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Press release:
Limassol, Cyprus.
The Limassol-based (Cyprus) indie games publisher ESDigital Games and Reykjavík-based (Iceland) indie games developer Parity Games, today announced with great delight and thrill that their Icelandic story-driven adventure game “Island of Winds” (which is inspired by 17th century Iceland and folklore), is coming to PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch) 2025.

Furthermore, ESDigital Games and Parity Games also announced that they have just released their very first developer walkthrough video for “Island of Winds”. So be sure to check that one out! (you can watch the said video further down the page)

ESDigital Games’ recent publishing partnership agreement with Parity Games was announced during the London Games Festival where Island of Winds has been participating in various events as part of the London Games Festival Official Selection in the New Voices category. As part of this prestigious event, Parity Games presented an in-depth walkthrough video for Island of Winds with brand-new gameplay, and an introduction to the fascinating setting, folklore and characters players will experience.

Island of Winds is an action-adventure game set in the awe-inspiring environment of fantastical 17th-century Iceland. Drawing inspiration from nature, folklore, and history,

the game revolves around the protagonist Brynhildur, the Balance Keeper, who must embark on a journey of discovery when her homestead is attacked and her mentor abducted. Join Brynhildur on her odyssey and be immersed in a rich story filled with extensive lore and intriguing puzzles as well as legendary creatures, spellcasting and a special focus on empathy encounters.

Island of Winds will be playable during the WASD Live event in London from 25 – 27 April on the Games London stand (T2). Fans attending will be among the first to get some hands-on time with this stunning action adventure and watch an exclusive developer walkthrough filmed especially for the event.

Island of Winds is developed by Parity Games and published by ESDigital Games and will launch for PC and consoles in 2025. Fans can Wishlist the game on Steam now.

Follow Island of Winds’ development journey on the official game website https://islandofwinds.com/ and ESDigital Games website https://esdigital.games/ and social channels: X / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Linkedin

About Parity Games
Island of Winds is the debut title from Parity Games, a female-led Icelandic studio founded in 2017 by industry veterans from renowned developers CCP Games. Parity was established to shape the future of games through a diverse range of people and ideas, bringing visions to life with more variety and parity than ever before. This ethos is woven into Island of Winds as its tale has Brynhildur explore themes such as belonging, self-doubt, and regret through its character interactions, story quests and environmental storytelling.

About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video games publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC as well as consoles. ESDigital Games portfolio includes the 80s-themed point-and-click adventure Unusual Findings, the tactical card combat game Deck of Ashes, the Early Access release of roguelike action RPG Scholar of the Arcane Arts and the release of the action beat ‘em up 9 Monkeys of Shaolin. Their upcoming releases include twin-stick shooter REMEDIUM, RTS tower defense and match-3 mechanics title Cats on Duty, 3D action RPG game Awaken – Astral Blade, complex alchemy RPG Battlejuice Alchemist, and the story-driven sci-fi adventure Sky of Tides as well as new unannounced titles in development.