Binary Haze Interactive, Live Wire, and Adglobe announced 2D Metroidvania RPG ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist, the sequel to the critically acclaimed ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, will launch on January 22, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The same day, the PC version’s 1.0 update will be available, marking the end of Steam early access.
The version 1.0 update for ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in The Mist will bring 35 hours of content with new bosses, abilities, and biomes. Every boss defeated will join Lilac, giving the protagonist 30 new abilities to test out. Up to four abilities can be equipped to create a custom fighting style.
Pre-orders for the physical edition will open soon in Japan, and details about the international physical release is coming soon. Moreover, Binary Haze Interactive reconfirms that international indie band Mili returns to compose the game’s soundtrack in the version 1.0 release.
Watch the announcement trailer below:
Announcement Trailer
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Binary Haze Interactive:
Story
Set in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom’s development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being. Regrettably, toxic Fumes from the underground drove the Homunculi to madness, turning them into feral monsters.
Lilac, an “Attuner” possessing the power to save the Homunculi, finds herself in a laboratory deep underground. Become acquainted with the Homunculi who have been closely involved in the kingdom’s downfall. Set out in search of both Lilac’s lost memories and precious friends in the Land of Fumes on a journey of destruction and rebirth in a hand-drawn, post-apocalyptic world.
Scenario
ENDER MAGNOLIA is a dark fantasy 2D side-scrolling action RPG where you venture through the desolate Land of Fumes trying to save both humans and Homunculi. At the forefront of magical and mechanical development, the kingdom comprises a hierarchical societal structure. Here, you’ll come across abandoned cities, and discover laboratories oozing with heinous mysteries, a grand Sorcerer’s Academy, colossal factories, and much more. The hauntingly beautiful yet gruesome world of ENDER MAGNOLIA will unfold before you.
Journey with Homunculi and help those who have lost their minds to the Fumes. Fight fearsome, powerful enemies, purify their souls, and rally your companions. Who will you save at the end of your quest — humans or Homunculi?
