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The sequel to acclaimed Metroidvania Ender Lilies gets PC early access releasePreviously announced for the Switch, Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist also hits Steam in March
Previously announced for the Switch, Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist also hits Steam in March
Image credit:Binary Haze Interactive
Image credit:Binary Haze Interactive
Out of all the Nintendo Direct announcements last week, the one I was most sad to see notget a PC release datewas the sequel to the much beloved MetroidvaniaEnder Lilies. The announcement came as a bit of a surprise, all told, and I was worried I’d have to consign it to what I’ve now dubbed myUnicorn Overlord pileof games that are never coming to PC. Happily, publishers Binary Haze Interactive have now confirmed thatEnder Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist is, in fact, coming to PC (and other consoles) after all, and that it’s comingrealsoon, as its PC early access release has been set for just weeks away on March 25th. Result.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist - Announcement Trailer -Watch on YouTube
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist - Announcement Trailer -
In the sequel Ender Magnolia, you play as Lilac, a person known as an ‘Attuner’ who’s on a quest to cleanse the souls of man and machine alike in a place known as the Land OfFumes. Sounds delightful. The land’s magic has corrupted those who live there, you see, turning them into hordes of vicious Homonculi. And clearly, it seems that the only thing that will bring them to their senses is the business end of your sword and magic tome.
As you can see from the trailer, you’re not alone in this quest. You also have a Spirit Reaper who can fight alongside you, and you’ll also be able to tame and use the spirit abilities of the bosses you defeat to further your quest. Yep, sounds like classic Metroidvania fare to me. Sign me right up.
On theSteam page, developers Adglobe and Live Wire say they plan to keep Ender Magnolia in early access for approximately six months to a year, depending on player feedback, and that the early access release will only feature the first few areas of the game. More locations, enemies and bosses will be added over time, and that the price will likely increase as a result once it reaches 1.0.
Either way, I’m keen to see what lies in store in Ender Magnolia, and I’m glad we won’t have to wait too long to find out, as it launches at 8am PST on March 25th (or 12am JST March 26th).
