During the most recent Indie World, Shark Jump has announced a new game called Winds of Viridia, which will release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. A demo is available now on Steam, with the Switch 2 demo releasing later today.
Check out the reveal trailer for Winds of Viridia below:
The Steam page describes the game as follows:
Explore the Wild Unknown
Explore the valley of the towering Grantree, battle grand beasts, and find out what’s driving the creatures in these forgotten lands mad. Discover secrets, make new friends, and find powerful lost relics. Face down fearsome bosses, and uncover the truth of the wild frenzy.
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Explore a wild, handcrafted world – Discover mountain glades, hidden grottos and vast ancient ruins as you adventure toward the mysterious Grantree.
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Move fast and free – Roll, slide, flip and grapple through the seamless world in style. Learn about strange plants that can help you jump higher, launch further and explore deeper.
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Fight frenzied beasts – Face dozens of unique creatures affected by the frenzy in fast, agile combat.
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Meet new friends – Befriend a companion Mothbug to assist in exploration and combat. Help the residents of Sanctuary and join them for a meal, and find bolder explorers deeper into the wilds.
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Challenge grand bosses – Battle gigantic beasts, living statues, and great guardians of the past.
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Equip powerful totems – Find lost relics and treasures to use as totems. Combine them to customize your playstyle.
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Hear the call of the wild – Experience a sweeping orchestral score from legendary composers Kevin Penkin and Christopher Larkin.
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