The Pixel Hunt has announced a new game titled Ithaca. It will release in Q4 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Check out the announcement trailer for Ithaca below:
The Steam page describes the game as follows:
Ithaca is a narrative road-trip RPG about climate resistance.
You play as Penelope, an environmental rights lawyer determined to do whatever it takes to save the planet. You’re driving to Ithaca. And there’s a hostage in your trunk.
Can you keep the secret and finish what you started, or will the road change everything?
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Narrative RPG: Tweak Penelope’s stats to define her personality, as her style shapes the story
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Interact with NPCs through calls, text messages, encounters
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Ask questions, pass skill checks, unlock contacts, hints & conversation topics
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Visit locations to meet new people, acquire items and gain perks
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Drive through procedurally generated landscapes and reach one of the 7 final destinations
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Discover hidden clues in your car and the places you visit, then piece them together to unlock new narrative paths
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A mature game, with a deep storyline &fleshed out characters, discussing pressing environmental issues
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A wide array of quests and sub-stories, switching in tones and themes as you play
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30+ NPCs to call, each with their unique personality
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Cast of seasoned EN voice actors
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Multiple endings (7 end locations) depending on how you roleplay
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High replayability, especially for a narrative game
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The announcement comes courtesy of Day of the Devs. Day of the Devs is a non-profit organization focused on highlighting a variety of different titles within the industry. Late last year, Day of the Devs held a showcase alongside The Game Awards 2025, which revealed new looks at titles such as Demon Tides, The Dungeon Experience, and Virtue and a Sledgehammer. This year, it showed off games such as Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Screenbound, Trine 6: Together in Time, Slap Out of It, and countless more.
