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Northward

Northward is an open-world co-op adventure about sailing a scrappy ship through a northern archipelago, exploring the uncharted, finding lost treasure, and uncovering the mystery of a fallen star.

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Yore & Yonder
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Yore & Yonder
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About the Game

Northward is an open-world co-op adventure about sailing a scrappy ship through a northern archipelago, exploring the uncharted, finding lost treasure, and uncovering the mystery of a fallen star.

Captain Your Own Vessel

Sail the seas on your very own ship. Find upgrades to go further and furniture to make it more cozy. The occasional adventurer may even want to join your crew!

Mysteries of a Fallen Star...

Awaken dormant magics, uncover the mysteries surrounding a long lost civilization and find a way to return a fallen star to the skies.

Survive the Northern Climate

Make a campfire, cook some newly caught fish, and put on your boots and thick coat as the temperature drops.  

Explore Different Biomes

Climb the highest peaks, dive into the deepest oceans, and beware the leviathans that dwell there. The northern archipelago's various environments will demand preparation and creative solutions.

Features

  • Sail a scrappy ship through a cold open-world, with up to 3 friends (4 total)

  • Explore 4 different biomes, and their unique challenges

  • Solve a non-linear mystery about a fallen star

  • Lots of different equipment, tools and items

  • Character customization

  • Fishing and cooking by the campfire

  • Upgrade and customize your ship

  • Recruit characters you come across for your crew

  • Find hidden treasure

  • Leviathan sea-creatures

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