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Press release:
February 28th, 2024.
The Montreuil-based (France) video games publisher and developer UBISOFT and Montreal-based (Canada) indie games developer Lucid Dreams Studio, are today very happy and proud to announce that the two companies have just joined forces for the upcoming release of their hand-drawn 2D Soulslike Metroidvania “Biomorph” (a game which is coming to PC via Steam on April 5th, 2024).

That’s right! Because Lucid Dream Studio have just received support from Ubisoft through Ubisoft RADAR and the Ubisoft Indie Series.

Recognizing the talent, scope, and diversity found throughout the Lucid Dream team, the investment directly helps finance the final stages of development for BIOMORPH, a dark metroidvania launching on April 5th.

Ubisoft RADAR is Ubisoft’s first-ever investment fund dedicated to supporting independent game developers by identifying, financing, and giving a leg up to games created in Quebec. Through RADAR, Lucid Dream has received end-of-development financing to help complete the development of BIOMORPH. Ubisoft RADAR selection marks the second consecutive year where Lucid Dream has been recognized by Ubisoft, as the developer won the National Bank special prize during the Ubisoft Indie Series 2023.

“Three years in and I’m still impressed by the creativity of [BIOMORPH], both visually and technically. What makes me even happier is to see applications that come with a structured business strategy, a realistic financial plan, and a concern for their human resources. Lucid Dreams had all of this, and the gender parity at the studio won us over.”

– Dominique Champagne, National Bank

BIOMORPH is a captivating 2D metroidvania adventure hand-drawn to perfection. Throughout the dark crusade, enemies aren’t simply just defeated. Their powers are absorbed enabling players to evolve into a formidable force. Each creature vanquished triggers transformation, granting new abilities for combat and exploration.

BIOMORPH will be launching April 5th on PC. Prepare to uncover the secrets of Ilios by wishlisting BIOMORPH on Steam. Keep up to date by following Lucid Dreams Studio on Twitter, joining the official BIOMORPH Discord Server, and visiting the game’s website.

Key Features:

Become Your Enemy: Play as the enemies by killing them and taking their shape. You will be able to use their skills to fight other enemies or use their powers to navigate in uncharted territories. Who never dreamt of using sneaky or powerful monsters to beat up other foes?

They Learn Your Ways: Fight your way through a challenging AI system where previously mimicked creatures unlock new powers to create a unique experience while revisiting areas of the game. Watch out and choose wisely which creatures to biomorph!

Choose Your Weapons: Choose your fighting style by using an arsenal of melee and range weapons, each of them having its own upgrade trees, to bash and shoot enemies. Create different builds in support of your play style by equipping and mixing different unique skills that you can upgrade.

Explore a Vast World: Explore a vast non-linear, interconnected world composed of 16 different environments, home of optional boss fights, eccentric NPCs, tons of secrets and upgrades to reward the most daring explorer.
City Customization: Rebuild the city of Blightmoor and befriend the townspeople, learning more about both their and the town’s origins. Customize the look of the city to have a unique experience and to feel at home.

About Lucid Dreams Studio
Lucid Dreams Studio is an indie game developer founded in 2017 by two veterans of the Montreal gaming scene. The studio aims to create beautiful and entertaining 2D titles for PC and consoles, tell fascinating stories and offer accessible gameplay for all. Lucid Dreams Studio is also a proud member of the Indie Asylum, an amalgamation of video game companies all found under one roof.