclaimed ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights will launch later in the year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dark fantasy metroidvania game ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights was a major success with over 1.4 million copies sold. It was only a matter of time for a sequel, which was announced at the February 21 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist Enters Steam Early Access First
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist will be available on March 25 at 8:00 a.m. PST via Steam Early Access. The console versions will launch later in 2024. Starting today, the Steam version is available to add to a user’s wishlist.
“We cannot thank our online community enough for the feedback and support they provided for ENDER LILIES,” says Hiroyuki Kobayashi, CEO, Binary Haze Interactive. “ENDER MAGNOLIA will evolve with the help of our amazing players, and we look forward to this new journey with them into the Land of Fumes.”
Lastly, here’s an overview of the upcoming title, courtesy of Binary Haze Interactive:
Game Overview
Decades after the Rain of Death, a new journey begins in the Land of Fumes, where mystical powers lie beneath the earth. The kingdom’s desire for conquest led to the creation of the Homunculi, machine-like artificial life forms prepared to execute the king’s will. A recent resource-harvesting mission gone awry caused toxic vapors to emerge from underground, driving both man and machine to feral madness.
As the Homunculi devolve into dangerous creatures, guide Lilac –- an “Attuner” with the power to purify those infected by the fumes — on a quest to save the kingdom. With the help of friendly machines and spirits who fight in Lilac’s stead, fend off mechanized legions of lunging carcasses, cannonball-firing corpses and chainsaw-wielding goblins terrorizing the land.
Turn foes into friends by exorcizing corruption from enemy bosses. Wield their powers to add 30 different abilities to Lilac’s combat repertoire in an enhanced battle system where she can equip up to four special abilities at once. Improve Lilac’s odds of surviving this hunt for lost memories by leveling up attack strength, HP, and armor.
Explore the depths, heights and far corners of the kingdom for lore-filled relics. Collect and trade gold for upgraded items at the Blacksmith’s storefront. Combine story fragments from the kingdom’s fleeing inhabitants with Lilac’s forgotten memories. Seek the truth in an atmospheric hand-drawn setting set to the soothing serenades of returning musical group Mili (Ghost in the Shell, Goblin Slayer) with a brand new original soundtrack available for purchase at launch.
