GC 2021 Press release
Sold Out announces ‘Imp of the Sun’, coming early 2022
London, UK – August 26, 2021 – Sold Out is thrilled to announce Imp of the Sun, the first game from Sunwolf Entertainment, coming to PC in early 2022. The game can be added to your wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store now.
Imp of the Sun is a nonlinear 2D action-platformer that combines fast-paced combat and exploration set across a stunning Peruvian-inspired world, from the bright peaks of the Andean mountains to the dense Amazonian jungles. You play as Nin, an imp created from the final spark of the sun, who is sent on an adventure to defeat the Four Keepers and restore the sun’s power, ending the Eternal Eclipse before the world is plunged into darkness.
▪ End the Eternal Eclipse - Stolen by the Four Keepers centuries ago and hidden in the distant corners of the empire, life cannot go on without the sun’s power. With its dying spark the sun creates Nin, sending him on an adventure to bring back the light and restore balance to the empire.
▪ Use Your Inner Fire - As a creature of the sun, you have the power of the sun at your fingertips. Refine your skills in streamlined gameplay built for fluid movement and combo-based combat, and discover new abilities to become more powerful as you venture across the sun’s empire to defeat the Four Keepers.
▪ A Stunning Peruvian-Inspired World - Discover the four corners of the empire, from the bright peaks of the Andean mountains and dense Amazonian jungles, to dry, blistering deserts and the dark depths of the underworld. Every land and creature is lovingly hand-drawn and crafted with detail, celebrating the civilizations that once roamed and ruled Peru.
▪ Explore, Collect and Learn - Our ancestors recorded their history through artifacts known as ‘quipus’. Collect quipus to unveil the story behind the Eternal Eclipse, and find unique hidden items based on real relics from the Andean cultures. Explore the sun’s empire and defeat unique, punishing bosses in any order you choose, each with their own complex mechanics and backstory.
▪ End the Eternal Eclipse - Stolen by the Four Keepers centuries ago and hidden in the distant corners of the empire, life cannot go on without the sun’s power. With its dying spark the sun creates Nin, sending him on an adventure to bring back the light and restore balance to the empire.
▪ Use Your Inner Fire - As a creature of the sun, you have the power of the sun at your fingertips. Refine your skills in streamlined gameplay built for fluid movement and combo-based combat, and discover new abilities to become more powerful as you venture across the sun’s empire to defeat the Four Keepers.
▪ A Stunning Peruvian-Inspired World - Discover the four corners of the empire, from the bright peaks of the Andean mountains and dense Amazonian jungles, to dry, blistering deserts and the dark depths of the underworld. Every land and creature is lovingly hand-drawn and crafted with detail, celebrating the civilizations that once roamed and ruled Peru.
▪ Explore, Collect and Learn - Our ancestors recorded their history through artifacts known as ‘quipus’. Collect quipus to unveil the story behind the Eternal Eclipse, and find unique hidden items based on real relics from the Andean cultures. Explore the sun’s empire and defeat unique, punishing bosses in any order you choose, each with their own complex mechanics and backstory.
As the first title from Peruvian-based team Sunwolf Entertainment, it was important for the studio to be inspired by local cultures and traditions. As well as composing a fully original soundtrack performed by a live studio orchestra, Sunwolf also sought special permission to sample local historical instruments dating back thousands of years, featuring them within the soundtrack to create a breathtaking and unique musical score.
“We are incredibly excited to have partnered with Sold Out to release Imp of the Sun,” said José Varón, CEO at Sunwolf Entertainment. “This is more than just a videogame to us; it is also a creative way to share some of our culture and history to a new and wider audience.”
“Imp of the Sun is a gem of a game,” said Tina Moore, Head of Product Marketing at Sold Out. “Set to a stunning soundtrack, we’re hopeful that the tight combat and fast action-platforming will feel familiar to fans of 2D action-adventure games, while giving them a gorgeous original setting in which to discover some nice twists, surprises and hidden secrets along the way.”
For the latest updates on Imp of the Sun, follow @ImpoftheSun on Twitter, join the discussion on Discord and add the game to your wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store.
About Sold Out
Sold Out combines a wealth of experience mixed in with youth to form its close-knit team. Publishing for physical and digital distribution Sold Out has had the joy of working with Team 17, Rebellion, Frontier Developments and other indie developers. For more information on Sold Out and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at soldout.uk.com.
About Sunwolf Entertainment
Sunwolf Entertainment is an Indie Development Studio part of the San Antonio Investment Group. We believe in uniting Art, Technology and Business to inspire people and change the world for better. Our vision is to give artists, programmers, and out-of-the-box thinkers a space where they can grow and improve their skills while working on significant projects. For more information on Sunwolf Entertainment and its future projects, visit the official website at sunwolfentertainment.com.
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