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Press release:
Paris, France, August 17, 2023.
The Paris-based (France) indie games publisher and developer DON’T NOD and Brussels– based (Belgium) indie games developer Studio TOLIMA, are today super happy and excited to announce that their hand-drawn adventure game “KOIRA“, is coming to PC via Steam in 2025 (this is the second third-party game to be published by DON’T NOD).

Scheduled for release on Steam in 2025, Koira is an enchanting and wholesome game that centers around a forest spirit and her newfound puppy companion, embarking on musical and magical adventures together. As the story unfolds, the forest spirit and her puppy friend will rely on their unique abilities to protect each other from lurking danger and overcome challenges, immersing players in a truly emotional and memorable experience.

In this captivating tale, players will enjoy carefully crafted 2D hand-drawn art and animation, which brings the world of Koira to life. The game’s heartwarming atmosphere is enhanced by a beautiful original score that complements the poetic narrative.

Oskar Guilbert, DON’T NOD’s CEO, shares:

“We’re so happy to support and work with Studio TOLIMA on Koira. It’s a 2D, hand-drawn project that we think fits in well with DON’T NOD’s portfolio and we can’t wait to be able to share more in the future.”

Ben Lega, Studio Head and Game Director at Studio TOLIMA, says:

“We are thrilled to officially announce Koira and our co-production with DON’T NOD. Koira is an evocative experience that explores the theme of friendship with a little puppy. Through a thoughtful and minimalistic approach, our story comes to life relying on the powerful combination of expressive hand-drawn graphics and a poignant original soundtrack. This game is our love letter to the medium and we can’t wait to start sharing more details about it.”

Wishlist on Steam now!

For updates on Koira, visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About DON’T NOD
DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer, based in Paris and Montreal, creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is StrangeTM, Tell Me WhyTM, Twin MirrorTM), RPG (VampyrTM), and action (Remember MeTM) genres.

The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters, and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment, and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own.

Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris

About Studio TOLIMA
Studio TOLIMA is a Belgian independent developer, based in Brussels and founded in 2022. The studio specializes in the production of minimalistic, broadly accessible emotional experiences.