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Press release:
Gateshead, United Kingdom – March 14th, 2024.
The Gateshead-based (the UK) indie games publisher Coatsink and Canada-based indie games developer Bunnyhug, are today very happy and proud to announce that their fishing RPG “Moonglow Bay”, is coming to Playstation (PS5 and PS4) and the Nintendo Switch via digital stores on April 11th, 2024.

Thunderful, Coatsink and Bunnyhug’s cosy fishing RPG will also be getting new content for the launch, which will be released simultaneously on PC and Xbox. The update will introduce a new camera mode, a brand new questline and new decorations. Moonglow Bay is available to pre-order from 21st March in the Americas, Europe, Korea and Japan with a 25% pre-order discount.

What critics are saying

“The…gentle yet solemn storytelling…is delightful” – Polygon

“…watching the town slowly come back to life…is beautiful” – Rock Paper Shotgun

“…a genuinely moving and surprisingly feel-good tale” – God Is A Geek

In Moonglow Bay, you play as a rookie angler, struggling to fulfil your partner’s final wish, while the town around you attempts to keep afloat in the face of impending bankruptcy. With only a journal and rod in hand, you must explore the furthest reaches of the ocean to uncover the secrets of Moonglow Bay.

Catch fish, cook your haul or show it off at the local aquarium, encounter mythical monsters, upgrade your ship, restore the town and build relationships by helping the locals, either alone, or via drop-in local co-op.

With the new update releasing alongside the PlayStation and Switch versions on April 11th, you can now gain a whole new perspective on Moonglow Bay with a camera mode that will let you see things from your character’s point of view.

The camera is tied to a new questline that starts with you discovering and repairing it, before you are drawn into a mystery where you will help uncover the skeleton of a long lost sea creature, putting together its bones to figure out its legend. The update will also allow you to decorate your shabby shop, brightening it up with decorations and seating for your customers.

“We’re unbelievably excited to bring Moonglow Bay to new audiences on Switch and Playstation on April 11th” said creative director Zach Soares.

“We’re also happy to be able to provide something new for fans on PC and Xbox who will get the free new update on the same day, giving them a fun new quest to delve into, along with a cool camera and some fun decorations!”

About Coatsink
Coatsink formed in 2009 and has grown into a diverse and versatile development studio and indie Publisher which is now part of the Thunderful Group. Coatsink has created and published fantastic games for all current gen consoles, PC and Virtual Reality, including the recent games Get Packed, Onward, Cake Bash, Transformers: Battlegrounds, PHOGS! and Jurassic World: Aftermath. Coatsink has built its reputation on exciting and innovative titles and a wicked sense of humor.

About Bunny Hug
Bunnyhug is a diverse, global studio based in the UK, focused on creating small, beautiful voxel games. Founded in 2018, the studio is currently working on its debut title: Moonglow Bay.