Metis Creative and Shoreline Games are launching WANE, an industrial noir occult turn-based RPG for PC. This announcement matters to players who enjoy deep narrative experiences paired with strategic tactical combat. The project marks a shift for the developer into a new medium while maintaining their focus on high-quality visuals.
Metis Creative shifts to digital medium with archaeologist protagonist
WANE invites players to control Declan Wayne, an archaeologist navigating a labyrinth of memories. The game combines grid-based tactical combat with roguelike elements to create a unique experience. Shoreline Games serves as the publisher, bringing the developer's vision to a wider audience.
Shoreline Games CEO Keith Kawamura praised the developer's imagination and inventive approach in a press release. He noted that the team's previous work demonstrated a thoughtful creativity that impressed the publisher. Kawamura expressed thrill at partnering with Metis Creative again to share WANE with players.
Metis Creative CEO Sarp Duyar highlighted the studio's success in producing award-winning tabletop games with engaging narratives. He stated that WANE aims to continue that tradition across a totally new medium for the team. The goal is to push the boundaries of their creativity while delivering high-quality original visuals.
The game is currently announced for PC via Steam with no release date set. We tracked this announcement as part of our coverage of new PC gaming titles. The lack of a launch window means players should watch for future updates on availability.
Source: Gematsu
