Strap in, Governors. It's a big day for Resthaven!
We've got two big announcements for you today. First, we're launching a new expanded demo (ahead of Next Fest) that gives you your first true taste of Curse of Resthaven's six-day loop. (If you already have the demo, simply update it to begin the new version)
Second, we're unveiling the Curse of Resthaven: Gilded Edition for those who want to fully immerse themselves in Hilltop Studio's cursed colony.
Let's dive in, shall we?
Your Journey Begins Here
Download the demo today and you can explore the full six-day loop of Curse of Resthaven – it's essentially the opening hours of the game!
While the previous demo provided a curated, remixed experience with three two-day loops, this new one takes you through every event leading up to the eldritch cataclysm that befalls the island.
Explore all four town zones, unlock all six upgradeable vendors, and meet every fully-voiced character that you’ll be interrogating as part of your investigation.
As you begin the demo, you will make a seemingly innocuous choice that sets you on one of three main story paths, each with a different villain waiting at the end. You won't be able to meet the villain by the end of the demo (or will you?) but you'll see how events differ between timelines. Don't forget - when the full game comes out, you'll need to complete all three story branches to unlock the fourth, true ending.
Best of all, progress from this new demo will carry over to the full game when it launches on October 29, so this is your opportunity to get a head start on their investigation into Amalia's disappearance and Resthaven's curse!
Introducing the Gilded Edition
Available at launch, you will be able to purchase the Curse of Resthaven: Gilded Edition, which packages the full game with bonus content, including:
Curse of Resthaven Original Soundtrack: The game’s instrumental score, composed by the game’s director Scott Christian
Black Pony Tavern EP + Songbook: All five songs from the in-game tavern, plus sheet music so you can unleash your inner bard
Concept Art Booklet: Discover the origins and iterations of key characters and locations with this beautiful 24-page booklet
There will be options to add additional items to your purchase when buying the full game, or you can complete the collection with the Gilded Edition, saving over 20% compared with buying all included items separately.
The Island Waits. The Curse Welcomes.
Dark forces are stirring. The colony is deteriorating. And Ambrose is the only one who stands between Resthaven and utter disaster.
Begin your investigation today with the newly-expanded demo and discover a world of eldritch horrors and long-hidden secrets as the clock ticks towards Curse of Resthaven’s October 29 launch.
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Good luck, Governors.
