Incoming transmission from A.R.E.S. research station orbiting VESTA…
This is Miranda … aboard the A.R.E.S. st..ation. ….. Time is fractured, grav…ity is unstable, ….. the laws of physics no longer behave as exp…ected. The crew has ……. gone, ….the station is caught in an endless …. [static]
Today at the PC Gaming Show, we are excited to officially reveal Rivage, an atmospheric sci-fi puzzle adventure set aboard the A.R.E.S. research station orbiting the distant world of VESTA.
In the 25th century, humanity has stretched beyond its solar system in search of new frontiers. VESTA, a breathtaking, mysterious planet, may be the next place humanity calls home. The A.R.E.S. space station was created to study that possibility. But after a strange anomaly occurs on board, time fractures. The crew vanishes. Reality no longer behaves as it should.
You play as Miranda, a scientist who awakens alone aboard the station, caught in a time phenomenon. Clues from the past echo through the corridors: malfunctioned machines once used, new access points, and messages left behind by a crew you can no longer find. To escape, Miranda must journey through the station, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the truth behind what happened to A.R.E.S., its crew, and VESTA itself.
Explore a Fractured World
Step inside the fully interactable A.R.E.S. station, a place filled with abandoned research, forgotten logs, and artifacts that reveal the beauty and instability of this world. Every detail matters, and what you discover may shift your understanding of the loop.
Uncover a Layered, Emotional Story
Fragments of the missing crew members remain scattered throughout the station. Their remaining artifacts paint a picture of ambition, fear, and scientific curiosity pushed to its limits. Piece their experiences together and uncover a narrative that blends human vulnerability with cosmic mystery.
Solve Puzzles That Shape the Experience
Rivage’s puzzles are tightly woven into the story and environment through actions like bringing back the station's systems, manipulating gravity and distorted machinery consumed by time, and a lot more. Challenges evolve as you progress, rewarding observation, experimentation, and insight.
The K9 Loop System
Each time you experience the mysterious cosmic phenomenon is an opportunity. With the K9 system, Miranda logs discoveries and retains specific puzzle knowledge, making progress meaningful without unnecessary repetition.
Rivage is a journey through isolation, beauty, and the consequences of discovery where each step gets you closer to uncovering the mysteries surrounding VESTA.
Partnered With Raw Fury
We’re also excited to officially share that Rivage is being published in partnership with Raw Fury. Their passion for atmospheric, boundary-pushing games, including the beautifully mysterious games like Blue Prince, The Séance of Blake Manor and Call of the Sea, makes them the perfect fit for Rivage. Together, we’re bringing Miranda’s journey to players around the world.
A Note from the Team
Creating Rivage has been a labor of love for us, Exnilo Studio, a small team out of Canada, and partnering with Raw Fury has helped us bring this vision to life with even greater focus and ambition. Their support and their history with deeply immersive games, has been invaluable as we shape the world of A.R.E.S.
Thank you for joining us at the very beginning of this journey.
- The Exnilo & Raw Fury Team
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